Strikes in season
Several strikes have been called in the past week strikes in Jamaica due to wage increase discrepancies. Organizations are not pleased as the cost-of-living increases…
National Identification System to reduce the role of JPs
Justices of the Peace (JPs) will no longer be required to authenticate someone’s identity as the National Identification System (NIDS), to be introduced later this…
Some Mandeville businesses not adhering to COVID protocols
Some businesses in Mandeville have completely abandoned the sanitization process since the lifting of the mask mandate back in April. It still remains a requirement…
Jamaicans to receive assistance with light bill for the months ahead
Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers will benefit from The Government’s Energy Co-Pay Programme starting this month and going through to July. For households that consumed…
Students breathe a sigh of relief after CXC exams postponement
The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has announced that this year’s CSEC and CAPE examinations will be postponed by three weeks. The exams which were scheduled…
Flooding in Montego Bay
Flash flood warnings were issued for areas in the Montego Bay area on Tuesday as a result of heavy rainfalls. A 68-year-old woman was swept…
Travel and mask mandates lifted
Jamaicans and travelers to the island will now enjoy less COVID-related restrictions following the termination of travel and mask wearing mandates. The requirement for travelers…
Sexual Harassment Law welcomed in Jamaica
The Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Law was passed in October 2021 to help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, schools, correctional institutions, nursing homes,…
No republic status before Jamaica 60 celebrations
Jamaica’s long-awaited republic status will not be achieved in time for the island’s 60th independence anniversary on 6 August 2022. This was the announcement made…
Violence increases as students return to face-to-face classes
Violence is plaguing the grounds of high schools. After two years of no face-to-face classes, students are back in school, not just with books but…