Remittances to Jamaica up 3.8 per cent in 2025, says PIOJ

Migrant Dollars Still Flowing Into Central America Despite New Fee

Remittances to Central America are still climbing in 2026, led by Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, even as a new U.S. tax on some money transfers raises concerns for countries that depend heavily on dollars sent home by migrants. The three Northern Triangle countries received 15.852 billion in remittances between January and April, up 10.7 [] The post Migrant Dollars Still Flowing Into Central America Despite New Fee appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Market Bag: Onion dip to $300, yam up to $500 as Yaksta shops at ‘Curry’

KINGSTON, Jamaica – It’s a mixed bag for food prices this weekend as the costs of some items are up while others are down at the Coronation Market in Kingston.Onion, at 300 a pound; lettuce (400) and tomato (100) are among the food items fetching lower prices compared to last week. However, yellow yam (500), sweet pepper (400) and hot pepper (400) will all cost you more this weekend.This week, host Carlysia Ramdeen welcomed special guest, popular reggae singer Yaksta, who is also a farmer.Tune in to an all-new Market Bag on all Jamaica Observer digital platforms.

Lesotho Repatriation of Citizens from South Africa Scales Up Amid Safety Concerns

LADY BRAND, FREE STATE — The Lesotho repatriation of citizens from South Africa has rapidly expanded, with the government deploying dozens of buses to bring home Basotho nationals fleeing recent unrest. Following a wave of protests on June 30 targeting undocumented migrants in South Africa, scores of Lesotho citizens found themselves in precarious and unsafe []

Malawian church torched and immigrants chased from their homes in Gqeberha

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says it has assisted repatriate nearly 400 Zimbabwean nationals

Nigerians among top applicants in Saint Lucia’s citizenship by investment programme

Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme recorded unprecedented growth in 2023/2024, with 75 Nigerians screened and revenues surging to EC240.3M.

Jamaica’s Beauty Industry Projected to Earn Us$250M Annually

Jamaica’s beauty and personal care industry is projected to generate approximately US250 million annually while continuing to grow steadily, according to State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and []

Philippines gets economic upgrade, yet many Filipinos feel it’s no ‘big deal’

The World Bank recently upgraded the Philippines to an upper-middle-income country, but that classification makes little difference to many Filipinos grappling with rising cost of living, debt and stagnant wages. Manila resident Ann Michelle Federez-Abato, 35, said her entire salary goes towards her parents’ mortgage, while she and her two-year-old daughter subsist on a monthly remittance of 20,000 pesos (US324) from her husband, who works abroad as a production officer at a factory. Much of...

News24 | Mnangagwa ally pledges R50m to repatriate 20 000 Zimbabweans from SA

Nearly R50 million has been made available by a close ally of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to support emergency repatriation and reintegration into society of at least 20 000 people affected by xenophobic violence in South Africa.

What, to the colonized, is the Fourth of July?

For 128 years, the U.S. has treated Puerto Rico as unequal. Yet many on the Caribbean archipelago and across the diaspora celebrate their colonizer’s freedom What, to the colonized, is the Fourth of July? is a story from Prism, a BIPOC-led nonprofit news outlet that centers the people, places, and issues currently underreported by national media. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work today.

Philippines gross foreign reserves edge up to $104.8 billion at end-June

MANILA — The Philippines’ gross foreign reserves PHFXR=ECI rose slightly to 104.8 billion at the end of June, from a revised 104 billion a month earlier, the central bank said on Tuesday, citing preliminary data. The latest forex reserves provide a “sufficient” external liquidity buffer equivalent to 6.8 months worth of imports of goods and payments of services and primary income, it said in a statement. —Reporting by [] The post Philippines gross foreign reserves edge up to 104.8 billion at end-June appeared first on Interaksyon.

Xenophobia: FG repatriates 66 more Nigerians from S’ Africa

The Federal Government has repatriated another 66 Nigerians from South Africa as part of ongoing efforts to assist citizens affected by recent xenophobic attacks in the country. The post Xenophobia: FG repatriates 66 more Nigerians from S’ Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.

PHL signs P124B in Canada energy, critical-mineral investment pledges

THE PHILIPPINES took in about P124 billion in critical- mineral and energy-security investment pledges from Canadian companies, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. The pledges were made by seven Canadian firms, the DTI said in a statement on Thursday. Trade Secretary Maria Cristina A. Roque said the Philippines is ready to partner with []

Nigeria: Another Batch of Nigerian Returnees From South Africa Arrive

[This Day] The federal government has brought another batch of Nigerians from South Africa.

A Caribbean Celebration: Washington Wizards AJ Dybantsa And The Future Of Jamaican Basketball

By Nyan Reynolds News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. June 30, 2026: Like millions of basketball fans around the world, many people of Caribbean descent tuned in recently to watch the 2026 NBA Draft. For Jamaicans and the wider Caribbean Diaspora, however, this draft carried a significance that extended far beyond basketball – especially this []

Spain underlines strong commercial partnership with Ghana

The agri-food sector has been one of the fastest-growing areas of Spanish exports to Ghana, with exports increasing from 23.5 million in 2024 to 50.2 million in 2025. The sector accounted for nearly 20 of total Spanish exports to Ghana last year, reflecting the growing demand for Spanish products among Ghanaian importers and consumers.

CBN Reaffirms ₦100 Note as Legal Tender

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed that the standard 100 banknote remains legal tender across the country, warning that its rejection by individuals, businesses and institutions violates the law. The clarification follows reports that some members of the public have refused to accept the standard 100 note over concerns about its legal tender [] The post CBN Reaffirms 100 Note as Legal Tender appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Chip boom drives S. Korea into $100b monthly export club

South Korea's exports surpassed 100 billion for the first time for the month of June, making it only the fourth country in the world to reach the milestone, after Germany, China and the United States. Korea's exports marked 102.25 billion in June, up 70.9 percent from a year earlier, according to preliminary data released by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. Fueling June’s performance were semiconductors, which surged 199.5 percent to 44.8 billion, accounting for 43.8 percent of the

Why Africa's entrepreneurs are buying Caribbean citizenship

Why Africa's entrepreneurs are buying Caribbean citizenship

Undocumented students banned from Florida state colleges under new rule, raising fears that immigrants may be prevented from learning that the Earth is banana-shaped [Florida]

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South Korea’s monthly exports top $100B for first time

South Korea’s monthly exports top $100B for first time

More Than 53,000 Foreigners Deported From South Africa Amid Xenophobia Wave

More than 53,000 foreigners have been processed for deportation and repatriation from South Africa, in an attempt to combat irregular migration and amid escalating tension over the wave of xenophobic attacks in recent months, the South African government reported this Sunday. “We have continued to facilitate the return of foreigners to their countries, either through []

Nearly 30% Of ‘Temporary’ Haitian Refugees In The US Own Homes, Data Shows

Nearly 30 of Haitians living in the U.S. on temporary visas are reportedly homeowners after years of extensions.

Korea's monthly exports hit $100 bil. for 1st time in June

Korea's monthly exports hit $100 bil. for 1st time in June

Pakistan workers remittances reach $3.5 billion in June 2026

A large share of the money sent home by overseas Pakistani workers comes from the Gulf region. The post Pakistan workers remittances reach 3.5 billion in June 2026 appeared first on BOL News.

Drake’s Net Worth in 2026: How Aubrey Graham Built a $250 Million Fortune

Drake's net worth in 2026 is estimated between 250 million and 400 million — built through 14 Billboard 1 albums, the highest-grossing hip-hop tour in history, a 400 million Universal Music Group deal, and an ever-expanding business empire spanning fashion, cannabis, fintech, and sports ownership. The post Drake’s Net Worth in 2026: How Aubrey Graham Built a 250 Million Fortune appeared first on Turkish Weekly.

Korea's monthly exports hit US$100 billion for 1st time in June

Korea's monthly exports hit US$100 billion for 1st time in June

Next group of repatriated Namibians from South Africa expected this week

The next group of Namibians to be repatriated from South Africa are expected to arrive in the country on Friday, 17 July. Immigration minister Lucia Iipumbu says the government will assist Namibians abroad whenever possible and appropriate. “Currently, the Namibian team is in South Africa, specifically in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, conducting verification processes. [] The post Next group of repatriated Namibians from South Africa expected this week appeared first on The Namibian.

Zambia Repatriates 47 Nationals from South Africa as Protests Continue. Govt says 100+ more registered to return voluntarily, no injuries reported

THE Zambian government is continuing voluntary repatriation of its nationals from South Africa following anti-immigration protests in some parts of the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Monday. In a press statement dated June 22, 2026, Permanent Secretary Etambuyu Anamela Gundersen said 47 Zambians were successfully repatriated last month through collaboration [] The post Zambia Repatriates 47 Nationals from South Africa as Protests Continue. Govt says 100+ more registered to return voluntarily, no injuries reported first appeared on Mwebantu.

Colombia’s Peso Rallies 7.4% in June as the Election Result Overrides a Hostile Global Backdrop

A stronger dollar and a 21 oil slump battered peers, yet Colombia's currency broke ranks. Bancolombia explains why - and where it goes next....

South Africans Rally to Protect Migrants Amid Xenophobic Protests

Following a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, documented migrants are also becoming targets. TRT World's Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg, where community groups and concerned citizens are working to protect vulnerable foreign nationals, oppose xenophobia and Afrophobia, and ensure immigration laws are enforced without violence.

Government repatriates over 30,000 undocumented foreigners from eThekwini

Government repatriates over 30,000 undocumented foreigners from eThekwini