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NHT to offer reduced mortgage interest rates for some public servants effective July 1

NHT to offer reduced mortgage interest rates for some public servants effective July 1

He made the announcement during his budget debate presentation in parliament yesterday. According to Dr Holness, for NHT beneficiaries with five to ten years of service, interest rates will be cut by 1-percent, while those with ten years or more will see a reduction of 2 percent.

JHTA President Christopher Jarret says implementation of minimum wage will pose challenge for hotel sector

JHTA President Christopher Jarret says implementation of minimum wage will pose challenge for hotel sector

During his budget debate presentation in parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the minimum wage will be increased from $16000 to $17000, come July 1. This is $1500 less than the 18500 dollar increase Dr. Holness promised last year.

Mount Pleasant knocked out of Concacaf Champions Cup tournament

Mount Pleasant knocked out of Concacaf Champions Cup tournament

Mount Pleasant crashed out of the Concacaf Champions Cup tournament on Thursday.

Minimum wage to increase to $17,000 come July 1

Minimum wage to increase to $17,000 come July 1

Effective July 1, the minimum wage will be increased from $16,000 to $17,000.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness made the announcement during his budget debate presentation yesterday.

WMW and community and youth empowerment organizations stage protest against gender-based violence

WMW and community and youth empowerment organizations stage protest against gender-based violence

WMW Jamaica (formerly Women’s Media Watch), together with community and youth empowerment organisations staged a protest in the corporate area yesterday against gender-based violence.

Participants dressed in black t-shirts, held placards bearing messages such as, 'domestic violence harms children'.

Nurse says she did not benefit financially while serving in Cuban Medical Programme

Nurse says she did not benefit financially while serving in Cuban Medical Programme

While hailing the now discontinued Jamaica Cuba Medical cooperation as a great initiative for locals, one nurse who came to Jamaica on the programme in 1999 said Cubans did not really benefit from it financially, as the majority of their earnings went to the Cuban government.

The nurse who requested

PM Holness defends acceptance of increased $28.5 million salary package

PM Holness defends acceptance of increased $28.5 million salary package

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has hit back at Opposition Leader Mark Golding for comments in relation to his acceptance of the increased salary package.

In 2023, Dr. Holness declined the $28.5 million package.

Dr. Holness expresses hope that Cuban medical programme can be adjusted to make it compliant with Jamaica’s laws

Dr. Holness expresses hope that Cuban medical programme can be adjusted to make it compliant with Jamaica’s laws

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is expressing hope that adjustments can be made to the programme to make it compliant with Jamaica's laws.

Earlier this month, the Jamaican government announced that the current arrangement has been terminated.

Children’s advocate concerned about pattern of extreme aggression among students

Children’s advocate concerned about pattern of extreme aggression among students

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon-Harrison is raising concern about a pattern of extreme aggression among students and the urgent need for character education.

Her statement follows two recent incidents at different St. Ann schools.

Economist Keenan Faulkner says he expects PM Holness’, budget debate presentation will focus on how Jamaica will rebuild following Hurricane Melissa

Economist Keenan Faulkner says he expects PM Holness’, budget debate presentation will focus on how Jamaica will rebuild following Hurricane Melissa

The prime minister is to speak in parliament at 2:00 PM. Speaking to IRIE FM News this morning, MR Falconer noted that he expects Dr. Holness to shed some light on the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARRA).

NHT to offer reduced mortgage interest rates for some public servants effective July 1

Friday, March 20, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

He made the announcement during his budget debate presentation in parliament yesterday. According to Dr Holness, for NHT beneficiaries with five to ten years of service, interest rates will be cut by 1-percent, while those with ten years or more will see a reduction of 2 percent.

JHTA President Christopher Jarret says implementation of minimum wage will pose challenge for hotel sector

Friday, March 20, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

During his budget debate presentation in parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the minimum wage will be increased from $16000 to $17000, come July 1. This is $1500 less than the 18500 dollar increase Dr. Holness promised last year.

Mount Pleasant knocked out of Concacaf Champions Cup tournament

Friday, March 20, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Mount Pleasant crashed out of the Concacaf Champions Cup tournament on Thursday.

New Adidas Reggae Boy kit officially unveiled

Thursday, March 19, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The brand new Adidas Reggae Boy kit was officially unveiled last night by the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) at a reception put on by the local governing body of football at Devon House in Kingston.

Mutabaruka claims iconic line from Buju Banton’s 1993 hit song ‘Murderer’

Thursday, March 19, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

A fresh controversy has emerged around the authorship of the classic dancehall anthem murderer, as veteran dub poet Mutabaruka steps forward claiming a key lyrical line as his own.

Vybz Kartel is Rick Ross’ dream pick for FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Hip-hop heavyweight Rick Ross has revealed that his dream pick for FIFA’s first-ever World Cup halftime show is dancehall megastar Vybz Kartel.