Jamaica Homebuyers Advised to Prioritize Disaster Resilience
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Jamaica Homebuyers Advised to Prioritize Disaster Resilience

Jamaican homebuyers are advised to prioritize disaster resilience, focusing on construction that withstands hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes.

Hannah Brooks • DIY Dispatches • 11/10/2026 • 4 min read
Jamaica Delays Major Renewable Energy Tender
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Jamaica Delays Major Renewable Energy Tender

Jamaica delays its major renewable energy tender, shifting the auction to the final quarter of 2026. This pause affects the…

Emily Collins • Room Makeovers • 10/10/2026 • 3 min read
UK Housing Market Slowdown Sparks Jamaica Affordability Concerns
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UK Housing Market Slowdown Sparks Jamaica Affordability Concerns

The UK housing market slowdown raises concerns about affordability in Jamaica, as rising borrowing costs impact buyer demand.

Emily Collins • Room Makeovers • 09/10/2026 • 2 min read
Jamaica Mortgage Rates Not Tied Directly to Central Bank Hike
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Jamaica Mortgage Rates Not Tied Directly to Central Bank Hike

The Bank of Jamaica raised its policy rate by 50 basis points in September, taking it to 6.00 per cent.…

Hannah Brooks • Budget Renos • 08/10/2026 • 5 min read
Kingston Resident Battles Unauthorized Garage Next Door
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Kingston Resident Battles Unauthorized Garage Next Door

A Kingston resident faces an unauthorized garage next door, raising concerns about property rights and planning permissions in Jamaica.

Hannah Brooks • Room Makeovers • 07/10/2026 • 3 min read
Jamaicans Face Retirement with Lingering Mortgage Debt Burden
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Jamaicans Face Retirement with Lingering Mortgage Debt Burden

Jamaicans increasingly face retirement with lingering mortgage debt, as rising property prices and longer terms shift financial dynamics.

Emily Collins • DIY Dispatches • 06/10/2026 • 3 min read
Designers rethink permanence with living wood and leather collection
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Designers rethink permanence with living wood and leather collection

Artek and Hender Scheme’s new collection rethinks permanence with Finnish birch wood and vegetable-tanned leather that evolve naturally over time.

Hannah Brooks • Budget Renos • 05/10/2026 • 1 min read
Transform Your Living Room with Professional Home Theatre Installation
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Transform Your Living Room with Professional Home Theatre Installation

Why Upgrade to a Professional Home Theatre System Creating a cinematic experience at home goes beyond simply placing…

Emily Collins • Contractor Watch • 05/10/2026 • 3 min read
Irkutsk Villa Merges Garden and Home in Serene Design
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Irkutsk Villa Merges Garden and Home in Serene Design

The Irkutsk villa seamlessly merges garden and home in serene design, blending luxury with natural materials and spatial flow for…

Emily Collins • Material Picks • 03/10/2026 • 2 min read
South African designers nominated for awards
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South African designers nominated for awards

Meet nominees for South African design awards, recognizing top designers and studios influencing local interiors design.

Hannah Brooks • Contractor Watch • 02/10/2026 • 2 min read