President of the Jamaica Employers Federation Wayne Chen says the increase in the minimum wage from fifteen to sixteen thousand dollars is hardly surprising.
Yesterday Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness announced the increase, while making his contribution to the Budget Debate in Parliament.
The government will be rolling out a dedicated school bus system for rural Jamaica in September.
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the system is being implemented in phases and is aimed at ensuring equitable access, improved student attendance, and enhanced safety, while easing financial burdens on families.
Several flights to and from Jamaica have been impacted, following the closure of London's Heathrow Airport in the United kingdom.
The airport was shut down, after a fire broke at a nearby electrical substation that supplies it with power.
According to the BBC this resulted in flights being cancelled.
