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Gov’t fast-tracking implementation of 16% fare adjustment for PPV operators

The government is fast-tracking the implementation of the 16% fare adjustment for operators of public passenger vehicle.

Operators have long been calling for the additional 16% and those appeals have intensified since the increase of fuel prices due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Cabinet approves terms for new electricity licence to be negotiated with JPS

Cabinet has approved a heads of terms for a new electricity licence to be negotiated with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) subject to the execution of a non-disclosure agreement between the Government and the company.

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz gave the update during his contribution to the Sectoral

Discussions to take place in coming days on roadmap to improve UHWI operations

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says discussions are to take place in the coming days to chart a roadmap for implementation of recommendations to improve operations at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

An institutional review committee chaired by Howard Mitchell proposed five

Calls grow for regulation of Funeral Sector amid oversight concerns

More calls are being made for the funeral sector to be properly regulated amid growing concerns that unregulated operators are entering the industry.

Councillor for the Bellefield Division in Manchester, Mario Mitchell says lack of oversight is fuelling continued breaches of proper procedures by some

UHWI Institutional Review Committee recommends that an independent third party be engaged to support enhanced board oversight

The UHWI Institutional Review Committee was appointed after the hospital was flagged by the Auditor General for the alleged misuse of its tax exemption status to facilitate the importation of goods on behalf of private companies. The alleged breach contributed to losses of over $20 million.

House Speaker Juliet Holness calls on MPs to respect the authority of the house following mace incident

She pointed out that disagreements should not become a descent into disorder and indiscipline. The Speaker's comments follow an incident during the debate on the contentious NaRRA Bill last Tuesday when member of parliament for St. Andrew South West Dr. Angela Brown Burke touched the mace.

“Dog Detective”—Police dog helps lawmen make significant breakthrough in Catherine Hall murder

A police dog reportedly helped lawmen in making a significant breakthrough in the murder investigation of Kadene Beswick in Catherine Hall, St. James, on Friday, May 1.

The 38-year-old hotel worker from Catherine Hall was stabbed to death.

Reports are that at about 12:30 a.m., police were summoned

Gov’t allocates $246M to support pre-hurricane mitigation works

Works Minister Robert Morgan made the announcement today. Major focus will be placed on drain cleaning and related activities ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins next month.

Pension auto enrolment initiative to be implemented

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the Government will implement a pension auto enrolment initiative. Under the initiative, employers will be required to automatically register eligible staff into a workplace pension scheme, rather than requiring them to apply.

Keznamdi teams up with JaBBEM for Beach Inna Bondage: The Fight for Jamaica’s Coastline

Grammy winning reggae artiste Keznamdi has joined forces with local activist group, JaBBEM for the production of Beach Inna Bondage: The Fight for Jamaica’s Coastline, short film that blends music, activism, and storytelling.

Gov’t fast-tracking implementation of 16% fare adjustment for PPV operators

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

The government is fast-tracking the implementation of the 16% fare adjustment for operators of public passenger vehicle. Operators have long been calling for the additional 16% and those appeals have intensified since the increase of fuel prices due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Cabinet approves terms for new electricity licence to be negotiated with JPS

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

Cabinet has approved a heads of terms for a new electricity licence to be negotiated with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) subject to the execution of a non-disclosure agreement between the Government and the company. Energy Minister Daryl Vaz gave the update during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday.

Rudolph Speid confirmed as the Reggae Boys Coach for the 2026 Unity Cup

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Rudolph Speid has been confirmed as the Reggae Boys Coach for the 2026 Unity Cup tournament later this month in England.

The Jamaican local based delegation heading home from World Relays in Gaborone , Botswana

Monday, May 04, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The Jamaican local based delegation are expecetd home Monday night from the just ended 2026 World Relays in Gaborone , Botswana.

Keznamdi teams up with JaBBEM for Beach Inna Bondage: The Fight for Jamaica’s Coastline

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Grammy winning reggae artiste Keznamdi has joined forces with local activist group, JaBBEM for the production of Beach Inna Bondage: The Fight for Jamaica’s Coastline, short film that blends music, activism, and storytelling.

Michael Buckley calls for respect and unity with new album Emotions

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Veteran Reggae Singer Michael Buckley is using his new album emotions to speak out about what he says is a lack of respect for artistes from the 1980s and 1990s.