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JCSA says while the budget outlines measures for economic recovery and fiscal management, there’s little direct reassurance for public sector workers

JCSA says while the budget outlines measures for economic recovery and fiscal management, there’s little direct reassurance for public sector workers

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.

Economist Professor Andre Haughton says escalating war in the Middle East could have far reaching impacts for Jamaica’s manufacturing and tourism industries

Economist Professor Andre Haughton says escalating war in the Middle East could have far reaching impacts for Jamaica’s manufacturing and tourism industries

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.

Police Commissioner cautions against complacency and urges continued discipline and leadership to sustain recent gains in crime reduction and prevent murders

Police Commissioner cautions against complacency and urges continued discipline and leadership to sustain recent gains in crime reduction and prevent murders

In his latest weekly message to members of the Constabulary Force, Dr. Blake pointed out that Jamaica is recording a significant decline in murders.

At the time of his message, Dr. Blake said there was a 31% reduction in murders compared to last year and a 30% decline over the first quarter of 2025.

Buju Banton speaks out on exploitation in the music industry

Buju Banton speaks out on exploitation in the music industry

Buju Banton is speaking out about what he describes as ongoing exploitation within the music industry.

Flava responds after Gyptian’s social media rant

Flava responds after Gyptian’s social media rant

Producer Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor is responding after Gyptian called him out in a heated social media rant.

Three Jamaican winners at NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships

Three Jamaican winners at NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships

Three Jamaicans are still celebrating today, after being crowned winners in their respective events, on the weekend, as the curtains came down on the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Police charge two men following murder of 21 y/o man last week Saturday

Police charge two men following murder of 21 y/o man last week Saturday

Miller, otherwise called ‘Jay,’ was from Retirement District, Browns Town, St Ann. Charged are : 35-year-old taxi driver, Lonni Jackson, otherwise called ‘Ackadat,’ and 31-year old Sheldon Allen, otherwise called ‘Tall Strap,’ both of St Ann.

JUTC says passengers travelling from Ocho Rios to Half Way Tree on route 611 are not required to pay to board bus

JUTC says passengers travelling from Ocho Rios to Half Way Tree on route 611 are not required to pay to board bus

The state owned bus company, is refuting claims circulating on social media after the allegation surfaced in a video posted on TikTok. The JUTC says the person seen in the video, is not an employee or authorised representative of the company.

JCSA says while budget outlines measures for economic recovery, there’s little direct reassurance for public sector workers

JCSA says while budget outlines measures for economic recovery, there’s little direct reassurance for public sector workers

The JCSA notes that thousands of public sector workers remain concerned about their economic security.President, Techa Clarke Griffiths, says that though the workers understand the difficult economic environment in which the budget has been presented, there are concerns.

Health officials in two parishes say end of Cuban Medical Programme has led to adjustments to services

Health officials in two parishes say end of Cuban Medical Programme has led to adjustments to services

Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, says the discontinuation of the programme will see a reduction in the number of patients who can be seen in curative and dental clinics.She explains that dental services in the parish have already been scaled back.

JCSA says while the budget outlines measures for economic recovery and fiscal management, there’s little direct reassurance for public sector workers

Monday, March 16, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

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.

Economist Professor Andre Haughton says escalating war in the Middle East could have far reaching impacts for Jamaica’s manufacturing and tourism industries

Monday, March 16, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

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.

Three Jamaican winners at NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships

Monday, March 16, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Three Jamaicans are still celebrating today, after being crowned winners in their respective events, on the weekend, as the curtains came down on the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Grooms at Caymanas Park to benefit from a 1 million dollar initiative unveiled by Supreme Ventures

Saturday, March 14, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Grooms at Caymanas Park are to benefit from a one million dollar initiative unveiled by Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL)

Buju Banton speaks out on exploitation in the music industry

Monday, March 16, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Buju Banton is speaking out about what he describes as ongoing exploitation within the music industry.

Flava responds after Gyptian’s social media rant

Monday, March 16, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Producer Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor is responding after Gyptian called him out in a heated social media rant.