On September 17, 2026, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) successfully issued US$1 billion in the international capital markets, achieving a record-low interest rate (coupon) by Jamaica in its international market borrowing history and marking Jamaica’s first USD-denominated issuance in more than a decade. The transaction also represents the country’s first benchmark transaction since Hurricane Melissa in October 2025.
The Minister of Finance and the Public Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. R. Brian Langrin as Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, effective Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Dr. Langrin will succeed Mr. Richard Byles, whose term concludes on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The appointment is made by the Governor-General in Council.
The National Health Fund (NHF) has retained Jamaica’s highest public sector corporate governance honour, successfully defending the prestigious Greta Bogues Award for Overall Excellence in Corporate Governance at the 2025 Public Bodies’ Corporate Governance Awards Reception.
The National Health Fund (NHF) has retained Jamaica’s highest public sector corporate governance honour, successfully defending the prestigious Greta Bogues Award for Overall Excellence in Corporate Governance at the 2025 Public Bodies’ Corporate Governance Awards Reception.
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