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Digicel launches nationwide ‘Tun Up Fi 25’ summer celebration; partners with Busy Signal

Digicel launches nationwide ‘Tun Up Fi 25’ summer celebration; partners with Busy Signal

Digicel is promising bigger experiences, rewards and opportunities for customers across Jamaica as it launches 'Tun Up Fi 25', a nationwide campaign celebrating 25 years of connectivity. Tun Up Fi 25 is a summer-long celebration built around music, football, entertainment, community engagement and customer

Parliament affirms increase in minimum wage to $17,000 per week, effective July 1

Parliament affirms increase in minimum wage to $17,000 per week, effective July 1

The increase had been announced by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in March, then in June, the orders were laid on the table in the Lower House, and yesterday, Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr formally submitted the orders for deliberation and affirmation.

Medical interns expected to protest today as they call for urgent action to address long-standing concerns

Medical interns expected to protest today as they call for urgent action to address long-standing concerns

Their lobby group, the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA), has urged other doctors and supporters to wear blue today in a show of solidarity with the medical interns.In a statement, the JMDA noted that there has been a significant drop in the number of interns working within medical facilities

Dr. Maureen Mullings Nelson defeats Dr. Darien Henry to become President-elect designate of the JTA

Dr. Maureen Mullings Nelson defeats Dr. Darien Henry to become President-elect designate of the JTA

At the end of yesterday's vote count for the election held last week, Dr. Mullings Nelson was victorious over the only other candidate for the post, Dr. Darien Henry.According to the JTA, 11,275 votes were cast, with Dr. Mullings Nelson receiving 6,967 votes, while Dr Henry received 3,947 votes.

NAJ says UHWI management has committed to address working condition concerns raised by nurses at A&E department, following protest today

NAJ says UHWI management has committed to address working condition concerns raised by nurses at A&E department, following protest today

The Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ) says the management of the University Hospital of the West Indies has committed to address several concerns about working condition raised by nurses at the Accident and Emergency department. The statement follows this morning's protest by several nurses assigned

Phase 3.0 of Jamaica’s tourism journey to focus on transformation and growth

Phase 3.0 of Jamaica’s tourism journey to focus on transformation and growth

Portfolio Minister Edmund Bartlett noted that the sector has already gone through the first phase 1.0, which was aimed at brand creation, while phase, 2.0, was about expansion and investment.

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says there is no teacher shortage at this time

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says there is no teacher shortage at this time

She made the comment while answering questions at a press conference yesterday. According to Dr. Morris Dixon, while the issue with teacher migration is not new and is faced by many countries, the island does not currently have a shortage challenge.

A freak storm impacted sections of Westmoreland yesterday

A freak storm impacted sections of Westmoreland yesterday

A freak storm impacted sections of Westmoreland yesterday.Reports indicate that the weather event affected the Mannings High School, blowing down tents and power lines in the process.

3 men hospitalised following gun attack at house in Allman Town in Kingston

3 men hospitalised following gun attack at house in Allman Town in Kingston

Three men have been hospitalised following a gun attack at a house along East Avenue in Allman Town in Kingston late last night.Reports indicate that about 11:45 P.M., the men, all believed to be in their 20s, were inside a house playing games, when two armed men entered and opened fire, hitting all

The Jamaica Stock Exchange introduces new trading platform for micro and small enterprises

The Jamaica Stock Exchange introduces new trading platform for micro and small enterprises

The JSE micro-market initiative was officially launched this morning at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
The initiative is designed to help micro and small businesses gain greater access to equity financing, which will enable them to expand their operations, create jobs and contribute more

Parliament affirms increase in minimum wage to $17,000 per week, effective July 1

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

The increase had been announced by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in March, then in June, the orders were laid on the table in the Lower House, and yesterday, Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr formally submitted the orders for deliberation and affirmation.

Medical interns expected to protest today as they call for urgent action to address long-standing concerns

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

Their lobby group, the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA), has urged other doctors and supporters to wear blue today in a show of solidarity with the medical interns.In a statement, the JMDA noted that there has been a significant drop in the number of interns working within medical facilities islandwide.

Alana Reid and Christopher Taylor secures their first National 200 meters title

Monday, June 22, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

National Junior record holder Alana Reid and the World Championship mile relay silver medalist Christopher Taylor won their first national 200 meters title last night, while there were also several first time national champions.

Javier Ainstein officially appointed new head coach of Montego Bay United

Monday, June 22, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Argentine coach Javier Ainstein has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Montego Bay United ahead of the 2026-27 Wray & Nephew Jamaica Premier League season.

Digicel launches nationwide ‘Tun Up Fi 25’ summer celebration; partners with Busy Signal

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Shanice Gibbs Entertainment No comments

Digicel is promising bigger experiences, rewards and opportunities for customers across Jamaica as it launches 'Tun Up Fi 25', a nationwide campaign celebrating 25 years of connectivity. Tun Up Fi 25 is a summer-long celebration built around music, football, entertainment, community engagement and customer experiences. The campaign is designed to thank loyal customers while welcoming new ones.

Spice turns up Times Square with ‘Volcano’ promotion

Monday, June 22, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall star Spice brought dancehall energy to football fans gathered in Times Square, New York, during the World Cup celebrations.