THE country's judges are set to see their salaries increase significantly as of this month as the finance ministry has accepted the recommendation from the 10th Independent Commission of the Judiciary.
The Government is exploring a number of avenues, including multilateral partnership, to revive and expand the country's rail service, especially from Kingston to Spanish Town, and from Old Harbour to Spanish Town, St Catherine that would move thousands of commuters daily.
Fare hike pending for private bus and taxi operators, says Shaw
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TRANSPORT and Mining Minister Audley Shaw on Tuesday confirmed that the Government is considering a possible fare hike for the transport sector.
Gov't to provide $1B in next budget to combat worsening drought - PM
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that $1 billion will be provided in the next budget to support the development of small, community-based water projects as part of drought mitigation measures.
PNP supporter who threatened to rape female journalist yet to be identified
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THE Opposition People's National Party (PNP) was forced on the defensive on Tuesday after one of its supporters threatened to rape a female Radio Jamaica journalist at the party's Old Hope Road headquarters on Monday evening.
The Andrew Holness-led government says it strongly condemns any attempt to intimidate, threaten, or harm journalists and media workers while they carry out their duties.
DEVELOPMENT economist Dr Chris Stokes is urging the authorities to target crime syndicates to prevent further attacks on cash couriers.
Former banker freed of sex charges after complainant admits she lied
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A former banker is considering the option of filing a lawsuit against the state after he was freed on Thursday of sexual offence charges following a stunning admission by the complainant in court that she lied about aspects of the purported incident.
"One and Ready" wanted by Clarendon police after showing off video goes viral
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Detectives assigned to the Clarendon Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) have listed Menelek Youngsam as wanted, after previously naming him as a person of interest.
Police have identified the deceased in the small plane crash near Highgate in St Mary on Friday morning.
Yet again Jamaica is proudly boasting another win as local spring water company, Lifespan has copped the Monde Selection International Quality Institute’s Grand Gold Award in the highest category offered by the institution.
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PROJECT STAR, the social and economic development initiative created by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) in partnership with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), has been bolstered with a commitment of $50 million in financial support, over the next five years, from Sandals Resorts International and its philanthropic arm, Sandals Foundation.
Ground breaking for new Parliament building before year end — PM
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The Government is hitting top gear in its drive to construct a new Parliament building on lands in National Heroes' Park.
‘Unnu Daddy Rich!’ - Super Lotto Winner Claims $542.5M Jackpot
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One lucky Supreme Ventures Limited customer has made history by winning the biggest Super Lotto jackpot ever!
Flow Foundation Supports Ackeef Nugent’s Educational Mission
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Ackeef Nugent's ambition and passion to educate fellow youngsters and uplift his Cockburn Gardens community belies his age and stature.