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OUR says it struck the right balance with 7% increase in electricity bills

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustai...

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CASE to seek assistance from gov’t to improve campus security

President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), in Portland, Dr Derrick Deslandes says the instit...

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JFJ writes to DCS over detention of minors reportedly deemed uncontrollable

Rights group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has written to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) in relation to the...

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Official funeral service for the late Reggae singer, Jimmy Cliff to be held today

17 December 2025

The official funeral service for the late Reggae singer, Jimmy Cliff will be held today at the National Indoor Sports Ce...

Tourism Housing Assistance Recovery Programme to support about 5000 workers with hurricane...

17 December 2025

The Tourism Housing Assistance Recovery Programme (THARP) which was officially launched yesterday is intended to support...

Arrival of 120 more linesmen to boost power restoration in storm-hit areas

17 December 2025

With the arrival of another 120 linesmen today the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) will greatly improve their ability to re...

Opposition demands transparency from JPS about 7% increase in electricity bills for November

16 December 2025

The opposition is demanding full transparency from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) for the 7 percent increase in electr...

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz notes concerns about increase in electricity bills

16 December 2025

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has noted concerns from Jamaica Public Service customers about their bills, in the wake of dis...

Students of CASE in Portland stage protest following reports of alleged rape of female stu...

16 December 2025

Upset students of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland, staged a protest today, followin...

Loan agreement between Gov’t and JPS for US$150M signed yesterday

16 December 2025

The loan agreement between the Government and the Jamaica Public Service JPS for US$150 million was signed yesterday. En...