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Gov’t says taxes on international digital services and non alcoholic sweetened beverages among revenue measures to fund 2026 / 2027 budget

Taxes on international digital services, non-alcoholic sweetened beverages and an increase in the environmental protection levy are among the revenue measures government plans to use to fund the 2026/2027 budget.

The estimates of expenditure were tabled in Parliament today.

Gender based violence mobile app ‘Am Alive’ to be launched this year

Two separate mobile applications aimed at addressing gender based violence (GBV) and facilitating swift life verification for pensioners will be launched this year.

Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen made the disclosure today during the throne speech.

Man fatally shot during alleged police confrontation in Old Folly, Discovery Bay, St. Ann

A man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with police in Old Folly, Discovery Bay, St. Ann this morning.

He has been identified as Sudane Downer of Hanover.

Stop order issued on Police Officers Association Chairman SSP Wayne Cameron

A stop order has been issued by Chairman of the Police Officers Association, senior superintendent Wayne Cameron.

The court also ordered that SSP Cameron surrender his travel documents.

Raheem Sterling joins Dutch side Feyenoord as a free agent

Jamaican born former England International Raheem Sterling has joined Dutch side Feyenoord as a free agent.

GG Sir Patrick Allen delivering Throne Speech

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen says procurement systems reform and continued investments in national security will be a part of the government's agenda for fiscal year 2026/2027.

2 women including 83 y/o shot dead in Bayshore Park, Kingston

Two women were murdered in Bayshore Park, Harbour View in Kingston, last night.

Their identities have not been released, but police say one is 83-years-old.

Jamaican students in Cuba encouraged to prepare for possible emergency evacuation, if fuel situation there worsens

Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson-Smith said the government is monitoring the situation and is in touch with the affected students.

Speaking at yesterdays post cabinet press briefing Johnson-Smith explained that, for some students, their institutions have temporarily closed down, while for others,

Finance Minister Fayval Williams says new revenue measures will feature in budget

According to the independent fiscal commission’s economic and fiscal assessment report, published in January, the storm caused an estimated 8.8 billion US dollar damage, which is about 41% of the gross domestic product, GDP.

In a statement yesterday, the Finance Minister noted that the disaster has

Taxi Operators express concern about long awaited fare increase ahead of government announcement about budget

The matter was raised last evening during the virtual meeting of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services, TODSS.

Gov’t says taxes on international digital services and non alcoholic sweetened beverages among revenue measures to fund 2026 / 2027 budget

Thursday, February 12, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

Taxes on international digital services, non-alcoholic sweetened beverages and an increase in the environmental protection levy are among the revenue measures government plans to use to fund the 2026/2027 budget. The estimates of expenditure were tabled in Parliament today.

Gender based violence mobile app ‘Am Alive’ to be launched this year

Thursday, February 12, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Two separate mobile applications aimed at addressing gender based violence (GBV) and facilitating swift life verification for pensioners will be launched this year. Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen made the disclosure today during the throne speech.

Raheem Sterling joins Dutch side Feyenoord as a free agent

Thursday, February 12, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaican born former England International Raheem Sterling has joined Dutch side Feyenoord as a free agent.

Jamaica’s Under 17 Reggae Boys creates history after qualifying for FIFA Youth World Cup in Qatar

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaica's Under 17 Reggae Boys created history today after they qualified for the upcoming FIFA Under 17 World Cup in Qatar, following an emphatic 3-1 triumph over Canada at the Costa Rican Federation field, in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Valiant is Campari’s newest brand ambassador

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall DJ Valiant has teamed out with liquor brand Campari as its new brand ambassador. The Passenger Princess hitmaker shared the news on social media captioning the post, 'New year, new blessings! Being signed to Campari Caribbean, let’s go!

Peter Tosh’s ‘Legalize It’ turns fifty: Foundation hosts event to commemorate the milestone

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Peter Tosh’s, Legalize It turns 50 this year and the peter tosh foundation is hosting an event dubbed peter tosh- the sun of reggae to commemorate this milestone.