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Taxi associations urge Gov’t not to split 16% fare increase

Two taxi associations have urged the Government not to split the 16% fare increase.

At yesterday's meeting between the Government and public passenger vehicle operators, Finance Minister Fayval Williams indicated that operators will have to wait a little longer to learn if the fare increase will be

JTA to meet with BITU today to discuss payments owed to the unionized staff they represent

The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) is expected to meet with the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) today to discuss outstanding payments owed to some categories of workers.

The union represents security, ancillary, accounting and clerical staff at the JTA.

Finance Minister Fayval Williams says the Gov’t will review new provisions of its SCT on sweetened beverages

Finance Minister Fayval Williams says the Government will be reviewing the new provisions of its Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on sweetened beverages.

She made the disclosure during a recent tour of the Pepsi-Cola Jamaica manufacturing facility in Kingston as part of ongoing consultations between the

Attorney-at-law Isat Buchanan to represent family of woman fatally shot by police in Granville, St. James

Attorney-at-Law Isat Buchanan says he will be representing the family of the woman who was fatally shot by the police in Granville St. James on Sunday.

He made the disclosure in a release to the media yesterday

Opposition calls on Gov’t to publish complete list of ROOFS Programme beneficiaries since passage of Hurricane Melissa

The Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme is a Government initiative managed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to help households rebuild after Hurricane Melissa. However, according to Dr. Brown-Burke there is need for full transparency as it relates to the programme.

Reggae Fest Atlanta show postponed

Promoters of Reggae Fest have announced the postponement of a major concert that was scheduled to take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, May 23.

Vybz Kartel responds after “shaky vybz” criticism

Following heavy criticism over his recent bathroom antics, dancing around in his underwear, Vybz Kartel has seemingly responded to critics.

Queen Ifrica speaks out after Countree Hype pleads guilty

Reggae singer Queen Ifrica is speaking out following reports that producer Countree Hype pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal firearms trafficking case linked to Jamaica.

JFJ expresses concern over Granville fatal shooting and raises questions about how crime scene was handled

Executive Director of Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), Mickel Jackson, says Sunday's fatal shooting in Granville, St. James, raises questions over whether or not the response of the police officer was proportionate to the threat that he was facing.45-year-old Lotoya Bulgin, more popularly known as "Buju",

INDECOM urges witnesses to fatal shooting of woman in St. James to come forward; cops who conducted crowd control duties weren’t wearing body-worn cameras

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) says no body-worn camera was issued to, or worn by, the police officers who conducted crowd control duties during the Granville Square protest, when Lotoya Bulgin was fatally shot.45-year-old Bulgin, more popularly known as "Buju", was fatally shot

Taxi associations urge Gov’t not to split 16% fare increase

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

Two taxi associations have urged the Government not to split the 16% fare increase. At yesterday's meeting between the Government and public passenger vehicle operators, Finance Minister Fayval Williams indicated that operators will have to wait a little longer to learn if the fare increase will be granted all at once or in stages.

JTA to meet with BITU today to discuss payments owed to the unionized staff they represent

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) is expected to meet with the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) today to discuss outstanding payments owed to some categories of workers. The union represents security, ancillary, accounting and clerical staff at the JTA.

Dr. Bennett to return unopposed as JCA President

Saturday, May 16, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Dr. Donovan Bennett is set to serve a second consecutive term as President of the Jamaica Cricket Association.

City of Lauderhill World Cup kickoff to feature Under 20 Reggae Boyz – June 6 & 7

Friday, May 15, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Jamaica's National Under 20 Reggae Boyz will be engaged in a pair of games in Fort Lauderdale on the weekend of June 6 and 7.

Reggae Fest Atlanta show postponed

Monday, May 18, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Promoters of Reggae Fest have announced the postponement of a major concert that was scheduled to take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, May 23.

Vybz Kartel responds after “shaky vybz” criticism

Monday, May 18, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Following heavy criticism over his recent bathroom antics, dancing around in his underwear, Vybz Kartel has seemingly responded to critics.