He added that individuals who support criminals should not ignore that violent activities can delay or prevent crucial developments, particularly those that benefit poor Jamaicans. He made the statement at the handing over ceremony of the Vineyard Town housing development to 14 families today.
The full 16% increase is now in effect following an initial 8% adjustment implemented on June 2. Transport Minister Daryl Vaz had said the phased approach was taken to limit the inflationary impact of implementing the entire 16% increase at once.
This as he says the hospital has now missed its target for a seventh time. He notes that according to the Health Minister the finish line has been quietly pushed from September 2026 to "hopefully the end of year".
Minster of Culture Olivia Grange made the disclosure during her Sectoral Debate Presentation in Parliament yesterday. Ms. Grange said September 6 is an historic day, as it was this date in 1781, the Zong Slave ship departed West Africa for Jamaica with 442 enslaved Africans.
Investment company, Quantas Advantage (QA) Inc., was officially listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange's main market this morning.The listing follows a highly successful and oversubscribed Initial Public Offering (IPO), which closed on May 21.