Full 16 per cent public passenger fare increase now in effect across Jamaica Public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators across Jamaica are now charging the full 16 per cent fare increase approved by the Government, as the second phase of the adjustment took effect today, July 1.
Education ministry warns schools not to deny students access over registration fees The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is reminding school administrators that students must not be denied access to education because of an inability to pay registration or other school-related fees.
Jamaica Post suspends outbound mail to European Union countries The Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post) has suspended all outbound mail destined for countries within the European Union (EU) following changes to the bloc’s customs regulations.
Road fatalities down 22 per cent at halfway mark, but 146 killed so far this year Jamaica has reached the halfway point of 2026 with a notable reduction in road fatalities, although 146 people have lost their lives in crashes across the island.
CARICOM to address issues faced by Rastafarians GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will convene a meeting to examine issues affecting Rastafarians across the region, the Guyana-based CARICOM Secretariat announced Tuesday.
Ocean surface temperatures hit record high Ocean surface temperatures reached a record high in June, European scientists warned on Wednesday, fueling fears of more dangerous heat waves this summer and intensifying concerns about the escalating global climate crisis.
Mobile app being developed to enable persons in domestic violence situations to call for help A mobile app is being developed to enable people in domestic violence situations to call for help.
Two persons climb to top of Empire State Building antenna to hang banner about 'the power of love' NEW YORK (AP) – Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" at midday Tuesday, before starting to descend, embracing and taking selfies, news helicopter video showed.
St Mary man charged for alleged rape and robbery of woman he met on dating app Detectives in St Catherine have charged a St Mary man for the alleged rape and robbery of a woman whom he met on the dating app Tinder.
Gas prices up Motorists will pay more for gas come Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move up by $0.65 to sell for $193.78 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go up by $0.63 to sell for $201.20.