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Kathryn Silvera, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
Updated 6 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 7 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…
Updated 5 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 7 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 7 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 6 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 7 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…
Delroy Chuck, minister of justice and constitutional affairs.
Updated 6 hours ago

Expungement law offering new start after rehabilitation now in effect

More Jamaicans with a criminal record will now have the opportunity for a fresh start with the enactment of the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Amendment Act, 2026. The act, which…
West Indies women’s coach Shane Deitz.
Published 7 hours ago

Deitz blames long lay-off for Windies Women’s poor outings

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC): West Indies Women’s head coach, Shane Deitz, has expressed his disappointment with his team’s recent showing against Sri Lanka Women, which saw them lose both the One-Day…
Tables neatly arranged with donated school supplies that were prepared for distribution to students affected by Hurricane Melissa at Maud McLeod.
Published 7 hours ago by Mickalia Kington

Inspirational gifts for Bethel Town Primary, Maud McLeod High

Western Bureau: A personal childhood experience has come full circle for Olga Stewart-Nelson, a principal of adult education with New York City (NYC) Public Schools District 79, who recently returned…