JPS Bills to Drop as GCT Cut to 7% Takes Effect
The General Consumption Tax (GCT) on residential electricity has been officially reduced from 15% to 7%, effective May 1, 2025.
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The most current local and international news and sports delivered to you from a Jamaican Perspective.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness Graduates with Doctor of Law and Policy (DLP) from Northeastern University
Andrew Holness was formally conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (DLP) in Law and Policy at Northeastern University’s commencement ceremony
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More Jamaicans Head to Canada Under Farm Work Programme
Jamaica’s Overseas Employment Programme, commonly referred to as the Farm Work Programme, continues to deliver opportunities for Jamaicans seeking seasonal
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Jamaican Shipping Spared in US Port Fee Decision
The United States has granted an exemption for Caribbean shipping from steep new port fees proposed under a trade initiative
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Hydel High Shatters Penn Relays Record with Fourth Straight 4x400m Title
Hydel High delivered a dazzling performance on Saturday to close the 129th Penn Relays Carnival, storming to a record-breaking 3:30.42
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Shaw Honoured with Cyrille Regis Award for Excellence On and Off the Pitch
Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has been awarded the prestigious Cyrille Regis Award at the Football Black List Awards, held at the
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Jamaica’s Elite School Teams Set to Ignite Penn Relays
Franklin Field Stadium in Philadelphia will come alive this Thursday as the world’s premier relay carnival gets underway. Jamaica’s most
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Greenwood Shines with Brace as Jamaica Hopeful Impresses in Marseille Rout
Mason Greenwood delivered a standout performance over the weekend, scoring twice and earning Man of the Match honours in Marseille’s
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Asafa Powell Warns His Children May Represent Other Countries Unless Athlete Support Improves
Sprint icon Asafa Powell has expressed strong concerns about Jamaica’s support for its athletes, warning that his children may not
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Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz to Face England in Historic Friendly at King Power Stadium
England will host Jamaica in a landmark women’s international football friendly on June 29 at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium.
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Government Sets New Record with $8.7 Billion Spent on Road Infrastructure Last Fiscal Year
The Government of Jamaica reportedly spent $8.7 billion on road infrastructure during the last fiscal year, marking the highest-ever allocation
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Reggae Boyz Draw Tough Group for 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup
Jamaica’s senior men’s football team will have their work cut out in this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup, after being drawn
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Reggae Girlz Fall 4-0 to Mexico in Second Friendly
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz closed out a difficult pair of friendlies against Mexico with a 4-0 defeat on Tuesday night at
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Jamaica-Bound Greenwood Shines Again with Stunning Strike in Marseille’s Comeback Win
Mason Greenwood’s incredible form continues to captivate football fans worldwide as he delivered yet another match-winning performance for Olympique de
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