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PSOJ President Metry Seaga says 7% increase in JPS bills will not have any major effect

PSOJ President Metry Seaga says 7% increase in JPS bills will not have any major effect

President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga has underscored that the 7% increase in Jamaica Public Service bills will not have any major effect. Seaga noted that the increase is based on fuel costs as well as stipulations in the current JPS license agreement.

Coffee farmers impacted by Hurricane Melissa get boost with donation of fertilizer by JACRA

Coffee farmers impacted by Hurricane Melissa get boost with donation of fertilizer by JACRA

5 thousand bags of fertiliser valued at approximately $35 million were handed over during a ceremony, yesterday. The Jamaica Coffee Growers Association and the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association both received a combined 2 thousand bags of fertiliser, valued at approximately 10 million dollars.

Glenmuir, STETHS set for DaCosta Cup final showdown at National Stadium

Glenmuir, STETHS set for DaCosta Cup final showdown at National Stadium

Glenmuir and St. Elizabeth Technical (STETHS) will meet to crown this year’s ISSA DaCosta Cup champion after both schools booked their places in the final with hard-fought semi-final victories at Sabina Park on Wednesday.

Reggae Boyz could face Nigeria in Intercontinental Playoffs as DR Congo eligibility row emerges

Reggae Boyz could face Nigeria in Intercontinental Playoffs as DR Congo eligibility row emerges

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz could be on a collision course with West-African giants Nigeria in the FIFA Intercontinental Playoffs next March, should they get past first-round opponents New Caledonia, amid growing uncertainty surrounding the Democratic Republic of Congo’s participation.

Seville, Thompson headline nominees for 2025 National Sportsman Award

Seville, Thompson headline nominees for 2025 National Sportsman Award

World 100 metre champion Oblique Seville and silver medallist Kishane Thompson headline a strong list of nine nominees for the 2025 National Sportsman Award, while world championship 100m silver medallist Tina Clayton and 200m bronze medallist Shericka Jackson are among four nominees for the female award.

Mount Pleasant dominate Caribbean Cup Best XI after title run

Mount Pleasant dominate Caribbean Cup Best XI after title run

Reigning champions Mount Pleasant have underlined their dominance of the Caribbean Cup after landing four selections in the tournament’s Best Eleven following their title-winning campaign.

CASE to seek assistance from gov’t to improve campus security

CASE to seek assistance from gov’t to improve campus security

President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), in Portland, Dr Derrick Deslandes says the institution is preparing a proposal to submit to the Education Ministry requesting assistance to improve campus security. This follows the reported sexual assault of a student on Sunday.

OUR says it struck the right balance with 7% increase in electricity bills

OUR says it struck the right balance with 7% increase in electricity bills

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustain the recovery of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa. The adjustment follows JPS’ announcement that customers will see higher bills this

D’Angel on a mission to provide shelter for hurricane victims

D’Angel on a mission to provide shelter for hurricane victims

With 8 days to go before Christmas, D’Angel is on a mission to provide shelter for families left homeless in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

Valiant announces Passenger Princess Deluxe tour

Valiant announces Passenger Princess Deluxe tour

Dancehall lovers across Canada and the United States are in for a treat as dancehall do Valiant brings his Passenger Princess Deluxe Tour to three venues in major cities just in time for Valentine's Day, 2026.

PSOJ President Metry Seaga says 7% increase in JPS bills will not have any major effect

Thursday, December 18, 2025 Marlene Freeman News No comments

President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga has underscored that the 7% increase in Jamaica Public Service bills will not have any major effect. Seaga noted that the increase is based on fuel costs as well as stipulations in the current JPS license agreement.

Coffee farmers impacted by Hurricane Melissa get boost with donation of fertilizer by JACRA

Thursday, December 18, 2025 Patrice Walters News No comments

5 thousand bags of fertiliser valued at approximately $35 million were handed over during a ceremony, yesterday. The Jamaica Coffee Growers Association and the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association both received a combined 2 thousand bags of fertiliser, valued at approximately 10 million dollars.

Glenmuir, STETHS set for DaCosta Cup final showdown at National Stadium

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Glenmuir and St. Elizabeth Technical (STETHS) will meet to crown this year’s ISSA DaCosta Cup champion after both schools booked their places in the final with hard-fought semi-final victories at Sabina Park on Wednesday.

Reggae Boyz could face Nigeria in Intercontinental Playoffs as DR Congo eligibility row emerges

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz could be on a collision course with West-African giants Nigeria in the FIFA Intercontinental Playoffs next March, should they get past first-round opponents New Caledonia, amid growing uncertainty surrounding the Democratic Republic of Congo’s participation.

D’Angel on a mission to provide shelter for hurricane victims

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

With 8 days to go before Christmas, D’Angel is on a mission to provide shelter for families left homeless in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

Valiant announces Passenger Princess Deluxe tour

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall lovers across Canada and the United States are in for a treat as dancehall do Valiant brings his Passenger Princess Deluxe Tour to three venues in major cities just in time for Valentine's Day, 2026.