The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) says the all-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February declined by 0.9%.
In a release yesterday, STATIN said that for the division “Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages,” there was a 2.5% decline in the index.
The Department of Correctional Services will be launching a new programme to treat sex offenders in the next fiscal year.
The programme is aimed at preventing recidivism.
Road safety experts are warning that rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Melissa must focus on climate resilience, safer road design and protecting the most vulnerable road users.
Following last October’s devastation, large sections of Jamaica’s road network were left damaged or destroyed, isolating communities and exposing transportation infrastructure weaknesses.
The JCSA notes that thousands of public sector workers remain concerned about their economic security.
President, Techa Clarke Griffiths says, though the workers understand the difficult economic environment in which the budget has been presented there are concerns.
The war which began in February, and involves the United States, Israel and Iran, has resulted in thousands of deaths and disruptions in the global oil sector.
Missile attacks have forced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz through which a significant per cent of oil is shipped.