News
May 5, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Timeline for taxi fare hike being brought forward
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says the 16 per cent fare adjustment due to public passenger carriers is being fast-tracked. In his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon,…
May 5, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Long-term savings strengthen personal financial security
Disciplined saving is a powerful driver of national development. In the aftermath of any difficult season, whether it is a storm, rising costs, or unexpected setbacks, many people are reminded of one…
May 5, 2026
Growth & Jobs | ‘My children are my biggest motivators’
For St Andrew-based entrepreneur, Georgian Eccleston, the demands of running a business while raising a family have tested her endurance, discipline and sense of purpose. Yet, for more than 12 years,…
May 4, 2026
by Livern Barrett
Trigger Warning - Police commish urges cops to exercise self-discipline in use of force
Amid historic levels of fatal shootings by the security forces Jamaica’s police chief has exhorted cops to exercise self-discipline, describing it as “more important” than the checks and balances that…
May 4, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
Bond sealed at Old Harbour Bay as Jamaica marks 180 years since arrival of East Indians
A symbolic unveiling of a renovated monument at Old Harbour Bay, St Catherine, on Sunday marked 180 years since the arrival of the first East Indians to Jamaica, reinforcing a shared history rooted in…
May 4, 2026
by Sashana Small
Airbnb stakeholders wary as Government slaps GCT on industry
Airbnb stakeholders in Jamaica are urging the Government to be cautious in its imposition of a general consumption tax (GCT) on the industry, insisting that the move should reflect the reality of the…
May 4, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
NSWMA clears illegal dump site in Kitson Town
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) carried out a mini dump removal exercise in Kitson Town, St Catherine, last Thursday, as part of a broader push to eliminate illegal dumping…