Chevon Campbell, Author at Nationwide 90FM: Recent Episodes
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The Government plans to spend five billion dollars in the upcoming financial year to further redevelop the Cornwall Regional Hospital, CRH, in St. James. That’s according to the Estimates of Expenditure tabled in the House of Representatives on Thursday. Cornwall Regional has been in renovation since 2016. The renovations are estimated to cost $21 billion. […]
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The government expects to collect more from its two headline taxes, pay as you earn, PAYE, and general consumption tax, GCT, in the new fiscal year which starts on April 1. That’s according to figures published in its Revenue Estimates for 2025-2026. Chevon Campbell, tells us more. The government is expecting to collect an additional […]
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The Ministry of Education is planning to spend significantly more in the upcoming fiscal year to improve the physical infrastructure of schools. That’s according to the Estimates of Expenditure for the 2025/26 fiscal year tabled in the House of Representatives on Thursday. Robian Williams, tells us more. The Ministry of Education has seen a dramatic […]
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The government is planning to spend approximately $1.3 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year. Minister of Finance Fayval Williams tabled the Estimates of Expenditure for Financial Year 2025/2026 in the House of Representatives on Thursday. The Minister says the budget represents a commitment to improve Jamaica despite the repeated shocks which have rocked the island. […]
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The Ministries of Health and Education are set to receive a significant boost for the upcoming fiscal year as part of the government’s estimates of expenditure. That’s according to the estimates of expenditure tabled in the House of Representatives on Thursday. However, it shows an overall reduction in the size of the budget compared to […]
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The Ceremonial Opening of Parliament is set to take place on Thursday, marking the formal start of the 2025/2026 legislative year. Proceedings are set to commence at 10 am when members of parliament, senators, and specially invited guests arrive at the historic Gordon House in downtown Kingston. This annual event is steeped in tradition and […]
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Opposition Leader Mark Golding has called for a referendum on the government’s push to turn Portmore into Jamaica’s 15th parish. He made the call on Tuesday as government and opposition members of parliament, MPs, clashed in the House over the bill proposing the transformation. Golding says the move is a blatant attempt to overturn the […]
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Auditor General, Pamela Munroe Ellis, has rejected the use of the term unaccounted for in relation to her department’s work. The Auditor General gave her opinion during Tuesday’s meeting of the Public Accounts Committee, PAC. It follows a recent controversy involving the Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal, JAMP, and its use of the term unaccounted for […]
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The government used its majority in the House of Representatives on Tuesday to pass a bill which intends to turn Portmore into the country’s 15th parish. Local government minister, Desmond McKenzie, piloted the bill. The bill to amend the Counties and Parishes Act to declare the City Municipality of Portmore the 15th parish of Jamaica […]
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Auditor General, Pamela Munroe Ellis, is threatening to surcharge the accounting officers of the municipal corporations if they persist in failing to get their accounts in order. The threat comes as the majority of corporations have been found to have their financial statements years behind. Shaloy Smikle tells us more. In the Auditor General’s Annual […]
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Jamaica’s point-to-point inflation rate has fallen to 4.9% as of October. This represents a three year record low in the country’s point to point inflation rate. That’s according to the latest statistics provided by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN, on Friday. According to additional information from the Bank of Jamaica, the last time Jamaica’s […]
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(Left to Right: Fitz Jackson and Attorney’s at Law Anthony Williams and Annette Clarke) The Supreme Court has ruled against South St. Catherine Member of Parliament Fitz Jackson in his suit against Scotiabank’s cheque encashment fee. The summary judgement was handed down Friday afternoon. However, despite the setback, Mr. Jackson and his legal team are […]
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As Jamaica prepares to observe the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Sunday, November 17, the National Road Safety Council, NRSC, says the goal of achieving a 10 per cent reduction in road fatalities for 2024 is on track. This reduction is a key step towards Jamaica’s broader goal of a 50 […]
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Aundrene Cameron celebrates as she is named Jamaica’s 2025 Rhodes Scholar, during a ceremony at King’s House on Thursday (November 14). (Rudranath Fraser/JIS) Aundrene Cameron has been named the Jamaica Rhodes Scholar for 2025. The announcement was made on Thursday at King’s House following an intense day of interviews with ten finalists vying for the […]
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, and Group Head of Life, Health and Pensions at Guardian Life Insurance, Eric Hosin, display the signed contract for the Jamaica Entertainers and Creatives Insurance Plan (JECIP). They are surrounded by stakeholders, including entertainers and creatives. The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday (November 12) at […]
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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is pushing back against criticisms of his administration’s management of the country’s road networks. Providing an update on the forty billion dollar SPARK programme in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Mr. Holness says the country’s road network deteriorated long before his administration. However, the Prime Minister says his administration […]
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Member of Parliament for South West St. Catherine, Everald Warmington, is calling on the government to take over the maintenance of roads in housing schemes across the country. He made the call as part of a Private Members Motion in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Responsibility for the maintenance of housing scheme roads often […]
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The passage of Tropical Storm Rafael has cost players in the agriculture industry about $621 million. That’s according to portfolio minister, Floyd Green. Rafael impacted the island last week Tuesday bringing with it heavy rains, flooding and landslides. According to the minister, farm roads, crops and poultry accounted for the bulk of the damage. Minister […]
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The government has allocated $22 million to each constituency for routine maintenance and other works. Prime Minister Andrew Holness, made the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The total cost of the programme will be $1.3 billion. The allocation is broken down into several areas, with minimum allocations to be made for road […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says work under the $40 billion SPARK programme is set to begin in December. SPARK, the acronym for the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network, programme, is set to significantly enhance the country’s road infrastructure. Work was originally due to begin in October. Prime Minister Andrew Holness. He […]
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Chartered accountant, Dennis Chung, is urging the Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, to keep pace with the interest rate cuts coming from the US Federal Reserve. Mr. Chung says the country is in dire need of an easing of fiscal policy to stimulate growth. On Friday, the US Federal Reserve announced a cut in its interest […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has lamented the lengthy procurement process which prevented the repair of the Troy Bridge. The bridge straddles the border between North West Manchester and South Trelawny. The prime minister says the government was restricted in its attempts to mobilise the resources for the project. The Troy Bridge collapsed in December of […]
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Government senator, Kavan Gayle, opens the 2024/25 State of the Nation Debate in the Upper House on Friday (November 8). (Adrian Walker/JIS) Government senator and trade unionist, Kavan Gayle, is calling for employers in the tourism industry to be incentivised for hiring local talent. He says the country needs to build up its capacity in order to better […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is lauding government Senator Don Wehby for his service in the senate. Wehby resigned from the Upper House effective Thursday, November 7. GraceKennedy announced the move in a statement issued Thursday morning. Wehby is the CEO of the company. His resignation from the Upper House follows his temporary leave of absence […]
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National security minister, Dr. Horace Chang, says, nearly 500 people, including 19 women, have been detained for gang activity since the start of the year. Minister Chang provided the figures during Wednesday’s post-cabinet media briefing, where he updated the nation on the administration’s progress in tackling crime. According to Dr. Chang, gang activity in the […]
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The National Water Commission, NWC, says it’s working to restore water to communities impacted by the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael. In a statement on Thursday, the NWC says most of its customers across Jamaica received uninterrupted water supply throughout the passage of the recent storm. It says this was due to the measures […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he will not allow politics to disrupt his administration’s policy moves. He was speaking at the nomination day activities at the Pembroke Hall Community Centre in North West St Andrew, on Wednesday. Prime Minister, Andrew Holness. The Jamaica Labour Party nominated Duane Smith as its candidate in the November 22 […]
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The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ, says its stance regarding the Emancipation Day and Independence Day public holidays has been misrepresented. In a statement on Thursday, the PSOJ refuted claims suggesting that it had proposed merging the two significant holidays into a single day. The organisation stated that such assertions do not reflect their […]
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The Ministry of Finance is urging patience as investigations continue into the multi-billion dollar fraud at the investment firm, Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL. The ministry issued a statement on Thursday responding to a recent media report that legendary sprinter Usain Bolt remains both “shocked and disappointed” over the lack of updates on the SSL […]
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The Jamaican economy has slightly outperformed projections for the April to June quarter. However, growth remains relatively flat. It grew by a meagre 0.2% for the quarter compared to the similar period for 2023. That’s according to the latest data provided by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN. Chevon Campbell has that story. Previously, the […]
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The highly anticipated Integrity Commission Oversight Committee of Parliament meeting scheduled for Thursday has been postponed. The Integrity Commissioners have agreed to appear before lawmakers to address questions surrounding the anti-corruption body’s investigation into Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ statutory declarations. But it’s understood that members of the committee had scheduling conflicts, which has resulted in […]
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on October 1. (Michael Sloley/JIS) The government has rejected an application for an integrated resort development in St. James. Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke gave the update in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. An integrated resort […]
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Chaos erupted in Parliament Tuesday afternoon as members of the Opposition staged a walkout following a ruling by Deputy Speaker of the House, Heroy Clarke. The dramatic turn of events occurred after Clarke blocked Opposition Leader Mark Golding’s attempt to table a motion against Prime Minister Andrew Holness, concerning his statutory declarations. Citing a breach […]
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The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, has further reduced its interest rate by 25 basis points to 6.5 per cent. The reduction comes into effect today October 1. The decision was made at a recent meeting of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee. The BOJ says it anticipates point-to-point inflation to fall back within the target range […]
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Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, EPOC, Keith Duncan, says with a little over a month left Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has a lot to complete before he departs the island. Dr. Clarke is set to step down as Finance Minister to take up the post of Deputy Managing Director of the International […]
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Data from the Ministry of Education show that students remain the biggest threat to their peers in terms of critical incidents in the education sector. That’s according to Director of Safety and Security at the Ministry, Richard Troupe. Speaking at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of New Kingston, Mr. Troupe says bullying in […]
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Polls are now closed in the North East St. Ann by-election. The Electoral Office of Jamaica is reporting a relatively incident free day with a low voter turnout. Voting took place at 146 polling stations across the constituency. It’s anticipated the Jamaica Labour Party’s Matthew Samuda, will easily win the contest in what’s already considered […]
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Industry Minister, Senator Aubyn Hill, says there’s been a noticeable decline in food prices following a spike accompanying the passage of Hurricane Beryl. In his recent address to the Senate, Minister Hill notes that several key items have now shown a downward price trend. The storm had significantly impacted Jamaica’s agricultural sector, driving up prices […]
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Industry Minister, Aubyn Hill, is urging cement importers to utilize their quotas to ease the current shortage in the market. The Minister addressed the shortfall of the critical building material, which he says arose due to scheduled maintenance at the country’s main distributor, Carib Cement. Carib Cement is Jamaica’s sole cement manufacturer. Minister Hill says […]
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Industry Minister Aubyn Hill has announced the formation of a dedicated working group to revamp Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing, BPO, sector amid mounting challenges. The Minister was responding to the latest developments involving global outsourcing giant Ibex, which recently revealed plans to scale back its operations in Jamaica. Despite these setbacks, Hill remains optimistic about […]
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Circuit Court Judge in Montgomery County, Maryland, Sharon Burrell, has rejected an application from attorneys for convicted Jamaican sniper, Lee Boyd Malvo, to vacate his 2006 murder convictions. The judge heard the motion to vacate Malvo’s pleas in relation to six murders during the 2002 D.C. sniper attacks. Malvo, currently serving multiple life sentences in Virginia, […]
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Energy minister, Daryl Vaz, says the government will be adopting specific strategies to target communities where energy theft is high. He was speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. In answering questions raised by opposition spokesman on energy, Phillip Paulwell, Minister Vaz said electricity theft across the island amounts to approximately US $28 million, […]
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Lawmakers are set to summon the nation’s utility providers to account for their emergency response plans following the challenges brought on by Hurricane Beryl. This call was made during Wednesday’s sitting of parliament’s Infrastructure and Physical Development Committee. Mahiri Stewart tells us more. Though Hurricane Beryl swept through nearly two months ago, the storm’s devastating […]
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The Integrity Commissioners have agreed to appear before lawmakers to address questions surrounding the anti-corruption body’s investigation into Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ statutory declarations. The unprecedented development was confirmed by chairman of the Integrity Commission Oversight Committee, Edmund Bartlett. According to Bartlett, the commissioners have been formally invited to a meeting scheduled for October 3, […]
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Draft bills based on the work of the Constitutional Reform Committee to move Jamaica away from the British monarchy have now been prepared. Legal Affairs Minister Marlene Malahoo Forte provided the update in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The Constitutional Reform Committee was created in March of 2023 to guide Jamaica’s legislative change into […]
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The government has allocated $900 million so far to assist farmers with recovery from Hurricane Beryl. Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green outlined the details in an update in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Hurricane Beryl passed just south of the island as a Category Four storm on July three. The storm caused significant damage […]
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The government members of the Integrity Commission Oversight Committee are intensifying their demand for more answers from the anti-corruption body regarding its ongoing investigation into Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ statutory declarations. Their call comes as they unanimously rejected a motion seeking to have the anti-corruption body’s report on the Prime Minister referred to the Financial […]
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Minister with responsibility for works, Robert Morgan, says a broad consensus has been reached between the government and the Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica, IMAJ, on payment concerns surrounding the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project, SCHIP. Contractors working on the highway previously complained about outstanding payments amounting to several million dollars. Minister Morgan last week […]
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The Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, JACAP, is dismissing claims by attorney Chuck Cameron, that its case against his client, Horizon Entertainment and Communication Company Limited, has ended. JACAP’s general manager, Lydia Rose, says the association is still pursuing damages against Horizon. Chevon Campbell tells us more. The case arose after JACAP accused […]
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There’s word this evening that Prime Minister Andrew Holness is set to revamp his administration and the governing Jamaica Labour Party, the JLP. It’s understood that the immediate resignation today of Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann, and State Minister of Education, Marsha Smith, is the first of several imminent changes. It’s understood […]
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The government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, with the International Finance Corporation, IFC, to support US $2 billion in public-private partnership investments in Jamaica. The MOU was signed on Tuesday, between Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke and IFC Managing Director, Makhtar Diop, at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle Headquarters in Kingston. Dr. Clarke says […]
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Executive director of Jamaicans for Justice, Mickel Jackson, says she’s disappointed by the failure of the education ministry to set clear guidelines regarding school grooming. Speaking on the the JFJ produced radio programme, ‘Let’s Talk Justice’, aired on Nationwide 90FM, Ms. Jackson says her organisation is still in receipt of complaints where students have been […]
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President of the National Parent Teachers Association, Stewart Jacobs, says the first day of school went smoothly based on his checks with members. Mr. Jacobs says apart from some minor inconveniences caused by the passage of Hurricane Beryl, the first day of the academic year was a success. The NPTAJ President was speaking with Nationwide […]
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Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, says Jamaica’s Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, is eminently qualified to assist the Fund in addressing challenges in the developing world. Dr. Clarke is set to take up the post of Deputy Managing Director at the multi-lateral on October 31. Answering questions at the IMF’s recent […]
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Students at both the tertiary and secondary levels will face increased fees come September as the cost of education continues to rise across the country. Nationwide News checked with four of the country’s tertiary institutions and three leading high schools to ascertain just how much their students must pay. Nora Gaye Banton tells us more. […]
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The St. Elizabeth Police say they’ve seized more than 800 rounds of illegal ammunition in the parish. That’s according to the Head of the Division, Superintendent Coleridge Minto. The superintendent says no one has been arrested in connection with what is considered the largest ammunition find in the parish’s recent history. Superintendent Minto is also […]
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Waynette Strachan, Opposition Junior Spokesperson on Education (Waynette Strachan/IG) The Opposition Junior Spokesperson on Education, Waynette Strachan, wants the Ministry of Education to provide a detailed plan for schools which will be unable to open when the new school year begins on September 2. Miss Strachan was speaking at a PNP media briefing on Wednesday. […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Education, Senator Damion Crawford, believes the Minister of Education, Fayval Williams, is not telling the country the full story about a potential teacher shortage ahead of the start of the new school year. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Minister Williams said there was nothing to suggest that school principals are […]
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The Jamaica Medical Doctor’s Association, JMDA, has elected Dr. Renee Badroe as its new president. The election took place during the association’s annual general meeting on Sunday, August 25. Ms. Badroe will serve a two year term, ending in 2026. As part of her new executive, Dr. Mindi Fitz-Henley will serve as immediate past president. […]
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A national crisis! That’s how Opposition Spokesman on Education, Senator Damian Crawford, has described Jamaica’s poor pass rates for mathematics at the CXC level. Senator Crawford was reacting to the Ministry of Education’s analysis, which shows that only 18 per cent of this year’s cohort obtained five subjects, including mathematics and English. He is urging […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness greets President of the Combined Disabilities Association, St. Catherine, Christine Keene. Looking on is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr Nigel Clarke. The occasion was Tuesday’s (August 27) handover ceremony for 100 new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses acquired for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) at the State-entity’s […]
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MBJ Airports Limited, the operator of Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, says there are no structural problems with the main runway following a recent closure. The main runway at Sangster International was temporarily closed over the weekend, with inbound flights diverted to Norman Manley International Airport. MBJ says it is committed to […]
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The Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, is rejecting recent allegations that it has manipulated crime statistics. In a statement on Wednesday, the JCF described the claims as baseless. It says these claims, attributed to an unnamed security expert, undermine public trust in law enforcement. The JCF says it is committed to transparency and consistently provides accurate, […]
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The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, says the Jamaican economy will contract marginally for Financial Year 2024-2025 due to the impact of Hurricane Beryl. BOJ Governor, Richard Byles, made the projection while speaking at the bank’s quarterly media briefing on Wednesday. But as Chevon Campbell reports, Mr. Byles expects the country will quickly return to growth […]
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts-Risden, has accepted a two-year assignment, to provide strategic leadership for the Overseas Employment Programmes in Canada and the United States. The appointment will begin in September. It will see her report directly to the Labour and Social Security Minister, Pearnel Charles Junior. Her […]
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The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, has reduced its policy rate for the first time in nearly two years. In its latest Monetary Policy decision, the BOJ has reduced the rate it provides to financial institutions that keep deposits at the central bank, by 25 basis points. The new rate is 6-point-75-percent per annum, down from […]
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A 59 year old man has been charged with Rape and Sexual Intercourse with a mentally disabled teen in Clarendon. He’s been identified as Samuel Hunter, a carpenter of Blackwood’s district, in the parish. Reports from the May Pen Police are that on two different occasions Hunter allegedly went into the teenager’s room and sexually […]
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A session of the 60th Annual Conference of the Jamaica Teacher’s Association now underway in Trelawny, descended into a clash of words on Monday over the lawsuit brought against the body by immediate past President, La Sonja Harrison. Current President, Leighton Johnson, was verbally assailed from all sides when he attempted to address the matter […]
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Jamaica’s murder rate has decreased by 17% as of August 15 this year compared to a similar period in 2023. Preliminary statistics show that three of the nineteen police divisions have recorded increases in murders by more than 30% over the period. Shaloy Smikle tells us more. The 17% decrease in murders as of August […]
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The police have charged five men in relation to the multi-billion dollar cocaine bust earlier this month. Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of crime, Fitz Bailey, provided the update Monday afternoon. The men were arrested during an anti-narcotics operation. Reports are that on Tuesday, August 6, security forces raided premises in Havendale, St. Andrew, […]
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The Opposition People’s National Party, PNP, is calling for the Ministry of Health to be transparent and forthcoming about the state of healthcare in Jamaica. Spokesman on Health, Dr. Alfred Dawes, says this call comes in light of the University Hospital of the West Indies, UHWI, ceasing transfers from all other hospitals and private health […]
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Education Minister Fayval Williams, says she’s pleased with preparations for the new school year in September. The Education Minister says work is underway to meet the September one deadline. She says there are several schools still in need of roof repair. She’s anticipating that most schools will be ready in time for September. Meanwhile, Minister […]
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Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz, is welcoming the announcement by JPS that approximately $50 million will be credited to the bills of St. Elizabeth residents, who are still without electricity, 43 days after the passage of Hurricane Beryl. But Mr. Vaz believes JPS can do more for the affected residents. The light and power company told […]
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The Police High Command has launched a probe into a data leak, which resulted in intelligence concerning the probe into the Cherry Tree Lane Massacre being placed in the public domain. Chevon Campbell tells us more. Sunday’s attack left eight people dead, including a eight-year-old boy, Aiden Bartley. Aiden’s one-year-old brother was among nine others […]
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The youth arm of the Jamaica Labour Party, Young Jamaica, is condemning what it describes as alarmist rhetoric from the human rights group, Jamaicans for Justice, JFJ. Young Jamaica President, Rohan Walsh, says there’s a clear pattern of counter-productive comments levelled by JFJ against the Government’s decisive actions to reassure and restore peace and security. […]
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Wayne Robinson has now been permanently appointed as Principal of Jamaica College. The decision was announced on Wednesday, by Chairman of the Jamaica College Board of Management, Lance Hylton. The appointment takes retroactive effect from September 1, 2022. Mr. Robinson has acted in the position since March of 2016. He took over for then JC […]
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The NCB Financial Group, NCBFG, is to recommend consideration for dividends to be paid out at its next board meeting. The recommendation follows the release of unaudited financial results for the nine months ended June 30 this year. The report shows a 12% increase in operating income, when compared to June 2023. Chevon Campbell tells […]
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Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz, wants a detailed report from the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, outlining each community across the island in which power has been restored to customers. Minister Vaz says the report must be provided immediately. His call comes after the JPS claims to have met its August 12 restoration deadline. However, Minister […]
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Member of Parliament for South West St. Elizabeth, Floyd Green, is disheartened by news that the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, will not meet its August 12 deadline for full restoration of power in the parish. The JPS on Thursday informed the country that all parishes will see full restoration by that date, with the […]
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The five men arrested as part of a multi-billion dollar drug bust on Tuesday remain in police custody but have not yet been charged. Head of the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division, FNID, Superintendent Sam Blake, says the police continue to collect information. The men were arrested during an anti-narcotics operation carried. Reports are that […]
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Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz, says the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS’s, current pace of restoration remains unsatisfactory despite the intervention of the Office of Utilities Regulation, OUR. The Energy Minister says with some 16,000 Jamaicans still without electricity, it seems clear that the light and power company will miss the August 12 deadline set down […]
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Minister of Culture, Entertainment and Sports, Olivia Babsy Grange, has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, ICU, as a precautionary measure. According to Parliamentary Secretary, Abka Fitz-Henley, the minister is expected to be released from the ICU in short order. It remains uncertain as to why Minister Grange was admitted to the ICU. When […]
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The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is warning pensioners and PATH beneficiaries of a potential text message and WhatsApp Scam. In a statement on Thursday, the ministry says the scammers send messages informing recipients of bonus funds being disbursed. The Labour Ministry says these messages are part of a scam and are not authentic […]
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Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, EPOC, Keith Duncan, is calling on the Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, to ease interest rates in a bid to cushion the potential economic fallout of Hurricane Beryl. According to Mr. Duncan the impact of the Category Four storm, which passed just south of Jamaica on July 3, will […]
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Matthew Sewell (centre) and his attorney, Fred Smith (left), immediately after Sewell’s release in 2015. A Jamaican man has been awarded approximately US $2 million or over JM $300 million in damages by a Bahamian court after being wrongfully detained for nearly a decade. According to the Bahamian Tribune after the judgement on Wednesday, Jamaican, […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says a committee will soon be established to recommend measures to strengthen Jamaica’s disaster response mechanism. This follows the passage of Hurricane Beryl and the prolonged loss of electricity for several customers of the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS. The prime minister again voiced his displeasure with the pace of restoration […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has now publicly joined his energy minister in criticizing the restoration efforts of the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, one month after the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The Prime Minister says there needs to be tighter regulations for utilities to protect customers, particularly during emergencies. This is the first time the […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has credited the government’s fiscal prudence for the relative quick turn-around in providing hurricane relief aid. He drew a comparison with the response to Hurricane Ivan in 2004, when relief was provided approximately one month after its passage. Mr. Holness says 20 years later the response took only two weeks. The […]
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Minister of Labour Pearnel Charles Jr. is championing the National Identification System as a tool for data gathering when assisting people in need of aid. He was speaking at Monday’s launch of the Rebuild Jamaica Initiative to assist Jamaicans most impacted by Hurricane Beryl. The initiative provides emergency grants to homeowners based on the level […]
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Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, says the difficulties that contribute to lengthy delays for trials and re-trials cannot be blamed solely on the government. He’s reacting to one of the factors sited by the Court of Appeal for its unwillingness to allow dancehall artiste Vybez Kartel and his former co-accused to be put on trial again […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is to begin distribution of Hurricane Beryl Relief cheques on Monday. Speaking on Friday, Mr. Holness says it’s anticipated to complete total handing out over the next three to four weeks. Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The move follows a commitment by the Holness administration to ensure assistance is […]
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GraceKennedy Limited achieved an eight per cent increase in revenue for the six-month period ended in June compared to the similar period for 2023. That’s according to its unaudited financial results released on Wednesday. During the period, the company achieved revenues of just over $84 billion. That’s a $6 billion increase over 2023. Profitability also […]
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One of the attorneys who formerly represented Kartel during his initial trial, King’s Counsel, Tom Tavares-Finson, has welcomed the ruling of the Court of Appeal. He voiced his opinion solely in his capacity as a former defense attorney. The King’s Counsel says the outcome of the Kartel case further supports the arguments for the country […]
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PNP Caretaker for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz, has distanced himself from a man seen in a photograph alongside him, who has since been identified as a suspect in last Friday’s deadly confrontation between the police and gunmen in Negril. The man, is suspected to be a lookout driver for the four men killed by the […]
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International ratings Agency, Fitch, has assessed TransJamaican Highway Limited’s announced acquisition of Highway 2000 Phase 1-C as credit neutral. In a release on Tuesday, Fitch describes the risk of potential operational or financial disruptions to TJH’s currently rated structure as largely mitigated. This is based on a belief that no changes to current notes’ documents […]
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Energy minister, Daryl Vaz, says its clear that the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, must move urgently to improve its infrastructure in light of the failure of its Hurricane Response Plan. The JPS had submitted such a plan to the authorities on May 31. But amid sustained outcry from residents who remain without power 27 […]
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Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz, is calling on the Office of Utilities Regulation, OUR, to hold the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, to account for what he sees as its mishandling of restoration efforts following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. He made the call following a cabinet meeting today. This is based on deadlines missed by […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, has announced an electronic ‘Know Your Customer’ system, to ease the process of opening a bank account. Dr. Clarke told the House of Representatives on Tuesday that this system should be brought on stream by the Bank of Jamaica within two years. The new system will create a central database […]
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The Integrity Commission says only two parliamentarians are now under investigation for illicit enrichment. The revelation is contained in the commission’s annual report tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. This reduces by four the number of parliamentarians listed in the commission’s last annual report. That report suggested that six parliamentarians were under investigation […]
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Only a little over 1% of statutory declarations received by the Integrity Commission over the last six years have been examined. The startling statistic was revealed in the Commission’s annual report. Nationwide News has seen excerpts of the report. The report also reveals that an even smaller number of these declarations have actually been certified […]
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The Integrity Commission is seeking an update from the police regarding the shooting of one of its directors last year. The Commission’s Director of Corruption Prevention, Ryan Evans, was shot in the car park near the agency’s offices in New Kingston on Thursday, September 21, 2023. At the time, police pointed to robbery as a […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the Relief Emergency Assistance and Community Help, REACH, Programme to respond to the immediate needs of Jamaicans in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Prime Minister Holness made the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. As part of the programme, care packages have already been distributed providing enough […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says over $10 billion worth of damage has been done to the country’s roads. This is based on an a preliminary assessment conducted by the National Works Agency, NWA. And Mr. Holness says nearly $2 billion worth of damage was done to the country’s health care infrastructure. Prime Minister Andrew Holness.
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The government can now access a payout of two-point-five billion dollars from its Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility, CCRIF, policy to drive the recovery effort from the passage of Hurricane Beryl. That’s according to an update provided by Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, on Monday. Dr. Nigel Clarke, Finance Minister. The CCRIF Tropical Cyclone Policy […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says the country may well have to tap into the first two layers of its disaster mitigation financing in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl. The amount available at these two tiers amounts to approximately $4.5 billion. Ricardo Brooks tells us more. The Finance Minister says while Jamaica […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the authorities are working hard to help Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Beryl get their lives back to normal in the shortest possible time. The prime minister spoke to the media on Thursday at the end of a tour of St. Elizabeth, the parish hardest hit by the category four hurricane. […]
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The Minister of Energy, Daryl Vaz, says he may have to enlist help from outside the country to restore the country’s power supply if the light and power company, JPS, is unable to do so in a reasonable time. More than 65 per cent of Jamaicans remain without power following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness meets with residents of St Elizabeth on Thursday, as he assesses flood affected sections of the island. Prime Minister Andrew Holness is touring sections of southern Jamaica, including St. Elizabeth, which were badly damaged by Hurricane Beryl. Hurricane Beryl brushed Jamaica’s South coast Wednesday night, lashing sections of St. Elizabeth, Manchester […]
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Some of the nation’s thoroughfares remain impassable as the National Works Agency, NWA, continues its post hurricane assessment and response. Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, says steady progress was made in clearing many roadways. Mr. Shaw says some thoroughfares are still inaccessible to vehicular traffic. He’s also unable to […]
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Britain’s Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer arrives with his deputy Angela Rayner ahead of the start of, Britain’s Labour Party annual conference in Liverpool, Britain, October 7, 2023. Phil Noble/Reuters/ It’s a Labour landslide for Sir Keir Starmer’s main British opposition party. A reliable exit poll is projecting victory for the opposition Labour Party in […]
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The Financial Times of London is warning of huge losses for insurers this Atlantic Hurricane Season, amid the destructive passage being cut though the Caribbean by record breaking Hurricane Beryl. In an article published on Wednesday morning, the world-renowned newspaper says warming oceans and more frequent storms are fuelling concerns about a potentially destructive season […]
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Members of the constabulary remove debris from the road leading to the airport as Hurricane Beryl hits the southern coast of the island, in Kingston, Jamaica, July 3, 2024. Marco Bello/Reuters With Hurricane Beryl moving quickly away from Jamaica, the Met Service has discontinued the hurricane warning. In it’s final bulletin on the hurricane, issued […]
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The eyewall of the deadly Category 4 Storm, Hurricane Beryl is skirting the South Coast of the island. According to the Meteorological, MET, Service of Jamaica a Hurricane Warning remains in effect as Hurricane Beryl continues to move close to the southern coastline. It’s expected to bring with it dangerously high water, waves, and average […]
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The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has praised Jamaica for its continued implementation of strong macroeconomic policies under its third review of the Precautionary Liquidity Line, PLL, and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, RSF. The deliberations were completed virtually between Minister of Finance, Dr. Nigel Clarke, and an IMF team led by Senior Economist, Esteban Vesperoni. […]
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The Integrity Commission’s annual report for the 2023-2024 Financial Year is to be tabled in the House of Representatives next Tuesday. That’s according to an update from Gordon House on Thursday. The commission’s 6th Annual Report, was formally received by the parliament on Wednesday. Section 36 of the Integrity Commission Act requires the Commission to […]
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Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke is calling for patience in the public sector amid frustration from at least one trade union boss about the pace of implementation of the wage restructuring exercise. Dr. Clarke was speaking with Nationwide News on Thursday. The Finance Minister, who is currently in Singapore, says dialogue continues with the various […]
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People’s National Party, PNP, general secretary, Dr. Dayton Campbell, is doubling down on his criticism of the performance of Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan. In a statement on Wednesday, Dr. Campbell, says the party’s comments about Mr. Bryan are not to be interpreted as an attack on the civil […]
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Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, EPOC, Keith Duncan, says conditions are growing increasingly favourable for the Bank of Jamaica to reduce interest rates. Mr. Duncan is reacting to news that the country has managed to successfully maintain inflation within the target band of four to six percent for three successive months. The BOJ […]
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State Minister for National Security, Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, is calling for a formal apology from PNP Vice President, Ian Hayles, for comments she deems defamatory. The allegation stems from a video Mr. Hayles circulated across multiple social media platforms. Ms. Cuthbert Flynn says if Mr. Hayles does not comply, she will initiate legal proceedings against […]
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Minister of Labour, Pearnel Charles Junior, is demanding that Opposition Leader, Mark Golding answer questions he previously posed regarding his British Citizenship. Mr. Charles says despite asking pertinent questions regarding Mr. Golding’s British citizenship, he’s remained quiet on the topic. The Labour Minister says the Opposition has instead attempted to deflect the criticism by targeting […]
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The Integrity Commission has submitted its Annual Report for the Financial Year 2023/2024 to Gordon House. That’s according to a statement from the Commission on Wednesday. It’s not certain when the report will be tabled in the Houses of Parliament. The report, which is the Commission’s 6th Annual Report, was formally received and signed for […]
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The Jamaica Civil Service Association, JCSA, says it stands firmly in support of the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dunstan Bryan, who it believes is currently facing undue backlash. Mr. Bryan and other health professionals have come under fire in recent weeks due to concerns over the state of the sector. The Permanent […]
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The Minister of Gender Affairs, Olivia Grange, says a third women’s centre is expected to be up and running before the end of the current financial year. She made the announcement as part of her Sectoral Presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The shelters were established to provide safe haven for abused women […]
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The House of Representatives on Tuesday paid tribute to the first woman to serve as Speaker, Violet Neilson, who passed away earlier this month. Leader of Government Business in the House, Edmund Bartlett, led the tributes. Violet Neilson served in several PNP administrations led by her former Primary schoolmate, PJ Patterson. She passed away on […]
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People’s National Party, PNP, general secretary, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says he will not apologise to East St. Thomas MP, the Jamaica Labour Party’s, JLP, Dr. Michelle Charles, over what he sees as legitimate questions about her renunciation of her US citizenship. Dr. Campbell says the former PNP MP and candidate for the constituency, Dr. Fenton […]
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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness, is leading a four-person delegation from the Jamaican Parliament to Trinidad and Tobago. The delegation, which includes Clerk of the Houses, Ms. Colleen Lowe, will meet with officials from the Trinidad and Tobago parliament. The delegation will examine the procedures, corporate governance structure and integration of information […]
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The attorney representing the JLP’s Dr. Michelle Charles, Abe Dabdoub, is calling on the PNP and its youth organisation to retract what he describes as defamatory statements questioning the legitimacy of Dr. Charles’ election to the House of Representatives. Charles is the Member of Parliament for East St. Thomas. The call for a retraction comes […]
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Executive Director of human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice, JFJ, Mickel Jackson, says the country’s buggery law inadvertently criminalizes male victims of sexual assault. Ms. Jackson outlined this as a side effect of maintaining colonial-era legislation. She was speaking during the inaugural airing of JFJ’s new radio show, Let’s Talk Justice, on Nationwide 90FM. […]
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The Opposition People’s National Party is calling for urgent action from the government to address what it says is the escalating crisis concerning maternal and neonatal health care in the country. In a statement on Friday, the PNP says recent statistics and firsthand accounts reveal alarming trends that require immediate attention. Mahiri Stewart tells us […]
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PNP General Secretary, Dr. Dayton Campbell is expressing relief after winning his defamation suit against former PNP activist Karen Cross and her co-defendants. The ruling was handed down in the Supreme Court on Friday. The court found that Karen Cross and her co-defendants defamed Dr. Campbell in posts made in 2021 and 2022. Chevon Campbell […]
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The JMMB group has recorded a significant boost in net profit despite what it says was a challenging financial year. A statement from the company on Thursday shows the regional financial conglomerate reporting $11.86 billion in net profit for the financial year ending, March 31, 2024. This is up from the $6.3 billion in net […]
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The Ministry of Health says it’s working to overcome challenges which have prevented auditors from certifying its appropriation statements. The comment is in response to concerns raised by the Auditor General that the ministry has been non-compliant with the Financial Administration and Audit Act since 2013. In a statement on Thursday, the ministry says […]
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The public health system is currently utilising 118 ventilators, with an additional forty undergoing maintenance. The update was provided by Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, at a media briefing on Thursday. Dr. Tufton again dismissed suggestions by his opposition counterpart, Dr. Alfred Dawes, that some of the machines could not be accounted for. Chevon Campbell […]
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Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has dismissed what he called the suggestion by Opposition Spokesman Dr. Alfred Dawes that the Programme for the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality, PROMAC, has failed. Shaloy Smikle has that story. During a media briefing on Wednesday, the Opposition Spokesman on Health questioned what became of PROMAC. This is […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr. Alfred Dawes, is calling for an audit to establish the extent of working ventilators in the country. He’s responding to a rebuttal by Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, who challenged his previous claim that over a hundred ventilators donated to Jamaica were unaccounted for. Speaking at a press conference on […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr. Alfred Dawes is alleging that child and maternal mortality have climbed significantly due to the current JLP administration’s failures. Dr. Dawes provided no evidence to support the claim. But, he points to the PNP era Programme for the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality, PROMAC. This sought to assist Jamaica […]
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Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, says he’ll soon respond to the claims made by Opposition Spokesman Dr. Alfred Dawes regarding the state of the sector. Dr. Tufton says an audit of ventilators has already been conducted, with the details to be shared with the public. The Health Minister says Dr. Dawes cannot be blind to […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness admits that the country’s economic growth is not at the level the government would like. He was speaking at the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay, St. James. However, while growth has not been robust, the Prime Minister believes his administration has been able to achieve economic stability. Chevon Campbell tells […]
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Two political commentators are calling for fiscal policies to combat the high cost of living in Jamaica. Chartered accountant Dennis Chung says while the monetary response to inflation has been on track, not enough is being done on the fiscal side. Inflation impacts the price of everything needed for daily living, from food to housing. […]
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Wayne Robertson, addresses a Legislative Policy Development Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (June 13). (Adrian Walker/JIS) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Wayne Robertson, is calling for an update of those laws which carry outdated […]
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Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate, Peter Bunting, has slammed the government for not achieving meaningful growth in the country. Senator Bunting pointed to World Bank projections that suggest Jamaica is falling behind the region in terms of growth. Chevon Campbell tells us more. Senator Bunting told comrades in Junction, St. Elizabeth over the […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, is dismissing claims by Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate, Peter Bunting, that the government has not been achieving meaningful growth in the country. Senator Bunting made the claim at a PNP Divisional Conference in Junction, St. Elizabeth, on Sunday. Dr. Clarke says many of the countries being compared […]
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The People’s National Party Youth Organisation, PNPYO, is calling on MP for East St. Thomas, the JLP’s Dr. Michelle Charles, to clarify her citizenship status. In a statement on Monday, the PNPYO says uncertainty remains about whether Dr. Charles has renounced her US citizenship. The PNPYO says if left unaddressed, this constitutes a clear breach […]
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Leader of Opposition Business in the Upper House, Senator Peter Bunting, is raising an alarm about the remuneration of the country’s Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams. Speaking in the Senate on Friday, Mr. Bunting says information he’s received suggests Mr. Williams has potentially not been receiving a salary since his appointment. Mr. Williams was sworn in […]
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The government says private sector companies will be given a six month grace period to become fully compliant with the fourth phase of the ban on single use plastic. The ban takes effect on July 1. The minister in charge of the environment, Senator Matthew Samuda, says the grace period will allow for a targeted […]
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, says a public education campaign will soon be launched to inform Jamaicans about the recommendations made by the Constitutional Reform Committee. The minister was making her contribution to the sectoral debate in the House of Representatives earlier this week. The recommended changes to Jamaica’s Constitution were […]
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Member of Parliament for North West Manchester, Mikael Phillips, says the issue of Mark Golding’s British citizenship will be dealt with internally by the party. The question was put to Mr. Phillips and several other opposition parliamentarians on Thursday. With the exception of two, the opposition parliamentarians simply refused to comment on the issue. The […]
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Member of Parliament for South East St. Ann, Lisa Hanna, says the retention of the buggery law affects the ability of Jamaicans to seek justice under the law. Miss Hanna raised the concern in support of her Private Members motion for a redefinition of the term rape. Miss Hanna argued in the House of Representatives […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, is moving forward with a defamation lawsuit against Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Heroy Clarke. Mr. Golding is alleging that on or about June 6, 2024, Mr. Clarke published statements defamatory of him in a WhatsApp group called CC Business Network. It’s alleged that those statements comprised utterly false […]
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Jamaica Labour Party Deputy General Secretary, Richard Creary, is rejecting as unwise and unconscionable Damion Crawford’s call for an increase in the General Consumption Tax, GCT. The Opposition Spokesman on Education proposed a one percentage point GCT increase to fund improvements in the education sector. Mr. Creary says the suggestion comes as no surprise from […]
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The Opposition People’s National Party, PNP, is distancing itself from Mr. Crawford’s proposal for a one percentage point increase in GCT to fund improvements in the education sector. In a statement on Wednesday, the PNP says these comments were made in the context of exploring different ideas and not a reflection of the official position […]
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The Government will soon table new regulations to safeguard the country’s financial system when financial institutions go bankrupt. Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke, says a gap in the current legal framework was made manifest as a result of the fraud hit Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL. He was speaking in the House of Representatives on […]
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Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke says the recent ruling reverting control of the fraud-hit investment firm, Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL, will have no impact on the prosecution of criminally culpable individuals. Dr. Clarke gave the update in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The Supreme Court last month ordered the Trustee appointed by SSL, […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Transport, Mikael Phillips, is describing the state-owned Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC as a basket case. Making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, Mr. Phillips, says the company continues to bleed the public purse. Chevon Campbell tells us more. According to the Opposition Spokesman, any single line item of expenses […]
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The Transport Authority is recommending that local ride-sharing taxi companies already compliant with its rules, be exempt from the ban imposed on all players in the transport sub sector. The authority made the call in a statement on Thursday. Chevon Campbell tells us more. On Tuesday, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz ordered local telecommunications companies to […]
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Petrojam Limited has fully recovered from the fire that damaged sections of the state owned oil refinery in March this year. That’s according to Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz. Minister Vaz gave the update as he made his contribution to the Sectoral Debate on Tuesday. Minister Vaz says Petrojam supplied approximately twelve thousand barrels of liquefied […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Transport, Mikael Phillips, is calling for the National Road Safety Council and Road Safety Unit, to contribute to a public education campaign fund. This fund, according to Mr. Phillips should also receive contributions from the proceeds of traffic fines. Mr. Phillips was making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House […]
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The People’s National Party is calling on the member of parliament for Eastern St. Thomas, Dr. Michelle Charles, to provide proof of her renunciation of US citizenship or face a potential legal challenge. General Secretary of the PNP, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says they have evidence to suggest Dr. Charles did not renounce her dual citizenship […]
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness, has announced new security procedures for Gordon House in response to a recent arson attack on the property over the weekend. Speaking in the Lower House on Tuesday, Mrs. Holness described the attack as shameful. The House Speaker says the attack caused minimal damage thanks to […]
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Opposition Spokesperson on Investment, Anthony Hylton, is welcoming the passage of the new Customs Act. Mr. Hylton says the long overdue legislation should be speedily implemented. The new piece of legislation is aimed at modernising Jamaica’s customs arrangements which stem from a law initially enacted in 1941. Mr. Hylton says it will greatly enhance Jamaica’s […]
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Minister of Transport, Daryl Vaz, has announced a ban on ride-hailing taxi services such as inDrive and Uber in Jamaica. The minister says the ban will take immediate effect pending legal advice. He described the move as a national security concern during his Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Chevon Campbell […]
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Transport Minister, Daryl Vaz, says another 300 buses are on their way as he aims to make good on his promise to significantly boost the fleet of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC. He says since last August, three months after he was given the Transport portfolio, 71 new buses have been added to the […]
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Lead researcher for the Caribbean Policy Research Institute, CAPRI, Alexander Causwell, is recommending that the government ramp up land titling and de-prioritise social interventions as part of its Zones of Special Operations, ZOSO, strategy. Mr. Causwell was addressing a CAPRI event titled, ‘Groundwork for Peace, Reorienting ZOSOs for Sustained Violence Reduction. He suggests the ZOSOs […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says the proposed Customs Act which was passed in the House of Representatives last Tuesday, will facilitate enhanced economic activity in the country. Speaking in the House, Dr. Clarke said the bill has been more than five years in the making. It replaces The Jamaica Customs Act, which dates back […]
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The South East Regional Health Authority, SERHA, has launched an investigation into the passing of the late councillor, Rohan ‘Washy’ Bryan, of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation. According to SERHA, before his passing, Councillor Bryan was admitted for care at the Princess Margaret Hospital. Bryan, who first won the Morant Bay Division in 2012 on […]
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Opposition senator, Lambert Brown, on Friday launched a broadside against what he considers the hypocrisy shown by the government regarding the recent dual citizenship concerns. Senator Brown slammed the Holness Administration for singling out Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, for his British citizenship when many among the government benches similarly hold dual allegiances. Speaking in the […]
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the graduation ceremony for 350 operators in the micro, small and medium sized-enterprise (MSME) sector, who participated in the Wisynco/Coca-Cola Foundation ‘Growing Together’ initiative. The ceremony was held at The Ruins, University of the West […]
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The temporary manager appointed by the Financial Services Commission, FSC, to wind up operations at brokerage house Stocks and Securities Limited, Ken Tomlinson, is in the process of handing over operations to the trustee appointed by the principals of the company. This follows a ruling by the Supreme Court on Friday. SSL, which is the […]
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The Financial Services Commission, FSC, has lost its bid to retain control of fraud hit brokerage house Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL. That’s according to a ruling handed down by Justice David Batts in the Supreme Court on Friday. The ruling follows a hearing into the matter which began on February 26 and ended on […]
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The government has settled negotiations on overtime and other key issues dealing with public sector compensation. Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke says circulars outlining the terms of the new arrangements will be dispatched shortly. Dr. Clarke says the new policy will resolve the inequities of overtime versus duty allowance and create a unified framework under […]
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Cabinet minister, Senator Matthew Samuda, says he’s started the process to renounce his British citizenship. The senator made the declaration in a statement on Thursday. He’s also calling on the president of the People’s National Party and Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, to renounce his own British citizenship. Chevon Campbell tells us more. As discussions surrounding dual […]
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Former chief executive officer of the Registrar General’s Department, Charlton McFarlane, has been cleared by the Integrity Commission of failing to file his statutory declarations for four years. McFarlane was cleared after pleading guilty and paying a fine. Director of Corruption Prosecution at the Commission, Keisha Prince-Kameka, gave the update at Wednesday’s sitting of parliament’s […]
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Government parliamentarians sitting on the Integrity Commission Oversight Committee are calling on the commissioners of the anti-corruption body to appear before them. Since the inception of the oversight committee only the Integrity Commission’s various directors have faced lawmakers. However, lawmakers believe the commissioners have serious questions regarding policy that must be clarified. Chevon Campbell tells […]
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Member of Parliament for South Eastern St. Andrew, Julian Robinson called for greater transparency from the Integrity Commission about its rulings. Mr. Robinson raised the concern about the Director of Prosecutions Keisha Prince-Kameka, opting not to charge the manager of collections at Jamaica Customs, Ava Williams, for failing to submit her statutory declarations. PNP caretaker […]
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Dancehall artiste, Vybz Kartel, will learn on Thursday if his continued detention at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre is lawful. A ruling in his habeas corpus case is expected to be handed down at 2:00 pm in the Supreme Court. This was confirmed by one of his attorneys, Isat Buchanan. Habeas corpus means to […]
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Tax Administration Jamaica, TAJ, is defending its decision to undertake a one-billion-dollar retrofit of a property leased in Greenvale, Mandeville. The $1 billion, retrofit cost was revealed during a Public Accounts Committee, meeting on Tuesday. The property, which is yet to be occupied, is one of two flagged by the Auditor General for being leased […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says the National Water Commission will create a hotline for Jamaicans to report attempts to discriminate in the trucking of water. Addressing the ongoing water crisis in Western Jamaica, he says such actions run contrary to government policy. Mr. Holness says these complaints will be passed on to the Major Organised […]
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Beneficiaries of the government’s social pension scheme will receive a significant boost as of this month with a 67 per cent increase in their benefits. Minister of Labour, Pearnel Charles Jr., says this will see the payout move from $6,000 to $12,000. The Social Pension Scheme ensures all seniors over 75 who would not normally […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling on Jamaicans to interrogate all promises made by their political representatives. Mr. Holness made the comment in parliament on Tuesday as he criticised the Opposition PNP for making grand promises to the Jamaican people without telling them how those promises will be funded. Mr. Holness says unlike other politicians, […]
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Opposition Spokesman with responsibility for affairs concerning Portmore, Fitz Jackson, says the attempt by the Holness administration to transform the municipality into the 15th parish was a return to political tribalism. During his contribution to the sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Mr. Jackson called on Jamaicans to condemn the behaviour. In […]
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Minister of National Security and deputy prime minister, Dr. Horace Chang, is calling on Opposition leader, Mark Golding, to address what he deems the dangerous and retrograde political interference expressed by his Spokesman on National Security, Peter Bunting. Dr. Chang is referencing a statement made by Mr. Bunting at the recent 81st Annual Joint Central […]
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The Opposition PNP has abstained from a bill which would see future Jamaican laws passed on the authority of the Parliament and the people of Jamaica, rather than the British Monarch. The bill was carried through all its stages in the House of Representatives on Tuesday by legal affairs minister, Marlene Malahoo Forte. As it […]
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The Jamaican economy grew by almost 2% for the January–March quarter of 2024, compared to the corresponding period last year. That’s according to the latest data by the Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ, presented today. Chevon Campbell tells us more. The one-point-nine percent growth for the first quarter of 2024 is the 12th consecutive quarter […]
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Tax Administration Jamaica, TAJ, will pay almost $1.5 billion for two buildings its yet to occupy. That’s according to the Commissioner General for the TAJ, Ainsley Powell. He was addressing Tuesday’s sitting of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, PAC. The two leased buildings were previously flagged by Auditor General, Pamela Munroe Ellis. However, Mr. Powell defended […]
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Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon, Pearnel Charles Jr., is calling on Opposition leader, Mark Golding, to answer what he’s describing as serious questions regarding his dual citizenship. In a statement on Monday, the labour and social security minister says Mark Golding has shown a reluctance to fully commit to Jamaica. Chevon Campbell tells […]
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Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Richard Byles, says the country would have to face double-digit interest rates if the central bank was called on to maintain inflation below four percent. The central bank governor addressed the recent decision to keep the BOJ’s current inflation-targeting arrangement for another three years during a media briefing last […]
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Member of Parliament for South East St. Catherine, the JLP’s Robert Miller, says Opposition Leader, Mark Golding should step down in light of the revelation of his British citizenship. Mr. Miller is also accusing Mr. Golding of pursuing tactics to distract from what he sees as the Opposition Leader’s grave disloyalty and hesitancy to fully […]
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Constitutional attorney Dr. Lloyd Barnett, says a secret ballot to elect the President of a future Jamaican Republic would not be in violation of the country’s democratic principles. He’s explaining the thinking behind the recommendation made in the Constitutional Reform Committee Report. However, Mr. Barnett argues that a means to achieve consensus should be paramount […]
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The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, says it’s already seen a positive change in the commercial banking sector in response to its new guaranteed service standards for automated banking machines, ABMs. The BOJ gave an update on the initiative during its Quarterly Monetary Policy media briefing on Tuesday. BOJ Governor, Richard Byles, also sought to assure […]
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General Secretary of the People’s National Party, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says any concerns surrounding Opposition Leader, Mark Golding’s dual citizenship, should be addressed through the current Constitutional Reform process. Dr. Campbell is reacting to Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s assertion that dual citizens should not be allowed to lead the country. He says the position adopted […]
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West Portland MP, Daryl Vaz says, Mr. Golding’s constant hypocrisy on the matter of constitutional reform has placed him under increasing pressure concerning his dual citizenship. Mr. Vaz points to a December 2021 Private Members Motion moved by Opposition MP, Mikael Phillips calling for a move away from the British Monarch. The West Portland MP, […]
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The newest member of the executive of the Holness-administration, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley, says he welcomes the opportunity to assist in devising policies that bring tangible benefits to the people of Jamaica. Mr. Fitz-Henley was sworn in today at King’s House as Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister. He told the ceremony that […]
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Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, says since 2016, the government has paid out nearly $6 billion in judgements from lawsuits successfully brought against it. He made the disclosure during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Last year, the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service allocated $750 million towards […]
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As the government’s community road rehabilitation programme, SPARK , is set to get underway, Prime Minister Andrew Holness is urging local contractors to participate in the bidding process. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Mr. Holness says the tender period will close on Friday. The Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road […]
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Cabinet has approved a significant increase in the stipend for persons who consent to jury duty. Speaking in the Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, justice minister, Delroy Chuck, told members of parliament that an empanelled juror will see their emolument move from $2,000 to $6,000. The justice minister says the increase to the stipend will remove […]
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Director of Prosecutions at the Integrity Commission, Keisha Prince-Kameka, has opted not to charge the Manager of Collections at Jamaica Customs, Ava Williams, for failing to submit her statutory declarations. That’s according to a report tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. According to a report from the Director of Investigations, Ms. Williams failed […]
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The Bank of Jamaica says it requires more data before it can act on recent declines in inflation. While calls from several sectors for a reduction in interest rates continue, BOJ Governor, Richard Byles, is urging caution. While things continue to improve, he says there is still a great deal of uncertainty. Chevon Campbell tells […]
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The United Nations is projecting lacklustre growth in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024. That’s according to its latest World Economic Situation Report published on Friday. Chevon Campbell tells us more. According to the United Nations mid-year update, growth in Latin America and the Caribbean is expected to slow from 2.1 per cent in […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the National Housing Trust is set to deliver on the promise to better support the low to middle-income and first-time homeowners market. He was addressing the NHT Handing Over Ceremony for Friendship Oaks in St. Elizabeth on Friday. Mr. Holness says 96 per cent of upcoming solutions for the financial […]
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Member of Parliament for East Central St. Andrew, Dr. Peter Phillips, believes a wider consultation is required to break the current constitutional reform deadlock. Dr. Phillips, a former Leader of the Opposition, says this could potentially be the only way to salvage the process. The Opposition PNP says a breakdown in trust between them and […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is challenging the narrative that his government is failing to communicate its achievements. Mr. Holness says the root of the problem is a modern audience more interested in negative news. The prime minister was speaking at the official opening of the Adam and Eve Day Spa on Wednesday. He says it’s […]
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Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang, says the current administration has spent nearly $5 billion to boost the mobility of the police. He says additional sums will be spent this year to further enhance the fleet of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF. Dr. Chang was making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate on Tuesday. […]
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Jamaica’s point-to-point inflation rate has fallen to 5.3% as of last month, April. That’s according to the latest information provided by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN on Wednesday. The fall represents a 0.3 percentage point reduction from the previous month, March. It’s the third straight monthly decline in the rate of inflation. It’s also […]
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West Portland Member of Parliament, Daryl Vaz, is slamming as hypocritical a suggestion by Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, that dual citizens be allowed to sit in Gordon House. Golding made the suggestion in a document released to the media earlier this week by the PNP. Mr. Vaz says Mr. Golding’s stance smacks of opportunism. Chevon […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, says it’s his personal view and not that of the PNP, that dual citizens should be eligible to sit as members of parliament. The issue of dual citizenship featured heavily in the aftermath of the September 2007 general elections. The PNP went to court to have five JLP MPs, starting with […]
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National security minister, Dr. Horace Chang, says the number of active gangs in the country has been reduced by more than 50 per cent. He credited the development to the operational improvements achieved by the constabulary force under the current administration. Dr. Chang was making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, says he’s willing to pull the PNP out of the constitutional reform process, if there’s no agreement on establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice, CCJ, as Jamaica’s final Appellate Court. Mr. Golding made the argument during a media briefing on Tuesday morning to address the latest impasse. He’s also calling on […]
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Chartered accountant, Dennis Chung, says the fact that the Michael Lee-Chin owned Portland Barbados Limited missed a short-term bond payment, does not necessarily mean there are long-term financial issues at the entity. The company missed the final payment of principal and interest on a US $23 million short-term bond that matured last Tuesday, April 30. […]
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Loud and lewd music could potentially be contributing to the high levels of violence in schools. That’s the argument put forward by Education Minister Fayval Williams, as part of her Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. While seeking to assure Jamaicans that the government is doing all it can to address […]
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The Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, High Command has condemned the brazen attack on its members this morning in downtown Kingston. In a statement on Tuesday, the High Command says the violent act represents a direct assault not only on the members of the Constabulary but on the State itself. The incident started on Orange Street, […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson, says the Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, must answer questions about the continued impact of its interest rate policy. Mr. Robinson was reacting to news that the government intends to maintain the BOJ’s inflation target at four to six percent for the next three years. The government failed to meet […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Industry, Anthony Hylton, is raising alarm about the country’s trade deficit, saying it poses a threat to economic stability. Mr. Hylton says while the domestic picture appears positive, the state of the country’s external accounts is cause for concern. The external account of a country is its balance of payments with other […]
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The government has decided to maintain the current inflation target for the Bank of Jamaica at 4 to 6%. Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke made the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Chevon Campbell tells us more. Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke says the decision was arrived at in consultation with the Bank […]
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The Ministry of Education has activated its school safety protocols in response to renewed bomb threats. In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry says threats were reported against Kingston College and Campion College earlier today. Minister of Education Fayval Williams says the ministry was in contact with the Ministry of National Security to ensure that […]
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The controversial chartered German flight, USC GmbH, has now departed the island. That’s according to a statement from the Ministry of National Security on Tuesday. The flight and its 253 passengers were detained last Thursday for security reasons. The Ministry says this was the result of two individuals who did not show up on the […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, is defending the Holness administration’s track record on fiscal stability after it missed key revenue targets for the last financial year. He’s reacting to news from the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, EPOC, that four budget targets were missed. Dr. Clarke took to the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to […]
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The Ministry of National Security has sought to clarify the immigration arrangements regarding more than 250 passengers who landed in Jamaica last Thursday. The passengers and crew members, were on flight USC GmbH, a German-registered aircraft. In a statement on Monday, the Ministry says they were refused entry based on security concerns uncovered during processing. […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says a massive increase in the income tax threshold could do more harm than good if not properly managed. Dr. Clarke was responding to questions at the Budget Breakdown 2024 conference held by the Caribbean Policy Research Institute, CAPRI. Chevon Campbell tells us more. CAPRI’s Executive Director, Dr. Damien King, […]
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Parliamentarians on both sides of the aisle are calling on the Integrity Commission to explain itself regarding the prosecution of former Member of Parliament, Dwayne Vaz. Mr. Vaz pleaded guilty to failing to pay a fine of $250,000. He was ordered to pay the fine after failing to provide information to the IC in relation […]
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Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, EPOC, Keith Duncan, says the Jamaican economy remains strong despite the shortfall in government revenues for the last financial year. He made the comment during a media briefing by EPOC on Thursday. Mr. Duncan says the collection of general consumption tax, which is an indicator of economic activity, […]
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Minister with responsibility for water, Senator Matthew Samuda, says the Jamaica Labour Party administration has been making the kind of investment in the country’s water infrastructure that didn’t materialise under previous People’s National Party administrations. Senator Samuda was speaking at the launch of the Braco Pipeline Installation Project in Trelawny on Thursday. Mahiri Stewart has […]
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Jamaica has failed to meet certain budgetary projections as monitored by the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, EPOC. The missed targets were all caused by the recently announced shortfall in revenue for the last fiscal year. EPOC chairman, Keith Duncan, gave the update during a media briefing on Thursday. Chevon Campbell reports. Of the eight indicators […]
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The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, says the existing legislative framework hindered its ability to hold deposit taking institutions to account for failing to protect customers from bank fraud. The central bank’s deputy governor, Wayne Robinson, made the disclosure at Wednesday’s sitting of Parliament’s Economy and Production Committee, EPC. Mahiri Stewart tells us more. Lawmakers reminded the […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Energy, Phillip Paulwell, says the government’s poor management of energy has retarded the country’s growth prospects. Chevon Campbell tells us more. The Opposition Spokesman on Energy says the high cost of energy is directly linked to the failure to attain meaningful growth in the economy. According to Phillip Paulwell, the JLP government […]
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Finance minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says the government has options to address the shortfall in revenues once the full extent of the impact has been assessed. He’s responding to concerns raised by his disclosure on Tuesday that revenues for the 2023–24 fiscal year had under-performed. Fiscal year 2023–24 ended on March 31. Chevon Campbell has […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson, has called on the Minister of Finance to fully disclose the implications of the revenue shortfalls on the budget for the current fiscal year. The opposition’s concerns follows disclosures from the Ministry of Finance which revealed that government revenues for the fiscal year 2023/24 under-performed relative to budget expectations. […]
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Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of crime, Fitz Bailey, is calling on legislators to amend the country’s financial laws to better tackle bank fraud. DCP Bailey made the call while addressing Parliament’s Economy and Production Committee on Wednesday. He says the laws as they stand hinder the investigations of the police. Mahiri Stewart tells […]
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Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Representatives, Phillip Paulwell, is calling for adjustments to be made in the holding of Sectoral Debates. He says the current conduct of the proceedings do not serve the Jamaican people. He was making his own contribution to the Sectoral Debates on Tuesday. Mr. Paulwell says with a […]
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The country’s net international reserves, NIR, has surpassed the US $5 billion mark for the first time in history. Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, highlighted the achievement on Tuesday. The NIR is the ultimate form of a contingency arrangement for Jamaica. It serves to underwrite stability in the financial markets and influences the foreign exchange […]
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Jamaica is the only country in the Caribbean with a data collection culture that accords with international best practices. That’s according to World Bank economist, Trinidad Facusse. Ms. Facusse says the deficit in data collection in the rest of the Caribbean, creates problems where the accurate measurement of the prevalence of household poverty is concerned. […]
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The Ministry of Finance is reporting an underperformance in revenues for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which ended on March 31. That could have implications for the budget for the current fiscal year. Finance minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, made the disclosure on Tuesday. Government revenues for 2023-24 were $97.5 billion or 11.8 per cent more than […]
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Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the industry has continued its upward growth in 2024. Making his presentation in the Sectoral Debates in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, he says both visitor arrivals and earnings have increased. Chevon Campbell tells us more. According to Mr. Bartlett, despite difficulties on the global stage, including high inflation […]
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The Opposition People’s National Party, PNP, has written to the Public Service Commission, PSC, to request clarity concerning the specific basis on which an acting Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, has been appointed. The letter was sent by Hylton Powell, Attorneys at Law, which is representing Phillip Paulwell and Peter Bunting. The detailed letter was […]
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Veteran parliamentarian and former president of the People’s National Party, Dr. Peter Phillips, is concerned about the growing divisions and lack of cooperation in Gordon House. Dr. Phillips was recently speaking on Nationwide at Five to mark his 30th year as a member of parliament. In a frank admission, the MP for East Central St. […]
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The Jamaica Teachers’ Association, JTA, says it’s currently investigating the concerns generated by the actions of St. James High School Principal, Joseph Williams. JTA president, Leighton Johnson says they’ve taken note of the allegations regarding the unilateral actions taken by the principal without the approval of the school’s board. Mr. Williams is accused of having […]
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The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ, is calling for a multi-stakeholder intervention to combat increased incidents of youth violence. According to PSOJ President, Metry Seaga, the numerous acts represent a breakdown in essential value systems and a clear call to action for all parties involved in shaping the minds of future generations. Mr. Seaga […]
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Member of Parliament for East Central St. Andrew, Dr. Peter Phillips, says his greatest regret is failing to significantly boost Jamaica’s advancement from a low-income economy. Dr. Phillips made the point while speaking recently on Nationwide at Five. Dr. Phillips marked his 30th year in the House of Representatives last week. He served as opposition […]
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The attorney representing Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn, says his client has not resigned and remains in the post. King’s Counsel, Douglas Leys, says his client will await word from the Government of Jamaica. Ms. Llewelyn has stepped back from her duties, leaving Senior Deputy Prosecutor Claudette Thompson to run the office. Her decision […]
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The World Bank and Jamaica have signed a deal to renew the country’s Catastrophe Bond at a value of US $150 million. The move gives Jamaica an additional layer of protection, in case of a natural disaster. Chevon Campbell tells us more. As we approach the June start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, the US […]
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte (centre), interacts with University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro-Vice Chancellor and UWI Mona Principal, Professor Densil Williams, and opposition spokesperson on justice, Senator Donna Scott-Mottley, during the Faculty of Law’s Distinguished Lecture and Reasoning about ‘Judicial Policy Construction by Apex Courts’. The event was held […]
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Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck is reminding justices of the peace they should never sell their integrity. The minister was speaking against the background of reports that some JPs demand cash payments in exchange for their services. The justice minister was speaking at a swearing-in ceremony for new justices of the peace in St. Thomas […]
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In an open letter to Education Minister Fayval Williams on Thursday, Opposition Spokesman on Education Damion Crawford has amplified his push for a tangible response to the escalating violence in schools. Shaloy Smikle tells us more. Mr. Crawford says despite repeated calls for action and numerous recommendations put forward by the Opposition, there has been […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, believes aspects of the new mandatory minimum sentences for murder as applied to children under the age of eighteen are unconstitutional. Mr. Golding urged the government to reconsider the amendment. Mr. Golding was making his contribution to the debate on the legislation in the House of Representatives earlier this week. Under […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says there’s no doubt that the imposition of tougher mandatory minimum sentences for murder will have a meaningful impact on reducing the incidence of violent crime. In his contribution to the debate in parliament, Mr. Holness says that’s why his administration is moving full speed ahead to pass the appropriate legislation. […]
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Government and opposition parliamentarians sparred over the implementation of tougher mandatory minimum penalties for murder. The legislation was brought to the House of Representatives on Tuesday. However, the opposition continues to question the utility of legislating tougher penalties even as the underliying issues driving violent crime remain unaddressed. Chevon Campbell tells us more. South East […]
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The Attorney General’s Opinion on the tabling of reports from the Integrity Commission and the Auditor General provides an overview of the sequence of communication between the House Speaker and the State’s legal representatives. The opinion was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday after much delay. On July 10, 2023, in response to […]
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The Integrity Commission says Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General’s Department, RGD, Charlton McFarlane failed to file his statutory declarations for four years. That’s according to a report tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Chevon Campbell tells us more. According to the report, Mr. McFarlane failed to submit statutory declarations for the […]
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Opposition Senator, Damion Crawford, has slightly edged out Lisa Hanna as the best alternative to Mark Golding to lead the PNP to victory. That’s the finding of the latest Nationwide/Bluedot Polls powered by Total Tools. However, the survey shows a greater portion of Jamaicans are unsure that anyone other than the current PNP president could […]
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The Jamaican government has received its best ever credit rating from internationally acclaimed financial service company, Standard & Poor’s. Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke informed the nation that Jamaica now enjoys a BB- rating up from B+. The US based Standard & Poor’s, informally known as S&P, is one of the worlds leading credit ratings […]
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Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton was named the best man to lead the Jamaica Labour Party other than Andrew Holness. That’s according to the findings of the latest Nationwide/Bluedot polls powered by Total Tools. But, the survey shows a plurality of Jamaicans can see no clear alternative to Bro-Gad among the party hierarchy. Chevon Campbell […]
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Development Economist, Professor Antonio Andreoni, says on-the-job training is crucial to efforts aimed at solving Jamaica’s skill shortage. The Professor was the guest speaker at a breakfast forum on Tuesday put on by the Caribbean Research Policy Research Institute, CAPRI. It was held at the AC Hotel in New Kingston under the theme, ‘Shifting Up […]
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Development Economist, Professor Antonio Andreoni says diversification and improved manufacturing capacity are key to driving growth in a country like Jamaica. The Professor was the guest speaker at a breakfast forum on Tuesday put on by the Caribbean Policy Research Institute, CAPRI, under the theme, ‘Shifting Up a Gear: Industrial Diversification, Digitalization, and Skills Development […]
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South West St. Catherine Member of Parliament, Everald Warmington, apologised for inflammatory remarks reportedly directed at Chairman of the Integrity Commission Oversight Committee, Edmund Bartlett. During the July 25 sitting of the committee, Warmington raised questions about the Director of Corruption Prevention, Ryan Evans, who he claimed was an advisor to former People’s National Party […]
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The Integrity Commission says it would be prudent for lawmakers to increase the salary threshold required for public officials to make statutory declarations, from $3.5 million to $12 million. The argument was made on Tuesday by the Commission’s Director of Information and Complaints, Craig Beresford. He made it during the sitting of the Integrity Commission […]
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Jamaica’s two main political parties have condemned last Friday’s gun attack on Nationwide News Network, NNN. Speaking on Sunday at the South St. Andrew Constituency Conference, PNP Vice President Mikael Phillips says the heinous attack must be denounced. Mikael Phillips, PNP Vice President. No one was injured in the incident, but three vehicles were damaged. […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has repeated his earlier stance that he’s in no rush to take the country to the polls. Speaking to a mass gathering of JLP supporters at a Gospel Concert in Old Harbour, St. Catherine on Sunday, Mr. Holness sought to downplay expectations around the calling of the next general elections. Chevon […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says there’s no place for attacks on the media in Jamaica’s democracy. The Prime Minister says he’s called on the police to thoroughly investigate the brazen gun attack on the parking lot of Nationwide News Network. Mr. Holness was addressing a mass gathering of party supporters at a gospel concert in […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding has dismissed the assurance given by Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, that the government will not be using taxpayers’ money to cover costs associated with the ongoing fraud investigation at investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL. Mr. Golding says the public must not be fooled into believing that anything other […]
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Transport Minister, Daryl Vaz, says he’s satisfied there will be no repeat of the incident which led to the temporary closure of the runway at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James. More than 50 flights had to be diverted from Sangster International on August 10 due to problems with the runway. With the […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says a request by the principals of investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL, to voluntarily wind up the entity could impact the ongoing fraud investigation. Dr. Clarke says the move, which is currently being challenged in court, places pressure on investigators to move as swiftly as possible. On or […]
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The government will use money taken from convicted criminals over the years to cover expenses associated with the ongoing fraud probe at investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited. That’s according to a statement from the finance ministry. Chevon Campbell tells us more. Social media has been flooded with videos showing angry Jamaicans blasting the Holness […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke says approximately $30 billion in client funds remains at Stocks and Securities Limited. The finance minister says a portion of the $300 million allocated for the SSL fraud probe, will be used to improve the investigative capacity of the FID. Dr. Nigel Clarke Minister of Finance and the Public Service.
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Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson, says the Opposition supports efforts to ensure a thorough investigation at SSL. But he’s repeating his call for the government to publish the full costs associated with the fraud probe at SSL. Julian Robinson, Opposition Spokesman on Finance.
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Former Deputy Chairman of the Firearm Licensing Authority, Dennis Meadows has refused to withdraw his comment that the parliament deliberately failed to table a cover letter, which stated he had no charges to answer following an Integrity Commission probe. He says he’s suffered significant reputational damage as a result. Mr. Meadows finds it curious that […]
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The parliament is rejecting claims that a ruling suggesting no viable criminal charges can be laid against former Deputy Chairman of the Firearm Licensing Authority, Dennis Meadows, was deliberately not tabled. In a rare statement on Wednesday afternoon, Gordon House called on Mr. Meadows to withdraw the comment. Mr. Meadows levelled the allegation after being […]
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Transport Minister, Daryl Vaz, is blaming a lack of proper investment over two decades for the shortfall in buses rolled out at the start of the new school year. The transport minister was speaking Wednesday morning during a post-cabinet media briefing. Minister Vaz says 70 of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s fleet of buses intended […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says while he’s unwilling to bail out a private company, failing to support the operations of investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL, at this time will undermine the ongoing fraud investigations. Speaking on Taking Stock with Financial journalist Kalilah Reynolds on Tuesday, the Prime Minister notes that the government’s temporary […]
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Director of Corruption Prosecution at the Integrity Commission, Keisha Prince-Kameka, says no viable criminal charges can be laid against former Deputy Chairman of the Firearm Licensing Authority, Dennis Meadows. That’s according to a letter sent to Mr. Meadows earlier this week. However, according to the letter, this ruling was sent to Gordon House on February […]
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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, says the establishment of job descriptions and codes of conduct for parliamentarians signals a new era in Jamaican politics. During the sitting of the House on June 20 this year, Prime Minister Andrew Holness tabled two documents concerning job descriptions. One was a policy document or White […]
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A Parliamentary Committee to review and establish job descriptions for members of Parliament will have its first sitting this morning. It’s the first item on the agenda as the House of Representatives returns from its summer break. Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced the green paper on job descriptions for MPs in June after public backlash […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for greater productivity from Jamaicans to drive the country’s growth. Mr. Holness says with record employment reached, it’s important for each worker to contribute more to the country’s development. The Prime Minister was speaking at a town hall meeting last Thursday in Montego Bay, St. James. He says as […]
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The state-owned bus company, Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, missed its target of rolling out 3-hundred buses for the official start of the new school year on Monday. Data from the JUTC show that 2-hundred-and-36 buses were dispatched from its three depots – Lyndhurst Road and Rockfort in St. Andrew plus Spanish Town in St. […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the failure of previous administrations to address the issue of compensation for the political directorate, placed a burden on his administration to act decisively in bumping up the salaries of elected politicians. Mr. Holness says where his predecessors were timid, he had to be bold. Chevon Campbell has that story. […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says going forward, public servants will be rewarded based on their productivity. Mr. Holness says there’s an aversion in society to requesting more from workers, with service often being confused with servitude. He says this has to change to allow the country to further grow and develop. Prime Minister Andrew Holness. […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says the government’s temporary financial support for operations at investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL, is in the best interest of justice. Stocks and Securities Limited, which has been under the control of the Financial Services Commission since January, no longer has adequate funds to support its remaining staff […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, is assuring the public that all attempts will be made by the government to seize assets and earnings of investment firm, Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL. This means any profits or debts owed to SSL will not be enjoyed by its principals or shareholders. The securities dealer has been under […]
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Minister of Finance Dr. Nigel Clarke has confirmed that SSL employees will be paid for their continued work through a government intervention. He says that the once venerated investment firm is now strapped for cash. Dr. Clarke says the public will be updated as to the total cost to taxpayers to support SSL and the […]
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Employees who remain at the scandal-hit investment firm, Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL, walked off the job on Thursday due to the late payment of their August salaries. The crisis-hit entity has been under the direction of the Financial Services Commission, FSC, since the multi-billion-dollar fraud, spanning over a decade, was unearthed. One of the […]
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The investigation into the multi-billion US dollar fraud at investment firm, Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL, has deepened. The Financial Investigation Division, FID, issued a statement on Thursday, saying that both the number of accounts involved and the sums defrauded have increased. Chevon Campbell has our story. The Director General of the FID, Selvin Hay […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says the update from the FID is consistent with the government’s policy that the SSL fraud probe will be a transparent and thorough process. Dr. Nigel Clarke, Minister of Finance, speaking with Nationwide News Thursday afternoon. Thursday’s update on the SSL probe follows last week’s demand for a progress report […]
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The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, says Jamaica continues to make significant progress in its effort to enhance fiscal stability. The statement forms part of the IMF’s first review under Jamaica’s Precautionary and Liquidity Line, PLL. The PLL serves as insurance against economic shocks and gives the government access to about US$600 […]
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The Government and Opposition continue to spar over the prevalence of poverty in Jamaica. Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke and Opposition Leader, Mark Golding clashed on the social media platform ‘X’, formerly known as Twitter. Chevon Campbell has been following the exchanges. Mark Golding says the prevalence of poverty in 2021 was measured at 16.7 […]
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Executive Director of the Caribbean Policy Research Institute, CAPRI, Dr. Damien King, says the facts regarding Jamaica’s historic low unemployment rate cannot be diminished by what he describes as ‘bad news whores’. Dr. King says the employment now being enjoyed by more Jamaicans is of better quality compared to previous years. The Statistical Institute of […]
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President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Leighton Johnson, has admitted that its unprofessional for teachers to not provide the requisite notice before leaving their jobs. He was speaking with Cliff Hughes on Nationwide @5 Tuesday evening. Under Section 54 of the Education Regulations of 1980, teachers in a permanent position in the education system are […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says Opposition Leader, Mark Golding is presenting a warped view of the economic situation in the country. Dr. Clarke says Mr. Golding’s juxtaposition of the current historic low unemployment rate with the increase in poverty levels recorded in 2021 is misleading and meant to confuse the Jamaican people. Shaloy Smikle […]
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President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Leighton Johnson, says the late resignations of educators in critical subject areas have left administrators desperate. Mr. Johnson says this has left many schools to find creative ways to plug the gap. He was reacting to a suggestion by President of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools, […]
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Past President of the National Secondary Students’ Council, NSSC, Jamaul Hall, remains sceptical about how six formers could be used to assist in teaching. While not entirely against the move, he’s questioning its feasibility Mr. Hall notes that the concept itself is not novel and has been practiced in a limited capacity in the past. […]
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Over 1,100 newly trained teachers are available for recruitment in schools. That’s according to a bulletin sent to school administrators by the Ministry of Education earlier this month. The MOE, recognising the impact of untimely resignations on the education system, outlined several strategies to help offset the loss of experienced educators. Chevon Campbell tells us […]
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The Member of Parliament for Central Manchester, Rhoda Moy Crawford, is urging party supporters to resist attempts by detractors to undermine the economic achievements of the Holness administration. Miss Crawford made the appeal on Sunday at a JLP Divisional Conference in Malvern, South East St. Elizabeth. Miss Crawford is urging labourites to focus on the […]
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The National Parent Teacher Association of Jamaica, NPTAJ, says there are serious issues concerning safety and security that must be addressed before the official start of the new school year on September 4. The President of the NPTAJ is Stewart Jacobs: [ The NPTAJ is also concerned about the availability of transport for students across […]
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Several high school principals remain jittery heading into the new school year due to last minute teacher resignations. That’s according to President of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools, Linvern Wright. Mr. Wright says with just under a week before the start of the new school year they are having some difficulty filling […]
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Sangster International Airport, SIA, has been named the Caribbean’s leading airport for the fifteenth consecutive year. The honour was bestowed on SIA at the World Travel Awards over the weekend. SIA emerged as the winner from a pool of 13 Caribbean competitors nominated for the prestigious award. The accolade was first bestowed on SIA in […]
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Deborah Mordecai-Edwards (left), Caroline Hay KC (centre), Christopher Zacca (right) Documents filed in the Supreme Court on May 22 this year show that lawyers acting for the Cornerstone Group are considering legal action against Attorney-at-law Deborah Mordecai-Edwards, on the grounds that she has created public mischief and conspired with a competitor, Sagicor Investments Jamaica Limited, […]
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A 19-year-old is dead after his motorcycle collided with a Toyota Tundra motor truck in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on Saturday night. The deceased is Anthony Dawkins of Salem, Runaway Bay, in the parish. According to reports from the police, Dawkins was driving his motorcycle along the roadway at around 7:30 pm, when he lost […]
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Photo By: Jamaica Observer The National Water Commission will today launch another massive disconnection drive in sections of St. Catherine and Clarendon. The campaign under the theme “Pay for it or Lose It” forms part of the water company’s efforts to recoup millions in outstanding payments from delinquent customers. The latest drive will run for […]
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Governor of the Bank of Jamaica’ Richard Byles, says the country has dodged a bullet in terms of inflation thanks to the work of the central bank. The governor outlined the low inflation rate currently enjoyed by the country as the primary benefit of its operations. The Governor was speaking at the quarterly briefing last […]
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Noted Constitutional Attorney Dr. Lloyd Barnett believes the country cannot proceed with its full reform agenda without addressing issues such as fixed election dates, term limits, and Jamaica’s final appellate court. Mr. Barnett put forward his position during the Constitutional Reform Committee’s 11th meeting earlier this year, in May. The minutes of that meeting were […]
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Minister Vaz says a review of the operations of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, will be undertaken soon. However, the minister says his first priority is getting the new buses, which recently arrived on the island, ready for service come the new school year. The Minister also says a pilot project to efficiently transport […]
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Transport Minister, Daryl Vaz, says a new structure for granting fare increases for the transport sector is being worked on. Minister Vaz says the current ad hoc approach is unworkable going forward. It’s anticipated that a new fare increase will be granted to the private operators who’ve complained about rising costs in the sector. The […]
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Photo By: Jamaica Observer The Minister of Sport, Olivia Grange, is congratulating the Jamaica track and field team on their 4th-place finish at the 19th edition of the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Jamaica, with twelve medals—3 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze—finished behind the United States, Canada, and Spain. Jamaica was 2nd in the […]
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Chartered accountant and financial commentator, Dennis Chung, says Jamaica desperately needs labour market reform to fight the inflationary effects of increased wages. He was reacting to the concern expressed by Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Richard Byles, about inflationary pressures that could impact the country due to a hike in salaries. While addressing the […]
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Chartered Accountant and financial Commentator Dennis Chung believes the Bank of Jamaica Governor, Richard Byles, was out of line when commenting on potential salary increases in the private sector. Mr. Chung says such comments from the country’s monetary regulator could have far reaching consequences. At a quarterly briefing on Monday, Governor Byles cautioned the private […]
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The Office of Utilities Regulation, OUR says customers of the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, should see an increase of 1.6 per cent in their September bills. The OUR says it granted the increase following their review of the JPS’ Annual Tariff Adjustment submission. The OUR’s decision became effective on August 9 and will be […]
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At least two financial commentators believe Jamaica’s unemployment rate could fall even lower than the all time record mark of 4.5 percent registered in April this year. But they remain concerned about related challenges which may arise for businesses in the coming months. Chevon Campbell tells us more. At 4.5 per cent, Jamaica has achieved […]
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The Bank of Jamaica has sought to clarify its position regarding Monday’s comments by its Governor, Richard Byles, about the potential impact of large wage increases on the country’s inflation rate. This follows backlash from several Jamaicans on social and traditional media who’ve taken serious issue with the call for wage restraint. In a statement […]
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President of the Jamaica Employers Federation, David Wan, says business owners are unlikely to restrain wage increases despite the concerns raised by the Bank of Jamaica. Chevon Campbell tells us more. In its follow-up statement this afternoon the Bank of Jamaica still holds that large future wage adjustments in the context of the tight domestic […]
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The Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, Richard Byles is admitting that the adoption of the country’s digital currency, JAM-DEX has been underwhelming. Mr. Byles gave the update on Monday at the BOJ’s quarterly media briefing. Chevon Campbell tells us more. According to Governor Byles the low adoption of JAMDEX can be easily explained. […]
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Photo By: BOJ The Bank of Jamaica is urging employers to look to retirees and other Jamaicans voluntarily out of work as a means to boost their labour force. Deputy Governor for the BOJ, Robert Stennett, says new strategies must be employed to attract more workers. Jamaica’s unemployment rate has hit a historic low of […]
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The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, is cautioning businesses against excessive pay rises for employees as the country continues to grapple with inflation concerns. Speaking earlier on Monday at a quarterly monetary policy briefing, BOJ Governor Richard Byles says sharp increases in salaries without an attendant increase in productivity will hurt the economy. Chevon Campbell has […]
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The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, says the economy could grow by as much as three percent over the current fiscal year. Mr. Byles says he expects inflation to fall back into the range of 4-to-6 percent for the fiscal year, provided there are no further shocks. Richard Byles, Governor of the Bank of Jamaica. He […]
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Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ, Wayne Henry, says an assessment of skill gaps in the country is being undertaken as Jamaica enters a new growth phase. Dr. Henry was speaking at the PIOJ’s quarterly briefing on Thursday held over Zoom. As the nation approaches full employment growth could be impacted by […]
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The Jamaican economy grew by 1.5 per cent for the April to June quarter this year, when compared to the corresponding quarter in 2022. That’s according to Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry. Nora-Gaye Banton tells us more. According to Dr. Henry, the 1.5 per cent outturn for the quarter […]
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal, JAMP, Jeanette Calder, says the public should know the identities of the six parliamentarians subject to an illicit enrichment probe by the Integrity Commission. The latest annual report of the Integrity Commission shows that six parliamentarians are under investigation for illicit enrichment. The Commission has not named […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, says none of his 21-parliamentarians have been contacted by the Integrity Commission regarding an investigation into illicit enrichment. According to the Integrity Commission’s Annual Report tabled last month, six parliamentarians and 28 public officials are being investigated for the offence. Minister with responsibility for Information, Robert Morgan, says the government has […]
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The Constitutional Reform Committee, CRC, is actively considering live streaming its meetings. The issue was discussed by the CRC at its meeting on June 21. According to the minutes of that meeting, one member urged colleagues to be cautious about opening up the deliberations in that manner. Mahiri Stewart tells us more. There’ve been several […]
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There’s been a significant decrease in the number of teacher resignations so far this year compared to 2022. Education Minister Fayval Williams gave the update at a Post Cabinet Press Briefing this afternoon. While encouraged by the improved retention of teachers, Ms. Williams says gaps are still being created by those teachers who proceed on […]
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The completion of the new Population and Housing Census may be further delayed. That’s according to Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN, Carol Coy. She says more time is needed to collect and process data. We have more in this report from Chevon Campbell. It’s anybody’s guess when STATIN will be in […]
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Founding Principal Director of National Integrity Action, Professor Trevor Munroe, says its unreasonable for a Member of Parliament facing a probe concerning illicit enrichment to have oversight of public spending. He was reacting to information in the latest annual report of the Integrity Commission which shows that six parliamentarians are under investigation for illicit enrichment. […]
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Jamaica’s unemployment rate is at an all time record low of 4.5 per cent. That’s according to the latest information provided by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN. Nora Gaye Banton tells us more. The unemployment rate in Jamaica in July 2018 was 8.4 per cent, prompting commendations for the work of the Holness administration […]
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Two senior executives of Cornerstone Investments and its subsidiary, Barita Investments, have hit back at claims that they exploited the vulnerable mental state of retired stockbroker, Rita Humphries-Lewin, and inveigled her to sell her shares in Barita. The claims have been made by attorney-at-law Deborah Mordecai Edwards, a niece of Mrs. Humphries-Lewin. But in sworn […]
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PNP Vice President Donna Scott Mottley has told party supporters to brace for the possibility of the next local government and general elections being held on the same day. Mrs. Scott Mottley floated the idea at a PNP constituency meeting in South St. James on Sunday. Local Government Elections are constitutionally due by February next […]
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Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Senator Peter Bunting, is calling for the Police High Command to be held accountable for the country’s high crime rate. Mr. Bunting says there seems to a lack of accountability at the highest ranks of the constabulary. Speaking at a PNP Conference in South St. James on Sunday, Senator Bunting […]
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Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Alando Terrelonge, wants the 48-hour curfew now in effect in the Gregory Park community to be extended. The curfew in Gregory Park, which took effect on Saturday, is to end at 6pm on Monday. It was imposed after gunmen invaded the community on Saturday and firebombed 11 […]
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PNP Caretaker for East Central St. Catherine, Raymond Pryce, has compared last Saturday’s events at a tenement yard on Walkers Avenue in Gregory Park to the holocaust. Mr. Pryce is cautious about blaming partisan politics for last Saturday’s incident in Gregory Park. Raymond Pryce, PNP Caretaker for East Central St. Catherine. He was also speaking […]
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Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Alando Terrelonge, is calling for a Zone of Special Operations in sections of the Gregory Park community amid rising violence. The MP says the area that suffered a firebomb attack on Saturday has become indicative of the impunity with which criminals are operating. A 48-hour curfew was […]
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The Jamaica Defence Force, JDF, is ramping up recruitment in order to address shortfalls in capacity. According to the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s 2022 Economic and Social Survey, The Overall strength of the JDF as of December 31, 2022, increased marginally by 1.5%. The report was tabled in the House of Representatives last month. However, […]
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Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Alando Terrelonge, is calling Saturday’s firebombing of eleven homes in the Gregory Park Community of Portmore an act of terrorism. Mr. Terrelonge called the brutal act a senseless waste of property and livelihoods. A 48-hour curfew was imposed in a section of Gregory Park in St. Catherine […]
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Education Minister Fayval Williams is urging parents and children alike to utilise every available tool in the furtherance of their learning. The minister says the government is making the necessary investment in technology to ease pursuit of higher learning for all the nation’s youth. The minister was speaking at an Award Ceremony for students who […]
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams, says they’re working assiduously to boost country’s affordable housing stock. Speaking at the handing over ceremony as part of the social housing programme in Hanover, Ms. Williams says this is a priority area of her ministry. The New Social Housing Programme was […]
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Education Minister, Fayval Williams is urging parents of recent Primary Exit Profile, PEP, graduates not to relax their attentions as students head off to secondary school. Ms. Williams says it’s important that they remain focused on their children’s education. The minister was speaking at a PEP Award Ceremony held in East Rural St. Andrew over […]
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Othneil Lawrence, former Member of Parliament for North West St. Ann (left), Dr. Dayton Campbell, PNP General Secretary (right). Former Member of Parliament for North West St. Ann the JLP’s Othneil Lawrence has joined a growing list of individuals pursuing legal action against PNP General Secretary Dr. Dayton Campbell. Lawrence has threatened to sue Dr. […]
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Approximately $5.4 million in unclaimed bank balances will default to the consolidated fund from the National Commercial Bank come the end of this year. That’s according to information published by the Ministry of Finance. The list of unclaimed balances was published on the ministry’s website earlier this week covering up to March 2023. It comprises […]
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There’s been a 173 per cent increase in the average annual compensation for public sector employees in the wake of the government’s compensation restructuring exercise. That’s according to a study done by Bluedot Research Data Insights and shared with Nationwide News. The data suggests that Social Workers and Deputy Mayors across the 13 municipal corporations […]
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Principal Director of National Integrity Action, Danielle Archer, has rejected suggestions that the organisation is attempting to bully members of the Constitutional Reform Committee, CRC. That accusation of bullying was made by a member of the CRC, Dr. Nadeen Spence. Nora Gaye Banton tells us more. Danielle Archer is bemused that the NIA’s attempt to […]
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The NCB Financial Group, NCBFG, says there’ll be no mass job cuts as part of plans to boost efficiency and profitability. That’s according to the Group’s Interim CEO, Robert Almeida. Mahiri Stewart reports. NCBFG says it hopes to realise between six and eight billion dollars in savings this year through a mix of measures. That […]
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Group Executive Officer for the Trinidad and Tobago based Guardian Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of the NCB Financial Group, Ian Chinapoo, is unperturbed by recent claims made by that country’s Opposition Leader, Kamla Persad Bissessar. Mrs. Persad Bissessar claims NCBFG is in crisis. She says she’s concerned the situation could compromise investments in Guardian Holdings […]
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National Commercial Bank Financial Group, NCBFG today moved to reassure investors of its viability and profitability. The financial conglomerate, which recently replaced its President and Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers, has been the subject of speculation about its medium to long term health. But the Chairman and largest shareholder in NCBFG, Michael Lee Chin […]
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The interim CEO of NCBFG, Robert Almeida, says the entity is in good health. He was responding to the sounding of alarm bells about the status of the company by the Opposition Leader in Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad Bissessar. According to her, there’s a crisis at NCBFG that could have a cascading effect on […]
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The National Commercial Bank Financial Group, NCBFG, is reporting a 48% increase in its net profit for the quarter ended June compared to the previous corresponding period. Mahiri Stewart tells us more. The period saw the Financial Conglomerate rake in nearly $7.4 billion in profit an increase of $2.4 billion over the prior quarter. The […]
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There was a significant increase in reports of sexual and physical abuse of children in 2022 compared to the previous year. That’s according to data from the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s 2022 Economic and Social Survey for Jamaica, ESSJ. The survey also found that cases of neglect and behavioural problems also increased for the year. […]
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The former Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips asserted in 2020 that the Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn, had accomplished nothing of note during her tenure in office. That claim was made by Dr. Phillips in a letter he sent to Prime Minister Andrew Holness objecting to a five year extension to the […]
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There was a 17% decline in enrolment at all levels of the public education system in 2022 compared to the similar period a year prior. That’s according to the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s, Economic and Social Survey for Jamaica, ESSJ, 2022. The data also shows that the overall spending on early childhood education, which has […]
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Lawyers representing the Opposition, People’s National Party, PNP, have filed suit against the government over its move to extend the retirement age of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Auditor General. The suit filed on Tuesday by the law firm Hylton and Powell calls into question the purpose of the extension and the haste […]
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Despite improvements in wages over the last five years, there’s been an average decline in labour productivity. That’s according to the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s 2022 Economic and Social Survey for Jamaica, ESSJ. The data does though point to a marked increase in productivity in 2022, as Jamaica emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic. Chevon Campbell […]
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A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Rockfort in Kingston 2. The curfew began at 6:00 p.m., on Friday, August 4 and will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 6. The boundaries include Glasspole Avenue from D’Aguilar Road to Water Road. It also includes Windward Road from Deoch Road to […]
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The People’s National Party, PNP, is stating that no decision has been taken regarding candidate selection for the North Trelawny seat. That’s according to a statement from PNP General Secretary Dr. Dayton Campbell. However, well-placed sources still say that Mr. Meadows has been rejected as the potential candidate. It’s understood they’re currently reaching out to […]
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Nationwide News understands the top brass of the Opposition People’s National Party, PNP, has decided that former member of the Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, Dennis Meadows will not be allowed to be the party’s candidate for North Trelawny in the next General Election. It was initially expected that Meadows would get the nod to contest […]
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The Police High Command is expressing condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of 32-year-old Constable Justin Martin. Martin was shot and killed by unknown assailants on the Sandy Bay main road in May Pen, Clarendon last evening. Constable Martin who was assigned to St. Catherine North Division Enhanced Security Measures, was reportedly among other […]
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A policeman was shot and killed at a bar in Sandy Bay, Clarendon last evening. The deceased policeman has been identified as Constable Justin Martin from the St Catherine North Police Division. The reports are that at 10:00 pm Constable Martin was standing at the back of a bar with the owner. Gunmen pounced on […]
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Jamaica’s national senior netball team is on the courts at the Cape Town Convention Centre for their biggest test yet at the World Cup. The Sunshine Girls are squaring-off against former many time champions Australia in what’s expected to be a thrilling semifinal. Australia is seeking its 12th hold on the world title while Jamaica […]
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The Minister of Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, is encouraging Jamaicans to get enumerated in order to participate in a referendum on Jamaica’s move towards republican status. Chevon Campbell reports. Minister Malahoo Forte, who was the guest speaker at Friday’s meeting of the Rotary Club of New Kingston at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston, […]
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Professor of Social History at the University of the West Indies, Verene Shepherd, is strongly opposed to any attempt to merge the Emancipation and Independence Day holidays. According to Professor Shepherd, a merger would dilute and diminish the significance of each occasion. A poll commissioned in 2020 by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and […]
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Disciplinary proceedings against Chairman of the Police Federation, Corporal Rohan James, have been halted pending a judicial review in September. Corporal James remains on interdiction after a judge Thursday afternoon rejected his request for immediate reinstatement. The Federation chairman is the subject of an investigation by the Police High Command, for statements he made that […]
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General Secretary of the Jamaica Police Federation, Arleen McBean, is calling on her members to ignore negative reports surrounding their Chairman, Corporal Rohan James. Corporal James is currently on interdiction for comments the Police High Command deemed contrary to the discipline, good order and guidance of the Force. He’s also come under further scrutiny after […]
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Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Corporal Rohan James has lost his court battle against his interdiction by the High Command. Justice Carolyn Tie handed down her ruling this morning. Corporal James was seeking an injunction to stay his interdiction by the Police High Command who deemed recent statements by the Chairman contrary to the […]
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The National Works Agency, NWA, has rejected the findings of a recent report done by the Auditor General’s Department, which highlighted huge cost overruns on some major infrastructure projects. According to the report, the NWA had to contend with nearly $10 billion in cost overruns under the Major Infrastructure Development Programme, MIDP. Chevon Campbell tells […]
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Newly appointed Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell says concerns over the efficiency of the Jamaican civil service are often overblown. Mrs. Sewell, the first woman to be appointed to the post, says while there are problems, the civil service has grown and improved over the years. The Cabinet Secretary was speaking with Nationwide This Morning at […]
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The Jamaican Bar Association, JAMBAR, has condemned disparaging comments made by attorney-at-law Isat Buchanan, against Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn. In a statement Wednesday afternoon, JAMBAR says it will be left to the Disciplinary Committee of the General Legal Council to determine if he breached the canons of the profession. JAMBAR says it strongly […]
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A Jamaican-born American judge, Tanya Sue Chutkan, is set to preside over the latest case against former United States President Donald Trump. Trump was indicted on Tuesday for a third time for allegedly attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Born in Kingston in July 1962, Chutkan pursued her education at George Washington University, earning […]
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General Secretary of the Jamaica Police Federation, Corporal Arlene McBean says the interdiction of Chairman, Corporal Rohan James is an attack on all rank-and-file members. Corporal McBean made the comment on the weekend at the funeral service of a colleague. Corporal James was interdicted for strong comments he made against the Police High Command at […]
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Minister of Science, Daryl Vaz has vowed to take legal action against PNP General Secretary Dr. Dayton Campbell due to comments he deemed defamatory. During a recent PNP gathering, Dr. Campbell implicated Mr. Vaz in a plot to assassinate then Opposition Leader, Andrew Holness while the PNP formed government. Mr. Vaz says this is a […]
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Photo By: Getty Images Jamaica’s national senior Netball team today produced a superb third-quarter performance to beat host South Africa in their top-of-the-table pool C match at the World Championships in Cape Town. The Sunshine girl raced into a 16/12 first quarter lead before pulling away to lead 32/29 at half time. The third quarter […]
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Lawyers representing Leaders of Opposition Business in both the Lower House and the Senate have called on the Governor General not to assent to a bill extending the retirement age of the Auditor General and the Director of Public Prosecutions. The request comes as the Opposition seeks to challenge the legality of the bill in […]
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Jamaica and host South Africa are currently locked in an intense battle at the World Netball Championships in Cape Town. At news time they are in the break and Jamaica lead the contest 32, 26. Having beaten Sri Lanka and Wales in their previous games, a win over South Africa would give the Sunshine Girls […]
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Government Senator, Sherene Golding-Campbell, defended the government’s push to normalise the tenure of the offices of the Director of Public Prosecution and the Auditor General with those of other government workers. Senator Golding Campbell rubbished a claim by the opposition that the Opposition Leader must be consulted on any such move. The Opposition has been […]
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Former Deputy Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, the PNP’s Danree Delancy, has turned to the Supreme Court in his bid to reverse the decision by the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation to remove him from the post. Delancy was ousted after a seven-to-four vote on a Motion of No Confidence on Thursday, July 13. His attorneys argue that the […]
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The National Works Agency, NWA, had to contend with nearly $10 billion in cost overruns for roadworks under the Major Infrastructure Development Programme, MIDP. That’s according to a report from the Auditor General’s Department, tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Daina Davy tells us more. According to the 50 page report, five of […]
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The Supreme Court has ruled that the Government’s application to shut down scandal-plagued investment firm Stocks & Securities Limited, SSL, will be heard in open court. In his ruling last week, Justice David Batts says this will allow the public and investors to follow the proceedings. Justice David Batts has also ordered that the application […]
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The Mayor of Montego Bay, Leeroy Williams, is recovering in good health following his involvement in a car crash Saturday morning. Mayor Williams was on his way home from night one of Reggae Sumfest. The crash happened in the Coral Gardens area of St. James, close to the mayor’s home. Preliminary reports from members of […]
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Opposition Leader Mark Golding is accusing the JLP of attempting to disrespect noted pollster Don Anderson due to a recent poll showing the administration trailing the PNP. Mr. Golding says wilful ignorance will not spare the government when elections are next held. A Don Anderson Poll commissioned by the PNP showed the party with a […]
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Photo By: NLA The National Land Agency, NLA, denies any wrongdoing on its part regarding a land row where two titles have surfaced for a property in the wake of the occupant’s death. In a statement this afternoon the NLA took note of a newspaper article on Sunday which noted the matter is currently before […]
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Photo By: Roxroy Mclean, Senior Crime and Security Reporter Mother of 8-year-old Danielle Rowe, Sudene Mason, Broke down in tears this morning as the Thanksgiving Service for the minor began at the Portmore Seventh Day Adventist Church in St Catherine. Warning some may find the audio disturbing. Eight-year-old Danielle died at the Bustamante Hospital for […]
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Photo By: Roxroy Mclean, Senior Crime and Security Reporter Family members from the mother’s side walked out of the service as Danielle’s Father, Norval Rowe, took to the lectern. Mr. Rowe who is also a police corporal was accompanied by Danielle’s cousins and her uncle who provided him with support as he addressed the congregation. […]
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Photo By: Yahoo Movies National champion 800m Natouya Goule Toppin was the best-placed Jamaican at the London Diamond League meeting at the Olympic Stadium today. Goule Toppin finished 2nd in the women’s 800m in 1:57.61s. Jemma Reekie of Great Britain won in 1:57.30s. Another national champion Shericka Jackson was beaten again in the women’s 100m. […]
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Congratulations are coming in for Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz who secured a historic draw against France in their FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup opening match. Jamaica this morning achieved arguably its greatest ever football result after playing out a goalless draw in Sydney, Australia. Prime Minister Andrew Holness described the feat as “History in the Making” […]
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Photo By: CNN Jamaica this morning achieved arguably its greatest ever football result after playing out a goalless draw with France in their opening game at the women’s World Cup in Sydney, Australia. The Jamaicans went into the group F game as huge underdogs ranked number 43 against the fifth ranked French, one of the […]
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Photo By: The Guardian Coach Lorne Donaldson says Jamaica’s performance against France today is sure to give smaller nations the belief that they too can compete with the big guns. Lorne Donaldson Reggae Girlz Coach.
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General Manager of the state owned oil refinery Petrojam, Telroy Morgan, says the entity is having difficulty securing crucial financing due to a combination of issues including falling world oil prices. His comment followed the revelation during Wednesday’s sitting of Parliament’s Public Administration and Appropriations Committee, PAAC, that the government is to give Petrojam a […]
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Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Peter Bunting, is calling on the government and Constabulary Force to ensure outstanding overtime payments are made to rank and file police members. In a recent statement, Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Corporal Rohan James, expressed disappointment in the High Command’s failure to facilitate the payments. Mr. Bunting says […]
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A 72-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Denham Town, Kingston. The curfew began at 6pm, on Sunday, and will remain in effect until 6pm, on Wednesday. The boundaries of the curfew encompass sections of Beeston Street, Mathews Lane, Heywood Street, and Chestnut Lane. During the hours of the curfew, all persons within its […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has pledged to partially fund the purchase of a donkey for a female farmer in St. Elizabeth. The Prime Minister was approached by the woman who made her case during his trip to the parish on Friday. The woman described the struggles her family was having, especially her young daughter who […]
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Chief Justice and Chairman of the Judicial Services Commission, Bryan Sykes, expressed sadness at the passing of legal luminary R.N.A. Henriques. The Veteran King’s Counsel with over 50 years of experience died over the weekend after a battle with illness. According to Justice Sykes, Mr. Henriques was a long-standing and dedicated member of the Commission, […]
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Nationwide News understands that the PNP’s Lawrence Rowe has won a contest to be the party’s standard bearer in the Central Kingston constituency. The run off took place this afternoon. Rowe beat out his rival Patrick Sterling 273 votes to 168. If affirmed as the party’s pick, he’ll square off against incumbent, Donovan Williams, who […]
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Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie, has announced a new market, to be built in St. Thomas. The new facility will be constructed at the grounds of the Old Yallahs Market in the parish. At the same time, he has dismissed reports that a jerk centre is to be constructed on the land. Minister McKenzie says […]
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Photo By: WiredJa Guyanese businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin have denied that they are the subjects of money laundering, drug trafficking and gold smuggling investigations being conducted by US law enforcement. The denial follows a report by the Reuters news agency, which claimed US government officials have repeatedly warned Exxon Mobil against working […]
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Photo By: NBC News The US will allow European countries to train Ukrainians on F-16 fighter jets, a potential boon for Ukraine’s efforts to counter Russia’s air superiority. National Security Advisor James Sullivan confirmed the development on Sunday. One of the main challenges faced by Ukrainian Ground Forces is Russian air power which makes it […]
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National champion and world leader Shericka Jackson was forced to play second fiddle to American star Sha’Carri Richardson today. Richardson topped Jackson in the women’s 100m at the Silesia Diamond League meeting in Poland. Jackson led for most of the race but was pegged back 10m from the finish by Richardson who won in 10.76 […]
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Photo By: CNBC via Getty Images 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz of Spain is the new men’s singles champion at Wimbledon. Alcaraz, the world’s number one, came from a set down to beat defending four times champion Novak Djokovic 1-6. 7-6. 6-1. 3-6. 6-4. It was Alcaraz’s second grand slam title following his victory at U.S Open […]
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Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, is appealing to the residents of St. Elizabeth to provide information on the whereabouts of eight escaped prisoners. Mr. Holness was in the parish on Friday at a ribbon cutting exercise in the Oxford Settlement for the New Social Housing Programme. The fugitives escaped custody on June 19th from a police […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness Departed the island yesterday to attend the 3rd European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, EU-CELAC Summit. The Summit is being held in Brussels, Belgium from July 15 to 23. Dr. Horace Chang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security will be in charge of the […]
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Photo By: Sun Dominica The Dominica-based company, DCP Successors Limited, DCPS, has taken the Jamaican government to court, alleging violations of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. DCPS is a manufacturer of soap. The company contends that the Jamaican government breached the treaty by exempting local soap manufacturers from paying the Common External Tariff on imported […]
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning of potential retaliation if the Ukrainian Government utilises cluster munitions. Addressing a Russian forum last Thursday Putin stated that his country has a stockpile of cluster munitions and will consider using them against Ukraine if they are used against his forces. Putin’s comments come just days after Ukraine received […]
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Photo By: Yahoo News Hundreds of homes have been destroyed by a fire in a poor neighbourhood of the South African port city of Durban. One person is known to have died in the blaze that tore through the Kennedy Road informal settlement this morning, but there are fears that more bodies could be found. […]
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Jamaicans Rohan Watson and Jonielle Smith emerged as winners at Friday’s World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger meet in Italy. Watson, clocked 10.11 seconds to claim first place in the 100 meters. In the women’s equivalent, Jonielle Smith led a Jamaican sweep by recording a time of 11.19 seconds. Natasha Morrison, who had finished second at […]
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The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ’s, Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, has announced its decision to hold the policy interest rate at 7 per cent. The central bank says it will also maintain tight Jamaican dollar liquidity in the money market, while it continues to foster relative stability in the foreign exchange market. Chairman of the Economic […]
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House Speaker, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, says she’s still awaiting guidance from the Attorney General’s Office regarding the tabling of reports by the Integrity Commission. Last week, Mrs. Dalrymple-Philibert made the call to not table three reports from the Auditor General’s Department. She cited her interpretation of Section 73D of the House of Representatives Standing Orders as […]
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, has confirmed an increase in Covid-19 cases in Jamaica. According to the Ministry’s latest Covid-19 update, for the period between July 4 and 10, there were 79 new cases across the island. The Health Minister was speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Nora Gaye Banton reports. […]
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The Ministry of Labour is moving to head off potential strike action by workers of the National Water Commission, NWC. That’s according to Minister with responsibility for Water, Senator Mathew Samuda. Senator Mathew Samuda, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Water. He was speaking with Nationwide […]
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Photo By: Press Reader Veteran Broadcaster Winston Williams has died. It’s understood he died in hospital today after being found at home unresponsive. He was 82. A dominant figure of radio for decades known famously as the Whip with the solid kick. His broadcasting career started at RJR in 1962. He joined JBC in 1972 […]
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Captain of the West Indies women, Hayley Matthews, started with bat and ball to lead the Caribbean side to an 8-wicket win over Ireland in the third and final T20 international. The win helped the Windies to a sweep of the series 3-nil at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, on Saturday. Batting first, Ireland looked […]
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A St. James man has been awarded more than $4,000,000 in damages by the Supreme Court after successfully bringing suit for his detention under a State of Public Emergency in 2020. The judgement was handed down in the favour of Businessman Kurt Mitchell in the Supreme Court last month. Justice Andrea Pettigrew-Collins described his detention […]
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Photo By: CVM The Jamaica Labour Party Chairman, Robert Montague, says the 80-year-old political movement has done its part in improving Jamaica over the years. On Saturday, Mr. Montague says Education has been a major deliverable of the party. Mr. Montague was addressing the Party’s 80th Anniversary at the Portmore Seventh Day Adventist Church. He […]
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On Saturday, workers at the National Water Commission, NWC, issued a strike notice regarding their concerns over new salary bands. The strike if not averted is expected to come into effect on Tuesday. General Secretary of the Jamaica Association of Local Government Officers, Helene Davis-White, told Nationwide News the notice dated July 7, was delivered […]
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Today is a big day for the Jamaica National senior football team. They will begin their campaign in the knockout stage of the Concacaf Gold Cup in the United States. The Reggaeboyz are down to face Guatemala in quarterfinal number 3 in Cincinnati Ohio starting at 4:00pm this afternoon. Jamaica is unbeaten so far at […]
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The government is seeking to eliminate kinks from the public procurement process in order to facilitate a faster rollout of the National Broadband Initiative. Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, piloted legislation in the Upper House, which will preclude the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation from the usually lengthy process. […]
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Eighteen people have been charged with breaches of the Child Care and Protection Act in connection with the Qahal Yahweh Religious Group in Norwood, St. James. The group’s compound was raided recently by the police, agents of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency and other government departments. Twenty children, who the state says were […]
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The President of the Senate, Tom Tavares-Finson, says the parliament is awaiting guidance from the Attorney General on how to handle reports submitted by the Integrity Commission. He made the comment on Friday in the Upper House, as the annual report of the Integrity Commission went un-tabled for a second week. Chevon Campbell tells us […]
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Eighteen persons have been charged with breaches of the Child Care and Protection Act in connection with the Qahal Yahweh Religious Group in Norwood St. James. The group’s compound was raided last Friday by the Police, agents of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency and other government agencies. At the time twenty residents were […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has again appealed to world leaders to increase their support for the people of Haiti. On Thursday, Mr. Holness addressed the United Nations Security Council, where he briefed them on what he describes as the rapidly deteriorating situation in Haiti. The instability in Haiti is being fuelled by deep political divisions […]
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Former Parliamentarian Leslie Campbell is accusing the Integrity Commission of violating its own legislation. The issue concerns a ruling that Mr. Campbell be prosecuted for failing to provide additional information about his statutory declarations. In a statement Thursday afternoon, Mr. Campbell says the commission erred when it submitted that ruling to the Senate for tabling […]
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The period before government suppliers will be required to re-register with the public procurement commission will now be doubled. Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke told the House of Representatives on Tuesday that government suppliers will now enjoy a 3-year registration period, up from 18 months. However, the Finance Minister says the change could adversely affect […]
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Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn, says a lack of capacity in cybercrime forensics is to be blamed for the high dismissal rate of lottery scam cases in the Trelawny Circuit Court. Over the first phase of this year’s Easter sitting, in the first four weeks, 52 cases from a list of 71 were disposed […]
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The Integrity Commission has broken its silence about the actions of Senate President, Tom Tavares Finson, concerning one of its investigative reports. The Senate President last week tabled a report that the Anti-Corruption body had requested be withdrawn. In a statement Wednesday afternoon the Commission says it has now resubmitted the document unaltered due to […]
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Lawyers representing former board member of the Airports Authority of Jamaica, Fay Hutchinson, are threatening that they’ll be calling on the courts to set aside the Integrity Commission’s immunity to allow them to file suit. Attorney-at-law, Keith Bishop, in a statement Wednesday afternoon says the submission to the Houses of Parliament of the captioned report […]
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Nationwide News understands that all Integrity Commission Reports submitted to the Parliament will now first go to its Oversight Committee before being made public. That’s based on the interpretation of Section 73-D of the House of Representatives Standing Orders by House Speaker, Marissa Dalrymple-Philibert. That section outlines the roles and functions of the Oversight Committee […]
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There’s both confusion and concern on the part of the Opposition regarding Speaker of the House of Representatives, Marissa Dalrymple-Philibert’s pronouncements on the tabling of reports from two of the country’s leading accountability bodies. On Tuesday, the House Speaker outlined her position on documents presented to the Lower House from the Integrity Commission and the […]
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The House of Representatives opened the debate on amendments to the Child Care and Protection Act, discontinuing the practice of placing children deemed uncontrollable in penal institutions. But the debate was postponed after the Opposition called for additional time to consider the amendments to the Act. In opening the debate on Tuesday, Education Minister, Fayval […]
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Jamaicans may have to wait up to two months to get access through the parliament, to reports done by the Auditor General on the activities of public bodies. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, on Tuesday announced a change to the long-standing practice of immediately tabling the documents due to legal concerns. Speaking […]
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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert says her actions regarding the tabling of reports submitted by the Integrity Commission will be guided by the law. She was referring to her decision to not table a report that the Commission had asked to be withdrawn earlier this month. The House Speaker’s actions differed from […]
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Retired government workers are set to get improved healthcare benefits as part of their pension payments. Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke made the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Nigel Clarke Minister of Finance. Under the current public sector pension scheme, the government contributes 80-percent while workers take care of the […]
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People’s National Pary, PNP President, Mark Golding says he’s heartened by the results of the recent poll commissioned by his party. Mr. Golding says the poll, which shows his party moving ahead of the governing Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, is an affirmation of his work so far. The Don Anderson poll shows the party five […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, is again warning the government against damaging the structure that supports the work of the Integrity Commission. The PNP President says there must be room for error, given that the Integrity Commission is still finding its way as an anti corruption institution. Mark Golding, Opposition Leader.
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Minister with Responsibility for the Environment, Senator Mathew Samuda, has made it clear that only bauxite company, UC Rusal, has a permit to restock the Rio Cobre in St. Catherine with fish seed stock. He’s responding to statements from the Opposition People’s National Party, PNP, which has claimed it provided assistance in the process. Some […]
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The construction worker charged with the murder and rape of nine-year-old Nikita Noel in Hanover in February, is to appear in the Hanover Circuit Court on Thursday. Forty two year old Omar Green is being represented by attorney-at-law, Albert Morgan. Mr. Morgan told Supreme Court Judge, Courtney Daye, that he’s in the process of receiving […]
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Former Government Senator and State Minister Leslie Campbell says he has no bank loans to report to the Integrity Commission. On Friday a report tabled in the Senate called for Mr. Campbell to be charged for failing to provide additional information regarding his statutory declarations between 2016 and 2020. Among the documents requested was information […]
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Senate President, Tom Tavares-Finson says he upheld the law in proceeding to table a report that the Integrity Commission asked to be withdrawn. Mr. Tavares-Finson says arrangements for the tabling of documents were tightened after a prior letter from the Commission was pulled from the parliamentary registry. Mr. Finson is alluding to a letter sent […]
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The National Fisheries Authority says only the owner of the Windalco Bauxite plant, UC Rusal has a permit to restock the Rio Cobre. The statement follows concerns raised over the process over the weekend. In a statement released on Saturday, the NFA also says only UC Rusal and the competent authorities have been involved in […]
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PNP Junior Spokesman on Environment, Lenroy James, says the party’s pledge to assist in restocking the Rio Cobre was done in accordance with the law. Mr. James says a significant portion of the seed stock used was acquired through the Opposition Leader’s good offices, while actual restocking was conducted by Windalco. The Junior Spokesman says […]
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The Ministry of Labour and Social security is apologising for the late payment to some NIS pensioners. In a statement Sunday afternoon the ministry says it is aware that some National Insurance Scheme Pensioners did not see their pension arrears for the months of April and May reflected in their Bank Accounts on June 30, […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has left the island to attend the 45th Regular Meeting of Caribbean Community, CARICOM in Trinidad and Tobago capital of Port of Spain. The Prime Minister, who left Sunday afternoon, will return to Jamaica on Thursday. During his absence, Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Horace Chang will be in charge of the […]
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West Westmoreland MP, Morland Wilson, is calling on the National Water Commission to do more to ensure a steady water supply to communities. He raised the concern after areas of his constituency lacked water for nearly three weeks. Mr. Wilson was speaking over the weekend after residents protested the lack of water in their pipes. […]
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Senate President, Tom Tavares-Finson is assuring the public that no subterfuge took place in delaying the tabling of documents sent from the Integrity Commission. Mr. Tavares-Finson says the week-long delay was caused by the normal process. His response was triggered after the Commission highlighted, that six of its report sent to Gordon House on June […]
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As of July one, the National House Trust has increased its loan ceiling by $1 million. This represents a 15-per cent increase in the general loan ceiling from $6.5 million to $7.5 million. The increase is in line with announcements made by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, as part of his budget presentation earlier this year. […]
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The Bank of Jamaica’s Monetary Policy Committee, has decided to hold its rate offered to deposit taking institutions at 7 per cent for the ninth consecutive month. The central bank’s policy rate is one of its most important tools to keep inflation in the country under control. Jamaica’s point-to-point inflation rate stood at 6.1 per […]
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Senate President Tom Tavares-Finson has tabled an Integrity Commission investigative report despite calls by the anti-corruption body for it to be pulled. The report covers conflicts of interest and corruption allegations surrounding the acquisition of shares in First Rock Capital Holdings, FRCH, by the Airports Authority of Jamaica, AAJ and Norman Manley International Airport Limited, […]
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The Jamaican economy has continued its growth momentum with a 4.2 per cent improvement in Gross Domestic Product, GDP, for the first quarter of 2023. That’s according to the latest data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN. Growth was driven by improvements in both the goods producing and services industries. Chevon Campbell tells us […]
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The Integrity Commission has ruled that former Government Senator and State Minister Leslie Campbell be charged for failing to provide information relating to his statutory declarations. That’s according to a letter from the Integrity Commission tabled in the Senate this afternoon. The Integrity Commission’s Director of Investigations, Kevon Stephenson, ruled that Mr. Campbell was, by […]
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Nationwide News understands that six investigative reports from the Integrity Commission will be tabled in the Senate on Friday. On Wednesday the Integrity Commission took to Twitter to advise the public that on Tuesday, June 20, this year it had delivered six reports of investigation to the Houses of Parliament for tabling. The Commission said […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding says a hike to his pay along with those of Cabinet Ministers was particularly egregious. Mr. Golding says it would be unfair to draw a comparison between what he earns and other MPs. Based on the increases, Mr. Golding receives nearly $23 million annually for his role as Opposition Leader, moving […]
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PNP Chairman and Member of Parliament for South West St. Andrew, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke, says there’re ongoing internal discussions among the Opposition Caucus regarding the salary increases. Dr. Brown-Burke says many MPs remain uncertain as to the breakdown of their emoluments. However, she says they are committed to arriving at a suitable position in terms […]
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The winner of this year’s Commonwealth Short Story Prize, Kwame McPherson, wants to adapt his award-winning work into a film. Mr. McPherson says he’s searching for a producer to transform his literary work. The fifty-seven-year-old won the prize for his submission titled ‘Ocoee’, which takes its name from a town in Florida where several African […]
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The Miami Herald’s Emmy Award-winning reporter, Jacqueline Charles, has described Jamaica under the leadership of Prime Minister Andrew Holness, as a mini superpower in the Caribbean. Charles, in a glowing article published on Wednesday, charted Jamaica’s journey from a nation struggling with high debt, to a model of economic resilience. She wrote that Andrew Holness’ […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding says he will not begrudge those PNP MPs and councillors who’ve accepted the recent salary increase provided by the government. Mr. Golding was asked at PNP media briefing on Tuesday about the lack of support from among PNP parliamentarians and councillors for his repeated calls to the Prime Minister, to roll […]
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Mr. Anderson partially credits the PNP’s resurgence in the polls to its reconnection with some of the approximately 160,000 voters it lost in the last decade. The noted Pollster gave an in-depth explanation of the recent PNP-commissioned poll showing the Opposition with a 5-point lead over the Jamaica Labour Party. Mr. Anderson says comparatively the […]
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Four Million dollars will be allocated to each Member of Parliament for urban renewal projects. Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced the launch of the programme in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The allocation is part of a 252 million in infrastructure upgrade programme under the first phase of the Ministry of Economic Growth and […]
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PNP President, Mark Golding, is confident his party is in the ascendancy as they open up a five point lead over the governing JLP. That’s according to a recent poll commissioned by the PNP and conducted by the Don Anderson led Market Research Services Limited. The findings were presented at a media conference Tuesday morning. […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding says the behaviour of Prime Minister Andrew Holness has become increasingly erratic. According to Mark Golding, Andrew Holness’ jibe about the Opposition leader being the highest paid politician in the country, will come back to haunt him. Mark Golding, Opposition Leader. He was speaking at a media conference Tuesday morning.
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A former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Dean Roy Bernard, has been given a new post, in compliance with a directive from the Supreme Court. Mr. Bernard will now serve as a Supernumerary Permanent Secretary. Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, made the announcement in the House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon. Daina Davy tells […]
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Jamaica’s exports are up by more than 50% for January to February this year compared to the corresponding period in 2022. That’s according to the latest data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN. Shaloy Smikle tells us more. The 54% increase in exports saw Jamaica’s earnings climb to $325 Million USD for the period. […]
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The Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn, is cautioning the Integrity Commission and other agencies against causing reputational damage without proper evidence. The DPP tackled the issue during her address to the Rotaract Club of Mandeville over the weekend. Chevon Campbell tells us more. The DPP says agencies with the power to investigate and in […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaicans must never become numb to the violence being perpetrated against children. Speaking on Friday at a ribbon cutting ceremony under the new social housing programme in Bartons, South West St. Catherine, the Prime Minister again condemned the vicious murder of eight-year-old Danielle Rowe. He again urged anyone with information […]
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Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, is calling for more care in the construction of high rise buildings in communities made up of single storey dwellings. The Justice Minister made the call this week while addressing a Jamaica Development Association Webinar. Chevon Campbell tells us more. The Justice Minister says high rise apartment blocks are necessary in […]
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Motorists should brace for increases in toll rates to use Highway 2000. Class Two vehicles using the Portmore Toll Plaza will see their rate move to $610. At the Spanish Town Toll Plaza, drivers of Class One Vehicles will pay $255 dollars. Motorists in Class Two vehicles will pay $430 while those in Class Three […]
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The Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ, has launched a new analytics platform to assist accomplishment of the Vision 2030 goals. Director General of the PIOJ, Dr. Wayne Henry, presented the ‘Data 4 Development Online Monitoring Platform’ at the launch event held at the Courtyard by Marriott in St. Andrew. The platform will translate statistics on […]
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(Photo: Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica/Twitter) The Project for Social Transformation and Renewal, Project STAR, wants to raise $2 billion over five years to assist with its community intervention programme. Project Star is the brainchild of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica and the Jamaica Constabulary Force. Today the ambitious crime reduction programme launched an […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his team has done more to transform the lives of Jamaicans than any other administration in the nation’s history. As the Holness-administration approaches the third year of its current term in office, the Prime Minister sought to remind the country of the achievements on his watch. He touted his administration’s […]
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Jamaica is on track to have its best summer ever. That’s the word from Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett. In closing the Sectoral Debate on Tuesday in the House of Representatives, Minister Bartlett said the country has seen an increase of 18 percent in earnings, compared to the previous record breaking year of 2019. Minister Bartlett […]
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The House of Representatives has again delayed approval of a bill providing the Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM, with immunity from civil liability by police personnel, who were illegally prosecuted. Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck brought the bill before the House on Tuesday, the 2nd time in a month. Nora Gaye Banton reports: Lawmakers have been […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has tabled the long-awaited job descriptions for Members of Parliament and Government Ministers. The documents were tabled in the form of a green paper and ministerial paper in the House of Representatives yesterday. In presenting the documents to the House, the Prime Minister reiterated his administration’s commitment to better governance and […]
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Members of Parliament will be required to provide multi-year Constituency Development plans as part of their Job requirements. That’s according to a green paper tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Ricardo Brooks has the details. The seven-page Green paper on Job Descriptions for MPs headlines the effective functioning of parliament as its strategic […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his administration will fix the long-standing issues of accountability in the public sector. The Prime Minister says his government is taking the necessary steps to improve the lives of the Jamaican people. He also says he will challenge any disinformation spewed by those who seek to undermine the hard work […]
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Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn, is urging lawmakers to consider the impact that crime brings to bear on victims and their communities, in their deliberations on the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences. Ms. Llewellyn made the observation Tuesday afternoon at a meeting of a Joint Select Committee of Parliament reviewing the Criminal Justice Act, […]
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President of the Jamaican Bar Association, Alexander Williams, urged parliamentarians not to interfere with judicial discretion in imposing sentences. The bar association president was speaking at a meeting of a Joint Select Committee of Parliament reviewing the Criminal Justice Act, Offences Against the Person Act plus the Child Care and Protection Act. Mr. Williams says […]
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Lawmakers on both sides expressed some unease with imposing mandatory minimum sentences on children who commit certain crimes. Government Senator Sapphire Longmore says sentencing for minors should be done on a case-by-case basis. Senator Sapphire Longmore. And, Opposition Senator, Donna Scott Motley urged her colleagues to tread carefully with what is a serious matter. Senator […]
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The government has finally tabled a green paper on Job Descriptions for Ministers of Government. The document was tabled in the House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon. A green paper is defined as a preliminary report of government proposals published to stimulate discussion. It’s a government publication that details specific issues and then points out possible […]
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, says there was no concrete agreement coming out of a meeting of stakeholders in Kingston last week aimed at finding solutions to the crisis in Haiti. The Foreign Affairs Minister gave an update in the Senate last Friday. Haiti continues to suffer from […]
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Pensioners are set to receive further benefits under the National Insurance Scheme, NIS. The Ministry of Labour says these increases will accompany those which already became effective on April 1. Employment Injury Benefits have been increased from 3,200 dollars to 4,200 per week. The Funeral Grant has also been increased from 90,000 dollars to 150,000. […]
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The International Monetary Fund, IMF, says Jamaica has overachieved on several of its targets under the first review of the Precautionary and Liquidity Line, PLL, and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, RSF arrangements. Earlier this year Jamaica sought and gained access to the PLL which provides valuable insurance against downside risks. A downside risk refers […]
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Jamaica’s point to point inflation rate has inched up for the month of May. According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN, the inflation rate at the end of May was 6-point-1 percent. That’s up from 5-point-8 percent for the previous month of April. The inflation rate between January 1 and May 31 this year […]
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Senate President, Tom Tavares Finson, has identified the content of a potentially explosive report previously submitted to the Parliament and then withdrawn by the Integrity Commission, last month. The report is on a probe of conflicts of interest and corruption allegations surrounding the acquisition of shares in First Rock Capital Holdings, FRCH, by the Airports […]
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Government Senator, Abka Fitz-Henley, is calling for parliament to investigate allegations of a toxic culture at the Integrity Commission. Senator Fitz-Henley was tasked by his colleagues with the responsibility of opening the State of the Nation debate in the upper house, on Friday. He says he has been reliably informed that people at the Integrity […]
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Government Senator, Abka Fitz-Henley, used is urging Jamaicans to not forget the reckless mistakes which undermined economic growth over previous decades. Senator Fitz-Henley opened the State of the Nation debate in the upper house, on Friday. Mr. Fitz-Henley touted the accomplishments of the Holness-administration in alleviating the suffering of many Jamaicans in a tough period. […]
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The government intends to leverage its deepening relationship with the World Bank Group and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), to help alleviate poverty in Jamaica. Prime Minister Andrew Holness addressed the presidents of both multilateral financiers at Jamaica House on Thursday. Nora Gaye Banton has that report. The simultaneous visits of World Bank President, Ajay Banga […]
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The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ’s, ambitious Social Transformation and Renewal programme, Project STAR, is focusing on three geographic areas to bring meaningful and sustained reductions in crime. PSOJ Vice President and Data Specialist for Project STAR, Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee, says East downtown Kingston, Western May Pen and Savanna-la-Mar, in Westmoreland represent some of […]
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The Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM, has given the Department of Correctional Services high praise for its compliance with mandates issued by the oversight body. That’s according to INDECOM’s quarterly report tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Shaloy Smikle tells us more. In 2020, 81-year-old Noel Chambers died in prison, languishing for forty […]
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In an unusual move, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewelyn has publicly criticised one of her former Deputies, Dirk Harrison. This after Mr. Harrison admitted using the official letterhead of the Office, when writing a recommendation for a man convicted of a criminal offence, to be issued with a new firearm license in 2010. […]
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The Chairman of the National Commercial Bank Financial Group, Michael Lee Chin, has sold off more than 22 million shares in the company. The Jamaica Stock Exchange posted on its website last Friday that a connected party with NCBFG sold off 22,708,700 shares. Lee-Chin’s involvement in the sale of the block of shares was confirmed […]
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Minister of Culture, Olivia Grange, says the authorities will have no qualms in evicting a woman currently squatting on a piece of land which was formerly occupied by the country’s first National Hero, Marcus Garvey in St. Ann’s Bay. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Minister Grange said while two other squatters have […]
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Minister of Gender, Olivia Grange, says the groundbreaking Sexual Harassment Act will come into force on Monday, July 3. The act contains provisions for dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace, schools, correctional institutions, places of safety, nursing homes along with medical and psychiatric facilities among other places. Minister Grange says Cabinet will shortly sign […]
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Integrity Commission is being criticised for a report it sent to the House of Representatives for tabling. House Speaker Marisa Dalrymple Philibert told the parliament on Tuesday that said report was dated May 31. However, the parliament received a letter from the Executive Director of the Commission, Greg Christie, on June 8, requesting that the […]
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West St. Mary Member of Parliament, Robert Montague, made serious allegations of misconduct and bias on the part of the Integrity Commission and former Interim Director of Corruption Investigation, Dirk Harrison. Truston Grizzle has that report. Mr. Montague’s allegations again touch on the Integrity Commission’s special report into the Firearm Licensing Authority which was tabled […]
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Members from both sides of the House of Representatives on Tuesday condemned the murder of eight-year-old Danielle Rowe. Prime Minister Andrew Holness described the killing as a brutal act. The Prime Minister is urging anyone with information about the crime to come forward. Mr. Holness called on the country to be serious about the issue […]
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Opposition Leader Mark Golding says a strong signal must be sent to criminals who prey on children. Mark Golding, Opposition Leader. South East St. Ann MP, Lisa Hanna demanded an immediate response from parliamentarians. Lisa Hanna, MP for South East St. Ann West St. Mary MP, Robert Montague says hanging and not sweet talk, is […]
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Opposition and Government members on Tuesday sparred, during the sitting of the Joint Select Committee examining the Bail Bill. The difference of opinion stemmed from concerns raised by a lawyer representing the Attorney General’s chambers about the pre-charge provisions of the new Bail Bill. Legal Affairs Minister Marlene Malahoo Forte, who chairs the committee, took […]
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Photo by: iStock Jamaica has already secured 1. 4 million seats for the summer tourist season. That’s according to Senior Advisor and Strategist in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright. Mr. Seiveright was speaking with Nationwide News this afternoon on the sidelines of meetings between Jamaican officials and stakeholders in the airline, cruise, and tour […]
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The government is preparing to host the leaders of two of the world’s largest multilateral lenders in Kingston this week. The President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, is set to become the first leader of that entity to visit Jamaica in an official capacity. Mr. Banga, who only took office eleven days ago, will […]
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Chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party, Robert Montague, says the party’s political machinery is strong and in good health. This is despite the findings of the latest Nationwide/Bluedot Polls in March, which showed a significant decline in the number of Jamaicans, who would support the JLP if general elections were called. Mr. Montague says a […]
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Lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice, JFJ, is urging parliamentarians to tone down their rhetoric and desist from attempts to undermine the Integrity Commission. A Director of JFJ, Kenyatta Powell, says cool heads must prevail. Mr. Powell says while former National Security Minister, Robert Montague, may have legitimate grievances with the Commission, his statement in parliament […]
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The claim by Opposition Leader Mark Golding that the government is trying to undermine the Integrity Commission was rejected by government MPs, during a lively end to Wednesday’s sitting of the House of Representatives. Mahiri Stewart tells us more. Following presentations by government MPs Robert Montague and Robert Nesta Morgan criticising the Integrity Commission, the […]
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The Integrity Commission has reversed itself and vindicated former Minister of National Security, Peter Bunting. This in relation to granting of firearm licences to individuals with criminal antecedents. In an unusual move, the Commission tabled in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, an addendum to its 2022 report into the matter involving the Firearm Licensing […]
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West St. Mary MP, Robert Montague, is accusing the Integrity Commission of bias and malice for its addendum to its previous report on the granting of licences to individuals with criminal traces. In a statement in the House of Representatives Wednesday afternoon, the former National Security Minister called for the Commission to be taken before […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, was one of only three MPs who did not applaud West St. Mary MP, Robert Montague’s, verdict on the conduct of the Integrity Commission. He says Mr. Montague should take up his grievance with the Commission. In response, Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, defended Mr. Montague and accused the Commission of lacking […]
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Chairman of the Integrity Commission, Justice Seymour Panton, says he was annoyed, upset and surprised at the assertion that he was chairman of the FLA Review Board which recommended that then National Security Minister, Peter Bunting, grant gun licenses to persons whose application had been initially rejected. In a letter to Bunting’s attorneys, Justice Panton, […]
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Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, is perplexed by the aggressive stance taken by the Chairman of the Integrity Commission retired Justice Seymour Panton. The Commission Chairman told The Gleaner on Monday that he will be pushing for the anti-corruption body to make a no-holds-barred response to any statements it considers false or misleading that may have […]
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Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, says he believes convicted serial rapist, Davian Bryan, should have faced consecutive sentences for his crimes. Speaking with Nationwide News, Minister Chuck says the predator was not suitably punished. Bryan is set to serve a maximum 23 years behind bars, after being convicted in the St. Thomas Circuit Court last Wednesday. […]
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The Member of Parliament for South East St. Ann, the PNP’s Lisa Hanna has broken ranks with her party on the massive salary hike approved recently for parliamentarians. In a newspaper article published on Sunday, Ms. Hanna outlined why she believes the increase is justified. Her position is the polar opposite of the public stance […]
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The Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck is taking issue with what he says is the inadequate sentence handed down to convicted rapist Davian Bryan. Bryan is set to serve a maximum 23 years behind bars, after being convicted in the St. Thomas Parish Court last Wednesday In a statement this afternoon, Minister Chuck says victims and […]
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Legal Affairs Minister Marlene Malahoo Forte is chiding public commentators for their laser focus on politicians, ignoring the legitimate concerns raised by other public officials regarding the Integrity Commission. The government’s permanent secretaries called on the parliamentarians to curb the powers of the Integrity Commission. This forms part of the permanent secretaries’ board’s recommendations submitted […]
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Legal Affairs Minister, Marlene Malahoo Forte, is urging lawmakers to tackle the issue of Codes of Conduct for public figures. Speaking on Thursday during a meeting of the Joint Select Committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Acts, Mrs. Malahoo Forte believes the topic has captured public interest and cannot be ignored. Daina Davy tells us more. […]
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The government’s permanent secretaries have called on parliamentarians to curb the powers of the Integrity Commission. The calls forms part of the recommendations from the Permanent Secretaries’ Board that were submitted to the Joint Select Committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act. Justice Minister Delroy Chuck read the recommendation during Thursday’s sitting of the Joint Select […]
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A former senior manager of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, BSJ, has been accused by the Integrity Commission of a conflict of interest after failing to report his involvement in four companies. The accusation is contained in a report tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday by the Commission. Chevon Campbell has our report. […]
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At least three government lawmakers have made a case for the Auditor General to be barred from serving as a Commissioner on the Integrity Commission. The issue was discussed today at the meeting of the Joint Select Committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act. Chevon Campbell has our story. The Integrity Commission has five members; the […]
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The Joint Select Committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act has rejected a recommendation from Jamaicans for Justice that the Integrity Commission be made into a body that’s independent of parliament. Legal Affairs Minister, Marlene Malahoo Forte says the recommendation amounts to contempt for the legislature. Minister Malahoo Forte was supported by two more government members, […]
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Minister Without Portfolio with Responsibility for Works, Everald Warmington, says he’s seeing a trend of more women taking part in road works, a field traditionally dominated by men. While praising increased employment for the nation’s women, the Minister is concerned there’s a growing trend of men shunning opportunities for legitimate work. Everald Warmington, Minister Without […]
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State Minister of Finance, Zavia Mayne, is dismissing as baseless and irresponsible an Integrity Commission report implicating him in a conflict of interest. The allegation stems from his time as a Director of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica in 2011. A statement from his attorney, Nigel Jones, says the report has left him questioning whether […]
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The Minister with responsibility for Works, Everald Warmington, says the government’s Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network, SPARK, Programme will drive significant growth and employment. Minister Warmington talked up the ambitious $40 billion road modernisation programme as part of his Sectoral Debate presentation Wednesday afternoon. The project was announced by Finance Minister […]
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It’s unclear if the Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM, will be given blanket immunity for improperly pursuing the arrest and prosecution of police officers going back over a decade. Parliament has suspended debate on passage of amendments to the INDECOM Act, after Opposition MPs objected to the move. The indemnity stems from a Judicial Committee […]
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Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie, says an increase in prank calls is impacting the ability of the Jamaica Fire Brigade to fulfil its function. Making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, the Minister says over one thousand such calls took place in 2022. Desmond McKenzie, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development.
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Minister of Local Government Minister, says the country’s solid waste backlog has almost been entirely cleared up. Minister McKenzie says the process has been aided by a historic investment in the purchase of 50 additional garbage trucks for the National Solid Waste Management Authority, NSWMA. The minister says additional trucks are set to arrive in […]
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The Jamaican economy is projected to grow by just under three percent for the January to March quarter this year. That’s according to the Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ. The PIOJ held its Quarterly Press Briefing on Tuesday. As other countries continue to lick their economic wounds suffered during the pandemic, Jamaica has made a […]
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More than $1 trillion worth of applications have been approved by local government authorities across the life of the Holness Administration. That was the claim made by Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie as he made his contribution to the sectoral debate Tuesday afternoon. This figure includes applications for housing, commercial and resort developments. The minister […]
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Several members of parliament are refusing to speak publicly about the salary increases granted to them by the government. As the leadership of both political parties squabble over the hike, their backbenchers, who are set to be the biggest beneficiaries, are refusing to discuss the controversial issue. Nationwide News attempted to canvas their views but […]
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Photo: Sandals resorts The World Bank is warning that Jamaica will face significant challenges as it quickly becomes a destination rather than a source of migration. Lead Economist in the World Bank’s Development Research Group, Quy-Toan Do warns of impending economic troubles for the country as Jamaica’s population ages. He was commenting on the World […]
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Parliamentarians have yet to recieve their new salaries which were hiked by the government as part of the compensation restructuring exercise. The new remuneration packages which in some instances represent an increase of over two hundred percent were announced on May 17 and retroactively set for April 2023. However MP’s did not see this reflected […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, says his Finance Spokesman Julian Robinson, was taken out of context when he did not object to the massive hike in pay for parliamentarians announced two weeks ago by the Finance Minister in parliament. Speaking recently at a press briefing, Mr. Golding says the Opposition parliamentarians were caught off guard by […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke says the government must address the pay imbalance at the higher end of the public sector to drive growth in the country. He made the remark on Thursday during his address at the annual general meeting of the Jamaica Civil Service Association. Shaloy Smikle tells us more. Dr. Clarke told […]
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Opposition Senator Lambert Brown clashed with his government counterparts Friday afternoon over what he felt was their attempt to delay affirmation of the new minimum wage order. The minimum wage will move from $9,000 to $13,000 per 40-hour work week, as of June 1. Daina Davy has that story. Leader of Government Business, Kamina Johnson […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says an assessment of increasing the country’s Income Tax threshold is on the cards. Dr. Clarke was addressing the Jamaica Civil Service Association’s Annual General Meeting yesterday. He called on Jamaicans to trust in the Holness administration’s ability to address their needs. Shaloy Smikle tells us more… The Finance Minister […]
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Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke is urging public sector groups to continue to speak with the government to address concerns about their salaries under the recent compensation restructuring exercise. Dr. Clarke was addressing the Annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Civil Service Association Thursday afternoon. He says shouting across the room and running to the […]
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Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie says those public sector workers seeking a significant increase in pay, must be mindful that the country’s economic progress can be derailed by one natural disaster. Mr. McKenzie, who’s also a Deputy Leader of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party, says the government must exercise prudence given the country’s vulnerability to […]
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PNP President, Mark Golding, is calling on the government to bring back promised impeachment legislation to the House of Representatives. Mr. Golding says this is one measure that could boost accountability for parliamentarians. The Opposition Leader was speaking Wednesday during a media briefing. He was reacting to new accountability measures for MPs announced by Prime […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated from a previous version. The Finance Minister has since clarified that he was speaking specifically to the President of the Jamaica Teachers Association, La Sonja Harrison. Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke is taking the country’s trade unions to task for failing to communicate their grievances properly with the […]
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Opposition Leader Mark Golding has dismissed the decision by Prime Minister Andrew Holness to forego his upgraded salary, as an attempt at political distraction. Speaking on Wednesday at a press conference, Mr. Golding repeated his call for the Prime Minister to roll back the increases which will see parliamentarians benefit from a huge increase in […]
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Opposition Leader Mark Golding has committed to a minimum 40 percent increase in the income tax threshold if his party forms the next government. Currently, Jamaicans who earn $1.5 million or less are spared the income tax payment of 25 percent of their gross pay. A 40 percent increase in the threshold would extend that […]
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Amid the furore over the massive salary increases for parliamentarians, Information Minister Robert Morgan is rejecting claims that politicians and ministers are not held to account. The Minister was speaking today at the post cabinet Press Briefing. The Prime Minister has announced several accountability measures for members of the political directorate. These include job descriptions […]
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The Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, EPOC, Keith Duncan, says the body is satisfied with the country’s fiscal situation, heading into the new financial year. However he’s expressing unease about the repeated failure to meet the wage to GDP target. Mahiri Stewart tells us more. Heading into the new Financial Year, the country […]
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Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, EPOC, Keith Duncan, says the government must not relent in its efforts to reduce the country’s debt. Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, has chided the government for being preoccupied with debt reduction, at the expense of pumping resources into areas that can have an immediate impact on the lives […]
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Opposition Senator, Damian Crawford, believes there’s an attempt to diminish the contribution of former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller in putting Jamaica on the right fiscal track. Speaking Friday in the upper house, Senator Crawford said he will not allow her contribution to be airbrushed from history. Senator Crawford was making his contribution to the […]
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Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, took Senator Crawford to task over his assertion that an onerous tax burden has been placed on Jamaicans by the Holness administration. Senator Samuda says there can be no argument that the government has been using tax revenues to help improve the lives of Jamaicans. Matthew Samuda, Government Senator.
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Services at the Trelawny Parish Court in Falmouth have been suspended due to structural challenges. That’s according to Senior Public Relations Officer for the Court Administration Division, CAD, Kemar Daswell. Mr. Daswell says all matters listed for the Falmouth facility have been transferred to the Duncans Courthouse. Kemar Daswell, Senior Public Relations Officer for the […]
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The Bank of Jamaica is urging compliance with new licensing requirements for financial holding companies, FHCs. Deputy Governor of the Financial Institutions Supervisory Division at the BOJ, Dr. Jide Lewis, says the bank will work with the companies to meet the requirements. Mr. Lewis, who was speaking on last evening on Nationwide@5, was providing more […]
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The Jamaica Police Officers’ Association, POA has voted to accept the government’s offer under the compensation review exercise. The POA represents personnel from the rank of Assistant Superintendent to Deputy Commissioner. More than 90-percent of officers Thursday’s voted to accept the deal. Today’s announcement means all police groups, the Police Federation, United District Constables Association […]
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Over 600 production workers employed to UC Rusal Alumina Jamaica Limited have voted to take industrial action, following a breakdown in negotiations about wages and fringe benefits. The strike action is set to take effect on Thursday, March 30. The workers are represented by the Union of Clerical Administrative and Supervisory Employees, UCASE. UCASE says […]
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The police are warning against a fake message making the rounds on social media which claims five people including a policeman, have been arrested in connection with Sunday’s daylight attack on a Beryllium security team in Portmore, St. Catherine. Head of the Police Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent, Stephanie Lindsay, says mischief is at play. […]
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Dancehall entertainer Tommy Lee Sparta is a free man, after being released from the Horizon Remand Centre in Kingston Thursday morning. Tommy Lee, whose given name is Leroy Russell Junior, was sentenced to three years for firearm related offences in March 2021. He was arrested on December 14, 2020, after the motor vehicle he was […]
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In a major regulatory step, the Bank of Jamaica, BOJ will be undertaking the licensing of all Financial Holding Companies, FHCs. The move is one of the first actions taken by the BOJ as it transitions into a new, expanded role as the country’s sole financial regulator. This will give it oversight of both Deposit […]
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Member of Parliament for South West St. Catherine, the JLP’s Everald Warmington is calling for the powers of the Integrity Commission to be curbed. He made the recommendation Wednesday at a sitting of a Joint Select Committee of Parliament, tasked with amending the Integrity Commission Act. Chevon Campbell tells us more. Mr. Warmington gave a […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Wednesday afternoon constituted the Constitutional Reform Committee that will guide Jamaica’s transition into a republic. The Committee will be chaired by Legal Affairs Minister Marlene Malahoo Forte. The Committee will consider the required constitutional amendments to separate Jamaica from the British Monarchy. Ambassador Plenipotentiary, Rocky Meade will be its Co-Chair . Also […]
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South West St. Andrew MP, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke, may face sanction next week for her actions in Parliament yesterday. Dr. Brown Burke strongly rebuffed South West St. Catherine MP, Everald Warmington, for an off-mic remark when she rose on a point of order. Dr. Brown Burke was protesting Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke’s use of […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, has hit back at claims from the Opposition, that his assertion of ‘no new taxes’ over the past six budget cycles are disingenuous at best. This as he made the closing presentation in the budget debate for the 2023-24 fiscal year in the House of Representatives. According to Dr. Clarke, […]
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An argument over the Finance Minister’s reference to Opposition Leader Mark Golding as ‘Massa Mark’, sparked a walkout of the House by opposition members. Moments after the reference, South West St. Andrew MP, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke rose on a point of order. But her strong response to a sotto voce comment from the government benches, […]
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Support for the governing Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, has fallen. That’s according to the findings of the latest Nationwide/Bluedot Polls powered by Total Tools. A three-year trend shows a significant decline in the number of Jamaicans who would support the JLP if general elections were called now. It also shows that the two political parties […]
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The Inter-American Development Bank, IDB, is painting a bleak picture about the region’s growth prospects for this calendar year. In its annual macroeconomic report published earlier on Monday, the IDB forecast that the strong recovery of Caribbean economies in 2022, will slow or reverse this year. Chevon Campbell tells us more. The IDB notes that […]
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Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, EPOC, Keith Duncan, says he was impressed with last Thursday’s budget presentation by the Prime Minister. He says the Prime Minister addressed several key areas which require crucial investment. Mr. Duncan says the announced increase in the national minimum wage could incentivize more Jamaicans to seek formal employment. […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced a $4,000 increase in Jamaica’s minimum wage come June 1. That’s a 44% increase, moving from $9,000 to $13,000. The Prime Minister announced the much needed improvement as part of his budget presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday. Mr. Holness also touted a 110 per cent increase […]
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The government will be increasing the National Housing Trust’s limit by an additional $1 million to stand at $7.5 million effective July 1. Prime Minister Andrew Holness, made the announcement as part of his budget presentation Thursday afternoon. However, Mr. Holness says special dispensation will be given to contributors purchasing homes valued at $12 million […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says organised criminal activity represents a serious threat to the state. He likens it to terrorism. Mr. Holness says crime is now an undeniable national crisis, warranting the use of States of Public Emergency. The Prime Minister says the work of the security forces currently saves a minimum of three hundred […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is urging those public sector groups yet to sign a deal under the compensation restructuring exercise, to agree a settlement now. The Prime Minister says a delay in the full implementation of the restructuring will have consequences for all. Prime Minister Andrew Holness.
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, pledges to implement a national health insurance scheme when his party next forms government. This made up part of his contribution to the budget debate Tuesday in the House of Representatives. Mr. Golding made his case for a new direction for the country’s health sector. Chevon Campbell tells us more. Mr. […]
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Jamaica’s point-to-point inflation rate has fallen for the third consecutive month. That’s according to the latest information from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica. Point-to-point inflation measures the rate of inflation at a given point compared to the corresponding point in the previous year. STATIN says the rate at the end of February was 7.8 per […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding is accusing the government of reaping significant sums in taxes off the backs of the Jamaican people. Speaking Tuesday in his contribution to the budget debate, Mr Golding said the government has collected over $200 billion in additional tax revenue over the last two years. The Opposition Leader says the heavy […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, has accused the government of focusing more on hasty debt reduction rather than alleviating the plight of the Jamaican people. He says the government’s priorities are misaligned. The Opposition Leader says the government should switch focus to tax reduction, recovery and growth. For example, Mr. Golding notes that education investment has […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, says the next PNP Administration will invest heavily in education. The Opposition Leader is also promising to abolish taxes on the importation of laptops and tablets. Mr. Golding is vowing to fix the deficiencies at the HEART/NSTA TRUST. Mark Golding, Leader of the Opposition. He was making his contribution to the […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, says the PNP will be bringing a lawsuit on behalf of residents of Clifton in St. Catherine whose homes were demolished by state agents. Mark Golding, Opposition Leader. The demolition of the houses last October drew mixed reactions from the wider society. At that time the Prime Minister noted that the […]
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There are questions this morning about the future of the President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, La Sonja Harrison. She’s being accused of abandoning her members on the cusp of signing the compensation agreement with the government. In an unprecedented move, Mrs. Harrison made herself unavailable for yesterday’s signing calling on her President-Elect to sign […]
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Most Jamaicans have little confidence in the ability of Jamaica’s financial institutions to protect their money. That’s according to the ‘Nationwide/Bluedot polls, powered by Total Tools’. Approximately 38% of respondents expressed no confidence at all in the nation’s financial sector. Chevon Campbell reports. 1207 respondents participated in the poll, conducted between February 22 and March […]
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This is great news for Jamaica! That’s the word from Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, in response to news that unions representing the island’s teachers and junior doctors have agreed a deal under the troublesome compensation review exercise. The Teachers and Junior Doctors voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to accept the government’s latest offer. It’s expected […]
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A majority of Jamaicans retain confidence in the government’s ability to manage the economy. That’s according to the latest ‘Nationwide Bluedot Polls, powered by Total Tools’. Chevon Campbell tells us more. The management of the country’s economic affairs amid the storms caused by the global pandemic, has been a source of pride for Andrew Holness […]
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At least two senior attorney’s are opposed to Chief Justice Bryan Sykes endorsement of judge only trials. Attorney-at-law, Bert Samuels, says trial by jury for serious offences is a necessary component of a functioning democracy. Justice Sykes presented evidence to suggest Jury trials are on their way out of the Justice System. However, Mr. Samuels […]
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The Ministry of Education is expecting a full return to normality in the education system on Monday after coming to an understanding with the Jamaica Teacher’s Association, JTA at a meeting Friday morning. The acting-Permanent Secretary in the education ministry, Maureen Dwyer says the parties signed a memorandum of understanding, as the first step in […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson, is warning the government against proceeding with the approval of the mass importation of foreign workers, to address the local shortage of labour. Mr Robinson says any decision to import labour must be supported by empirical data. The Opposition spokesman made his contribution to the Budget Debate on Thursday […]
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Two leading economic commentators are cautioning all stakeholders against the futile push for increased wages in the public sector. Chartered accountant, Dennis Chung, says this, in the long run, will undermine spending power in the country without increases in productivity. Mr. Chung was responding to Opposition Spokesman for Finance, Julian Robinson, who used his budget […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson is calling for greater transparency in the ongoing investigation into Stocks and Securities Limited. Mr. Robinson says the democratic traditions of the country deserve no less. The US Multi-million Dollar Fraud at SSL has been one of the worst to ever rock the country. The scandal which saw Track […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson, says the priorities outlined in the budget for the next fiscal year do not match the needs of most Jamaicans. Mr. Robinson says while many positive steps have been made, many people are still suffering. The Opposition spokesman was making his contribution to the Budget Debate in the House […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson Robinson, is chiding the government for giving those public sector workers who’ve yet to agree a deal under the compensation exercise, a March 31 deadline to sign. Mr. Robinson says the backlash being experienced by the government is deserved, given what he described as its poor handling of the […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson, is accusing the government of running the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC into ruin. Mr. Robinson presented figures which he says shows the steep fall in ridership on the JUTC, under the JLP administration. According to Mr. Robinson the government has engaged in bad policy by increasing the number […]
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Photo by: jamaicalandwelove.com The government will be moving to create a structured market for the second sale of motor vehicles. Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says under the plan, those selling a motor vehicle in this new ‘second sale’ market will only pay GCT on the difference between the price at which they originally bought […]
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As teachers islandwide protest the deal presented to them by government under the compensation review exercise, Nationwide News has obtained a document purporting to show the new pay scale for educators. The document shows that the majority of teachers are set to receive a gross monthly salary of $210,000 based on the government’s latest offer. […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says the country has taken 30 years to rid itself of its FINSAC Debt. Dr. Clarke, who was opening the budget debate in the House of Representatives yesterday, says the country is on track to reach the significant mile stone by this time next year. Dr. Clarke emphasised the importance […]
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Minister of Finance, Dr Nigel Clarke, on Tuesday told his parliamentary colleagues that international ratings agency, Fitch, has revised Jamaica’s economic outlook to positive. In its statement, Fitch upgraded Jamaica’s outlook to B+. It says the revision reflects Jamaica’s significant progress with debt reduction despite the pandemic, its stability-oriented institutional framework and favourable financing conditions, […]
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Minister of Finance, Dr Nigel Clarke, announced that 200 new electric buses will be used to boost the fleet of the state-owned bus company, the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC. Dr Clarke says this will be rolled out in batches of 100 over the next two fiscal years. Dr Nigel Clarke Minister of Finance, and […]
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The government will embark on an ambitious road modernisation programme at a cost of $40 billion. Minister of Finance, Dr Nigel Clarke, dubs the project Shared Prosperity through Accelerated improvement to our Road network, SPARK, Programme. Dr Clarke says this will see approximately 2,000 roads across the country rehabilitated. The finance minister says the programme […]
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Jamaicans on PATH are to see significant benefits from the Student Loan Bureau, when pursuing higher education. Finance minister, Dr Nigel Clarke, says PATH households with incomes less than $1.5 million, will receive an additional 4,200 grants of $60,000 each. Dr. Clarke also announced that the government’s no guarantor policy will be extended to include […]
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An increase in the national minimum wage will be announced in the coming weeks. That’s the word from the Minister of Finance, Dr Nigel Clarke. The minimum wage was increased to $9,000 just over a year ago. But Minister Clarke says that sum is inadequate. Dr. Nigel Clarke, Minster of Finance and the Public Service.
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Minister of Finance, Dr Nigel Clarke, says there’ll be no adjustment to the income tax threshold this year. The threshold was last adjusted to $1.5 million for PAYE workers in 2017. Dr Clarke says public sector workers who make up the bulk of PAYE earners, are enjoying a big pay rise. Dr Nigel Clarke, Minister […]
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Minister of Finance, Dr Nigel Clarke, says the government will make thousands of public sector contract workers into permanent staff. The abuse of fixed-term contracts to avoid paying full-time employment benefits has been a sore point for decades. The finance minister says the government has unfortunately joined in this troubling practice. The adjustments in the […]
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Minister of Finance, Dr Nigel Clarke, has revealed that the government has more than $20 billion waiting for teachers, police and doctors who are yet to sign off on a new wage arrangement with the government. Dr Clarke says the more than $20 billion is ready to be paid to the public servants by the […]
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President of the Inter American Development Bank, Ilan Goldfajn, has begun high-level consultations with Caribbean countries ahead of the multilateral’s annual meeting later this month. The consultations got under way yesterday in the Trinidad and Tobago, capital of Port of Spain. This meeting marks the first official visit of the new IDB President, to the […]
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The head of the Meteorological Office of Jamaica, Evon Thompson, says there’s no expectation of improved rainfall in the country before May. Mr. Thompson was speaking Friday afternoon during a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. He says only one parish has seen above-normal rainfall over the last few months. Evon Thompson, […]
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The Digicel Group has suffered further ratings downgrades from the Internationally renowned agency, Fitch. The credit rating agency announced the decision Friday afternoon. It follows Digicel’s entrance into a grace period for financial payments and recent announcements of a potential debt swap. Robian Williams tells us more. According to Fitch the Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings […]
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Minister of Labour, Karl Samuda, says Jamaican farm workers in Canada are being treated satisfactorily. He says that the assessment is based on the preliminary report from the special fact-finding team sent to probe the issue. He gave the update at Thursday’s meeting of Parliament’s Standing Finance Committee. The team was sent to Canada last […]
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The government is allocating an additional $100 million to alleviate worsening drought conditions across the country. Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the announcement Friday afternoon during a press briefing at Jamaica House. The country has been in the throes of a meteorological drought with water restrictions in place across the corporate area. However, Prime Minister […]
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Member of Parliament for North Central St Catherine, Natalie Neita Garvey, clashed with Sports Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange over her use of the word “fiasco” to describe a testing foul-up by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission, JADCO, last year. Mrs. Neita Garvey was cut short by the Minister at yesterday’s meeting of Parliament’s Standing Finance Committee […]
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Minister of Finance, Dr Nigel Clarke, is welcoming the International Monetary Fund’s approval of Jamaica’s request to have access to two of its facilities with a combined value of US $1.7 billion. Dr. Clarke says access to US $968 million under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) arrangement is a ringing endorsement of Jamaica’s improving […]
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Minister of Technology, Daryl Vaz, says he’s yet to receive formal word from Digicel regarding potential changes to its company structure. Minister Vaz says he’ll be requesting a meeting with the company executives in short order to be briefed on the situation. The telecoms giant, which is headquartered in Jamaica, recently announced a potential deal […]
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Minister of Labour, Karl Samuda, is rejecting President of the Jamaica Association for Private Security, Teddylee Gray, as having any standing to speak on behalf of workers in the industry. When urged to speak with Mr. Gray by his Opposition counterpart , Dr. Angela Brown-Burke, the minister simply laughed at the mention of his name. […]
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Finance minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says the labour shortage in the country is now too troublesome to ignore. Speaking Wednesday in Parliament during a meeting of the Standing Finance Committee, the minister says it’s time to have frank discussions about how to address the issue. He was providing an update on the ongoing national census, […]
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Minister of Finance, Dr Nigel Clarke, says residents of Ruthven Towers in St. Andrew who suffered damage from recent flooding on the property have received compensation from the government. The underground parking lot at the high-end apartment complex was flooded in November last year. This resulted in damage to several motor vehicles. Managing Director of […]
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The Union of Clerical Administrative and Supervisory Employees, UCASE, says some of its members have yet to even begin negotiations with the government under the new compensation review exercise. Vincent Morrison is the president of UCASE. His response follows Tuesday’s announcement by finance minister, Dr Nigel Clarke, that an additional $4 billion has been added […]
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The CEO of Digicel Jamaica, Stephen Murad, says it remains business as usual for the telecoms giant. In a letter Wednesday afternoon to several public and private sector stakeholders, Murad sought to re-assure customers about the health of the company amid the recent developments affecting its parent. Murad says from a day-to-day perspective and in […]
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Chairman of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee, PAAC, Mikael Phillips says the ongoing crisis in the public service is due to what he’s describing as a lack of capacity. According to Mr. Phillips this then impairs the ability of central government to execute capital projects. Members of both sides of the House previously took […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says the government is attempting to balance competing interests within the public service as part of the compensation review exercise. Dr. Clarke says there are those in central civil service, who oppose the premium benefits afforded to their counterparts at executive agencies. While the majority of the Public Sector has […]
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The budget for the current fiscal year has passed the one trillion dollar mark, following the passing of the Fourth Supplementary Estimates. Finance minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, tabled the new estimates in the House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon. The budget for the 2022/23 fiscal year rose to $998 billion, following the tabling of the third […]
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Speed may have been a factor in a tragic crash which claimed the lives of five males in Temple Hall, St. Andrew Sunday night. That’s according to the Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP, Gary McKenzie. ACP McKenzie was speaking on Nationwide@5 yesterday. The five males, including […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says talks are underway to provide tangible options for the restoration of peace in Haiti. The Prime Minister travelled to Haiti earlier on Monday to join a special CARICOM mission tasked with clearing a pat to stability in the strife torn country. Chevon Campbell tells us more. In a social media […]
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Government Senators have pushed through legislation delaying Local Government Elections, amid strong objection from their Opposition counterparts. The matter was subject to a lengthy debate in the Upper House Friday afternoon. Nora Gaye Banton tells us more. Despite mounting public criticism, Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Kamina Johnson Smith, says caution must be […]
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The Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ, says the Jamaican economy grew by over 5% for calendar year 2022. That’s compared to calendar year 2021. Growth was led by the Services industries at 6.1%. Tourism as represented by Hotel and Restaurants grew by 49% for the period. This was followed by growth in the ‘other services’ […]
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At least two Private Sector leaders are chiding the government for their further delay of the local government polls. President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, Metry Seaga says there’s no excuse for the delay. The government on Tuesday pushed back the municipal polls by another year. Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie, cited economic […]
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The PNP Caucus of Councillors has added its voice to those criticising the Holness administration over its decision to postpone local government elections for a fourth time. The government on Tuesday used its majority to push legislation through the House of Representatives, delaying the polls for another year. At a press briefing earlier on Thursday […]
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Jamaica’s economy has finally emerged from the shadows of the Covid-19 pandemic. That’s according to the latest projections from the Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ. It’s also anticipated that the country has returned to pre-pandemic employment levels. Mahiri Stewart tells us more. Back to real growth! After nearly two years of pandemic recovery, the PIOJ […]
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Local Government Elections have been postponed for a fourth time and another year. Portfolio minister, Desmond McKenzie, on Tuesday told the House of Representatives that the decision was influenced by economic considerations. The minister’s announcement means the election date has now been pushed back to February 28, 2024. This will be the fourth delay of […]
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The Bank of Jamaica says a potential labour shortage heading into the next fiscal year could severely impact inflation. That’s according to the Central Bank’s latest monetary policy decision released yesterday. This coupled with other factors has forced the bank to adjust its Cash Reserve Requirement, CRR, in an attempt to maintain currency and inflation […]
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Legal Affairs Minister, Marlene Malahoo Forte, says the Integrity Commission’s interpretation of its so-called gag clause concerning its investigation into Prime Minister Andrew Holness is flawed. The Minister says nothing prevented the Commission from including the Director of Corruption Prosecution’s ruling that the Prime Minister had no case to answer in their report. The Anti-Corruption […]
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Work is to commence on two divisional headquarters for the police in the next fiscal year. That’s according to the Estimates of Expenditure for 2023-24. It’s anticipated that construction of the new Police Divisional Headquarters in Westmoreland will begin and achieve 20% completion. 465 million dollars has been allocated for the project from the consolidated […]
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The Bank of Jamaica has decided to increase the Cash Reserve Requirements, CRR for deposit-taking institutions by one percentage point while maintaining its interest rates. This is the latest move by the BOJ to drive inflation back within the target range of 4-6%. The new requirement becomes effective in the new Financial year on April […]
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Attorney at Law, Hugh Wildman, is accusing the government of attempting to retroactively gazette an extension of the term in office for Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn. In a statement today Wildman insists that the post of DPP is in real terms vacant, given that the order to extend Ms. Llewelyn’s term in office […]
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Disgraced former Wealth Manager of Stocks and Securities Limited, Jean-Ann Panton was remanded into custody when she appeared before the Supreme Court Friday morning. Ms Panton is at the centre of a multi-billion dollar fraud probe at the investment firm. Shaloy Smikle tells us more. Ms. Panton was brought before the courts less than an […]
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The Opposition People’s National Party says despite no charges being laid by the Integrity Commission, the contents of its report regarding Prime Minister Holness are still concerning. In a statement Friday afternoon, the PNP notes that there’s been no sanitising of the basic facts found by the investigation report. The party says what they see […]
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This story has been updated from a previous version. In an unprecedented move, the 13 Government Senators are calling for the resignation or removal of the executive director of a commission of parliament. Leader of government business in the upper house, Kamina Johnson Smith says Greg Christie should either resign or be removed from his […]
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Heads must roll. Anti-corruption commentators say the Integrity Commission must be held to account for how it handled the public disclosures for its probe into Prime Minister Andrew Holness. Executive Director of the Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal, Jeanette Calder, says significant damage has been done. On Tuesday, the Commission’s Director of Investigation’s report on the […]
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Jamaica’s point-to-point inflation rate has fallen to its lowest point in over a year. That’s according to data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN. Point-to-point inflation is a measure of the change in the price of goods and services over a 12 month period. In a statement Wednesday STATIN said the inflation rate at […]
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This story has been updated from a previous version. The Integrity Commission will not be pursuing criminal charges against Prime Minister Andrew Holness for alleged conflict of interest breaches. That’s according to a statement from the anti-corruption watchdog earlier this afternoon. The statement was in response to a referral from their Director of Investigations that […]
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Economist, Dr Andre Haughton, says the jobs of nearly a third of the public sector can be made redundant without affecting the output of government. He says it’s important that the government aggressively pursue labour market reform. According to Dr Haughton, there’s need for systems to measure the output of public sector workers. He says […]
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Some pundits have adopted a wait-and-see approach to the accusations made against the prime minister in the Integrity Commission report. Executive Director for National Integrity Action, Professor Trevor Munroe, says the matter does not yet rise to the level of removing Prime Minister Holness from office. Professor Munroe says it’s now up to the Commission’s […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has soundly rejected allegations made against him in an Integrity Commission report concerning possible conflicts of interest in the awarding of government contracts. The Prime Minister hit back against the allegations in a statement sent last evening. He’s responding to the report tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday referring […]
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Nationwide News understands that the woman at the centre of the multi-billion dollar fraud at Stocks and Securities Limited Jean-Ann Panton is still being questioned by law enforcement officials. Ms. Panton was brought in for a further round of questioning today. At the conclusion, she’s expected to be charged. The former Wealth Advisor at SSL […]
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In a shocking development, Prime Minister Andrew Michael Holness has been referred to the Director of Corruption Prosecution for potential conflict of interest breaches. Jamaica’s Commander in Chief and Minister of Defence stands accused of recommending a company operated by a known associate for the awarding of government contracts between 2006 and 2009. That’s according […]
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Legal Affairs Minister, Marlene Malahoo Forte, believes the recent Privy Council Judgement upholding Jamaica’s anti-money laundering regime will help clarify many constitutional principles going forward. Mrs. Malahoo-Forte says the judgment will have further implications beyond the Proceeds of Crime Act, POCA. The ruling means attorneys must now report if they believe their clients are using […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says Jamaica’s debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to decline to just over 74% in the next fiscal year. That’s the lowest projected ratio since the introduction of the Financial Sector Adjustment Programme, FINSAC, in the 1990s. Dr. Clarke was speaking in the House of Representatives yesterday. The Minister made the announcement […]
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Nationwide News understands that the senior manager at the centre of the multi-billion dollar fraud at Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL, Jean Ann Panton, is to be charged later today. Ms. Panton was questioned by investigators in the presence of her attorney, Tamika Harris, for more than 5 hours yesterday. She’s set to face further […]
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One trillion dollars! That’s how much the government is proposing to spend in the next fiscal year. But in real terms the government’s expenditure has decreased when inflation is factored in. Chevon Campbell reports. In nominal terms, the finance minister tabled the largest budget in the country’s history. The budget is only $2 billion more […]
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Finance minister, Dr Nigel Clarke, says the government is to spend nearly $100 billion dollars more on public sector wages in the new fiscal year compared to 2021-2022. Much of the reform to streamline public sector wages happened in the current fiscal year, with several unions and bargaining units signing off on deals with the […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, says he’s not impressed by the 2023/2024 Throne Speech. He says contrary to the narrative being pushed by the government, the economy has been recovering rather than growing. Mr. Golding criticised the speech for the absence of a new approach to tackling violent crime. Mark Golding, Opposition Leader, speaking with Nationwide’s […]
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The Government and Opposition are to resume the long-awaited Vale Royal Talks on Sunday. Minister with responsibility for Information, Robert Morgan confirmed the development with our news centre. In December last year the prime minister said it was his intention to use the talks to achieve consensus with the Opposition on the use of states […]
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Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke says many Jamaicans are unaware of the disaster which would have befallen the country, had the government not made what he calls firm fiscal decisions at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Clarke made the comment in reaction to a recent opinion piece published by the respected Financial Times […]
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The University of the West Indies Mona says its started an internal probe into the alleged imprisonment and torture of a female student on one of its halls of residence. The university condemned the incident in a statement this afternoon. UWI says it’s also cooperating fully with police investigations into the matter. Mahiri Stewart tells […]
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A security consultant says the alleged confinement and torture of a female student on a hall of residence at the University of West Indies Mona campus raise serious security questions. Former Head of Security, at the University of Technology Jamaica, Robert Finzi Smith, says the bizarre incident is concerning. The 19-year-old female student was reportedly […]
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The ceremonial opening of Parliament for the 2023-2024 session is to be staged today. The day will be highlighted by the Throne Speech which outlines the priority areas of the government for the next fiscal year. It will be delivered by Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen. This will also be the first full staging of […]
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The very influential and respected newspaper, The Financial Times of London, is hailing Jamaica’s economic turnaround as bordering on being a miracle. In a glowing article Friday, The Financial Times documents the fiscal transformation of the country over the last decade. Chevon Campbell has been reading the report. From an economy circling the drain in […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says it was never the government’s intention to have the child restraint provision of the Road Traffic Act enforced on bus and taxi operators. He made the revelation during a meeting of the National Road Safety Council Thursday afternoon. Operators rebelled against the provision which required suitable restraints for young children […]
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The ruling by the UK-based Privy Council upholding Jamaica’s anti-money laundering reporting regime as it relates to attorneys has been almost ten years in the making. The amendments to the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime were adjusted in 2013. It was mere months later that the legal fraternity brought their concerns to the […]
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Distressing! That’s how Constitutional Attorney, Dr. Lloyd Barnett, has described the constant bickering between the government and opposition regarding Jamaica’s push to become a republic. Dr. Barnett is reacting to a further delay in the process due to the unwillingness of Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, to name his members to the constitutional reform committee being […]
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The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has high hopes for Jamaica’s continued recovery for 2023. That’s according to a statement from the multilateral on Wednesday following its latest Article 4 Consultation with the country. However, the Fund warns that growing concerns from a difficult global environment still pose a significant risk. Chevon Campbell tells us more. […]
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Bus and taxi operators who’ve already run afoul of the child restraint requirements under the Road Traffic Act could be getting a reprieve from the government. That’s according to Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Floyd Green. The government walked back the section of the new Road Traffic Act which requires […]
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The Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM, is concerned about the rise in the number of fatal shootings occurring on planned police operations. The figure is contained in its report for the fourth quarter of 2022, tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Chevon Campbell has been reading the report. According to the security forces […]
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The Jamaica Constabulary Force has confirmed the death of one of the country’s most wanted men, Nesta Morrison also known as ‘Bigga Crime’. Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of Crime, Fitz Bailey confirmed the development a short while ago. Morrison was wanted in connection with several crimes including a double murder. The police say […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, says there’s no excuse for the government to not hold Local Government Elections soon. The PNP President says with COVID-19 now essentially over, the elections constitutionally due this month must be held. Parliament was to be prorogued Tuesday evening with the ceremonial opening expected to be held next Tuesday. However, Leader […]
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Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck says restorative justice can play a major role in the lives of children in schools. Minister Chuck was speaking recently at Kingston Technical High School as part of Restorative Justice Week. It’s being observed under the theme “Stories Of Restoration, Everyone Has a Say, The RJ Way”. Minister Chuck explained […]
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The government has announced a delay in the naming of a constitutional reform committee tasked with guiding Jamaica’s push to become a republic. Legal Affairs Minister, Marlene Malahoo Forte, says the delay is to accommodate the holding of Vale Royal talks with the Opposition. The Minister was speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. […]
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The government is amending the controversial child restraint regulations under the new Road Traffic Act in response to strong public criticism, led by bus and taxi operators. Transport minister Audley Shaw told the House of Representatives Tuesday that the amendment will allow small children to be restrained by an adult. Operators in the public transport […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Transport, Mikael Phillips, is welcoming the announcement that problematic aspects of the new Road Traffic Act and regulations are to be amended. But he says the government could have avoided public backlash had they listened to recommendations made by the Opposition. Mr Phillips says a properly executed public education campaign should have […]
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One of the three men who were listed as wanted by the Kingston Western Police turned himself in at the Denham Town Station on Monday. He is Donovan Rowe otherwise called ‘Chummy’. Rowe was wanted in relation to the murder of two men which occurred on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, on Upper Oxford Street in […]
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PNP Caretaker for Central Kingston Imani Duncan-Price says she will not be contesting the next general election. Mrs. Duncan Price made the announcement in a statement on Monday. She says she’ll be taking her social enterprise the Imani, Grace and Love Foundation to the next level of implementation. According to Mrs. Duncan Price, the foundation […]
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The Jamaica Police Federation is awaiting the Finance Ministry’s latest counter proposal having failed to come to an agreement under the compensation review exercise. That’s according to its General Secretary, Corporal Arleen McBean. Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, invited the Central Committee of the Police Federation to meetings last week. The invitation came on the […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, drew fire from both sides of the House of Representatives Thursday over the Public Investment Management System, PIMS. PIMS aims to streamline the preparation, appraisal, approval and management of all Government projects in Jamaica. This is irrespective of the source of funding and the type of procurement or implementation method […]
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Chartered Accountant, Dennis Chung, remains sceptical regarding claims by the directors of Stocks and Securities Limited that they did not attempt to wind up the company. In a statement Wednesday the SSL executives contradicted Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke’s claims. The Financial Services Commission, FSC, sought and received a court injunction last week barring the […]
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Member of Parliament for South St Catherine, Fitz Jackson, is accusing the government of heaping misery onto Jamaicans in a misguided bid to save money. He made the accusation as he criticised the government for the poor state of the South Coast Highway. Mr Jackson was questioning Financial Secretary Darlene Morrison at Wednesday’s sitting of […]
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South East St Ann MP, Lisa Hanna, is chiding the government for failing to properly modernise Jamaica’s agricultural sector. She notes that a programme touted to accomplish that task, failed to get off the ground this financial year. Ms Hanna, says the Rural Agricultural Development Authority, RADA, is unfit for purpose. Lisa Hanna, Member of […]
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Opposition Spokesperson on Labour, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke is calling for the establishment of a joint industrial council for security guards. The MP tabled a private members motion on the matter in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. In September last year, the Supreme Court ruled that security guards at Marksman Limited are employees and not […]
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Regulations and penalties under the new Road Traffic Act, RTA, are now in effect. The legislation was brought into force Wednesday. Transport Minister Audley Shaw, says this marks an important shift in the management of traffic offences. The RTA comes with a host of new penalties and stiffer fines to reduce the level of indiscipline […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed a willingness to lend security assistance to Haiti as part of a larger multinational intervention. He made the announcement in the House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon. Haiti has been in a deep political, economic and social crisis for months. Armed gangs control parts of the country, leaving citizens and […]
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The government will be moving to make many contracted workers in the public sector permanent employees. Finance minister, Dr Nigel Clarke, says this forms part of the Holness-Administration’s move to solve the abuse of temporary employment contracts in the public sector. Dr Clarke made the announcement in the House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon. He was […]
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The government has tabled the third supplementary estimates for this fiscal year with an expected $28 billion increase in revenues. Finance minister Dr Nigel Clarke made the announcement in the House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon. The Third Supplementary Estimates provide for an additional expenditure of $24 billion, which increases planned expenditure for the fiscal year […]
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Bauxite Alumina Giant, UC Rusal has been mandated by the government to take immediate action to remedy inhumane conditions under which four hundred cows were held at one of their facilities. That’s according to a release from Agriculture Minister, Pearnel Charles Junior. The directive was issued following an emergency visit Monday by a ministry team […]
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Former Finance Minister, Dr. Peter Phillips, says he was made aware of the Financial Services Commission, FSC’s, concerns about embattled investment firm SSL. Phillips was the portfolio Minister in 2013. Speaking with Nationwide News yesterday, Dr. Phillips says red flags about the entity were brought to his attention. The former Finance Minister says actions were […]
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Nationwide News understands that the Financial Services Commission was aware of troubling issues at Stocks and Securities Limited as far back as 2010. Documents obtained by our news centre show the FSC was concerned about the investment company’s ability to meet its client’s needs going back to that date. The situation became so dire that […]
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Opposition Senator, Damian Crawford, is accusing the government of putting revenues above people by failing to adjust the terms of the current traffic ticket reprieve. Senator Crawford argues that there can be no logical reason not to change course beyond reaping additional sums for the upcoming budget. The reprieve will allow offenders to have demerits […]
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Government and Opposition Senators clashed over the constitutionality of a Bicameral Caucus of Women Parliamentarians to be established as a Sessional Select Committee. Opposition Senator, Floyd Morris, argued that such an entity could violate the non-discrimination clause of the Charter of Rights. Senator Morris was making his contribution to the debate in the Upper House […]
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Sprint King, Usain Bolt, says he fired his former business manager, Norman Peart. He’s also revealed that their separation was not amicable. The athletics icon Friday afternoon broke his silence on the multi-billion dollar fraud uncovered at investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL. He’s one of the central figures in the unfolding scandal. Mr. […]
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Legendary Olympian, Usain Bolt, says he remains committed to the country despite recent events. He was speaking at the Gibson/McCook Relays sponsors’ luncheon Friday in what was his first public comments on the multi-billion dollar fraud at Stocks and Securities Limited. Bolt is alleged to have lost nearly US $13 million which had been set […]
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Finance minister Dr Nigel Clarke remains open to the idea of de-earmarking funds reserved for public bodies such as the National Housing Trust. While making it clear that this is not government policy and solely theoretical, the minister says a mature discussion could be had on the matter. The minister was responding to a question […]
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Two experts agree that a company attempting to wind up its operations during an ongoing fraud investigation is highly inappropriate. Chairman of NCS Enterprises, Dr. Christian Stokes, says that simply cannot be allowed in the context of a probe. On Wednesday, Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke announced that the Financial Services Commission obtained a court […]
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The government is refusing to extend the date of the traffic ticket reprieve beyond January 31. The bill was passed in Parliament Thursday despite calls from Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, to provide more time to clear up outstanding tickets. Mr Golding believes enough was not done to address the difficulties motorists face in clearing their […]
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The Bank of Jamaica says it’s preparing itself to transition to the new Twin-Peaks regulatory framework announced by finance minister, Dr Nigel Clarke. That’s according to a statement from the central bank this afternoon. The policy move has been endorsed by many, including economist, Dr Damien King. Under the new framework, the BOJ will have […]
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Political Commentator, Kevin O’Brien Chang says he’d be pleasantly surprised if the Opposition People’s National Party, PNP, asks Vice President Ian Hayles to step down following the conclusion of an Integrity Commission report. Hayles is now the subject of a criminal referral by the Commission. The referral on forgery and conspiracy to defraud allegations is […]
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Former West Hanover MP, Ian Hayles, has accused the former Contractor General of malice while simultaneously thanking him for clearing his name. He made the declaration in a social media video yesterday. Hayles is reacting to a 2017 Contractor General’s report concerning an investigation into the irregular construction of buildings on properties located in Orange […]
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A legal fight is brewing between the directors of embattled investment firm, Stocks and Securities Limited, and their regulator the Financial Services Commission. The FSC received a court order blocking attempts by members of the firm to voluntarily wind up its operations amid the US multi-million dollar fraud investigation. See full statement from the Minister […]
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The House of Representatives has passed legislation granting a reprieve to motorists who pay off their outstanding traffic tickets before the end of January. The document was tabled and brought through all of its stages Tuesday afternoon by Minister of Transport Audley Shaw. Audley Shaw, Minister of Transport. The reprieve will see demerit points expunged […]
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Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, is warning residents who shield criminals that they may soon find themselves in legal trouble. The Justice Minister was speaking in the House of Representatives Tuesday. He made the disclosure as part of his statement outlining new legislation, which will increase the mandatory minimum sentences for murder. The Justice Minister is […]
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Vice President of the Opposition People’s National Party and former West Hanover MP, Ian Hayles is now the subject of a criminal referral by the Integrity Commission. The referral on forgery and conspiracy to defraud allegations is contained in long awaited report from the former Office of the Contractor General now Integrity Commission. The report […]
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Justice minister, Delroy Chuck, has signalled that tougher penalties are coming for a suite of crimes. He made the disclosure as part of his statement outlining new legislation, which will increase the mandatory minimum sentences for murder. The minister was speaking in the House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon. The prime minister had earlier informed the […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is making it clear that he has no current dealings with the troubled Investment Firm, Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL. In a statement Tuesday afternoon, the prime minister says he has no funds currently with SSL and he has not done any business with the entity since September 2021. The prime […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says he was never made aware of Financial Services Commission’s concerns regarding investment firm, Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL. Dr. Clarke was speaking at a special policy address on regulation of the financial sector in light of the SSL fraud case at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade […]
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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigations, FBI, and other international law enforcement have been called in to help unravel the US multi-million dollar fraud at Stocks and Securities Limited. That’s according to Minister of Finance, Dr Nigel Clarke, speaking at a media briefing this afternoon. Dr Clarke says no stone will be left unturned […]
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Finance minister, Dr Nigel Clarke, announced that the Bank of Jamaica will become the country’s main regulator of the entire financial system. He made the announcement Monday afternoon as part of plans to make significant adjustments to the oversight and management of the sector. This means the Bank of Jamaica will have the sole responsibility […]
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The Financial Investigation Division is now looking to proffer charges against former Stocks and Securities manager, Jean-Ann Panton pending questioning. Panton is at the centre of the US multi-million dollar fraud at the entity. According to the FID, they conducted searches alongside the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Fraud Squad on two premises in the Corporate Area […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is joining others in expressing his disgust with the alleged fraud which has taken place at the Investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited. He condemned the fraud in a release Friday afternoon. The prime minister says he’s thoroughly disgusted and upset by revelations in the public domain surrounding this matter. Mr […]
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Police have ended their search of an apartment unit believed to be owned by the woman at the centre of the multi-million US dollar fraud rocking Stocks and Securities Limited, Jean Ann Panton. The police search lasted fours. It began at 12:30 this afternoon and ended at 4:30. Ms. Panton has provided a sworn statement […]
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Head of the JCF’s Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, says other searches are being contemplated as investigations continue into the multi-million dollar fraud at Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL. She was speaking with journalists on the scene of Friday afternoon’s raid on the home of former Client Relationship Manager at SSL, Jean-Ann Panton. […]
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The Member of Parliament for North West Manchester, Mikael Phillips stormed out of Thursday’s meeting of the infrastructure and Physical Development Committee in protest against the actions of its Chairman, Heroy Clarke. Mr. Phillips demanded an apology after Clarke accused him of grandstanding. The two parliamentarians clashed over Clarke’s decision to bar the advocacy group […]
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Untenable! Chartered Accountant, Dennis Chung, says Executive Director of the Financial Services Commission, Everton McFarlane, had no choice but to step aside. Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, announced the resignation of the FSC head during a press conference yesterday. The investment firm, Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL, and its regulator have both been embattled due […]
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The government is moving to amend the contracts it holds with private security firms to better accommodate the newly acquired employee status of the guards the companies employ. Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke made the announcement during a press conference yesterday. The move will see a task force put in place to accomplish the adjustments […]
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Minister of Industry Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, says exporting must become a priority if Jamaica is to become a wealthy nation. He was speaking last evening at the Ministry of Industry, Investment, and Commerce’s Rebranding and Quality Recognition Ceremony held at the AC Hotel by Mariott in Kingston. Senator Hill is also imploring […]
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Photo by: Loop News An investigation into instances of suspected irregularities involving cheques issued by the Knox Community College in Spalding Clarendon is now underway at the institution. Nationwide News understands, that several staff members attached to the accounts department have been placed on administrative leave. In a statement from the Community College, dated January […]
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The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica is joining others in noting with concern the recent spate of alleged fraudulent activities involving some local financial institutions. PSOJ President, Metry Seaga, says this threatens to undermine confidence in the country’s financial sector. The PSOJ President says it’s important to reiterate the gatekeeper role played by state agencies […]
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Everton McFarlane (centre), executive director of the Financial Services Commission, and his team during Wednesday’s press conference. (Image via OUR Today) The Financial Services Commission, FSC, remains tight-lipped regarding concerns that its oversight of investment firm, Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL, was lacking. The FSC Wednesday afternoon sought to update the country on the ongoing […]
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The Financial Services Commission, FSC, was unwilling to answer questions regarding possible conflicts of interest which may have existed between itself and SSL. It’s being alleged that a former FSC senior director became a senior executive at the investment firm. Mr McFarlane refused to address the issue beyond noting that individuals are free to seek […]
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Jamaica’s point-to-point Inflation rate has fallen for December. That’s according to the latest information from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN. According to STATIN, for December, Jamaica recorded an inflation rate of 9.4%. That’s just over a one percentage point decrease compared to the previous month’s rate of 10.3%. The point to point out turn […]
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Chartered Accountant and Financial Commentator, Dennis Chung, has described as unbelievable the US multi-million dollar fraud which has taken place at Stocks and Securities Limited. Nationwide News obtained a copy of the sworn statement from Client Relationship Manager, Jean-Ann Panton, who details how she stole millions of dollars from her clients. Ms. Panton in her […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, has expressed outrage at the multi million US dollar fraud uncovered at investment firm, Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL. The Minister says he’s angered and disgusted. Dr. Clarke is responding to the fraud currently under investigation by three of the country’s regulatory and law enforcement agencies. The fraud has seen […]
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Legendary athlete Usain Bolt is threatening to sue SSL if the company fails to repay him nearly US $13 million within the next 10 days. That’s according to a statement to SSL from his lawyer, Linton Gordon. A copy has been obtained by Nationwide News. Mr Gordon says the retired Olympian established an account with […]
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The Financial Services Commission, FSC, intends to break its silence as questions mount over its oversight of Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL. The FSC has called a press conference Wednesday morning to address the concerns. This as public pressure builds on the financial watchdog which has taken control of the company. Mahiri Stewart reports. As […]
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There’re further developments this afternoon regarding the meltdown taking place at investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited. Nationwide News has obtained a copy of the sworn affidavit from the manager who confessed to stealing millions of dollars from her clients going back years. According to the individual they’ve been working at the fund for over […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, is questioning what he sees as the divide-and-conquer approach adopted by the government regarding the Accompong Maroons in St. Elizabeth. Accompong Maroon Chief, Richard Currie, has been at odds with the Holness Administration in its attempts to exert sovereignty over the maroon village. Mr. Holness has been on the record rejecting […]
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The World Bank has slashed its global growth forecast for this year by nearly half due to major slowdowns in the world’s leading economies. That’s the weakest pace of growth in nearly 3 decades. According to its latest report, the multi-lateral expects this deceleration to hit emerging and developing economies particularly hard. Chevon Campbell has […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, says he’ll not engage in a constitutional reform agenda that reduces parliamentary oversight of States of Public Emergency. Mr. Golding says he will not support any move that damages the democratic traditions of Jamaica. The PNP President was speaking on the online podcast “The Fix” over the weekend. He’s responding to […]
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At least two attorneys believe increasing the minimum penalty for murder to 45 years will only result in creating additional backlog in the court system. Senior Attorney-at-law, Lloyd McFarlane, says such a move would be retrograde. Prime Minister Andrew Holness says murderers should have their “useful life taken” from them. He commented while announcing the […]
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The Financial Investigations Division, FID, says questionable transactions at investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL, go back over a decade. The FID sent out a statement yesterday to update the country regarding ongoing investigations into a multi-million US Dollar fraud at the company. While some put the total as high as twelve million US […]
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Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn, will be moving to have the case against three soldiers accused of the 2010 shooting death of businessman, Keith Clarke, re-listed. This comes after a Court of Appeal judgment that the trial can continue. However, the Appeal Court also affirmed the soldier’s appeal that the certificates of immunity issued […]
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The police are still collecting statements regarding the alleged US multi-million dollar fraud at leading investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL. Nationwide News understands that while a wealth advisor is under scrutiny for the crime, no one has yet been charged. Investigators are gathering information from potential victims and are urging anyone who believes […]
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The People’s National Party is warning of possible unrest in the public sector if contract workers are not included in the compensation review exercise. Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson, says their exclusion is discriminatory. The compensation restructuring has seen a significant revision of the allowances and salaries of public sector workers. Thousands have already […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding is calling on Prime Minister Andrew Holness to urgently convene the long-awaited Vale Royal talks. Golding notes the silence by the Prime Minister since expressing an interest in holding the discussions. Prime Minister Holness in December, said the government will be seeking to get consensus with the Opposition on the use […]
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Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Senator Peter Bunting, speaking at a media conference on Thursday, January 12, 2023. The PNP outlined its position on Constitutional Reform, Public Sector Restructuring, and Crime and Citizen Security. (Image: the PNP/Twitter) Stop playing politics! The Opposition is cautioning the constabulary force against involving itself in the political process through […]
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A former resident of the Father’s House in St. James is shocked over reports its founder, Carl Robanske, allegedly had sexually inappropriate contact with girls in the care of the Jamaican State. The Father’s House is a CPFSA transitional facility which was in partnership with the Carl Robanske-led charity Embracing Orphans. A damning report from […]
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Some government ministries are being chided by Auditor General, Pamela Munroe-Ellis, for failing to present appropriation accounts going back almost ten years. That’s according to the Auditor General’s annual report tabled in the House of Representatives Tuesday. This means the various entities have not accorded the Auditor General nor the Ministry of Finance the opportunity […]
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses the Joint Select Committee Meeting of Parliament at Gordon House on December 1. (Rudranath Fraser/JIS) Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo-Forte, says the government is in discussions regarding the visa requirement for Jamaicans to access the United Kingdom-based Judicial Committee of the Privy […]
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Draft Regulations for the planned National Identification System have been tabled in the House of Representatives. Minister with responsibility, Floyd Green says this will allow for feedback to be provided before the debate commences. The system, designed to provide a reliable database of all Jamaican citizens with the issuance of a unique lifelong National Identification […]
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The Western Regional Health Authority, WRHA, says it has expanded its fleet of emergency vehicles to 18, to serve Western Jamaica. The WRHA provides healthcare in the Western region through its four hospitals and 84 health centres across St. James, Westmoreland, Hanover and Trelawny. On Friday, the Authority received four new ambulances valued at 48 […]
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Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang, is urging motorists to clear up their traffic tickets as the new e-ticketing is set to come into effect. Chang says the new system, which will begin operations in February, will make it difficult for offenders to avoid their fines. The new system provides officers with the ability […]
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Education and Youth Minister, Fayval Williams, is expressing shock at the level to which she was misled by the Head of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, Rosalee Gage Grey. Minister Williams believes Mrs. Gage Grey was not forthcoming about her organization’s continued relationship with Carl Robanske’s entity, Embracing Orphans. This is despite her […]
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Youth minister, Fayval Williams, (left) says she’s enraged by the findings in a new OCA Report into the damning relationship between the CPFSA and Carl Robanske (centre) a man banned from interacting with minors following a conviction in the US. Williams calls for CPFSA CEO Rosalee Gage-Grey (right) to ‘step aside’ as investigations continue. Damning […]
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Mark Golding, Leader of the Opposition (left), Marlene Malahoo Forte, Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs (right). The government and Opposition are now at odds on how to proceed with Jamaica’s constitutional transition into a republic. Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, expressed disappointment that Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, has chosen not […]
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Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, says he will remain focused on the task as long as the government and police service commission continues to have faith in his ability. The Commissioner is responding to criticisms that he should step down. At the end of 2022, the country recorded 1-thousand 4-hundred and 98 murders. This […]
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Opposition Spokesman, Mikael Phillips, is demanding that Portfolio Minister Audley Shaw, address allegations regarding his attempt to interfere in the appointment of a new Managing Director at the Transport Authority. Nationwide News this morning reported that there’s a standoff between Minister Shaw and his board at the regulatory agency. The board is resisting attempts by […]
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A standoff is developing between Minister Audley Shaw and the Transport Authority’s board regarding the appointment of a new managing director of the entity. Nationwide News understands that the board is resisting Mr Shaw’s attempts to have his preferred candidate appointed to the job. This as his preferred choice was scored second to last by […]
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Head of the St. Ann Police Division, Senior Superintendent Dwight Powell sought to downplay the severe traffic concerns plaguing parts of the parish. SSP Powell believes the bumper-to-bumper pile-ups over the weekend did not rise to the level of gridlock. St. Ann has been experiencing an influx of traffic in recent times partly due to […]
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No preconceived notions. President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, Metry Seaga, is asking both the Opposition and Government to hold Vale Royal talks without setting terms. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has signalled his willingness to sit with the Opposition in an attempt to build consensus on the use of States of Public Emergency […]
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The International Monetary Fund is urging Central Banks not to let up on its inflation targets, despite predicting a significant economic slowdown this year. That’s according to IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, speaking on CBS’s Face the Nation over the weekend. This is as the IMF expects a third of the world to fall into […]
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The Jamaican economy has recorded its sixth consecutive quarter of economic growth as it maintains a strong recovery. That’s according to the latest data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN. According to STATIN for the period ending September the country recorded a 5.9 per cent improvement in Gross Domestic Product, GDP. Wayne Walker tells […]
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Journalist and regular talk show caller, Hopeton O’Connor Dennie has died. It’s understood he passed away Thursday morning after a period of illness. Dennie served as Senior International correspondent for the Vision Newspaper based in Canada. He was also a frequent caller to Nationwide This Morning, Cliff Hughes Online and Nationwide at Five. Host and […]
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Chairman of the Economic Oversight Committee, EPOC, Keith Duncan, is expecting Jamaica’s economic growth to weather what’s expected to be a difficult year on the global market. Duncan says despite the challenges tourism’s strong performance continues to buoy the Jamaican economy. The International Monetary Fund is projecting a significant downturn this year as growth in […]
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr Nigel Clarke (right), speaks with EPOC Chairman, Keith Duncan, during the Public Bodies Corporate Governance Awards ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on December 1. (Mark Bell/JIS) Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, EPOC, Keith Duncan, has given high marks to the government […]
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Culture and Entertainment Minister, Olivia Grange is expressing deep sadness at the passing of Jamaican-American Reggae Artiste Joseph Marley. He is the son of Reggae Star Stephen Marley & the grandson of reggae legend, Bob Marley. He was found unresponsive in a vehicle yesterday. Minister Grange joined others in describing his death at such a […]
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Former President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, Keith Duncan, is supporting the sustained use of enhanced security measures into 2023 as part of the overall crime-fighting strategy. Speaking with Nationwide News Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Duncan continues to believe emergency powers are pivotal in keeping down murders. While the People’s National Party has baulked […]
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Former President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, Keith Duncan, says he would like to see a greater emphasis on social interventions on the part of the government in the new year. The ex-PSOJ president says community development has broken down. Mr. Duncan also believes early childhood education needs a stronger focus. Keith Duncan, […]
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A staff level agreement has been struck between the government and the International Monetary Fund under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, RSF. The agreement, if finalised, will provide Jamaica access to a Precautionary and Liquidity Line and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility with combined access of US $1.7 billion. The IMF’s Executive Board is expected […]
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Jamaica’s point-to-point inflation rate has risen slightly for November, once again climbing above 10 per cent. That’s according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica STATIN. The inflation rate as of November was 10.3 per cent moving from 9.9 per cent the month prior. The increase was driven primarily by rising inflation in the category of […]
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The Bank of Jamaica is considering a public education campaign to dissuade the abuse of the soon-to-be-released updated bank notes. Deputy Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Natalie Haynes, says the practice of folding and crushing currency significantly reduces its life span. Haynes was speaking this afternoon at a press conference to mark the rollout […]
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses a Joint Select Committee Meeting of Parliament at Gordon House on December 1. (Rudranath Fraser/JIS) Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, sought to correct what she views as mis-statements regarding when regulations governing States of Public Emergency take effect. Speaking in […]
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Former Public Defender, Arlene Harrison Henry, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on the Human Rights Campaign – ‘Everybody Have Rights, Know Yuh Rights, Report Violations Now’ in 2021. (Rudranath Fraser/JIS) Leave it to the judges! That’s the word from the Independent Jamaica Council for Human Rights regarding pre-charge bail. The council says it should be […]
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Fitz Jackson MP for South St Catherine (left) and Peter Bunting, Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Opposition Spokesman on National Security (right) at a church function in 2019. (Image via the Jamaica Observer) Two senior members of the People’s National Party have expressed unease about pre-charge detention as proposed in the legislation. […]
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Government Senator Kavan Gayle makes a contribution during the sitting of the Senate on May 20. (Donald De La Haye/JIS) Government Senator, Kavan Gayle, is accusing a public entity of abusing some of its workers through the use of weekly fixed term contracts. Senator Gayle says the matter is under investigation and was unwilling to […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, has tabled the second supplementary estimates for the fiscal year, noting that a third will be required in short order to give full effect to the new public sector compensation structure. The second supplementary estimate makes minor adjustments to the over 970 billion dollar budget. This will facilitate the distribution […]
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses the Joint Select Committee Meeting of Parliament at Gordon House on December 1. (Rudranath Fraser/JIS) Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, says a person’s right to bail under the new legislation will not be taken away. The minister, on Tuesday, outlined the […]
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Opposition Senator, Damian Crawford, says the drop off in school attendance past grade 9 needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency. He quoted a World Bank study which shows that a significant number of children stop attending classes as of grade 10. Mr. Crawford was making his contribution to the State of Nation […]
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Noting that pregnancy is the single major issue which results in girls dropping out of school, Senator Damion Crawford called for the age of consent to be adjusted to 18 from 16. Mr. Crawford says the age of consent can be used to achieve outcomes including protection from abuse and safeguarding the future of young […]
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke, speaking during the Public Bodies Corporate Governance Awards ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on December 1. (Mark Bell/JIS) Public bodies which have yet to complete adjustments under the new compensation structure have been given approval to partially pay arrears owed to […]
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Senator Matthew Samuda is rejecting the narrative that the government is overstepping its bounds in its fight against crime as posited by the Human Rights Lobby Group Jamaicans for Justice. Senator Samuda, says he’s well aware of their comments in response to recent legislative suggestions put forward by the administration. JFJ has continually come out […]
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Senator Matthew Samuda chided the opposition for its treatment of Major General Rocky Meade during attempts to appoint him Cabinet Secretary. Samuda says the disrespect meted out to the 40-year veteran of public service left him feeling disgusted. General Meade declined the appointment following growing questions as to whether he was qualified for the post […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke says, a database for potential public board directors will soon be online. The Finance Minister says by January applications to serve on government boards will be available. The Parliament last year approved new regulations for nomination and appointment to the boards of public bodies. This was in response to repeated […]
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Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice, is calling for the pre-charge bail and detention component of the new Bail legislation to be struck out in its entirety. According to its Executive Director, Mickel Jackson, the provision is entirely offensive to the constitution. Jackson was speaking during a Joint Select Committee of Parliament considering the […]
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The Norman Manley Law School with Meridian Kohler, attorney representing the law school (inset). (Photos from the Norman Manley Law School website.) The Norman Manley Law School is raising concerns about the constitutionality of certain aspects of the new Bail Bill. The bill is being reviewed by a Joint Select Committee of Parliament. However, the […]
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L-r: Keith Duncan – President of the PSOJ, Mark Golding, Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee Jr – Vice President of the PSOJ, Senator Peter Bunting, Opposition Spokesman on Security, John Byles – Vice President of the PSOJ, Lieutenant Commander George Overton – Chairman of the PSOJ’s Standing Committee on National Security and Justice. […]
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke, addresses the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Tuesday (November 29). (Rudranath Fraser/JIS) Finance minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke says, a database for potential public board directors will soon be online. The finance minister says by January […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says legislation will soon be coming requiring households to properly separate and sort their solid waste. The Prime Minister made the announcement at a handing-over ceremony of 50 compactor trucks to the National Solid Waste Management Authority. Mr. Holness notes that while the country works toward improving its efficiency in managing […]
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Members of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee, PAAC, are concerned that fewer than half the country’s early childhood cohort is attending school. They were reacting to a report from the Ministry of Education at Wednesday’s meeting of the committee. PAAC Chairman, Mikael Phillips, says failure to address this will have serious consequences for the […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has outlined significant improvements to come for the country’s solid waste management system. Holness says two locations have been identified to establish proper landfills. The prime minister was speaking Wednesday morning at the handing over ceremony for 50 Garbage Compactor Trucks to the National Solid Waste Management Authority. Holness had previously […]
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The People’s National Party, PNP, is denouncing as misinformation and falsehoods, Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ recent comments about their opposition to pre-charge detention. PNP general secretary, Dr. Dayton Campbell says at no point did the PNP reject its use. In a statement Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Campbell says the proposal was put forward by the JCF […]
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The University of Technology Administrative Staff Association, UTASA, says it expects a positive response from the institution’s Chancellor, or its members will continue their advocacy. Members of the Union took to the gates of the institution yesterday to protest an outstanding salary review exercise. The members have expressed being increasingly frustrated at the failure of […]
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Attorney-at-law, Lloyd McFarlane, says the government would have a difficult time justifying the constant re-implementation of States of Public Emergency if the Parliament fails to extend it. His comments follow news that the Holness administration is considering a re-imposition of the measures which expire tonight. The Attorney was speaking on Nationwide News@5 yesterday. Prime Minister […]
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At least two opposition senators have floated the idea of the government repeatedly declaring 14-day States of Public Emergency without seeking their support. Speaking in the Senate on Friday, Leader of Opposition Business, Peter Bunting, said the government does not need his caucus if this route is pursued. The opposition has rejected a 46-day extension […]
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Opposition Senator, Damian Crawford, accused Prime Minister Andrew Holness of timing the SOE declaration with the World Cup period to benefit from the reduction of murders it usually brings. During his debate in objection to the extension of the SOE, Crawford described the alleged move as clandestine and underhanded. Senator Crawford noted a historic and […]
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Leader of Government business in the Senate Kamina Johnson Smith has just closed the debate on the State of Emergency. Despite attempts by the government, members of the opposition Senate remain unmoved in their unwillingness to support an extension of the States of Public Emergency. During a marathon sitting of the Upper House this afternoon, […]
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Finance minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says there’re no intention to recover allowances already paid to the public sector as part of the implementation of the new compensation system. Dr. Clarke was speaking in the House of Representatives earlier this week. The finance minister was answering questions during a Parliamentary Committee, considering the first supplementary estimates […]
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Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke says the over-performance of government revenues is proof that the Jamaican economy is doing well. The Finance Minister says the nearly $35 billion dollars higher than expected tax revenue is partly a result of growth in the economy. The House of Representatives earlier this week approved the first supplementary estimates […]
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Jamaica remains on a solid growth trajectory despite global economic challenges. That’s according to the latest projections from the Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ. The PIOJ’s Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry says the country can expect to finish out this year with four to five per cent growth. Chevon Campbell tells us more. The recovery […]
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Finance minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke is warning security companies that they are standing on shaky ground, as failure to pass through improvements in the minimum wage to their employees, is illegal. Dr. Clarke says he will stand in support with those pouring scorn on those companies to adhere to the minimum wage law. Dr. Clarke […]
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Prime Minister Holness says legislation will soon be coming to provide a stiffer penalty for murder. Speaking in the House of Representatives Mr. Holness says he believes this should be set no lower than 30 years. He also says the enhanced security measures legislation, which will include a criminal watch list, is now being drafted. […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness made an impassioned plea for the parliamentary Opposition to support an extension of the current States of Public Emergency into next year. The measures declared earlier this month across several parishes were brought before the House of Representatives yesterday for a 46-day extension. Prime Minister Holness urged his opposition colleagues to […]
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Cabinet has approved a $1.3 billion contract to roll out an electronic record system for the health sector. That’s according to health minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton. Dr. Tufton was speaking in the House of Representatives this afternoon. The new initiative will see the health facilities across the country move away from the paper-based system currently […]
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Public Commentators are calling on Prime Minister Andrew Holness to back up his statements regarding uplifting working-class Jamaicans with concrete policy to achieve it. CEO of Windsor Wellness Centre, Dr. Alfred Dawes, says to move Jamaicans into the middle class, significant economic growth is required. Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared his intention to focus on […]
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The Bank of Jamaica, says there’s no evidence to suggest the country’s growth rate has been negatively impacted by its actions. However, it warns that significant downside risks exist due to external factors that could impact the economy. The central bank has signalled its intention to ease interest rate hikes for the moment. Chevon Campbell […]
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The Government is looking towards the national rollout of the new National Identification System, NIDS, in the second quarter of 2023. According to Minister with responsibility, Floyd Green, this will follow the completion of a pilot programme in December. Minister Green, gave an update on the project during his presentation at the Jamaica Technology and […]
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Opposition Senator, Lambert Brown, called for tighter management of legislation by the Cabinet in order to avoid wasting the parliament’s time. He’s questioning why two separate bills relating to the income tax and special economics zone legislation’s were tabled in such a short time. The amendments to the Income Tax legislation brings it in line […]
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The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has reached agreement with a number of major public sector trade unions regarding the new restructured compensation system. This includes a majority of the groups in the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions. In a statement this afternoon, the Ministry of Finance says between Tuesday, November 15 and […]
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Legal and Constitutional Affairs Minister Marlene Malahoo Forte says it’s important that the parliament goes to the people united on the issues of constitutional reform. Mrs. Malahoo Forte says this will be important in ensuring the success of public education and engagement. A committee to review and reshape Jamaica’s constitution is expected to be named […]
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Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, Juliet Holness, is chiding the Ministry of Finance for demanding back taxes from the Urban Development Corporation while still owing the entity millions of dollars. Mrs. Holness says this puts the UDC in an uncomfortable position. The MP was speaking at yesterday’s meeting of Parliament’s Public Accounts […]
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, is defending the Holness-administration’s record of protecting people’s constitutional rights. The minister was responding to criticism by Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, that the government was abusing human rights. However, Mrs. Malahoo Forte says without a doubt the PNP has had more legislation challenged by the courts. […]
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Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton says a team from the United States is set to arrive on the island to assist with surgeries at the Noel Holmes Hospital. He made the disclosure while speaking in the House of Representatives yesterday. Dr. Christopher Tufton Minister of Health and Wellness. The Health Minister had also announced that […]
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness is working to clear up the backlog of elective surgeries pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton told the House of Representatives yesterday that one method of addressing the issue is boosting the number of personnel. Dr. Tufton told the House that some seven […]
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President of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce, Dennis Robotham, is sceptical of the need for a State of Public Emergency in the parish at this time. Though he says he understands the crime concerns, Robotham says the parish has been without a proper Christmas for years. Seven States of Public Emergency have been declared […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, expressed some dissatisfaction with what he sees as very little work done since the formation of the Ministry of Constitutional Affairs. Golding says Jamaica must move quickly towards further decolonisation. However, the opposition leader called on the government to make adopting the Caribbean Court of Justice, part of the reform despite […]
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Cabinet has approved the formation of the long-awaited Constitutional Reform Committee, to begin the work of transitioning the country to a republic. An update was provided by legal and constitutional affairs minister, Marlene Malahoo Forte. The minister was speaking in the House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon. She says much of the groundwork required to move […]
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Jamaica’s point-to-point inflation rate has moved up slightly as of October. That’s the latest information from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN. According to STATIN, the country’s point-to-point inflation rate is now 9.9 per cent moving from 9.3 per cent the month before. This increase was impacted mainly by higher prices for food, housing, utilities, […]
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The Jamaica Police Federation is likening to treason the failure to expend the National Security Ministry’s capital budget. In a statement yesterday, the Police Federation says with less than two months left in the year it’s shameful that the government has only spent 17% of its budgeted capital expenditure. They’re demanding someone be held accountable […]
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Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, ACP Gary McKenzie, says the police will not tolerate illegal actions as part of protests by transport operators. He’s reacting to several individuals caught on video yesterday assaulting or harassing commuters and taxi operators in order to disrupt travel. The protests stem from transport operators wanting […]
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PHOTO BY: CVM TELEVSON Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, was grilled by his Opposition colleagues in the House of Representatives as to what and when he knew about the bacterial outbreak at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital which left 13 babies dead. Dr. Tufton provided an update, stating that he was briefed on the matter in […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the total estimated infrastructure damage from the passage of Tropical Storm Ian in September was $889 million dollars. He gave the update in the House of Representatives yesterday. The Tropical Storm, which later became a devastating Hurricane, passed well south of the island bringing with it significant flooding. Prime Minister […]
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The House of Representatives has passed a Firearms Amnesty resolution, as the new regime governing gun crimes in the country has come into effect. Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang, brought the legislation to the Parliament yesterday. The new Firearms Act brings with it tougher penalties, including mandatory minimum sentences for certain gun-related offences. […]
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Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is assuring the nation that there’s no bacterial outbreak at the Spanish Town Hospital. He was addressing the House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon. The health minister was briefing the parliament on a bacterial outbreak which left 13 babies dead at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital between July and October this year. […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, believes attempts to evict some 65 residents from Lluidas Vale in St. Catherine must be an error. Mr. Golding says based on his visit to the area, the residents are willing and able to regularise. The residents have been occupying the property for decades but were recently served with eviction notices […]
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The People’s National Party, PNP, has called for health minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, to step aside or be sacked by Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The opposition made the call at a media briefing Friday afternoon. On Wednesday it was revealed during a Nationwide News exclusive, that 12 babies died from a bacterial infection at the […]
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Government Senator, Charles Sinclair, says the new Firearms Act recently passed in the parliament will be gazetted and officially in force no later than next week. He made the announcement as part of his State of the Nation address this afternoon in the Upper House. The Firearms Act replaced the original legislation bringing with it […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke says the country is in a healthy position to endure potential shocks that are on the horizon. Dr. Clarke says coming out of the COVID-19 Pandemic the country wasted no time in replenishing its financial buffers. Dr. Clarke was speaking recently with Nationwide News and he was responding to growing […]
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Education Minister, Fayval Williams, says a scale-up of psychosocial support is needed to address the epidemic of violence among children. She says students are often coming to school with emotional scars suffered at home. The Minister was speaking at this week’s Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House. She says what’s currently being witnessed in schools […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he’ll work to speed up road works being undertaken for the St. Thomas leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project. Holness says he understands the concerns raised by residents of the parish. Member of Parliament for East St. Thomas, Dr Michelle Charles, called for subcontractors working on the project […]
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Member of Parliament for West St. Andrew, Anthony Hylton, says sections of the Sandy Gully are one storm away from catastrophe. Mr. Hylton says the structure of the gully in the southern portion has deteriorated due to overgrowth and debris. The MP was making his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the […]
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Tear it down! Prime Minister Andrew Holness says illegal structures put up by criminals in a section of the Clifton area of Bernard Lodge in St. Catherine will be demolished Thursday. Mr. Holness was providing an update on the Bernard Lodge Development in the House of Representatives Wednesday. He told the house that unscrupulous people […]
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Minister of Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, is assuring the country that the new Bail Act will strike the right balance between the rights of Jamaicans and the needs of national security. She tabled the legislation in the House of Representatives Wednesday afternoon. The highly anticipated bill is designed to modernise the country’s law on […]
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Member of Parliament for West St. Andrew, Anthony Hylton, is calling for the Riverton City dump located in his constituency to be converted into a modern landfill. He made the call during his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives yesterday. Prime Minister Andrew Holness recently announced plans to […]
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The Auditor General’s Office has cleared the Development Bank of Jamaica, DBJ, of allegations of malpractice in the award of loans to the Information and Communications Technology-Business Process Outsourcing, ICT/BPO Sector. That’s according to a special report tabled by Auditor General Pamela Munroe-Ellis in the House of Representatives yesterday. However, it noted instances of a […]
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, is to unveil the new Bail Act in Parliament today. That’s according to Deputy Leader of Government Business in the House of Representatives, Olivia “Babsy” Grange. Ms. Grange was speaking in the House of Representatives yesterday. Minister Malahoo Forte, stoked controversy earlier this year when she […]
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North East St. Catherine MP, Kerensia Morrison, slammed the country’s utility providers for their neglect of rural communities. She brought the issue to the fore during her State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon. Ms. Morrison in a stinging rebuke poured scorn on the National Water Commission for depriving residents […]
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Matthew Samuda will represent Jamaica at a High-Level United Nations Environment Programme Meeting in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad today. The meeting is being held under the theme: Advancing Sustainable Development in the Caribbean by Protecting Human Health and the Environment. Other ministers with responsibility […]
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Matthew Samuda will represent Jamaica at a High-Level United Nations Environment Programme Meeting in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad today. The meeting is being held under the theme: Advancing Sustainable Development in the Caribbean by Protecting Human Health and the Environment. Other ministers with responsibility […]
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Education Minister, Fayval Williams, says more psychosocial support will be provided to the staff and students of Kingston Technical High School. Speaking at the school yesterday, the Minister says it’s understandable that many are still in mourning. The Minister is urging students to learn to channel their frustrations in a healthy manner. Minister Williams also […]
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Never Again! Opposition Senator, Lambert Brown, says this must be the last time the country has to adjust its legislation to accommodate a new foreign head of state. Brown was responding to a measure by the government to substitute the Queen for the King in the enacting clause of the new firearms bill due to […]
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The Jamaican economy continues to grow. The country registered a growth rate of just under 5 per cent for the second quarter of 2022 on the back of further post-Covid-19 recovery. That’s according to the latest data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN. Chevon Campbell tells us more. According to STATIN, the Jamaican economy […]
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Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith, says no Jamaican national has thus far lost their lives to the passing of Hurricane Ian in Cuba or the United States. She gave the update in the Upper House this afternoon. Hurricane Ian struck Cuba this week and Southern Florida yesterday causing billions of dollars in damage. Over […]
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Government and opposition members clashed in the Upper House this afternoon over statements made by Senator Gabriella Morris regarding education minister Fayval Williams. Senator Morris wrongly attributed to and chided Minister Williams for comments suggesting particular dress codes can discourage sexual harassment of girls. In response, Leader of Government Business Senator Kamina Johnson Smith called […]
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The Kingston West Police Division is seeking a person of interest in the murder of Mark Bennett on November 28, 2019. He is Tyrone Phipps, otherwise called ‘TJ’, of Fourth Street, Kingston 12 and Molynes Road, Kingston 10. Phipps is urged to report to detectives at the Denham Town Criminal InvestigationsBranch by midday today. In […]
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Assistant Commissioner for the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Sean Martin, says many building owners swap fire safety for physical security. Martin says up to 2019 before the new building act, the Fire Brigade could only dissuade this practice through gentle persuasion. The Assistant Commissioner was speaking on Nationwide@5 yesterday regarding fire safety and the challenges being […]
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority, Audley Gordon says a new operation plan is coming to improve rural garbage collection. Gordon says rural areas have been particularly difficult to service due to geographical challenges. The Executive Director was speaking at yesterday’s sitting of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee. He says on average due […]
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Member of Parliament for West St. Mary, Robert Montague, says a time limit must be placed on the Firearms Licensing Authority to process applications. Montague says long wait times for licenses leave citizens exposed. Montague was speaking in the House of Representatives this afternoon where amendments to the new firearms legislation from the Senate were […]
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Member of Parliament for West St. Mary, Robert Montague, is supporting national security minister, Dr Horace Chang, for his recent comments calling on members of the police not to miss when engaging gunmen in shootouts. Mr. Montague says too much protection is being given to criminals from hypocritical thinking. Dr. Chang’s comments drew sharp criticism […]
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority, NSWMA, Audley Gordon, says the divestment of the country’s disposal sites can’t happen soon enough. Gordon says the NSWMA has been saddled with what was meant to be a temporary duty for over two decades. The executive director was speaking at this morning’s meeting of Parliament’s […]
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The government is to spend $71 million to build 20 new homes for families in Denham Town in West Kingston. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says there’re several other such projects lined up across the country. The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is providing $50 million. The Ministry of […]
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Founder of the Niagara Workers Welcome in Canada, Jane Andres, is decrying the conditions many Jamaican farm workers in the country are labouring under, as racist. Ms. Andres says the system enables exploitation of the workers who are both fearful and powerless to speak up for themselves. Speaking on Nationwide at Five on Friday the […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has launched a new leasing arrangement under the government’s social housing programme. Under the new facility, the houses built on government land will not be initially entitled to the recipients. Holness was speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for Victoria Palms Housing Development. The development which will be fully subsidised by the […]
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First Caribbean International Bank Limited has appointed Mark St. Hill as its new Chief Executive Officer. The decision was recently ratified by the institution’s board and is subject to regulatory approval. St. Hill assumes the post on November 1, 2022, with the retirement of the bank’s current CEO, Colette Delaney. He served the bank in […]
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The National Council on Drug Abuse is warning parents to look out for abnormal behavioural changes in their children as a possible sign of substance abuse. Research analyst, Uki Atkinson, says while it’s not always easy to identify the appearance of such substances the effects are more apparent. Atkinson is referring to the recreational narcotic, […]
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At least three people, are confirmed dead following a three-vehicle collision including a minibus along a section of the Braco main road in Trelawny. The incident took place shortly after 2:00 this afternoon. Several others have also sustained injuries. That’s according to the Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner of […]
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Education minister, Fayval Williams, says the school system is in a good position in terms of teacher numbers come Monday. She gave the assurance at a special back-to-school media briefing Thursday afternoon. The opposition and other stakeholders in education have raised serious concerns about a what they believe is a looming teacher crisis due to […]
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Education minister, Fayval Williams, is warning commuters, particularly students and parents, to expect delays and congestion come Monday morning. This coming Monday will represent the first full return to face-to-face learning since the Covid-19 pandemic. Minister Williams also says some 7,000 students are set to benefit from subsidies under the rural transportation programme. In addition, […]
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Labour minister, Karl Samuda, says a special fact-finding team has been appointed to investigate the working conditions of Jamaicans in the Canadian farm work programme. The move follows complaints from several Jamaicans that they’re being forced to carry out their duties under inhumane conditions. Wayne Walker tells us more. According to an Al Jazeera report […]
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Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, says he’s now satisfied with the pace of work being undertaken at the Cornwall Regional Hospital. The Minister says many of the teething issues at the site have now been resolved. Work started on the hospital as far back as 2017. However, the long overdue overhaul of the major health […]
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Manager of the Joint Board of Teacher Education, Dr. Joan Spencer-Ernandez, is joining a growing number of education administrators expressing concern at the declining number of people applying to join the profession. Dr. Spencer Ernandez says there’s now a clear decline in interest in teaching. She was speaking on Nationwide@5 yesterday. Spencer-Ernandez, says the fall-off […]
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The government is partnering with the United States for the development of a Regional Cyber Institute. The institute is to be set up at the Caribbean Military Academy located at Up Park Camp in St. Andrew. According to a statement from the Ministry of National Security, it forms plans to further develop Jamaica’s cyber security […]
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Education minister, Fayval Williams, has promised to have proper internet access in as many as 1,000 schools within the next year and a half. Williams says service providers are working everyday to make this a reality. She was speaking on Nationwide at Five in the Court Yard last evening. The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic […]
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Some of the country’s teacher training institutions have registered a decline in both the quantity and quality of their student intake. Dean at the University of Technology Jamaica, Professor Shermaine Barrett, says there’s been a falloff in students interested in pursuing technical and vocational teaching. The problem of staffing the nation’s classrooms with critical specialists […]
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President of the Jamaica Teacher’s Association, La Sonja Harrison, remains resolute that the Jamaica Teaching Council as proposed is of no benefit to the teaching profession. During a heated discussion on Nationwide@5, Harrison says the Council cannot be allowed to be driven by any grouping other than educators. The JTC bill, which is aimed at […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness reiterated Jamaica’s commitment to the Diaspora while responding to controversial comments made by Montego Bay’s deputy mayor, the JLP’s Richard Vernon. The deputy mayor likened Jamaicans in the diaspora to cowards. Mr. Holness was addressing Jamaicans living in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago last evening as part of his official […]
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There’re further mixed reactions to the news from Prime Minister Andrew Holness that the Riverton Dump in St. Andrew is to be closed. Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority, NSWMA, Dennis Chung, views the closure as not only welcomed but necessary. His comment follows Former Managing Director of the NSWMA, Joan Gordon Webley, […]
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The Ministry of Education is set to announce a plan which will allow schools to re-hire teachers who’re on extended leave. The plan, which is being called Locum Tenens, will allow schools to engage teachers who’re currently on 4 or 8 months vacation leave. President of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools, Linvern […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is warning against what he sees as a dangerous practice of demonizing the private sector and business principles. His comment comes after the Clarendon South Western MP, the PNP’s Lothan Cousins, accused the private sector of propping up the JLP administration. Mr. Cousins also claimed the business community was biased against […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he will no longer allow squatting on public land as he restructures the country’s agencies to provide adequate housing. Mr. Holness was speaking at the handing over ceremony for the Housing Agency of Jamaica Catherine Estates Friday. Prime Minister Holness, says while he understood the frustration faced by many in […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is warning against what he sees as a dangerous practice of demonising the private sector and business principles. His comment comes after the West Clarendon MP, the PNP’s Lothan Cousins, accused the private sector of propping up the JLP administration. Mr. Cousins also claimed the business community was biased against the […]
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The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica is calling for both government and opposition to hold urgent talks to build back much-needed consensus on fighting crime. In a statement yesterday the PSOJ argues that trust at the political level has broken down and is impeding the ability of the nation to tackle this key issue. The […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says going forward, Jamaicans with disabilities will automatically have their NHT homes retrofitted to accommodate them. He says this is a more targeted approach than the previous subsidies. Holness was speaking at the recent handing over ceremony for the National Housing Trust Majesty Gardens Phase 1A in St Andrew. The prime […]
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Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, Paul Abrahams say there’s serious need for a dedicated school bus service. Abrahams says this is the only way to tackle challenges related to school transportation. Abrahams was speaking Thursday on Nationwide at Five regarding the state-owned entity’s preparations for the upcoming school year. The JUTC […]
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The nation’s education stakeholders believe their preparations regarding transportation for the new school year are well on track, though they still expect a few challenges. Education Minister, Fayval Williams, says many of the perennial problems remain but her ministry is on hand to ensure as smooth a start as possible. The new school term begins […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is describing the opposition’s criticism of his policy change in NHT subsidies as an act of sabotage. The decision to make income the sole basis for providing the benefit has angered the PNP. However, Mr. Holness is warning the public that the claims being made ignore the key context behind the […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says through his work to expand the accessibility of housing he’s enhancing one of the legacies of the late Prime Minister, Michael Manley. The prime minister was addressing the National Housing Trust’s, handing over ceremony at Phase 1A of Majesty Gardens in Three Miles, St. Andrew yesterday. Mr. Holness, noted that […]
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An unforced own goal, Political Commentators are weighing in on the controversial comments by first-term MP Lothan Cousins accusing the private sector of propping up the Jamaica Labour Party. President of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, Helene Davis-Whyte, says it’s particularly egregious considering the history of the People’s National Party. Cousins is being raked […]
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Education Minister, Fayval Williams, says the government will do more to tackle infrastructure challenges faced by schools. She acknowledged that several issues persist concerning the physical spaces used for education. The Minister was addressing the 58th Jamaica Teachers’ Association Annual Conference yesterday. Minister Williams says her ministry has been responsive to the needs but recognizes […]
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Education Minister, Fayval Williams, says it’s time to address the chronic lack of reform implementation in the education system. She made the call while addressing the 58th Annual Conference of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association JTA, this morning. In her speech, she stressed the importance of the Jamaica Teaching Council legislation, just a day after the […]
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The Jamaica Teacher’s Association says it’s still deliberating the latest offer from the Ministry of Finance under the ongoing compensation review exercise. Newly installed President of the JTA, La Sonja Harrison, told Nationwide News that wider consultations among the organisation’s members are to take place. Ms. Harrison was speaking after the Association’s Annual Conference yesterday […]
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President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, Keith Duncan, says there’s a serious need for human capital development to head off a potential labour crunch. Duncan says unless addressed, this could easily become a deterrent to further growth. While Duncan says he’s eager to see how the government will address the crisis, he also […]
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Disappointing and regrettable. The private sector is troubled by comments made by South West Clarendon MP, Lothan Cousins accusing them of propping up the Jamaica Labour Party Government. President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, Keith Duncan, calls the statement illogical and divisive. Cousins was the guest speaker in the South East St. Andrew […]
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Member of Parliament for South West Clarendon, the PNP’s Lothan Cousins, is accusing the private sector of propping up the Jamaica Labour Party government while ignoring the needs of the people. He made the attack while addressing PNP supporters at a South East St. Andrew constituency conference over the weekend. Cousins says the private sector […]
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Customers of the light and power company, Jamaica Public Service, JPS, will soon see an increase in their electricity bills. The Office of Utilities Regulation, OUR, has granted JPS a rate increase after completing an assessment of the light and power company’s annual review application for the year. This will result in an average increase […]
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Member of Parliament for South Western Clarendon, the PNP’s, Lothan Cousins, says both National Security Minister, Dr. Horace Chang and Commissioner of Police, Antony Anderson should be fired. The MP singled out Commissioner Anderson as a particularly poor performer. Mr. Cousins was the guest speaker at a conference of the PNP’s National Party South East St. […]
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Women’s Rights Activist and former wife to late Prime Minister, Michael Manley, Beverley Manley-Duncan, says the government’s policy of free education in the 1970’s would not have happened had it gone through the normal process. Mrs. Manley-Duncan reminisced on her life as the wife and confidant of one of the most celebrated men of post-independent […]
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The Opposition PNP is warning the government that there’s a looming transport crisis in the Kingston Metropolitan Region with school set to resume in September. In a statement yesterday afternoon, Opposition Spokesman on Transport, Mikael Phillips, says the bus run-out at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, has rapidly declined over the summer holidays. He […]
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The Bank of Jamaica remains confident in Jamaica’s growth projections with an expected outturn of two to four per cent for the fiscal year. That’s according to, BOJ Governor Richard Byles. Mr. Byles was speaking yesterday, during the central bank’s quarterly media briefing. The BOJ governor believes tourism alongside agriculture will be key drivers for […]
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Some financial analysts are cautiously optimistic that the central bank maintaining interest rates at six per cent in the short term will not cause undue harm to the economy. Chartered accountant Dennis Chung says only a high rate over a long period would cause an issue. The Bank of Jamaica this week raised interest rates […]
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Councillor for the Olympic Gardens division in St Andrew the Jamaica Labour Party’s Christopher Townsend was yesterday fined $5,000 for breaching the Road Traffic Act. Townsend, who owns a fleet of buses, paid the speeding fine after the sanction was imposed in the St Ann Traffic Court. The businessman, who has another case in the […]
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A St. Catherine woman and a 15-year-old boy are scheduled to face the court following the seizure of a firearm and several rounds of ammunition in Shelter Rock, St. Catherine on Thursday, August 18. Charged are 18-year-old Rushawna Cohall of Dempshire Pen, Spanish Town, St. Catherine and a teenaged boy. Reports from the Spanish Town […]
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The Bank of Jamaica, says it’s unlikely to further increase interest rates unless there’s a drastic change in the world market. That’s according to BOJ Governor Richard Byles, who was speaking at the Central Bank’s quarterly media briefing Friday morning. Governor Byles, says the country is starting to see the benefits of its monetary policy […]
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At least two principals have admitted to having chronic ongoing challenges regarding the acquisition of textbooks for the upcoming school year. The principal of Mile Gully High School, Christopher Tyme, says it remains a perennial problem. The new school year begins in three weeks, however, the People’s National Party is questioning the level of preparation […]
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Jamaica has achieved mixed results in the latest review of its vision 2030 goals. Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr Wayne Henry gave the update yesterday. He was speaking at the PIOJ’s quarterly press briefing covering the April to June quarter. The Vision 2030 goals aim to transform Jamaica into a fully […]
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The Bank of Jamaica has again increased its interest rates by 50-basis points. This takes it to 6%. The latest increase is another step in its efforts to reduce inflation. That’s according to the latest statement from the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, this afternoon. The MPC says despite the gains the fight against […]
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The Jamaican economy grew by just under 6% in the second quarter of the year ending June. The growth was primarily driven by the continuing recovery of the tourism industry. That’s according to the latest information from the Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ. At their quarterly media briefing this afternoon, PIOJ Director General, Dr. Wayne […]
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Minister of Agriculture, Pearnel Charles Jr., is hoping that companies utilising chicken parts as an input will pass on the benefits of the reduced prices to consumers. He was reacting to yesterday’s announcement by Jamaica Broilers that it will cut the price of chicken meat by $12.50 cents per kilogram or $5.68 cents per pound […]
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Minister with responsibility for the Environment, Matthew Samuda is rejecting calls to separate the Environment portfolio, and by extension the National Environment and Planning Agency, NEPA, from the Ministry of Economic Growth. The Minister says the two issues cannot be neatly separated. Samuda was responding to concerns from Opposition Leader, Mark Golding that NEPA’s presence […]
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Minister with responsibility for the Environment, Matthew Samuda, has revealed that the government has officially drawn down on the full $115 million of Windalco’s environmental performance bond. Minister Samuda made the disclosure while updating the country regarding actions taken by the government to hold Windalco to account for the overflow of chemical effluent from its […]
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Incompetent! Opposition Spokesman for Education, Damian Crawford, is slamming the government for its preparations for the new school year. Speaking Wednesday afternoon Mr. Crawford says the education ministry under, Fayval Williams, is failing to treat issues such as the potential shortage of teachers with the urgency required. Chevon Campbell reports. A state of disarray. Mr. […]
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Chairman of the Crime Monitoring and Oversight Committee, CMOC, Lloyd Distant, says the government has recommitted itself to the group after nearly half a year without proper participation . He says the Minister of National Security over the last six months had essentially taken a policy position not to take part in the proceeding, but […]
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Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority, Dennis Chung, says he’ll be leaving the organisation a much better place than he joined it but is decrying the slow pace of legislative reform from the central government. Speaking with Nationwide News, Mr. Chung says the organisation has been turned around from one perceived as entirely […]
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President of Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, John Mahfood, is rejecting the feasibility of placing a Cap on the price of fuel at the pumps. Mr. Mahfood says this flies in the face of free market principles. Barbadian consumers will be paying less for gasoline and diesel come Friday, as Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced […]
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Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn, says she’ll be referring a request by prosecutor Sophia Thomas to return to her substantive post to the Public Service Commission. Thomas was on secondment to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in the Turks and Caicos Islands. She was recently found guilty of professional misconduct by […]
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The St. Andrew Central Police have named Syrone Ricketts as a Person of Interest. Detectives believe Ricketts, who operated a business on Westminster Road, Kingston 10, collected a sum of money from several customers, before fleeing. The police say attempts to contact him have proven futile. Ricketts is being urged to turn himself in to […]
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Environmental activist, Diana McCaulay, agrees that the National Environment and Planning Agency, NEPA’s, location in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is a conflict of interest. However, she doesn’t believe moving it to another ministry without substantial changes would solve the problem. Opposition Leader, Mark Golding has called for NEPA to be removed […]
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Financial analyst and chartered accountant, Dennis Chung, says the country has most likely seen its peak in terms of inflation and expects consumers to start seeing relief in terms of prices by the end of year. Chung was reacting to news that point-to-point inflation rate for July had declined marginally to 10.2 per cent. The […]
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Leader of the People’s National Party Mark Golding says the draw-down of the performance bond linked to the effluent runoff into the Rio Cobre by Windalco must be used to compensate residents in the area. The Opposition Leader says they must be given priority over any government agency. Windalco has been sanctioned by the National […]
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Young Jamaica, the youth arm of the Jamaica Labour Party, is condemning the alleged destruction and defacing of Jamaica 60 decorations by PNP supporters in Negril. According to Young Jamaica, PNP supporters also removed sections with the green national colour and replaced them with the PNP’s traditional colour, orange. The organisation calls this a stark […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, is the latest to call out Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, the JLP’s Richard Vernon, for likening Jamaicans migrating to the United States for better opportunities to cowards. Golding says the PNP in no way supports that position, championing the role played by the Diaspora in the country’s development. Deputy Mayor […]
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Jamaica’s total exports and imports went up for the period January to April this year. That’s according to the latest data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN. Total imports into the country stood at just over $2.341 billion US dollars an increase of 34% over the same period for 2021. This was due to […]
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Environmental activist and founder of the Jamaica Environment Trust, Diana McCaulay, says residents of St. Catherine affected by the flow of effluent from the Windalco Bauxite Plant into the Rio Cobre should be compensated. Ms. McCaulay, says disruption of the lives and livelihoods of some 4,000 people who live close to the river should not […]
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Some beneficiaries of the Development Bank of Jamaica’s ‘Ready Fi Di Road’ loan scheme are sceptical about its actual value. President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services, Egerton Newman, questions if the loans that will be provided at three per cent interest to micro-finance institutions will reach recipients at a similarly reasonable rate. The […]
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Beneficiaries under the government’s HOPE housing programme will soon be required to sign social contracts to receive the house. Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says while the house is provided at no monetary cost, recipients should be reminded that the structure itself isn’t free. The prime minister provided details during a handover ceremony for a three-bedroom […]
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The first pilot enrollment site, where citizens will be able to register for the new National Identification System will be completed in approximately two weeks. That’s according to Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Floyd Green. The minister toured the site located at the Central Sorting Office on South Camp Road […]
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Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the government is focused on up-skilling workers in the sector to fuel further economic growth. The minister says the post-Covid-19 era requires a robust framework to facilitate the improvements in human capital to address key labour market challenges. Minister Bartlett says the recently established Tourism Labour Market Committee, was restructured […]
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Principal of Yallahs High School, Mark Malabver, sees the focus on dress code and grooming in school as an unwelcome distraction. He says that pale’s in comparison to so many other things that’s wrong with the country’s education system. He was reacting to news that consultations have started on the long-awaited dress code and grooming […]
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Nationwide News understands that school Principals are growing increasingly concerned about their colleagues being dragged before the courts due to government failures in settling outstanding tax liabilities. President of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools, Linvern Wright, confirmed the concern with our news centre. It’s understood that at least one principal this week […]
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The Development Bank of Jamaica in partnership with micro finance entities is offering low interest, no collateral loans up to $750,000 to small business owners in the entertainment and transport sectors. The ‘Ready Fi Di Road’ scheme was launched this afternoon as businesses continue to recover from the Covid-19 downturn while simultaneously dealing with further […]
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US Representative for Minnesota’s fifth congressional district, Democrat Ilhan Omar, narrowly survived a primary challenge from Jamaican born, Councilman Don Samuels. Omar, who is running for a third term, secured just over 50% of the vote to Samuels’ 48%. A little over 1% of the votes were secured by the three remaining primary challengers. A […]
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The Opposition Peoples’ National Party is accusing Information Minister, Robert Morgan, of misleading the Jamaican people, regarding the contractual arrangements between a Foreign Public Relations Firm and the Jamaican Government in support of the Commonwealth Secretary General Campaign. In a statement yesterday, Opposition Spokesman on Information, Senator Donna Scott Motley, says Minister Morgan’s actions exposed […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaicans should embrace the upcoming national census as a tool for the government to better serve the country. The prime minister is assuring Jamaicans that conducting the critical data gathering exercise is in the best interest of Jamaicans. He was speaking this afternoon at the Official launch2022 population and housing […]
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Councillor of the Beecher Town Division in Lisa Hanna’s South East St. Ann constituency, Ian Bell, says he’s not surprised that she’s stepping away from representational politics. Councillor Bell believes Ms Hanna’s performance did not inspire confidence. In a stunning revelation yesterday, MP Hanna wrote to the PNP President, Mark Golding, outlining her intent to […]
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The migration of teachers overseas is being compounded by low intake into the country’s training institutions. That’s according to principals faced with the real possibility of having to fill empty spaces come September. Principal of Browns Town High School, Alfred Thomas, says the real crisis facing the education system is the lack of interest in […]
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The Urban Development Corporation has lost millions over the years after failing to receive value for money from property transactions. That’s according to a performance audit conducted by the Auditor General’s office and tabled in the House of Representatives. Auditor General, Pamela Munroe Ellis’, report found that on at least three occasions the UDC sold […]
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Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding says he’s convinced the people of Jamaica want the PNP back in office. Golding who was speaking at a Party event this past weekend, says the ruling JLP has failed the country and it’s now up to the PNP to do perform a rescue act. Golding says the failures […]
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Noted Defense Attorney, Queen’s Counsel, Peter Chamapgnie, says Jamaica’s break away from the UK-based Privy Council is impatient of debate. Champagnie says he agrees with the sentiment that Jamaica should either adopt the Caribbean Court of Justice or establish its own final appellate court. The longstanding debate regarding removing the Privy Council as Jamaica’s apex […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, says the position of the National Environment and Planning Agency in the Ministry of Economic Growth is a conflict of interest. Golding says the agency cannot fulfill its function under such a portfolio. Golding was speaking at a PNP function over the weekend. He was responding to the spillage of effluent […]
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A policeman implicated in the murder of a tiler in Red Hills, St Andrew last month has been pointed out as part of an identification parade. According to his lawyer Queen’s Counsel, Peter Champaignie, the ID parade took place after a court ruled that his client either be released or charged by 4:00 yesterday afternoon. […]
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The Major Investigations Division has charged a man with the murder of a policeman. Nineteen-year-old Giovanni Findlay of Paul Mountain District in St. Catherine has also been charged with illegal Possession of a Firearm. He has been accused of killing Police Constable Jermaine Brown on July 19 in Johnson Pen, St. Catherine. Brown reportedly went […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says concrete steps are to be taken to decommission the Riverton Dump and other outdated disposal sites. While not giving full details he says discussions about the plans are to begin as early as next month. He says there has to be a proper process due to the complex issues surrounding […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, says Jamaica’s journey to independence remains incomplete as long as the nation continues to embrace the British Monarch as its head of state. He also questioned why the country continues to access final justice through a UK-based court. Mr. Golding says Jamaica’s diamond jubilee should be the opportunity to achieve full […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is expressing disappointment that the country is facing an environmental threat so close to its Independence celebrations. He’s reacting to the spilling of effluent from the Windalco bauxite plant into the Rio Cobre just a few days ago. Mr. Holness says the National Environment and Planning Agency, will be more aggressive […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says Jamaica must not jeopardise hard-won fiscal stability as it continues to strive for economic freedom. He was giving remarks at a special joint sitting of the Parliament on the Eve of Jamaica’s 60th year as an independent nation. He says while political independence has been achieved the economy remains a […]
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The curfew that was in effect in Gregory Park, Portmore St. Catherine has again beenextended. The curfew will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 6. The measure comes after heightened Police presence in the area following sporadic gunfire in the area on Monday. Two houses were also set ablaze in the community. […]
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A man posing as a car salesman has been charged with illegal possession of a firearm and robbery. He’s been identified as 28 Donavon Stewart, a taxi operator of James Street in Rose Town, Kingston. Stewart’s charges stem from an incident that occurred along Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11 onThursday, July 28. According to reports, […]
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Member of Parliament for North Central St. Catherine, Natalie Neita Garvey, is supporting calls for Windalco’s bauxite plant to be shuttered until it can properly manage its effluent. Neita Garvey says little regard is being given to those affected by the environmental impact of its spills. Neita Garvey’s constituents along the Rio Cobre have been […]
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The World Bank has announced a historic US $170 billion financing initiative to assist developing countries with the overlapping global crises. The package was announced today as the world continues to suffer severe economic instability. Chevon Campbell reports. The perfect storm! The World Bank says multiple ongoing crises since 2020 have the potential to undo […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness, has given the go-ahead to the Port Authority of Jamaica to push forward with more projects under the Logistics Hub Initiative. After successful completion of the Kingston Logistics Park, Holness says this will further ensure Jamaica is looked upon favourably. He was speaking at yesterday’s opening of the facility which incorporates […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says the strategic direction of the National Housing Trust will eventually find its way to Parliament for debate. Mr. Holness says the strategic review which has already been tabled is due for discussion. The NHT falls under the direct portfolio responsibility of the Prime Minister who decides its policy directives. However, […]
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Former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Seymour Panton, has slammed legislators for their continued usage of the British Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Justice Panton says lawmakers are damaging their legacy by its continued use. He was speaking at last evening’s Law Lecture to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Court of […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government will be moving ahead with further developments under the Ruthven Towers project. This is despite the significant criticism the project received due to its focus on higher income brackets. The 86 units at Ruthven Towers apartment complex in New Kingston, Cost between $27 million to $37 million. It’s […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the middle class and youth of Jamaica are growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of housing and other infrastructure in the country. Mr. Holness says this is forcing them to seek opportunities elsewhere. The prime minister was addressing the handing-over ceremony for the Ruthven Towers Phase one in St. Andrew. […]
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The person considered the most wanted in the parish of St. Catherine is currently in police custody awaiting his court date. 30 year old Rudolph Shaw, otherwise called ‘Boxer’ of Ponzie Crescent in Longville Park, Clarendon was captured in the Cayman Islands on Friday, July 8. He’s scheduled to answer to the charges of Murder […]
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Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson-Smith, says Jamaica will not support deep-sea mining in the International Seabed Area without a suitable regulatory framework being in place. Senator Johnson Smith was addressing the International Seabed Authority Special Commemorative Session for the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the Montego Bay Convention. It was held at the Knutsford […]
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The police continue to chase leads in the murder of social media influencer, Donna-Lee Donaldson. This despite the arrest and charge of her boyfriend, Constable Noel Maitland, for her death. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fitz Bailey, says investigators have been very guarded due to the sensitivity of the probe. Donaldson was reported missing to the […]
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Jamaica could face an increase in Covid-19 cases as the Ministry of Health warns that two more variants of the virus have been identified on the island. According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, the BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of the coronavirus have been introduced to the population. Chevon Campbell tells us more. […]
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Education Minister, Fayval Williams, says further targeted support will be provided for nearly half of the nation’s students heading to secondary school in September. It comes after data from the last Primary Exit Profile exams revealed that this group is operating below their grade level. The education minister was speaking in Westmoreland over the weekend […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Justice, Donna Scott-Mottley, says the Jamaica Labour Party has nothing to show for the Jamaica 60 celebrations. Senator Scott Motley says the government can no longer fool Jamaicans hence they’ve attempted to downplay the festivities. The Opposition Senator was speaking on Sunday during the PNP’s Divisional Conference at Haile Selassie High school, […]
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Leader of Government Business, in the Upper House, Kamina Johnson-Smith, is defending provisions of the amended Transport Authority Act, which prohibit what is called abusive and calumnious language being hurled at traffic inspectors. The Minister says there’s a need to change the toxic culture which surrounds taking public transport. Some Senators raised concerns about what […]
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Education Minister, Fayval Williams, says the government has not given up on improving Internet connectivity in the nation’s schools. She says many lessons have been learned from the pandemic that can be used to augment the limited physical space currently available to schools. The Education Minister explained that even before the COVID-19 outbreak, several schools […]
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The Westmoreland Police say criminals elements have taken advantage of the festivities in Negril over the long weekend, posing as patrons in order to make away with valuables. Deputy Superintendent of the Westmoreland Police, Adrian Hamilton, says while some arrests have been made they continue to investigate. Deputy Superintendent Hamilton says along with the devices, […]
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Head of Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services, Egerton Newman, has welcomed the passing of the new Road Traffic Regulations. However, he says public education will be important for the new legislation to be meaningful. The long-awaited Road Traffic Regulations were passed in the Senate on Friday. The regulations are to accompany amendments to the Road […]
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The long awaited Road Traffic Regulations have now left the nation’s Parliament having passed in the House of Representatives. Government Senator, Kavan Gayle, says the near 300 regulations, expected to improve order on the nation’s roads are coming at the right time. The regulations are to accompany amendments to the Road Traffic Act which were […]
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Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie says he retains confidence in the board of the National Solid Waste Management Authority, NSWMA, to solve the issues bedeviling the organisation. The Minister was responding to the Auditor General’s report which found several weaknesses in the authority’s strategic management. Auditor General, Pamela Munroe Ellis, in her report questioned […]
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The mother of a Clarendon woman who was murdered along with her four children in Cocoa Piece Clarendon last month, says she forgives their killer. However, she still wants him to die. Gwendolyn White McKnight, is the mother of Kemisha Wright and grandmother to her four children. The five were brutally slain at their home […]
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A group of home-schooling parents has called on the government to leave them out of the Jamaica Teaching Council legislation. The parents brought their case to the Joint Select Committee of Parliament currently reviewing the bill. The group believes the attempt to regulate the personal education of their children runs contrary to their rights as […]
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The US Central Bank, the Federal Reserve, is flirting with pushing the country into a recession in its continued fight against inflation. The Reserve yesterday hiked its interest rates by another 75 basis points as the country recorded a second quarter of economic contraction. However, the Fed brushed aside the concerns noting that a sustained […]
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Education Minister, Fayval Williams, says there shouldn’t be a fight to implement the new nutrition policy in schools. She’s responding to growing pushback among some stakeholders to the proposed policy which will regulate what can be fed to students. The National School Nutrition Policy was approved as a green paper and tabled in Parliament in […]
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Auditor General, Pamela Munroe Ellis, has concluded that no meaningful progress has been made in achieving the country’s vision 2030 solid waste management goals. That’s according to a performance audit of the National Solid Waste Management Authority, NSWMA. The report notes that the vast majority of targets remain outstanding with no evidence that neither the […]
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The Caribbean Public Health Agency, CARPHA, is warning regional states to avoid monkeypox becoming endemic due to the low supply and expensive nature of its vaccine. CARPHA Regional Director, Dr Joy St. John, says it’s important that the virus not be established in the region. CARPHA this afternoon held a media briefing on the virus, […]
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Jamaica’s Population and Housing Census for 2022 is to begin in September. Finance minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, yesterday briefed the House of Representatives on one of the most critical data collection undertakings. The country is to conduct a census every decade with the last being conducted in 2011. However, it was delayed due to the […]
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Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding has called for National Hero Paul Bogle and others who lost their lives in the Morant Bay Rebellion to have a national commemoration service held in their honour annually. Golding called for it to be held on the Sunday closest to the 24th of October. Poverty and injustice in […]
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The attorney representing the female district constable in the case of missing social media influencer, Donna-lee Donaldson, is expressing concern for her safety. He has requested that she be afforded police protection. This as death threats against the police woman have reportedly escalated in recent days. The attorney, Oswest Senior Smith, confirmed to Nationwide News […]
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Approximately 3,600 Jamaicans have been recruited under the employment drive for the cruise ship industry. That’s according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. The tourism minister was speaking in the House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon. The ministry is looking to tap into the local labour force to identify, recruit and deploy at least 10,000 of 90,000 […]
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There’s growing economic uncertainty on the global stage as many of the worst fears have materialised. That’s according to the latest International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook. The IMF is again cutting its growth forecast and calling for all nations to brace for further difficulties. Chevon Campbell reports. According to the IMF, with the global […]
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Image courtesy of Loop News Business and consumer confidence has fallen in the second quarter of 2022 with many Jamaicans fearing a worsening in economic conditions. That’s according to the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce’s latest Business and Consumer Survey conducted by noted pollster, Don Anderson. The survey found the majority of those surveyed are not […]
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Civil society group the Advocates Network is questioning the lack of an update regarding Jamaica’s question to move toward a republic. In a release yesterday the group says it questions the seriousness of the government’s plans. It notes that it’s now more than four months since Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced in Parliament that an […]
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According to the Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, net remittance inflows decreased by 6.7% to $271 million USD in May 2022 when compared to the $290 million recorded in the same month last year. This decline was a result of an 8% drop in total remittance inflows which was partially offset by a reduction of 31 […]
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The Jamaica Environment Trust, JET, is calling for a moratorium on deep-sea mining. The call comes against the background of the International Seabed Authority hosting its 27th Session in Jamaica. JET notes that delegates from around the world are currently meeting to discuss the fate of the seafloor following the trigger pulled by Nauru on […]
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Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Kamina Johnson Smith, says the new Road Traffic Regulations represent a reset in how the country treats disorder on the nation’s streets. She was opening the debate on the legislation which is aimed at revamping the country’s traffic laws. The minister says this will go a long way […]
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Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie, says some relief as it relates to garbage collection is coming. He says in the next few weeks work will be done to remove much of the refuse that’s piled up island-wide. The minister was speaking at a Disaster Risk Management Town Hall Meeting in Port Maria, St. Mary on […]
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Chief Executive Officer of the National Commercial Bank, Septimus Blake has been unanimously re-elected as president of the Jamaica Bankers Association. His reappointment took place at the JBA’s annual general meeting yesterday. Joining him on the executive is President and CEO of Scotia Group Jamaica Audrey Tugwell Henry, who was unanimously appointed as vice president. […]
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Matthew Samuda, says climate change is not just about the weather. The Minister is reminding Jamaicans that it has real impacts on their lives and livelihoods. The Minister was speaking at a Disaster Risk Management Town Hall in Port Maria, St. Mary yesterday. […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says he’s instructed the Statistical Institute of Jamaica to include information on those who fall below the minimum standard for housing as part of the upcoming census. Mr. Holness says this will inform the government’s push to provide more social housing. The Prime Minister was speaking at the handing-over ceremony for […]
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Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie has pledged additional support for vendors who were affected by the recent fire at the High Gate Market in St. Mary. The Minister gave the commitment while addressing a Disaster Risk Management Town Hall in Port Maria, St. Mary yesterday. A massive fire on Saturday morning destroyed large sections of […]
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There’s a returning appetite for expansion among the business community as it puts the Covid-19 pandemic behind it. That’s the assessment of two members of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee. President of the Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise, MSME Alliance, Donovan Wignal, was backed up by President of the Scotia Group, Audrey Tugwell, in this […]
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The government is urging Jamaicans with outstanding traffic tickets to clear them before applying for a Substitute Driver’s Licence. In a statement, yesterday Island Traffic Authority noted an influx of persons applying for such licences since the start of the year. Data from the ITA has revealed that up to July 18, 2022, over 8600 […]
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Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, EPOC, Keith Duncan says as the country reaches near full employment, short to medium-term importation of labour is unavoidable. He says this should be done alongside the necessary skills-sharing arrangements to further enrich the local labour force. Jamaica has achieved a historically low unemployment of 6 per cent […]
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The country’s financial health is good as the fiscal benchmarks are either on track or exceeding their targets. In some instances, the fiscal out-turns are now surpassing pre-pandemic levels. That’s according to the latest information from the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, EPOC. However, EPOC’s warning that the drag on the Jamaican economy caused by inflation […]
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The Bank of Jamaica has once again hiked interest rates by another 50 basis points despite a slight fall in inflation for May. The decision was announced by the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, Wednesday afternoon. It says while the rate in May of 10.9 per cent was lower than inflation in April, core inflation remained […]
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, clashed with the Opposition over the vexed issue of banking fees. Dr. Clarke was answering questions in the House of Representatives Tuesday. The exchanges became heated after South St. Catherine MP, Fitz Jackson, accused Dr. Clarke of being a spokesperson for the financial institutions. Chevon Campbell has more. Dr. Clarke […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson is calling on Prime Minister Andrew Holness to give an account of the country’s expenditure on Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson-Smith’s bid for Commonwealth Secretary-General. He tabled the questions in the House of Representatives Tuesday. Mrs. Johnson Smith was unsuccessful in her bid, losing out to the incumbent Baroness […]
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With the State of Public Emergency in St. Catherine coming to an end, the police have listed eleven wanted men across the parish’s two divisions. The St. Catherine South Police are seeking Marcus Mitchell, whose last known address is Pen Way, Passage Fort in Portmore. He’s wanted in relation to the murder of Jermaine Litchmore, […]
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Executive Director of Jamaicans for Justice, Mickel Jackson, says the organisation stands against the death penalty for the man accused of killing a woman and her four children. Jackson says while commiserating with the family and their loss she doesn’t think capital punishment should be pursued. Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, Paula LLewellyn has served […]
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The Government will not seek an extension of the State of Public Emergency in force in St. Catherine. The announcement was made by National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang. Dr Chang was speaking in the House of Representatives this afternoon. The SOE was declared on June 17 in response to what Prime Minister Holness called […]
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Over 40 per cent of people in Latin America and the Caribbean are suffering from extreme food insecurity. That’s according to a report from the Organisation of America States released over the weekend. It found that the goal to end hunger by 2030 is being jeopardized with years of progress reversed due to the pandemic […]
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Operators of Highway 2000 are seeking an increase in their toll rates from the Ministry of Transport. According to a release from the Ministry, the proposed increases range between 9 per cent and 26 per cent. However, the highway authority is seeking to provide a discount to motorists who use the Portmore and Spanish Town […]
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Head of the United Nations Antonio Guterres is warning that the world faces a catastrophe, as food around the globe continues to grow scarce. The UN Secretary-General says the war in Ukraine has added to the disruptions caused by climate change, the coronavirus pandemic and inequality. He says the crisis could spill over into next […]
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Agriculture Minister Pearnel Charles Junior says consumers should see the benefit of the reduced fertiliser prices in the coming months. The minister, was speaking Thursday during a virtual press briefing. He announced that the largest distributor of fertiliser in the country, Newport Fersan, will be reducing its prices by four and a half per cent. […]
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Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Horace Chang, has committed to the opposition that they’ll receive a full briefing from the Commissioner of Police if and before an extension of the State of Public Emergency is requested. The support of at least one Opposition Senator will be required for the measure to be extended. The national security […]
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The country’s two most senior opposition Senators have not ruled out support for extending the State of Public Emergency in St Catherine. Both the Leader and Deputy Leader of Opposition Business in the Upper House say they can be persuaded by a strong enough case. The decisions of Senator’s Peter Bunting and Donna Scott-Motley will […]
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Police sources say that the suspect in the murder of a mother and her four children in Cocoa Piece, Clarendon has reportedly confessed to the crime. However, no official word has been given. Rushane Barnett was apprehended Tuesday evening as at his parents’ house in Trelawny. Thirty-year-old Kimesha Wright and her four children were found […]
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Shocking and Embarrasing! Shocking and Embarrassing! That’s how Opposition Spokesperson on Justice Donna Scott Motley describes the tabling of the wrong emergency power regulations in Parliament on Tuesday. Parliament is to meet this afternoon to revoke and retable the Regulations that will govern the State of Public Emergency currently in force in the parish of […]
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Jamaica is to benefit from a reduction in fertiliser prices from the country’s foremost distributors of the critical good. That’s according to Agriculture Minister, Pearnel Charles’ Jr. The Minister was speaking at a press conference this morning. It’s good news for a sector that has been hit with high prices for inputs due to rising […]
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Constitutional Affairs Minister, Marlene Malahoo-Forte, says the right to life is greater than that of liberty. She was referencing the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court which found sections of the 2018 emergency powers regulations a breach of fundamental rights and freedoms. Malahoo-Forte was reacting to Tuesday’s murder of Ms. Wright and her four children. […]
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The government will be revoking and re-tabling the Emergency Powers Regulations for St. Catherine in a rare Thursday sitting tomorrow. That’s according to communication from the Parliament. The reason for the re-tabling is uncertain. Wayne Walker has more. The move comes just days after the court ruled sections of the 2018 Emergency Powers Regulations for […]
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Image courtesy: Kamina Johnson Smith/Twitter Jamaica’s candidate for Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamina Johnson Smith, says she hopes that through her selection there will be a reinvestment in the secretariat. Mrs Johnson Smith says she hopes to bring greater trust and confidence in the office. She was answering questions from journalists in the Rwandan capital of Kigali […]
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The House of Representatives has passed legislation exempting lithium ion batteries from General Consumption Tax. Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke says the exemption forms part of the push toward increased use of renewable energy. Lithium ion batteries are a type of rechargeable energy storage medium commonly used in portable devices. Dr Clarke says the batteries […]
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Members of Parliament joined in condemning the massacre in Clarendon this morning. MPs from both sides of the political aisle expressed shock at the savagery. Speaker of the House, Marisa Dalrymple Philibert, warned that a shadow is falling across the nation. Dalrymple Philibert also extended her condolences to the families of the victims. Opposition Leader, […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica’s constitutional framework requires clarification and redefinition. Holness made the comment after declaring a State of Public Emergency in the parish of St. Catherine Friday morning in response to high incidents of organised criminal activity. The prime minister contends that Jamaica’s legal framework when crafted did not anticipate what the […]
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Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Peter Bunting, is calling on the government to focus on strengthening the capacity of the police and prosecutors over the use of states of emergency. He accused the prime minister of creating a false dichotomy between rights and law enforcement. He says the ruling has effectively eliminated the key element […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has formally declared a State of Public Emergency in the Parish of St. Catherine. The move comes as tensions remain high in the old capital of Spanish Town following a flare-up of violence which left three people shot and killed and scores more injured. Addressing a media briefing Friday morning Prime […]
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A man wanted by police was taken into police custody within the first hour of the declaration of a state of public emergency in the parish. According to a police report, operational activities conducted in the St. Catherine South Division led to the capture the man and the recovery of an illegal firearm. Lawmen assigned […]
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At least three Queen’s Counsels have expressed concerns with the approach being adopted by the government for Jamaica to become a republic. They are former Solicitor General Michael Hylton, Carlene Larmond and former High Court Judge, Hugh Small. They were speaking during a People’s National Party panel discussion on Constitutional reform Wednesday evening. All three […]
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General Secretary of the National Parent Teachers Association of Jamaica, Donovan Mayne, believes that some school principals deliberately drag their feet to protect negligent teachers. He says this is why he believes the discipline of teachers should be handled by the Jamaica Teaching Council. Mr Mayne was speaking yesterday on Nationwide at Five. He says […]
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PNP President, Mark Golding, believes Prime Minister Andrew Holness, wishes to have the executive power to declare and maintain states of public emergency without the input of the Opposition. Mr. Golding expressed a lack of understanding about the government’s constitutional reform agenda but highlighted changes to the emergency powers as a distinct objective. The opposition […]
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Member of Parliament for North Central St. Catherine, Natalie Neita has returned to the PNP’s Shadow Cabinet as part of a shakeup by Opposition Leader Mark Golding. Mr Golding announced the changes in a release late last night. Senator Damion Crawford will be replacing Dr. Angela Brown-Burke as the Shadow Minister of Education. Dr. Brown-Burke […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the crime in the old capital of Spanish Town has reached the level of a national emergency. He says he must act. The prime minister was speaking Wednesday afternoon at a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council. He’s referencing Tuesday’s flare up of violence which resulted in three […]
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Opposition Leader Mark Golding, and Legal Affairs Minister, Marlene Malahoo Forte, clashed in Parliament over the government’s track record on constitutional rights. The testy exchange happened Tuesday evening during the debate to extend the Zones of Special Operations, ZOSOs, across the country. Malahoo-Forte accused the opposition leader of spreading falsehoods about the government’s record on […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reiterated his call for greater access to financing for pandemic recovery for middle income countries such as Jamaica. He also called for coordinated investment to plug a growing skills gap in regional economies. Holness also wants greater cooperation in fighting the illegal trafficking of firearms which has contributed heavily crime.
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New data from the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO, shows that developing and vulnerable countries are paying more for less food. The FAO is warning that the global food import bill is set to hit a record high of US $1.8 trillion. Wayne Walker has that story. The cost to import food is […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for a new blueprint for regional cooperation to weather the many threats being faced today. The prime minister says a new regional order is required to boost prosperity among the America’s. He was addressing today’s meeting of the ninth Summit of the America’s. Prime Minister Holness noted that the […]
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Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke, says the government will continue on the path of debt reduction as the world continues to grapple with one of the most difficult economic periods in recent history. He’s reacting to news from the World Bank that 70 per cent of developing and emerging economies are likely to fall into […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is urging tourism dependent countries to be aware of a possible slump in global travel due to high fuel prices. The prime minister says there’s a great deal of uncertainty which could impact not only air fares but also the income of potential travellers. The prime minister was addressing the summit […]
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The Opposition People’s National Party says it finds disturbing, statements made by the Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte hinting that persons on murder or gun charges will no longer be entitled to bail. They’re reacting to Minister Malahoo Forte’s comment in Parliament suggesting that if an accused is on a murder […]
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Head of the St Ann Police, Senior Superintendent Dwight Powell, says the parish is managing crime well as four of the seven serious crime categories have seen decreases. They include murder, break-ins, rape and larceny. However, he said shootings, aggravated assaults and robberies were showing increases compared to last year. SSP Powell told the monthly […]
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A Jamaican man has been sentenced to seven years in a US federal prison for Drug Trafficking. According to the US Department of Justice, 51-year-old Marvin Lloyd, was yesterday sentenced by District Judge Vanessa L Bryant in Hartford Connecticut to 87 months. He’s been convicted of dealing and trafficking cocaine. According to court documents and […]
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Speaker of the House Representatives, Marisa Dalrymple Philibert gave members a dressing down regarding their conduct in the Parliament. She raised the issue due to concerns over punctuality when attending the proceedings. She was speaking in the House of Representatives yesterday. The speaker chastised members who routinely enter the chambers during and after the call […]
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Members of the legal fraternity are raising an alarm over the utterances of Legal Affairs Minister, Marlene Malahoo Forte, regarding coming amendments to the Bail Act. Attorney Bert Samuels says there’s no need for any adjustments to the law. Minister Forte strongly hinted on Tuesday an intention to change the law to deny bail to […]
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The World Bank has slashed its global economic growth forecast. It says 70 per cent of Developing and Emerging Economies, are facing economic recession as they are particularly vulnerable to the looming economic slowdown having racked up higher public debt during the pandemic. However, Jamaica is not among the countries expected to fall into recession. […]
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Gender Affairs Minister, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, says the amended Domestic Violence Bill is to be enacted this legislative year. She says the draft bill has been created and is on its way to the Attorney General’s chambers for review. Minister Grange was speaking in the House of Representatives this afternoon. Proposed Amendments to the legislation […]
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, has signalled an intention to change the law to deny bail to persons who’ve been charged with murder. She gave the hint while making her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives yesterday. The Minister says a new Bail Act will soon be […]
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Jamaica will not become a Republic before the next General Elections constitutionally due in 2025. That’s the word from Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Minister Marlene Malahoo Forte. As part of her Sectoral Presentation in the House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon the minister made it clear that there’s still a long road ahead before the nation […]
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Education Minister, Fayval Williams is appealing to the education sector to double the efforts to curb anti-social and maladaptive behaviour by some students, parents and other stakeholders. In a statement yesterday, Minister Williams says the Ministry is very concerned with videos being circulated on social media from time to time depicting students showing disruptive and […]
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The Bank of Jamaica says it’s working with Financial Institutions to reduce the impact of technology based fraud on the banking sector. This is in response to a recent highly publicized social engineering attack which resulted in customers losing significant sums of money. In a statement yesterday, the central bank says recognizes that the increased […]
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Head of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, says the country is not in danger due to the delay in commissioning the country’s Doppler radar system. Thompson says while it is an extremely useful piece of equipment, the MET Service can function without it. He’s responding to concerns that the Radar, which was set […]
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Boris Johnson has won an empty victory to remain as leader of the UK Conservative Party and by extension Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Mr. Johnson survived a no-confidence vote by Conservative MPs. Only 59 per cent voted for him as 41 per cent said they had no confidence in him to stay on […]
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Leader of Government Business in the Senate Kamina Johnson-Smith says her election to the post of Secretary-General of the Commonwealth will be a boon to Jamaica. She says there’s no reason for the position not to be held by a Jamaican. The Senator’s colleagues in the Upper House took a few minutes to commend and […]
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Finance minister, Dr Nigel Clarke, says a system to ensure that the hours worked by rank and file members of the constabulary force is captured is in development. Dr Clarke is responding to the ruling handed down Friday. He says an important fact was missing from public discourse on this matter, is that the GOJ […]
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The Senate has passed legislation to enable the full roll out of the country’s Central Bank Digital Currency, JAMDEX. Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, called the digital currency key to expanding financial inclusion. JAMDEX was piloted last year with a limited rollout among staff of the central bank […]
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Well known businessman and Chief Executive Officer of Rick’s Café, Thomas Martin was freed of breaching the Disaster Risk Management Act on Friday. Martin was charged for breaching Covid-19 protocols on May 27 last year. He was freed in the Westmoreland Parish Court Friday after parish judge Tamara Green upheld a no-case submission by his […]
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Former President of the Jamaica College Old Boys Association, Chris Williams, says the organisation’s current President, Basil Jarrett, failed in his fiduciary responsibilities. He says this is what led to him being the sole director of the Jamaica College Old Boys Association LTD. The revelation comes as the divide between members of the Jamaica College […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Education, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke, says Jamaica’s education system has not done well for the nation’s boys. She’s calling for a breakdown of student performance throughout the pandemic, particularly disaggregated by gender. She was making her sectoral presentation in the House of Representatives earlier this week. The education spokesman also chided the ministry […]
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The Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ, says there’s been no major impact on growth so far as a result of the Bank of Jamaica raising interest rates. Director-General, Dr. Wayne Henry made the comment at yesterday’s PIOJ’s quarterly press briefing. It also comes at a time when there’re growing fears of a global recession. Chevon […]
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The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica is warning that the Bank of Jamaica’s actions have already had a material impact on businesses. Member of the PSOJ’s Economic Policy Committee, Theodore Mitchell says the BOJ’s actions are reflected in a slow down in loans to the sector. He says inevitably there’s going to be a reduction […]
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Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn, is seeking to explain the court’s decision to sentence a man to 18 years and five months imprisonment for the fatal shooting of his lover 24-year-old Shantell White. Former delivery supervisor Andre Bromfield was given a reduced charge after indicating in his caution statement that he was provoked by […]
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Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang, is promising significant improvements in behaviour on the nation’s roads by this Christmas. Dr. Chang says with the new regulations under the Road Traffic Act and the new electronic ticketing system violators will be punished appropriately. The National Security Minister, was making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate […]
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The Bank of Jamaica has appointed Dr. Jide Lewis as its new Deputy Governor. His appointment comes into effect on June 16, 2022. Dr. Lewis will oversee the Financial Institutions Supervisory Division, and function as Deputy Supervisor of Banks, Financial Holding Companies and Other Specified Financial. In this capacity, he will have responsibility for ensuring […]
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Jamaica has enjoyed four consecutive quarters of economic growth and is on track for further improvements in the economy. That’s according to the latest projections from the Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ. Speaking at their quarterly media briefing this morning, the PIOJ says Jamaica’s fiscal year just ended saw GDP growth in the range of […]
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The public is being advised that a recall is in place for certain JIF peanut butter products due to potential salmonella contamination. The product recall has been issued for the J.M Smucker Company in relation to JIF products sold in the United States and Canada, including items distributed internationally. The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority […]
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The University of Technology, UTECH, is concerned that the Jamaica Teaching Council Bill in its current form could worsen the country’s shortage of specialist teachers. The legislation seeks to create a body to oversee and regulate the teaching profession. Addressing a Joint Select Committee Tuesday afternoon, Dean at UTECH, Professor Shermaine Barrett, wants to know […]
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Opposition Spokesman on Industry, Anthony Hylton, is chastising both the government and the Bank of Jamaica on their decisions on the country’s inflation rate. He’s reacting to the move by the central bank to hike interest rates to fight inflation and the decision’s apparent endorsement by the government. Making his sectoral presentation Tuesday afternoon the […]
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The country’s first dedicated coding institute is set to fully open its doors come Wednesday. The Amber Group Jamaica, one of the largest multinational technology firms and the HEART/ NSTA Trust are set to unveil the Amber Heart Institute of Coding. The Institute will teach young people practical applications in software design and programming. The […]
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Two women have filed a constitutional claim in the Supreme Court challenging the curfew orders which were imposed under the Disaster Risk Management Act, DRMA. The curfews were used as a major tool in the fight against the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Attorney Clyde Williams is representing the two women who were charged with […]
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President of the World Bank, David Malpass is urging governments particularly in developing countries not to let up in the fight against inflation. Addressing the US Chamber of Commerce this week, Malpas says it’s important that all monetary tools are brought to bear as he fears the world will inevitably slip into a recession. He […]
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Despite the serious disruptions caused by the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Aluminium Giant UC Rusal has continued to meet its obligations to Jamaica. That’s according to Mining Minister Audley Shaw who spoke with the news agency Reuters Thursday. The minister described the Russian company as both consistent and current in its payments. Chevon Campbell tells […]
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Information Minister, Robert Morgan, is calling on members of the opposition to desist from what he sees as attempts to push public sector unions to take industrial action. Mr Morgan says agents of the People’s National party are stoking dissent among the civil service. The People’s National Party has denounced as fake, a screenshot of […]
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Opposition Leader Mark Golding says the government has manufactured a crisis through its poor implementation of the public sector compensation review exercise. Golding made the assessment as several unions have taken industrial action with others threatening to do the same come Monday. In a message to the public Friday afternoon Golding says the actions of […]
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The Government of Jamaica is dismissing claims by Commonwealth Secretary General, Baroness Patricia Scotland, that there’s no vacancy for Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith to fill. The Baroness has also called on her fellow CARICOM national to withdraw her bid and allow her to complete what she sees as the remaining two years of […]
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The People’s National Party, PNP, says the government’s tone deaf behaviour has contributed to industrial action taken by unions this week. That’s according to Opposition Spokesman on Transport, Mikael Phillips while speaking with Nationwide News. The country’s air traffic controllers joined the workers of the National Water Commission in taking strike action this week. Other […]
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As further industrial action looms in the country’s civil service, the government is assuring the nation that everything is under control. That’s the word from both the Information and Labour Ministers speaking on Nationwide@5 last evening. They’re weighing in on three days of strike action from two public sector groupings which caused major disruption and […]
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Gender Affairs, Minister Olivia Grange has called for the establishment of a women’s caucus of Parliamentarians. She tabled a motion in the House of Representatives yesterday. Ms. Grange says there’s a need for a space within the parliament for women promote issues of women rights and gender equality. She’s calling for such a caucus to […]
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Jamaicans should see water returning to their taps today. This as National Water Commission President, Mark Barnett, says his organisation and the Government have reached an agreement with disgruntled workers who took two days of strike action. The workers were at loggerheads with the government and the NWC regarding their exclusion from the ongoing public […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness, urged workers of the National Water Commission to go back to work as the country’s supply of the precious commodity is disrupted for a second day. The prime minister says negotiations are under way to resolve many of their legitimate concerns. However, speaking at a Ministry of Economic Growth and Jobs […]
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A back to work agreement has been reached to end the two day strike of National Water Commission workers. That’s according to Information Minister Robert Morgan. Labour Minister, Karl Samuda earlier this afternoon told Parliament that significant progress had been made toward a plan for the resumption of service. The government, the labour unions and […]
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Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz says the government continues to pursue oil and gas exploration off Jamaica’s shores. Minister Vaz gave an update in the House of Representatives yesterday. The Minister was making his contribution to the Sectoral Debates yesterday. United Oil & Gas PLC has been awarded a two-year extension for its Walton Morant oil […]
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Health minister, Dr Christopher Tufton, says now is the time to have a frank discussion about financing the health sector amid rising costs. Dr. Tufton was making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon. He says with the price of health care escalating yearly, revisiting how it is […]
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There’s been a lack of consensus about the re-election of Baroness Patricia Scotland as Commonwealth Secretary General going back at least two years. That’s according to letters obtained by Nationwide News sent to CARICOM Heads of Government from no less than UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. They show that despite claims to the contrary there […]
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📷: Acting Premier, Natalio Wheatley A damning Commission of Inquiry Report into the governance of the British Virgin Islands has recommended that the country’s constitution and its House of Assembly be suspended for two years. The findings of the report were made public by the country’s governor on Friday morning. It followed on the heels […]
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President of the National Water Commission, Mark Barnett, says the average customer will only see a 3% increase on their bills based on recently approved rates. He’s reacting to the NWC receiving the green light to increase water and sewerage charges by just under 12% In a statement last evening, the Office of the Utilities […]
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There’s trouble brewing between the Ministry of Finance and the Jamaica Civil Service Association over the Compensation Review Exercise. That’s according to a letter from the JCSA sent to Financial Secretary Darlene Morrison, a copy of which has been obtained by Nationwide News. The JSCA accuses the Ministry of Finance of frustrating and delaying their […]
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The Ecumenical Education Committee and the Jamaica Council of Churches want to have greater representation on the proposed Jamaica Teaching Council. They made their case at today’s meeting of the Joint Select Committee reviewing the JTC Bill. Member of the Council, Ursula Khan, says their significant ownership of public schools should be reflected in the […]
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Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe says the three additional weeks given by the Caribbean Examination Council before the sitting of exams will make a significant difference to students. Dr. Troupe says it will have a significant psychological impact to put their minds at ease. The CXC yesterday announced the delay despite a prior […]
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Chairman of the Regulations and Certification Committee at the Early Childhood Commission, David Salmon, says there’s been an increase in the number of early childhood institutions that are certified and registered across the island. This despite the latest ECC Comprehensive report finding that just over 1,000 of the 2,300 such institutions failed to meet 50% […]
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Funding remains the largest hurdle preventing the bulk of early childhood institutions from reaching certification standards. That’s according to Director at the Early Childhood Commission, Tracy-Ann Morgan-Smith. Her observation follows the ECC’s report which found that just over 1,000 of the 2,300 such institutions failed to meet 50 per cent of their required criteria. Chevon […]
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The Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM, has launched a probe into the fatal shooting of a man by the police in Cassava Piece, St Andrew last evening. Dead is 24-year-old merchandiser, Kashife Smikle. INDECOM’s Commissioner, Hugh Faulkner, told our news centre there was an alleged confrontation between security forces and men of Cassava Piece. That, he […]
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Immigration attorney, Opal Lee, is welcoming a push by the Biden Administration to clear up its massive immigration application back log. Earlier this week new processing guidelines were announced by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS. Ms. Lee says its a welcome decision and will ease the burden faced by many seeking to […]
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Prominent defence attorney, Queen’s Counsel, Peter Champagnie, is supporting the utilisation of mandatory minimum sentences for firearm offences. However, he’s calling for judges to be handed the discretion to step outside of the mandate in exceptional circumstances. He was making a presentation before the Joint Select Committee of Parliament, considering the revamped Firearms Act. Suzell […]
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Jamaica achieved impressive growth of 6.7% in the fourth quarter last year. That’s according to the latest data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN. As the economy continues its rapid recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism once again leads the way. Chevon Campbell tells us more: According to STATIN the economy continues to show […]
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The bloodletting at the prestigious Jamaica College continues. President of the Old Boys’ Association, Major Basil Jarrett, describes a toxic atmosphere in the wake of former Principal Ruel Reid’s resignation. Speaking on Nationwide at Five yesterday Major Jarrett said he’s contemplating his legal options in what he sees as false allegations damaging to his reputation. […]
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The Defence Board has approved the promotion of several senior officers. The promotions were announced in a press release this afternoon by Chief of Defence Staff, Rear Admiral Antoinette Wemyss Gorman. Rear Admiral Wemyss Gorman says she’s pleased to recommend the senior officers as their efforts over many years of service are emblematic, individually and […]
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The Biden Administration is moving to clear its backlog of nearly 9-point-5 million immigration applications. The new processing guidelines were announced by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, UCIS. yesterday. It could see thousands of Jamaican families awaiting citizen clearance fast tracked in the process. Wayne Walker has that story. The new measures are […]
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Chairman of Merl Grove High School, David Hall, has broken his silence on the board’s decision to dismiss its principal, Dr Marjorie Fullerton. Speaking on Nationwide at Five yesterday, Mr. Hall says the principal failed on three occasions to respond to governance concerns uncovered in an audit of the institution. Mr Hall says the cost […]
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Government Senator Aubyn Hill, is questioning where the PNP intends to find the additional billions of dollars to fund the expanded social spending for which the opposition is calling. Speaking in the Upper House, Senator Hill called on his Opposition counterpart, Damion Crawford, to give account of what he sees as the unrealistic proposals put […]
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Government Senator, Mathew Samuda, has chided his Opposition counterpart, Damion Crawford, for comparing the government’s light bill assistance with the PNP’s previous election manifesto. Speaking in the Upper House on Friday, Senator Samuda, says the PNP’s proposal would have benefited thousands who didn’t need it. Senator Samuda says the targeted approach taken by the Holness […]
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A policeman alleged to have been a member of a criminal gang has been released after two witnesses refused to identify him. That’s according to head of the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch, C-TOC, Senior Superintendent Anthony Anthony McLaughlin. It’s also alleged that the police member in question is the son of a senior […]
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The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ, is once again cautioning the central bank against further actions to increase interest rates. The PSOJ, in a statement yesterday, said historically, aggressive interest rate increases have caused significant economic instability. The cautionary note comes as the country’s inflation rate continues to climb to record highs due to […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, says there remains an opportunity for him to connect with the Jamaican people and reverse his negative polling. Mr. Golding argues that he’s been unable to properly interact with many Jamaicans due to the pandemic. According to a recent Bill Johnson Poll, the Opposition Leader has a favourable rating of 17 […]
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Jamaica’s point-to-point inflation rate has officially hit double digits. According to the latest figures for the month of February, from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, inflation is now 10.7 per cent. The further rise in inflation is more troubling news for Jamaicans, as the nation continues to brace for price increases due to the twin […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding has called for the tax free allowance on imports to be tripled. He says moving the US $50 limit to US $150 would ease the burden on consumers. Mr. Golding was making his contribution to the Budget Debate in the House of Representatives yesterday. He also called for the cost to […]
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Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, has dismissed the government’s message of returning to prosperity out of the COVID-19 Pandemic as pure fantasy. He says the government is not sufficiently protecting Jamaicans from what he sees as dark days ahead due to the Russian-Ukrainian War. Mr. Golding called on the government to significantly expand social support and […]
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The Department of Correctional Services is dismissing as erroneous, a newspaper report regarding the budget allocated to feed inmates. The report over the weekend questioned the need to pay $13,000 per prisoner per month to provide nutrition. It also questioned the quality of the diet being provided. Chevon Campbell tells us more. The Department of […]
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Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, says the island’s tourist arrivals are returning to 2019 levels. In a statement yesterday, Mr. Bartlett said the sector is back on track with another record weekend of stopover arrivals. Close to 35,000 visitors arrived through the Sangster and Norman Manley international airports combined, between Thursday, March 10 and Sunday March […]
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Opposition Senator, Peter Bunting, says his party leader, Mark Golding, has enough time to close the gap in popularity in comparison to his rival Prime Minister Andrew Holness. Mr. Bunting contends that the opposition leader has done well in the first few months of his tenure despite the difficult period facing the country. The Opposition […]
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The Ministry of Agriculture is considering measures to help reduce the impact of rising prices on farmers. That’s according to a statement from the Ministry this afternoon. The move comes as prices continue to rise across the world due in part to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and the continued economic recovery from COVID-19. Chevon […]
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Former Deputy Chairman of the Firearm Licensing Authority, Dennis Meadows, has called the allegations of nepotism against him in a recent Integrity Commission Report a gross misrepresentation of the facts. However, he’s resigned from the positions he held on several state boards. In a statement this afternoon, Mr. Meadows says the report wittingly seeks to […]
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The Holness-administration has failed to deliver on its commitment to have several government chaired committees of parliament meet frequently to do the business of the legislature. Data from Parliament reveal that apart from the two committees chaired by the Opposition, the government chaired committees have failed to meet regularly to do the business of Parliament. […]
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The plight of a young contractor, under threat of losing his home, has unveiled the messy internal state of affairs at the South East Regional Health Authority, SERHA. The contractor, despite completing the work for SERHA from 2019, is still reportedly owed $8 million. He says he has not been paid one dollar of the […]
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Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith, says it had advised Jamaicans currently pursuing studies in Ukraine to make plans to return home as tensions in the region continue to rise. The move comes as the United States has warned the world of a growing threat by Russia to invade or annex its Eastern European neighbour. […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government remains on track to deliver 70,000 housing solutions in five years as promised at the start of his administration’s second term. He says never before in the country’s history has an administration delivered as many houses to the people of Jamaica. The prime minister was speaking at the […]
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Education Minister, Fayval Williams, says the government continues to improve the education system to keep up with the changing demands of the modern workforce. The minister says embracing the changing landscape is essential to uplifting Jamaicans from poverty. The minister was speaking at this year’s hosting of the National Career Week Church Service. She says […]
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Minister of Technology, Daryl Vaz, says the government remains on track to introduce a policy governing the use of electric vehicles, by April. The minister says Cabinet is expected to consider the matter in weeks. Mr. Vaz was addressing the House of Representatives recently. The country has already seen a roll out of electric vehicles […]
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There’re stiff penalties being proposed under the Jamaica Teaching Council bill for anyone who attempts to teach without a license. The bill seeks to establish a governing body for the teaching profession and a licensing and registration regime for all government-paid teachers. The fines form part of several provisions in the bill before the House […]
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The Caribbean Development Bank, CDB, is calling on governments to focus on building resilience as the region continues to recover from the pandemic. Deputy Director of the CDB, Ian Durant, says the region was particularly hard hit by COVID-19 due to structural vulnerabilities which have persisted for years. He was speaking earlier this week at […]
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East Rural St Andrew MP, Juliet Holness, is recommending that potential financial conflicts involving board members of state entities must be disclosed, regardless of value. She says even a business deal amounting to a dollar should be divulged. Nutrition Products Limited was called to respond to adverse findings in a recent auditor general’s report at […]
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Nutrition Products Limited, NPL, is moving to resume full operations in April after ceasing production for almost two years due to COVID-19. The announcement was made by NPL CEO, Andrew Narine, during yesterday’s sitting of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee. However, he noted that talks to partner with the Ministry of Agriculture to incorporate more local […]
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