The Jamaican economy is currently navigating a complex aftermath of global supply chain volatility, centered on a 35% surge in shipping costs that continues to […]
Kirk Benjamin Confirmed as JCA CEO and Commissioner
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has officially confirmed the appointment of Kirk Benjamin as Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of Customs. Benjamin, who had been […]
SAJ Warns: Shipping Sector Faces Major Cheque Overhaul
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) has issued a critical advisory to its membership and the broader maritime ecosystem, urging a strategic pivot away from […]
Panama Canal Crisis: Drought Forces Harsh Transit Caps
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has officially initiated a stringent reduction in the number of vessels permitted to transit the canal daily, a decision driven […]
SAJ Launches ‘Level Up’ to Elevate Maritime Careers
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) has officially launched the ‘Level Up’ program, a transformative initiative aimed at equipping the next generation of maritime professionals […]
WISTA Jamaica Delivers Critical Relief to St. Elizabeth School
In a proactive demonstration of corporate social responsibility within the maritime sector, the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Jamaica has mobilized to deliver […]
IMO Chief Praises Jamaica’s Maritime Education and Port Automation
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has formally commended Jamaica’s transformative progress in maritime infrastructure and educational excellence during a high-profile diplomatic visit to […]
Blue Power Profits Squeezed by Shipping & Duties
Blue Power Group has reported a stark reduction in recent financial performance, with the company pointing to a “perfect storm” of rising global shipping expenses […]
Jamaica Braces for Gale-Force Winds and Rough Seas
Jamaica is on high alert as the Meteorological Service forecasts a weekend of severe weather, characterized by strong to very strong winds and rough seas […]
Wingo Soars: New Route Links Montego Bay & Colombia
Wingo has launched a new direct flight route connecting Montego Bay, Jamaica, with Colombia, operating three times weekly. This expansion aims to bolster tourism and […]