Jamaica secures $6.7bn for hurricane recovery and reconstruction plan
Up to $3.6bn in government financing included, with major contributions from global financial institutions.

Up to $3.6bn in government financing included, with major contributions from global financial institutions.






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In this episode of Centre Stage, political philosopher and historian Roy Casagranda delivers a sharp analysis of the US.
US President Donald Trump reiterated unfounded claims of ‘human rights abuses’ of Afrikaners in South Africa.
Centre for Research on Energy says 113 Russian vessels have flown a false flag in the first nine months of 2025.
Thai pork producers are bracing for intense competition as the US seeks duty-free access to a $3bn market.
The new plan comes amid stalled trade talks between Ottawa and Washington.
Apple says it instructed its suppliers to halt the sourcing of material from DR Congo and neighbouring Rwanda.
ByteDance had bought more Nvidia chips than any other Chinese firm in 2025 as it raced to secure computing power.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a rise in taxes and increased welfare spending.
Ranchers find themselves caught between the president’s desires to appease both them and the US consumer.
UK chancellor announces 26.1bn pounds ($34.4bn) in tax hikes amid furore over embarrassing leak of forecast data.