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“No Gutter politics from the JLP” – PM Holness says party to embark on voter education programme

“No Gutter politics from the JLP” – PM Holness says party to embark on voter education programme

"There will be no gutter politics from the Jamaica Labour Party".That is the declaration from Party Leader and Prime Minister, Andrew Holness at a meeting in St. Elizabeth on Friday.His comment comes, as Jamaicans await the next General Election which is due by September.

Amendment bill which exempts Jamaican World Bank employees from income tax payment passed in Senate

Amendment bill which exempts Jamaican World Bank employees from income tax payment passed in Senate

An amendment bill, which exempts locally recruited employees of the World Bank from the payment of income tax was passed in the Upper House on Friday.The bill entitled "The Bretton Woods Agreement Amendment Act', was passed without opposition.

3 British nationals held at NMIA/Sangster Airports after caught with drugs valuing about $118.7M

3 British nationals held at NMIA/Sangster Airports after caught with drugs valuing about $118.7M

They are 50-year-old Nigel Manning of Northumberland in London, England, 51-year-old Derrick Winston and 41-year-old Lisa Wood, both of Sand Way Road, Orrington, England.The three have been charged with possession of cocaine, dealing in cocaine, attempting to export cocaine and conspiracy.

1yo boy, foreign national among four people killed on nation’s roadways since Friday

1yo boy, foreign national among four people killed on nation’s roadways since Friday

The names of the deceased have not been released.The latest incident happened yesterday, along the Bowen main road in Sheffield, Westmoreland at about 8:45 PM.Two motorcyclists, ages 37 and 24, were killed in that crash.

Kingston Western police launch probe into murder in Havana, Arnett Gardens last evening

Kingston Western police launch probe into murder in Havana, Arnett Gardens last evening

The Kingston Western police have launched a probe into a shooting incident in Havana, Arnette Gardens last evening which left one man dead and another nursing gunshot wounds.The deceased has been identified as Sanje Allen.

The Jamaica Scorpions return to winning ways in the regional four Day Championships today

The Jamaica Scorpions return to winning ways in the regional four Day Championships today

The Jamaica Scorpions return to winning ways in the regional four Day Championships today, wrapping up a 40 run triumph over West Indies Academy before lunch on the 4th and final day of their 5th round encounter at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua.

JET & St Catherine residents call for stronger action against entities responsible for frequent fish kills in the Rio Cobre

JET & St Catherine residents call for stronger action against entities responsible for frequent fish kills in the Rio Cobre

Upset fisher folk and residents of Zepherton in St. Catherine are calling on the authorities to take stronger action against entities responsible for frequent fish kills in the Rio Cobre.

Technical issue causes delay in payment of NIS pensions

Technical issue causes delay in payment of NIS pensions

There is a delay in the disbursement of National Insurance Scheme (NIS) March payments to some pensioners.

Cavaliers extend winning streak in NBA

Cavaliers extend winning streak in NBA

Seven Cleveland Cavalier players scored in double figures, led by Evan Mobley's 22 points and 11 rebounds, as the Cavs, extended their winning streak to a franchise-record 16 games with Friday's 133-124 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.

JLP Leader PM Andrew Holness says his party has earned a third term

JLP Leader PM Andrew Holness says his party has earned a third term

Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party, JLP and Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the party has earned a third term.

He made the statement while speaking at a JLP meeting in St. Elizabeth last evening.

According to Mr. Holness, his party has raised the bar and changed politics in Jamaica.

“No Gutter politics from the JLP” – PM Holness says party to embark on voter education programme

Sunday, March 16, 2025 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

"There will be no gutter politics from the Jamaica Labour Party".That is the declaration from Party Leader and Prime Minister, Andrew Holness at a meeting in St. Elizabeth on Friday.His comment comes, as Jamaicans await the next General Election which is due by September.

Amendment bill which exempts Jamaican World Bank employees from income tax payment passed in Senate

Sunday, March 16, 2025 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

An amendment bill, which exempts locally recruited employees of the World Bank from the payment of income tax was passed in the Upper House on Friday.The bill entitled "The Bretton Woods Agreement Amendment Act', was passed without opposition.

The Jamaica Scorpions return to winning ways in the regional four Day Championships today

Saturday, March 15, 2025 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

The Jamaica Scorpions return to winning ways in the regional four Day Championships today, wrapping up a 40 run triumph over West Indies Academy before lunch on the 4th and final day of their 5th round encounter at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua.

Cavaliers extend winning streak in NBA

Saturday, March 15, 2025 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Seven Cleveland Cavalier players scored in double figures, led by Evan Mobley's 22 points and 11 rebounds, as the Cavs, extended their winning streak to a franchise-record 16 games with Friday's 133-124 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.

Shukkle Buss saves the day: Suarez Jersey returned to young fan

Friday, March 14, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Selector Shukkle Buss led the charge to recover a prized Luis Suarez football jersey that was taken from a player escort.

Veteran journalist Owen James passes away

Friday, March 14, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Veteran journalist Owen James has died.