Author Archive: Myesha Broadie

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Opposition blasts gov’t for its handling of the situation involving several Jamaican students now stranded in Ukraine
The Opposition People’s National Party, PNP, has blasted the government for its handling of the situation involving several
Governor General confirms that 2 British royals are to visit Jamaica next month
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will pay an official visit to Jamaica over the
Stakeholders welcome announced minimum wage increase, stating that while it’s not enough, it’s appreciated
The general consensus among persons reacting to the just announced minimum wage increase is that while it‘s not enough,
Labour Minister urges employers to pay workers more than the minimum wage, if possible
Employers who are able to pay, their workers more than the minimum wage are being urged to do so. Labour Minister Karl Samuda says the
Health Ministry reports 8 more Covid-19 deaths and 41 new cases
Eight more persons have died from the Coronavirus in the country, pushing the country’s death toll to 2,795. The deaths occurred
Police Federation to ink wage deal with Gov’t tomorrow
Another major public sector group is expected to ink a wage deal with the government. Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation,
JDF investigating incident involving some of its members and residents of Tavern, last night
The Jamaica Defence Force JDF, is investigating an incident involving some of its members and residents of Tavern in St. Andrew, last
Health Ministry reports 8 more Covid-19 related deaths and 80 new cases
The Health Ministry is reporting 8 additional Covid-19 related deaths, pushing the death toll to 2,779. The deaths occurred between