The Cost of Compliance: Jamaica’s Foreign Exchange Market
For Jamaica's licensed foreign exchange dealers, following the law comes at a price. Every year, they invest thousands of dollars in licensing fees, audits, staff training, compliance programs, and security to meet the Bank of Jamaica's regulatory standards. Yet many operators say they continue to lose customers to informal currency exchangers who operate without the same obligations, raising questions about whether the country's regulatory system is creating a level playing
Jun 302 min read
Are We Doing Enough?: Youth Voter Apathy in Jamaica
Image Source : UNICEF Jamaica The voter turnout for the September 3, 2025 General Election was 30.41 percent, the lowest since universal adult suffrage began in 1944. In my observations, young people fall into two concerning groups. The first supports politicians like sports teams, following family tradition or social media trends. They cheer for a leader, but couldn't tell you a single policy that leader has passed. They cast their votes blindly. The second group is informe
Jun 262 min read
“A Crazy Idea”: The Operational Struggle for Police Accountability
In Jamaica, conversations regarding policing and law enforcement have reached a critical point, exemplified by high-profile cases like that of Constable Andrew Wilson, who was charged with the murder of 45 year old Latoya Bulgin following a protest in St. James on May 7, 2026. This incident, which was captured on video, fueled national outrage and underscored the urgent need for transparency in the daily operations of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Recent data reveals
Jun 223 min read