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Transport Minister says binding concession agreement negotiated by previous PNP administration in relation to toll rates, does not augur well for Jamaicans

Transport Minister says binding concession agreement negotiated by previous PNP administration in relation to toll rates, does not augur well for Jamaicans

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has noted that the binding concession agreement negotiated by previous People's National Party administration, in relation to toll rates, does not augur well for Jamaicans. As such, the present Jamaica Labour Party led government continues dialogue with toll operators in

Caribbean Examinations Council announces changes to School Based Assessments for non-practical based subjects

Caribbean Examinations Council announces changes to School Based Assessments for non-practical based subjects

CXC says that the major reforms to its SBA framework is aimed at strengthening assessment integrity across Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. This in response to the rapid rise of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

2 of 3 Jamaicans sent from USA to Eswatini say they don’t want to return to Jamaica

2 of 3 Jamaicans sent from USA to Eswatini say they don’t want to return to Jamaica

Two of three Jamaicans who were sent from the United States of America to Eswatini have reportedly indicated that they do not wish to return to Jamaica, at this time. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said contact was made with the 2 men recently.

Health Ministry expands Family Care Giver Programme to Spanish Town Hospital

Health Ministry expands Family Care Giver Programme to Spanish Town Hospital

The Health and Wellness Ministry has expanded the Family Care Giver Programme to the Spanish Town Hospital, in St. Catherine. This is another major step in the commitment to delivering compassionate, patient and family centred health care across the public health system.

JPS implements recommendations following assessment of island wide black out

JPS implements recommendations following assessment of island wide black out

JPS said it has completed the outage investigation, with support from international experts, and that a unique fault characteristic, was identified as a key contributor to system shut down.

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz commends JPS’ approach to blackout assessment

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz commends JPS’ approach to blackout assessment

A technical review of the report from the JPS is being conducted.

Traffic Police to place special focus on protecting elderly pedestrians

Traffic Police to place special focus on protecting elderly pedestrians

50 percent of the 33 pedestrians, who have died since the start of the year in road crashes, are between 50 and 70 years old.

ICC approves 12.82 million dollar loan for Cricket West Indies

ICC approves 12.82 million dollar loan for Cricket West Indies

The International Cricket Council has approved a USD 12.82 million loan for Cricket West Indies, offering crucial financial support to a board grappling with falling revenues, depleted cash reserves and another substantial loss projected for 2026.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says Gov’t working on finding practical solution to traffic ticket problem

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says Gov’t working on finding practical solution to traffic ticket problem

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has pledged that the government is working on finding a practical solution to the traffic ticket problem. This as the hosting of special traffic ticket days, while temporarily helpful, is expensive and unsustainable.

KSAMC collects nearly $4 million in signage fees

KSAMC collects nearly $4 million in signage fees

This the KSAMC attributes to its signage compliance outreach programme. The Corporation says by taking its services directly into plazas and commercial centres, it engaged 140 businesses, increasing compliance from 9 to 53 percent.

Transport Minister says binding concession agreement negotiated by previous PNP administration in relation to toll rates, does not augur well for Jamaicans

Thursday, July 16, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has noted that the binding concession agreement negotiated by previous People's National Party administration, in relation to toll rates, does not augur well for Jamaicans. As such, the present Jamaica Labour Party led government continues dialogue with toll operators in a bid to get more favourable agreements.

Caribbean Examinations Council announces changes to School Based Assessments for non-practical based subjects

Thursday, July 16, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

CXC says that the major reforms to its SBA framework is aimed at strengthening assessment integrity across Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. This in response to the rapid rise of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technological innovations.

ICC approves 12.82 million dollar loan for Cricket West Indies

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The International Cricket Council has approved a USD 12.82 million loan for Cricket West Indies, offering crucial financial support to a board grappling with falling revenues, depleted cash reserves and another substantial loss projected for 2026.

FIFA examining the possibility of 64 Teams in 2030 World Cup

Monday, July 13, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

FIFA officials will look at ‌‌the possibility of expanding the World Cup by adding another 16 teams for the 2030 tournament, that's the proclomation from FIFA President Gianni Infantinio.

Reggae Sumfest implements traffic plan to avoid congestion

Monday, July 13, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Reggae Sumfest organizers are putting measures in place to ensure the event runs smoothly on July 18 at Plantation Cove in St. Ann.

Beenie Man addresses BRT Weekend absence

Monday, July 13, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall heavyweight Beenie Man is speaking out after missing his scheduled appearance at BRT Weekend, claiming transportation issues prevented him from making it to the event.