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PM Holness announces reduction of GCT on electricity, starting next year

PM Holness announces reduction of GCT on electricity, starting next year

The reduction of General Consumption Tax GCT on electricity from 15 to 7 per cent for all Jamaica Public Service customers, starting next year, was among the announcements made by Prime Minister Andrew Holness at the Jamaica Labour Party's 81st annual conference, in Kingston, today.

Montague expresses hope that discussions with US will result in visa free access for Jamaicans with clean record

Montague expresses hope that discussions with US will result in visa free access for Jamaicans with clean record

Chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party, JLP Robert Montague has expressed hope that discussions will continue with the United States to allow Jamaicans with a clean record to have visa free access to the US.

He made the statement at the JLP's 81st annual conference at the National Arena in Kingston today.

Three killed in St. Mary crash

Three killed in St. Mary crash

Three men died of injuries they sustained in a two vehicle collision along the Haywood Hall main road in St. Mary, this morning.

Dead are 54 year old Johnnie Walker of Dean Pen, 22 year Daviere Anderson of Fraser Hill, Highgate and 42 year old Donovan Bell otherwise called Brown Man of Top Albany Islington,

No Regional Super50 champion crowned after finalists forfeit rain-affected title decider

No Regional Super50 champion crowned after finalists forfeit rain-affected title decider

There was an anti-climatic conclusion to the 2024 CG United Regional Super50 tournament with both finalists, Jamaica Scorpions and Barbados Pride, forfeiting the final.

Scores of JLP supporters gather in Kingston for the party’s 81st annual conference

Scores of JLP supporters gather in Kingston for the party’s 81st annual conference

Scores of Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters have gathered at the National Arena in Kingston, for the party's 81st annual conference.

The conference got underway at 10 A.M.

JLP General Secretary, Dr. Horace Chang says the party does not intend to carry any political weaknesses into 2025

JLP General Secretary, Dr. Horace Chang says the party does not intend to carry any political weaknesses into 2025

General Secretary of the Jamaica Labour Party, Dr. Horace Chang says the party does not intend to carry any political weaknesses into 2025.

Dr. Chang's comment comes as Jamaicans brace for the next general election, which is due next year.

Dr. Brown Burke mobilises support for fire victims

Dr. Brown Burke mobilises support for fire victims

Three fires in the Greenwich Town division in Kingston early this morning have left more than 40 families homeless and pleading for urgent assistance.

Police launch probe following viral video of school girl being sexually assaulted

Police launch probe following viral video of school girl being sexually assaulted

The police have launched a probe into a case of sexual and physical assault of a child, after a video of a young school girl being assaulted by a school boy, went viral on social media.

Tourism minister assures that issues that led hotel workers to strike will be resolved

Tourism minister assures that issues that led hotel workers to strike will be resolved

Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett has sought to assure that issues that led to several strikes by hotel workers in recent weeks will be resolved.

Dalrymple Philibert thanks voters who returned her to Trelawny southern seat

Dalrymple Philibert thanks voters who returned her to Trelawny southern seat

Member of Parliament elect for Trelawny Southern Marisa Dalrymple Philibert has expressed appreciation to voters who voted to return her to the seat.

PM Holness announces reduction of GCT on electricity, starting next year

Sunday, November 24, 2024 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

The reduction of General Consumption Tax GCT on electricity from 15 to 7 per cent for all Jamaica Public Service customers, starting next year, was among the announcements made by Prime Minister Andrew Holness at the Jamaica Labour Party's 81st annual conference, in Kingston, today.

Montague expresses hope that discussions with US will result in visa free access for Jamaicans with clean record

Sunday, November 24, 2024 Clement Reid News No comments

Chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party, JLP Robert Montague has expressed hope that discussions will continue with the United States to allow Jamaicans with a clean record to have visa free access to the US. He made the statement at the JLP's 81st annual conference at the National Arena in Kingston today.

No Regional Super50 champion crowned after finalists forfeit rain-affected title decider

Sunday, November 24, 2024 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

There was an anti-climatic conclusion to the 2024 CG United Regional Super50 tournament with both finalists, Jamaica Scorpions and Barbados Pride, forfeiting the final.

Justin Greaves century headline dominant day 2 for Windies against Bangladesh

Saturday, November 23, 2024 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

West Indies are firmly in command of proceedings at stumps on day two of the first Bangladesh Test at the Sir Viv Richards Stadium in Antigua.

Skatta Burrell shuts down poor ticket sales rumors

Friday, November 22, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Skatta Burrell of Downsound Entertainment, organizers of Vybz Kartel’s Freedom Street concert, has dismissed rumors that their Black Friday sale stems from poor ticket sales.

DJ Khaled ignites Dancehall Thursdays with dubplates

Friday, November 22, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

DJ Khaled brought the fire to Dancehall Thursdays last night, dropping dubplates from Sizzla, Buju Banton, Capleton, and Bounty Killer, electrifying the crowd.