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Kathryn Silvera, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
Updated 10 hours ago by Edmond Campbell/Senior Staff Reporter

Budget probe

As members of parliament (MPs) gear up to pose questions to portfolio ministers today about the Government’s $1.4-trillion Budget during a two-day meeting of Parliament’s Standing Finance Committee, two sector groups have highlighted issues they want addressed during the deliberations.

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Courtney Williams, commissioner of the Independent Fiscal Commission.
Published 11 hours ago

... Gaps trigger credibility concerns from fiscal commissioner

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams has raised questions about the credibility of aspects of the Government’s 2026-2027 Budget in his Economic and Fiscal Assessment Report (EFAR). In his assessment…
The entrance at Ocho Rios High School in St Ann.
Published 2 hours ago

17-year-old boy in custody after deadly fight at Ocho Rios High

A 17-year-old male student is now in police custody following a deadly fight at Ocho Rios High School in St Ann on Wednesday, which claimed the life of another student. The police reported that…
File photo.
Published 1 hour ago

NWA undertaking $193 million road rehabilitation in sections of Portland, St Mary and St Ann

The National Works Agency (NWA) is undertaking hotmix patching and a road rehabilitation programme in sections of Portland, St Mary and St Ann. The NWA says the programme to improve the road…
Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson.
Published 7 minutes ago

Opposition presses for fiscal commission report during budget review

The start of this morning’s sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament, which is examining the Government’s budget, was delayed after some Opposition members pressed for the report of the…
Updated 9 hours ago by Tanesha Mundle

Witness admits she didn’t see all details described in joint statement with partner

A prosecution witness yesterday insisted that although she and her partner witnessed parts of the fatal shooting of three men on Acadia Drive in St Andrew in 2013, and later composed a letter about…
New Zealand’s Finn Allen reacts after hitting the winning runs and finishing his century during the first T20 World Cup semi-final match against South Africa in Kolkata, India, yesterday.
Published 11 hours ago

Gayle record broken

KOLKATA, India (AP): New Zealand opener Finn Allen smashed the fastest-ever century in a T20 World Cup game to help the Kiwis defeat favourites South Africa by nine wickets in the first semi-final…
Sayeed Bernard, attorney and journalist, addresses the recent welcome home reception hosted by the British High Commission for 2024 Chevening and Commonwealth scholars.
Published 11 hours ago by Antoine Lodge

Chevening Scholar Sayeed Bernard eyes strengthened governance

Twenty-six-year-old attorney-at-law and journalist Sayeed Bernard is set to make a significant impact in Jamaica’s policy landscape after completing his Master of Laws at Queen Mary University of…
Nashá Patterson, the president of the Jamaica Prefects’ Association.
Updated 10 hours ago by Christopher Thomas

JPA president wants more post-Melissa mental wellness checks for students

WESTERN BUREAU: Nashá Patterson, president of the Jamaica Prefects’ Association (JPA), is calling for greater attention to be paid to students who had traumatic experiences during the passage of…
Published 11 hours ago by Ashley Anguin

Garvey Maceo, Cornwall through to U14, U16 finals

Garvey Maceo and Cornwall College are through to the Burger King/ISSA Under-14 and Under-16 competitions finals after contrasting victories at the St Elizabeth Technical High School Sports Complex…