real estate development

Trade, Talent, Capital and the Quiet Repositioning of an Island Nation For the past few years, Jamaica has been compared — often lazily — to Dubai. The phrase “the Dubai of the Caribbean” resurfaces whenever a new hotel breaks ground, a luxury development is announced, or international investors begin paying attention again. It is meant as praise. Dubai symbolises speed, ambition, global...

Updated: The Human Flight and Brain Drain Index (HFBDI) does not flatter small nations. Scored from 0 to 10, it measures the economic impact of human capital flight—what we casually call brain drain. In the 2026 ranking, countries like Samoa (10.0), Palestine (9.4), and Jamaica (9.2) still sit at the sharp end. This is familiar territory. Jamaica has been number two, now number three. A drop, yes—but...

Jamaica’s residential property market enters 2025 with momentum. Infrastructure investment is reshaping access across the island. Tourism continues to anchor demand. Mortgage lending has resumed growth after a brief contraction. New homes are being built, new communities planned, and new capital flows directed toward land and housing. From a distance, the picture is reassuring. Look more...

Perched on the edge of the Reading Peninsula in Montego Bay, The Pinnacle isn’t just another luxury residential development—it’s Jamaica’s most daring architectural feat to date. With its towering design and state-of-the-art engineering, The Pinnacle signals a thrilling new chapter in Caribbean construction and global ambition. More than just high-rise buildings, The Pinnacle is a symbol of...

There is something quietly fascinating about Jamaica at this moment. On paper, the structure looks sound. Employment is high. Inflation is contained. Interest rates have eased. The macroeconomic scaffolding — debt ratios, fiscal balances, reserves — appears sturdier than it has in decades. And yet, if you walk the site — if you look beyond the drawings pinned to the wall — you sense a...

The real estate market in Jamaica is dynamic and growing, offering numerous opportunities for both seasoned professionals and newcomers. One way experienced real estate agents and investors can give back to the community while simultaneously enhancing their own careers is by becoming a real estate mentor. Mentoring in the real estate industry not only helps shape the future of the market but also provides...

Valuation is a cornerstone of the real estate industry, not just in Jamaica, but globally. At its core, valuation is the process of determining the worth or market value of a property or asset, and it plays a critical role in both private and public sectors. For individuals and businesses alike, understanding the value of property is essential for informed decision-making—whether it is for investment...