Three newcomers in 27-member Reggae Boyz squad for Inter-Confedration playoff
Three newcomers in 27-member Reggae Boyz squad for Inter-Confedration playoff

Midfielder Ephron Mason-Clark of English Championship club Coventry City, winger Andre Brooks of Sheffield United, and midfielder Tyrece Hall of League Two club Notts County are the three newcomers in the 27-member Reggae Boyz squad.

NHT to offer reduced mortgage interest rates for some public servants effective July 1
NHT to offer reduced mortgage interest rates for some public servants effective July 1

He made the announcement during his budget debate presentation in parliament yesterday. According to Dr Holness, for NHT beneficiaries with five to ten years of service, interest rates will be cut by 1-percent, while those with ten years or more will see a reduction of 2 percent.

JHTA President Christopher Jarret says implementation of minimum wage will pose challenge for hotel sector
JHTA President Christopher Jarret says implementation of minimum wage will pose challenge for hotel sector

During his budget debate presentation in parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the minimum wage will be increased from $16000 to $17000, come July 1. This is $1500 less than the 18500 dollar increase Dr. Holness promised last year.

Mount  Pleasant  knocked out of Concacaf  Champions  Cup  tournament 
Mount  Pleasant  knocked out of Concacaf  Champions  Cup  tournament 

Mount  Pleasant  crashed  out  of  the  Concacaf  Champions  Cup  tournament  on Thursday.

Minimum wage to increase to $17,000 come July 1
Minimum wage to increase to $17,000 come July 1

Effective July 1,  the minimum wage will be increased from $16,000 to $17,000.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness made the announcement during his budget debate presentation yesterday.

WMW and community and youth empowerment organizations stage protest against gender-based violence
WMW and community and youth empowerment organizations stage protest against gender-based violence

WMW Jamaica (formerly Women’s Media Watch), together with community and youth empowerment organisations staged a protest in the corporate area yesterday against gender-based violence.

Participants dressed in black t-shirts, held placards bearing messages such as, 'domestic violence harms children'.

Nurse says she did not benefit financially while serving in Cuban Medical Programme
Nurse says she did not benefit financially while serving in Cuban Medical Programme

While hailing the now discontinued Jamaica Cuba Medical cooperation as a great initiative for locals, one nurse who came to Jamaica on the programme in 1999 said Cubans did not really benefit from it financially, as the majority of their earnings went to the Cuban government.

The nurse who requested

PM Holness defends acceptance of increased $28.5 million salary package
PM Holness defends acceptance of increased $28.5 million salary package

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has hit back at Opposition Leader Mark Golding for comments in relation to his acceptance of the increased salary package.

In 2023, Dr. Holness declined the $28.5 million package.

Dr. Holness expresses hope that Cuban medical programme can be adjusted to make it compliant with Jamaica’s laws
Dr. Holness expresses hope that Cuban medical programme can be adjusted to make it compliant with Jamaica’s laws

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is expressing hope that adjustments can be made to the programme to make it compliant with Jamaica's laws.

Earlier this month, the Jamaican government announced that the current arrangement has been terminated.

Children’s advocate concerned about pattern of extreme aggression among students
Children’s advocate concerned about pattern of extreme aggression among students

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon-Harrison is raising concern about a pattern of extreme aggression among students and the urgent need for character education.

Her statement follows two recent incidents at different St. Ann schools.

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Three newcomers in 27-member Reggae Boyz squad for Inter-Confedration playoff
NHT to offer reduced mortgage interest rates for some public servants effective July 1
JHTA President Christopher Jarret says implementation of minimum wage will pose challenge for hotel sector
Mount  Pleasant  knocked out of Concacaf  Champions  Cup  tournament 
Minimum wage to increase to $17,000 come July 1
WMW and community and youth empowerment organizations stage protest against gender-based violence
Nurse says she did not benefit financially while serving in Cuban Medical Programme
PM Holness defends acceptance of increased $28.5 million salary package
Dr. Holness expresses hope that Cuban medical programme can be adjusted to make it compliant with Jamaica’s laws
Children’s advocate concerned about pattern of extreme aggression among students
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Friday, March 20, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments
He made the announcement during his budget debate presentation in parliament yesterday. According to Dr Holness, for NHT beneficiaries with five to ten years of service, interest rates will be cut by 1-percent, while those with ten years or more will see a reduction of 2 percent.
Friday, March 20, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments
During his budget debate presentation in parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the minimum wage will be increased from $16000 to $17000, come July 1. This is $1500 less than the 18500 dollar increase Dr. Holness promised last year.
Friday, March 20, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments
Midfielder Ephron Mason-Clark of English Championship club Coventry City, winger Andre Brooks of Sheffield United, and midfielder Tyrece Hall of League Two club Notts County are the three newcomers in the 27-member Reggae Boyz squad.
Friday, March 20, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments
Mount  Pleasant  crashed  out  of  the  Concacaf  Champions  Cup  tournament  on Thursday.
Thursday, March 19, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments
A fresh controversy has emerged around the authorship of the classic dancehall anthem murderer, as veteran dub poet Mutabaruka steps forward claiming a key lyrical line as his own.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments
Hip-hop heavyweight Rick Ross has revealed that his dream pick for FIFA’s first-ever World Cup halftime show is dancehall megastar Vybz Kartel.