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Dental surgeons call in sick over delayed 2024 agreement – UCASE

The Union of Clerical, Administrative and Supervisory Employees (UCASE) says several public dental surgeons reported sick this morning, over the government’s continued delay in implementing a 2024 agreement affecting their employment status.

UCASE warned last week of industrial action if government

All but one of products supplied by Petrojam to see price increases come tomorrow

All but one of the products supplied by Petrojam will see price increases come tomorrow.

$4.50 cents will be added to the cost of five products.

Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts reopens Escape Runaway Bay

Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts has reopened Escape Runaway Bay.

Additionally, as part of a new phase of strategic evolution, the brand joins World of Hyatt, unveiling a new visual identity with two new sub-brands: Bahia Principe Explore and Bahia Principe Escape.

Masicka’s Whites fuels DR Congo’s world Cup qualifier celebration

Masicka’s popular song, Whites was the centre of DR Congo’s celebration last evening after their victory over the Reggae Boyz in yesterday’s World Cup qualifier in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Queen of Dancehall, Spice honoured by Georgia State Capitol

Dancehall star Spice is celebrating a proud moment after being honoured at the Georgia State Capitol on March 31.

“Verily, Verily, I say unto you that” …the Reggae Boys dream of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 is over

.......And it came to pass in those days that the Reggae Boys dream to reach a second FIFA World was dashed following a 1–nil extra-time defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo , in their Inter-Confederation Cup final at the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Tuesday.

JTA President Elect LaSonja Harrison says the Association will continue to lobby unapologetically for improved salaries and conditions of service for members

Speaking at the JTA's 62nd Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony in Kingston this morning she highlighted several issues the JTA has pushed for which have strengthened the country's education landscape.

She said the Association will unapologetically maintain its lobby efforts.

Scholarship launched for children of farm workers

The Government of Jamaica GOJ/Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) Scholarship is designed to support the educational advancement of the children of Jamaican farm workers participating in the programme in Canada.

The announcement was made by Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles

Call made for review of governance arrangement between health ministry and UHWI

A call has been made for a review of the governance arrangement between the health ministry and the University Hospital of the West Indies.

This after Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry Errol Greene revealed that no report is sent to him, from the hospital.

NSWMA says proper disposal, clearing of South Gully in Montego-Bay will reduce flooding

Proper waste disposal by citizens as well as frequent clearing of debris and sediment from the South Gully in Montego-Bay St. James will help reduce instances of flooding during periods of heavy rain.

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority Audley Gordon made the observation

Dental surgeons call in sick over delayed 2024 agreement – UCASE

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

The Union of Clerical, Administrative and Supervisory Employees (UCASE) says several public dental surgeons reported sick this morning, over the government’s continued delay in implementing a 2024 agreement affecting their employment status. UCASE warned last week of industrial action if government failed to fix some employment status errors.

All but one of products supplied by Petrojam to see price increases come tomorrow

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

All but one of the products supplied by Petrojam will see price increases come tomorrow. $4.50 cents will be added to the cost of five products.

“Verily, Verily, I say unto you that” …the Reggae Boys dream of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 is over

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

.......And it came to pass in those days that the Reggae Boys dream to reach a second FIFA World was dashed following a 1–nil extra-time defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo , in their Inter-Confederation Cup final at the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Tuesday.

Jamaica’s franchise in CPL 2026 is now the Jamaica Kingsmen

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaica’s franchise, set to return to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) this year, will officially be called the Jamaica Kingsmen.

Masicka’s Whites fuels DR Congo’s world Cup qualifier celebration

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Masicka’s popular song, Whites was the centre of DR Congo’s celebration last evening after their victory over the Reggae Boyz in yesterday’s World Cup qualifier in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Queen of Dancehall, Spice honoured by Georgia State Capitol

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall star Spice is celebrating a proud moment after being honoured at the Georgia State Capitol on March 31.