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WEB10:12 am, Sat September 28, 2024. Police to use footage from Jamaica Eye to prosecute rogue motorists. The police high command is vowing to utilise Jamaica Eye to prosecute motorists wh... 9:23 am, Sat September 28, 2024. JLP maintains staunch support for Holness amid IC report. By Clinton McGregor Member of Parliament for Clarendon …
Gov't launches multi-billion dollar reverse income tax credit regime
WEB5 hours ago · The government has launched its $11.5 billion reverse income tax credit regime, which will offer a one off $20,000 payment to Jamaicans earning less than $3 million annually. This comes seven months after outgoing Minister of Finance Dr. Nigel Clarke announced the initiative in his Budget debate ...
PM within his right to seek judicial review of IC decisions, says ...
WEB9 hours ago · Political commentator Germaine Barrett has asserted that the move by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness to seek judicial review of the decisions of the Integrity Commission in relation to his finances does not reflect poorly on him or the Commission. Mr. Barrett, while staying clear of pronouncing on ...
Policy Interest Rate Again Lowered | RJR News - Jamaican News …
WEB1 day ago · The Bank of Jamaica's Monetary Policy Committee has again lowered the policy interest rate. The committee met last week, and decided to lower the rate offered on overnight balances in the current accounts of deposit taking institutions by 25 basis points. Effective Tuesday October 1, the policy interest rate will stand at 6.5 per cent per annum.
NRSC vice chair says current fines sufficent to curb reckless driving
WEB5 hours ago · Vice Chairman of the National Road Safety Council, Dr. Lucien Jones, says he is not in favour of increased fines to curb reckless driving and road fatalities. Speaking with Radio Jamaica News on Wednesday, Dr. Jones said the current fines are sufficient to deal with the crisis. "I wouldn't lobby for ...
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WEBFlash Flood Watch remains in effect for large sections of Jamaica. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St. Thomas, Kingston &... 3:30 pm, Wed September 25, 2024. Thailand legalises same-sex marriage. Thailand's king has signed a marriage equality bill into law, making the country the first...
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WEB4 days ago · Education Minister predicting major improvement in mathematics passes. Education Minister Fayval Williams is predicting that the performance of Jamaican students. 10:12 am, Sat September 28, 2024. Police to use footage from Jamaica Eye to prosecute rogue motorists. The police high command is vowing to utilise Jamaica Eye to prosecute …
Jamaica Now Under Hurricane Warning
WEB7:53 pm, Mon July 1, 2024. Jamaica is now under a Hurricane Warning as Category 4 Hurricane Beryl continues to move over the eastern Caribbean on a track towards the island. The alert was upgraded from a Hurricane Watch. A Hurricane Warning means winds of 74 miles per hour or higher associated with a tropical cyclone are expected in 36 …
It's now Hurricane Beryl; Prime Minister Holness urges vigilance
WEBJun 29, 2024 · Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean are now contending with the region's first hurricane of the 2024 season, with what was a tropical storm now upgraded to Hurricane Beryl. Prime Minister Andrew Holness is encouraging Jamaicans to take the steps required to prepare for the likely effects of the hurricane, which formed in the …
Jamaica becoming a republic still some way off, says Constitutional ...
WEBMar 6, 2024 · She said, while constitutional reform is the broad objective for the ministry, the removal of the British monarch is only the first phase, adding that, while the ground work is well underway, the legislation is not expected to be passed before the end of this year.
Health Ministry preparing response to concerns after AstraZeneca ...
WEBMay 10, 2024 · "We took a very conservative position on the distribution of vaccines to our population. We insisted at all times that vaccines should go through the various expert committees and validation and final sanctioning by the World Health Organization and their expert committees.
Jamaica poised to achieve SDGs although it will miss Vision 2030 …
WEBSep 25, 2024 · Jamaica is poised to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) set out by the United Nations despite a concession by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness that the country's own Vision 2030 will not become a reality. He says, of all the countries across the Caribbean, the island is most likely to ...
Jamaica Remains Under Hurricane Warning
WEB3:09 pm, Tue July 2, 2024. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl continues to threaten the island. The Met Service says the current official forecast track nudges the system to the north and increases the chance of the eye of the hurricane passing over southern sections of the island. Heavy rainfall is expected to ...
Smooth Reopening Of Schools Reported So Far
WEBDec 31, 2023 · Smooth reopening of schools reported so far. By Nakinskie Robinson/Kimone Witter. Up to early Monday morning, Education Minister Fayval Williams said there were no reports of disruptions to the reopening of schools. Minister Williams, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz, and Prime Minister Andrew Holness were at the Half Way …
PM declares nationwide curfew on Wednesday
WEBJul 2, 2024 · Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared Jamaica a disaster area, in light of the threat of Hurricane Beryl. The declaration, which was made in accordance with section 26 of the Disaster Risk Management Act, will be in effect for the next seven days. An islandwide curfew will be in effect between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. …
Earthquake Rocks Sections Of Jamaica
WEB8:49 pm, Wed May 1, 2024. A 4.3 magnitude earthquake rocked sections of Jamaica on Wednesday evening. The quake was reportedly felt in Portland, St. Thomas, St. Mary, St. Catherine, as well as sections of Kingston and St. Andrew around 8:02 p.m. share links. Kingston, Jamaica.
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WEB10:39 am, Fri September 27, 2024. Antigua & Barbuda withdraws resolution to end moratorium on commercial whaling. Antigua & Barbuda has withdrawn its resolution that sought to end a decade's old moratoriu. 10:37 am, Fri September 27, 2024. Haitian president supports UN-led peacekeeping mission to address gang violence.
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WEB6 days ago · Kiaman McGregor records first triple on North American soil. Jamaican jockey Kiaman McGregor had his best day in the saddle on North American soil afte. 10:03 pm, Wed September 25, 2024. Dunbeholden hoping to appoint new coach before their next JPL game. General Manager for Dunbeholden FC Roger Simmons says the club is getting …
Tourism Ministry Assessing Damage After Flooding Hits Some …
WEB"For the most part, the tourism industry is functioning quite okay. We do have a challenge in Ocho Rios, as it relates to the cruise ship in port there, and working through some issues there in Ocho Rios, which the Port Authority of Jamaica is on top of.
Questions raised after ministries flagged for $1.7 trillion in ...
WEBJan 23, 2024 · The Ministry of Health and Wellness was also featured for its delinquency in submitting appropriation accounts in keeping with the law for financial years 2013-14 to 2022-23, while the Ministry of Labour and Social Security was flagged for failing to submit accounts for financial years 2011-12 to 2012-13 and 2019-20 to 2022-23.
PAJ condemns 'reprehensible' gun attack on Nationwide News
WEBSep 8, 2023 · The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) has condemned the "reprehensible and cowardly" attack on the offices of Nationwide News Network. It's reported that a lone gunman on a motorcycle opened fire in the parking lot of the company's Bradley Avenue compound on Friday afternoon. No one was injured in the attack but two employees' …
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WEB3 days ago · Jamaica's trade deficit lower for first five months of 2024. 11:19 am, Thu September 26, 2024. Imports of raw materials fell 13.5% for January to May 2024. By Javaughn Keyes Jamaica spent 13.5 per cent less on imports in the "Raw... CIBC Caribbean arranges US$500 million in sustainable finance. CIBC Caribbean says it has …
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