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Usain Bolt unveiled as T20 World Cup ambassador

Jamaican track and field legend Usain Bolt was today unveiled as an ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 which will be staged in the West Indies and USA this summer. The eight-time Olympic gold medallist believes cricket can prosper in America on the back of co-hosting this year’s

Charles Jr says new minimum wage does not affect allowances and insurance benefits

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr has sought to clarify that the impending increase in the minimum wage, does not affect allowances and insurance benefits.

Effective June 1, the new minimum wage for all categories of workers, including security guards, will be $15,000 per 40 hour work week.

IC determines former MP for Westmoreland Central Dwayne Vaz should be charged for breaching IC Act

The Integrity Commission has determined that former Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, Dwayne Vaz should be charged for breaching the Integrity Commission Act, due to reported failure to provide information. This was stated in the ruling from the IC director of corruption prosecution, which

7-y-o boy found dead at home in St Ann

A 7 year old boy was found dead at his home in St. Ann, on Tuesday.

He has been identified as Aquan Currie, of Barnstaple District, in Watt Town.

Government files appeal against court ruling that the extended tenure of former DPP, Paula Llewellyn, is unconstitutional

The government has filed an appeal against a court ruling that the extended tenure of former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, is unconstitutional.

The ruling was handed down by the Constitutional Court last Friday, despite an amendment to the constitution to adjust the retirement

Attorney General’s opinion regarding Parliament’s treatment of IC and AuG reports tabled

The opinion of the Attorney General in relation to how Parliament should treat with the tabling of reports from the Integrity Commission(IC) and Auditor General, were tabled in the Lower House today.

This follows repeated calls from the Opposition for the opinion to be shared with all members of Parliament.

5 reports submitted by the Integrity Commission last week, tabled in the Lower House today

The 5 reports submitted by the Integrity Commission (IC) last week were tabled in the Lower House today.

The accompanying rulings from the Director of Corruption Prosecution were also tabled alongside the investigation reports.

Opposition calls on Government to fulfil its mandate of implementing strategies to curtail violence in schools

Opposition Spokesman on Education, Senator Damion Crawford says recent violent incidents involving students again indicate the urgent need for a solution.

In one of those incidents a student of Irwin High School in St. James was stabbed to death, allegedly by his schoolmate.

Students in St. Catherine return to the face-to-face learning modality this morning

Students in St. Catherine who had to participate in online classes yesterday due to a flare up of violence, returned to the face-to-face learning modality this morning.

Yesterday, at least 14 schools in the parish closed their doors out of an abundance of caution, following heightened violence in Spanish

Finance Minister committed to addressing failures in country’s procurement system

Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke says there is more than a tolerable rate of failure in the country's procurement system.

Procurement is the process of locating and agreeing to terms, and purchasing goods, services, or other works from an external source.

Charles Jr says new minimum wage does not affect allowances and insurance benefits

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Patrice Walters News No comments

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr has sought to clarify that the impending increase in the minimum wage, does not affect allowances and insurance benefits. Effective June 1, the new minimum wage for all categories of workers, including security guards, will be $15,000 per 40 hour work week.

Actress Sundra Oakley to empower aspiring actors with Inside Hollywood workshop

Monday, April 22, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Aspiring actors and local talents aiming to break into the Hollywood movie industry are invited to a workshop next month spearheaded by accomplished actress, Sundra Oakley.

Charles Jr says new minimum wage does not affect allowances and insurance benefits

IC determines former MP for Westmoreland Central Dwayne Vaz should be charged for breaching IC Act

Usain Bolt unveiled as T20 World Cup ambassador

U18 Reggae Boyz go down to Saudi Arabia at UEFA Friendship Tournament

Najeeriii’s YouTube Channel hacked; fans rally to show support

Actress Sundra Oakley to empower aspiring actors with Inside Hollywood workshop