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Clarendon contractor charged for hiring Chinese workers without work permit
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Clarendon contractor charged for hiring Chinese workers without work permit
April 13 07:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A Jamaican contractor has been charged with aiding and abetting the employment of persons without work permits after eight Chinese m...
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St James Municipal Corporation looking at making Charles Gordon Market more manageable
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St James Municipal Corporation looking at making Charles Gordon Market more manageable
April 13 06:32 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James Municipal Corporation is examining ways to make the Charles Gordon Market more manageable for those who use it, espec...
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
April 13 05:44 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is reminding the public that under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family She...
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
April 13 05:20 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Several Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries have been highlighted for the progress made in their health sectors,...
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Family seeks answers after US influencer dies during ‘dream’ vacation with fiancé
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JTA welcomes announcement of relocation of Hurricane Melissa shelterees
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JTA welcomes announcement of relocation of Hurricane Melissa shelterees
April 13 04:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is welcoming the announcement by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development ...
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Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar
April 13 04:14 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, April 13, ended trading at $159.09 down by 9 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...
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Increase in income tax threshold now in effect—TAJ
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Increase in income tax threshold now in effect—TAJ
April 13 04:06 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding employers and tax payers that the income tax threshold (tax-free amount) has incr...
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Jamaica eyes strong South America airlift
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Jamaica eyes strong South America airlift
March 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Buoyed by a nearly 80 per cent year-over-year surge in visitor arrivals from South America last year, the Ministry of Tourism is n...
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New hotel investments in St Ann to create jobs, drive economic growth
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New hotel investments in St Ann to create jobs, drive economic growth
March 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two major hotel developments in St Ann are set to create thousands of jobs and drive economic expansion in the parish and across J...
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Jamaica sets sights on becoming global health and wellness tourism leader
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Jamaica sets sights on becoming global health and wellness tourism leader
November 16, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica is positioning itself as a global leader in health and wellness tourism, combining i...
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Commonwealth must harness tourism for combined power and growth – Bartlett
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Commonwealth must harness tourism for combined power and growth – Bartlett
November 6, 2024
LONDON, England - Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett is advocating for the Commonwealth to collectively use its potential for growth in tourism to bo...
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Tourism ministry to look at labour market within the sector following Royalton protest
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Tourism ministry to look at labour market within the sector following Royalton protest
October 22, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica— Following a recent unrest by tourism workers at Royalton Negril which brought services to a halt, the tourism ministry is moving to ...
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Tourism Ministry, other agencies to meet with disgruntled Royalton Negril staff Wednesday
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Tourism Ministry, other agencies to meet with disgruntled Royalton Negril staff Wednesday
October 22, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica – Senior members of the Ministry of Tourism and related agencies are expected to meet with the management team and some staff members...
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
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