Frequent power outages and high data costs identified as gaps in Jamaica’s efforts to engage with AI
Frequent power outages and high data costs identified as gaps in Jamaica’s efforts to engage with AI

These were among the key findings of the Jamaica AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) report which was launched yesterday. UNESCO's lead expert for the RAM in Jamaica Erica Simmons said there are challenges to facilitate the AI future, but she acknowledged that Jamaica is moving towards AI and must

TODSS says commuters should brace themselves for fare increase, as gas prices continue to rise
TODSS says commuters should brace themselves for fare increase, as gas prices continue to rise

That's according to President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) Egerton Newman. Mr. Newman said, the fare hike is a must as gas prices continue to go up.

MP Zuleika Jess holding talks with relevant authorities to address flooding in Santa Cruz
MP Zuleika Jess holding talks with relevant authorities to address flooding in Santa Cruz

Main Street and Institution Drive were among areas left inundated yesterday. Community members claim that Wednesday's incident was the third of its kind in recent days.

Transformative Infrastructure Project in Red Hills Road to be completed by month end
Transformative Infrastructure Project in Red Hills Road to be completed by month end

Minister with responsibility for land titling and settlements, Robert Montague made the disclosure during a visit to the site on Tuesday.

The project aims to improve living conditions significantly and support sustainable community development.

Residents and business operators in Santa Cruz St. Elizabeth call on relevant authorities to fix drainage issues, following flooding yesterday
Residents and business operators in Santa Cruz St. Elizabeth call on relevant authorities to fix drainage issues, following flooding yesterday

Affected areas include Main Street and Institution Drive.

The residents claim that while this is the third flooding incident in recent days, the issue is a perennial one.

JTA President-elect La Sonja Harrison renews calls for teachers to have a seat at the table in key educational policy discussions
JTA President-elect La Sonja Harrison renews calls for teachers to have a seat at the table in key educational policy discussions

Speaking at the JTA's 62nd Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony in Kingston yesterday, Ms. Harrison questioned how non-teachers could establish professional standards for teachers.

She said the JTA will continue to advocate for teachers' voices to be heard.

Dental surgeons call in sick over delayed 2024 agreement – UCASE
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 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 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 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.

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Frequent power outages and high data costs identified as gaps in Jamaica’s efforts to engage with AI
TODSS says commuters should brace themselves for fare increase, as gas prices continue to rise
MP Zuleika Jess holding talks with relevant authorities to address flooding in Santa Cruz
Transformative Infrastructure Project in Red Hills Road to be completed by month end
Residents and business operators in Santa Cruz St. Elizabeth call on relevant authorities to fix drainage issues, following flooding yesterday
JTA President-elect La Sonja Harrison renews calls for teachers to have a seat at the table in key educational policy discussions
Dental surgeons call in sick over delayed 2024 agreement – UCASE
All but one of products supplied by Petrojam to see price increases come tomorrow
Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts reopens Escape Runaway Bay
Masicka’s Whites fuels DR Congo’s world Cup qualifier celebration
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Thursday, April 02, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments
These were among the key findings of the Jamaica AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) report which was launched yesterday. UNESCO's lead expert for the RAM in Jamaica Erica Simmons said there are challenges to facilitate the AI future, but she acknowledged that Jamaica is moving towards AI and must determine how to move faster and at scale.
Thursday, April 02, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments
That's according to President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) Egerton Newman. Mr. Newman said, the fare hike is a must as gas prices continue to go up.
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.
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.
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.
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.