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March 5, 2026
Petrojam says motorists spared full impact of global fuel price increases
Petrojam says its pricing mechanism has shielded motorists from the full impact of rising global fuel costs, noting that recent increases in international benchmark prices were not fully passed on in…
March 5, 2026
Seven Gov't entities sign leases at Morant Bay Urban Centre
Seven government entities have signed lease agreements to occupy spaces at the Morant Bay Urban Centre, signalling what officials say is a major step toward activating the $6-billion commercial…
March 5, 2026
US lawmaker who criticised Holness welcomes Jamaica ending Cuban medical programme
United States Congressman Carlos A Gimenez has praised Jamaica’s decision to discontinue its medical cooperation programme with Cuba, describing the long-running arrangement as a “pathetic, criminal…
March 5, 2026
Finance Minister warns Middle East war could impact oil prices in Jamaica
Finance and the Public Service Minister Fayval Williams says the price of oil in Jamaica is expected to be impacted by the current war in the Middle East. Williams said the extent of the impact will…
March 5, 2026
Work ongoing in setting up NARA, says Williams
Finance Minister Fayval Williams says the Government is working behind the scenes to have the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARA) up and running in the shortest possible time,…
March 5, 2026
Man fatally shot after allegedly attacking police in Waterford in Portmore
A man who allegedly attacked cops with a knife while being apprehended was fatally shot in Waterford, Portmore, St Catherine on Thursday night. He has been identified by the police as 25-year-old…
March 5, 2026
Two more charged in alleged Manchester card-skimming and cryptocurrency laundering ring
Detectives from the Fraud Squad and the Financial Crime Investigation Division of the Specialised Investigation Branch have arrested and charged two more persons in connection with an ongoing…
March 5, 2026
Wage negotiations unlikely to align with budget cycle given nature of talks, says Finance Minister
Despite concerns from the Fiscal Commissioner about the misalignment of wage negotiation cycles among public sector bodies, their unions and the government, Finance Minister Fayval Williams said the…
March 5, 2026
No details yet on digital services to be taxed
Despite aiming to collect $300 million by applying General Consumption Tax (GCT) to digital services, Finance and the Public Service Minister Fayval Williams says the Government is not in a position…