As the Government renegotiates the all island energy license set to take effect July 2027, Dr. Holness says the Government is seeking to have tangible reductions in electricity and energy costs for households and businesses.

JHTA President Christopher Jarrett stresses that timely consultation is essential given the potential impact on investment, employment, competitiveness and economic growth. While acknowledging the Government's focus on national recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa, as well as its responsibility to manage the country's fiscal affairs, Mr. Jarrett said the continued absence of dialogue on the issue is causing growing concern throughout the tourism industry.

World  Championships  finalist  Jordan  Scott  produced  a  podium  topping  effort at  the  Wanda  Diamond  League  meeting  in  Oslo, Norway on Wednesday as the  6th  stop  of  the Diamond league season.

World 100 metres champion Oblique Seville and Olympic swimming representative Sabrina Lyn were among some eight athletes who were named recipients of the Jamaica Olympic Association /Olympic Solidarity Scholarship award. 

The City of Lauderhill, in South Florida, which is home to approximately 15 thousand Jamaicans, will be hosting the GO Bond Buyer-Supplier Matchmaker event on June 23 at the City's Performing Arts Center

Legendary Jamaican sound system Kilamanjaro has distanced itself from an upcoming Japan tour being promoted in connection with veteran selector Ricky Trooper.