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Finance Minister says target inflation rate for the next 3 years will remain at 4-6%

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has indicated that Jamaica’s target inflation rate for the next 3 years will remain at 4 to 6 percent.

Speaking in Parliament yesterday, the Minister explained that the inflation rate is reviewed every 3 years.

Champions Frazier’s Whip to know their opponents in Concacaf Women’s Champions Cup on June 6

Defending Jamaica Women's Premier League Champions Frazier's Whip will on June 6 know their opponents for the preliminary round of the inaugural Concacaf Women's Champions Cup.

Education Ministry assures that measures are being taken to keep staff and students safe following several bomb threats today

The Education Ministry has assured that all measures are being taken to keep staff and students safe following several bomb threats today.

Threats were made against at least 3 schools; Kingston College, Campion College both in Kingston and Holmwood Technical High in Manchester.

At least 3 schools affected by bomb threats today

A bomb threat at the Holmwood Technical High School in Manchester today, impacted normal operations including the sitting of Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) exams.

Holmwood Technical High is one of 3 educational institutions affected by threats today.

Health Minister says Cornwall Regional Hospital Rehabilitation Project, is closing in on the finish

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says the multibillion-dollar rehabilitation of the St. James based Cornwall Regional Hospital, is closing in on the finish.

The rehabilitation project which began in 2019 has been widely criticized by stakeholders including the Opposition, which raised

UPDATE: 253 foreign nationals who arrived on a German charter flight last Thursday, departed the island today

The 253 foreign nationals who arrived on a German charter flight last Thursday, departed the island this morning.

The National Security Ministry said the plane with crew-members and passengers aboard, left the island at 11:46 a.m.

Tajay Gayle heads a list of five Jamaican for Doha Diamond League

2019 World Champion Tajay Gayle heads a list of five Jamaican Athletes showing on the start list for the next stop in the Wanda Diamond League series in Doha, Qatar on Friday.

Sunshine Girls defender Shamera Sterling-Humphrey to be featured on Australian Tv

Superstar Sunshine Girls defender Shamera Sterling-Humphrey will be featured in an upcoming feature on Australian Tv.

Jamaica receives certification for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Syphilis

Jamaica has made another significant public health achievement, with a certification from the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating the mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis. Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton said this milestone follows years of dedicated effort to providing

Vendors at Ray Ray market in Kingston affected by early morning blaze

Several vendors at the Ray Ray market in Downtown Kingston, are again reeling from the impacts of a fire. This, as several stalls were gutted by a blaze at about 1:40 this morning. The Jamaica Fire Brigade's Superintendent Joshua Davis told reporters this morning, that goods were also destroyed in the

Finance Minister says target inflation rate for the next 3 years will remain at 4-6%

Wednesday, May 08, 2024 Donique Weston News No comments

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has indicated that Jamaica’s target inflation rate for the next 3 years will remain at 4 to 6 percent. Speaking in Parliament yesterday, the Minister explained that the inflation rate is reviewed every 3 years.

Education Ministry assures that measures are being taken to keep staff and students safe following several bomb threats today

Tuesday, May 07, 2024 Patrice Walters News No comments

The Education Ministry has assured that all measures are being taken to keep staff and students safe following several bomb threats today. Threats were made against at least 3 schools; Kingston College, Campion College both in Kingston and Holmwood Technical High in Manchester.

Champions Frazier’s Whip to know their opponents in Concacaf Women’s Champions Cup on June 6

Wednesday, May 08, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Defending Jamaica Women's Premier League Champions Frazier's Whip will on June 6 know their opponents for the preliminary round of the inaugural Concacaf Women's Champions Cup.

Tajay Gayle heads a list of five Jamaican for Doha Diamond League

Tuesday, May 07, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

2019 World Champion Tajay Gayle heads a list of five Jamaican Athletes showing on the start list for the next stop in the Wanda Diamond League series in Doha, Qatar on Friday.

Kraff performs despite dismal turnout at Grenada concert

Monday, May 06, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

The management of Dancehall entertainer Kraff is pointing fingers at a Grenada promoter after roughly 20 attendees showed up for an event on Saturday.

Romain Virgo and wife Liz expecting third child

Monday, May 06, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Reggae singer Romain Virgo and his wife, Elizabeth, have announced that they are expecting their third child together.