MORE than half of Government's $657.2-billion allocation for non-debt recurrent expenditure will go towards the compensation of public sector employees as the Administration forges ahead with its wage restructuring programme.
Blackman 'weeps' in court: convicted of 6 murders, being gang leader
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With tears streaming down his face, Andre 'Blackman' Bryan wept openly in court after Chief Justice Bryan Sykes on Tuesday declared he was the leader of the notorious Spanish Town, St Catherine-based One Don faction of the Clansman gang.
British forensic firm Kroll Associates UK joins SSL probe
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Finance and Public Service Minister Dr Nigel Clarke says the Government has engaged the services of Kroll Associates UK to assist with the forensic probe into the multimillion-dollar fraud at investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL).
2,000 roads to be rehabilitated under $40-billion SPARK project
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The Government will be embarking on a $40-billion initiative to rehabilitate the Jamaica's roads.
New banknotes set for public release mid-June, says Clarke
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The new series of banknotes featuring national heroes and former prime ministers will be ready for public release by mid-June.
No new taxes for another budget cycle, says Clarke
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For an eighth consecutive budget, the Jamaican Government has not imposed any new taxes on the populace.
Andre Blackman Bryan Guilty Of Leading One Don Klansman Gang
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Andre 'Blackman' Bryan has been found guilty of being the leader of the notorious Spanish Town One Don faction of the Klansman Gang.
Police High Command probing altercation between cop and soldiers
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Teachers resting uneasily - island-wide protest planned for Wednesday
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Uncertainty now shrouds the education sector as teachers step up their demand for an end to wage negotiations amid signals that the matter could escalate to an all-island shutdown of schools on Wednesday.
Police Federation stands firm against Govt wage offer
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A major showdown is now looming between the government and the Police Federation which represents rank-and-file members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
Klansman gang leader Andre "Blackman" Bryan and co-accused found guilty of murder and arson
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Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has found reputed leader of the Clansman-One Don Gang, Andre 'Blackman' Bryan, guilty in relation to two more criminal charges.
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The Spanish Town police have confirmed the murder of popular local blogger Nigel Anthony Walford, also known as ‘Big Meech’, in an early-afternoon shooting incident on Friday in St Catherine.
Gov't could declare 'orders' restricting water use if drought worsens
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The Government could declare certain orders restricting the use of water by citizens should the drought conditions worsen locally.
Gov't looking to link up with satellite internet provider Starlink
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Minister of Technology Daryl Vaz has indicated that discussions are being held with satellite Internet provider Starlink regarding broadband connectivity expansion in hard-to-reach areas in Jamaica.
Person of interest in Portmore attack on security guards, $10 million robbery in custody
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Aperson of interest has been taken into custody in connection with the brazen daylight attack on Monday at the Portmore Pines Plaza in St Catherine which left a security guard dead.