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Increase in special consumption tax, for pure alcohol and cigarettes, should boost governments earnings by over $2B

Finance Minister Fayval Williams outlined the revenue measures yesterday, when she tabled the estimates of expenditure for 2026/2027.

For pure alcohol, the expected gain is about 1.6 billion dollars.

Two men listed as persons of interest in relation to killing of JDF Soldier surrender to police

The men were being sought by the police following the murder of 24-year-old Private Daniel Crawford on Stephen Lane, Kingston 13, on Tuesday, February 10.

Reports are that at about 8:51p.m., a police team was summoned to the area following reports of explosions.

Internationally accomplished Javelin thrower Curtis Thompson to conduct Javelin coaching clinic in Jamaica

Internationally accomplished Javelin thrower Curtis Thompson will be in the island next week for a Javelin coaching clinic.

Gov’t says taxes on international digital services and non alcoholic sweetened beverages among revenue measures to fund 2026 / 2027 budget

Taxes on international digital services, non-alcoholic sweetened beverages and an increase in the environmental protection levy are among the revenue measures government plans to use to fund the 2026/2027 budget.

The estimates of expenditure were tabled in Parliament today.

Gender based violence mobile application to be launched this year

Two separate mobile applications aimed at addressing gender based violence (GBV) and facilitating swift life verification for pensioners will be launched this year.

Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen made the disclosure today during the throne speech.

Man fatally shot during alleged police confrontation in Old Folly, Discovery Bay, St. Ann

A man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with police in Old Folly, Discovery Bay, St. Ann this morning.

He has been identified as Sudane Downer of Hanover.

Stop order issued on Police Officers Association Chairman SSP Wayne Cameron

A stop order has been issued by Chairman of the Police Officers Association, senior superintendent Wayne Cameron.

The court also ordered that SSP Cameron surrender his travel documents.

Raheem Sterling joins Dutch side Feyenoord as a free agent

Jamaican born former England International Raheem Sterling has joined Dutch side Feyenoord as a free agent.

GG Sir Patrick Allen delivering Throne Speech

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen says procurement systems reform and continued investments in national security will be a part of the government's agenda for fiscal year 2026/2027.

2 women including 83 y/o shot dead in Bayshore Park, Kingston

Two women were murdered in Bayshore Park, Harbour View in Kingston, last night.

Their identities have not been released, but police say one is 83-years-old.

Increase in special consumption tax, for pure alcohol and cigarettes, should boost governments earnings by over $2B

Friday, February 13, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

Finance Minister Fayval Williams outlined the revenue measures yesterday, when she tabled the estimates of expenditure for 2026/2027. For pure alcohol, the expected gain is about 1.6 billion dollars.

Two men listed as persons of interest in relation to killing of JDF Soldier surrender to police

Friday, February 13, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

The men were being sought by the police following the murder of 24-year-old Private Daniel Crawford on Stephen Lane, Kingston 13, on Tuesday, February 10. Reports are that at about 8:51p.m., a police team was summoned to the area following reports of explosions.

Internationally accomplished Javelin thrower Curtis Thompson to conduct Javelin coaching clinic in Jamaica

Thursday, February 12, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Internationally accomplished Javelin thrower Curtis Thompson will be in the island next week for a Javelin coaching clinic.

Raheem Sterling joins Dutch side Feyenoord as a free agent

Thursday, February 12, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaican born former England International Raheem Sterling has joined Dutch side Feyenoord as a free agent.

Valiant is Campari’s newest brand ambassador

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall DJ Valiant has teamed out with liquor brand Campari as its new brand ambassador. The Passenger Princess hitmaker shared the news on social media captioning the post, 'New year, new blessings! Being signed to Campari Caribbean, let’s go!

Peter Tosh’s ‘Legalize It’ turns fifty: Foundation hosts event to commemorate the milestone

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Peter Tosh’s, Legalize It turns 50 this year and the peter tosh foundation is hosting an event dubbed peter tosh- the sun of reggae to commemorate this milestone.