Nekeisha Burchell accuses government of exploiting taxpayers funds for political gain

Reading Time: 2 minutesNekeisha Burchell, Opposition Spokesperson on Information, has condemned Prime Minister Andrew Holness and his administration for their misuse of taxpayer funds, which she outlines are being used for vulgar campaign advertisements.

She stated that it’s a blatant misuse of citizens’ money on partisan political propaganda.

STATIN reports 1.1% GDP growth for Jamaican econony in Q1 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is estimating that the domestic economy grew 1.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 when compared to the same period last year….

IMF says US tax, spending bill runs counter to deficit-cutting advice

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWASHINGTON (Reuters) The massive U.S. tax and spending bill slated for a final vote in Congress runs counter to the International Monetary Fund’s recommendations that Washington reduce fiscal deficits over…

New code of ethics, national registry to raise standards of Jamaica’s HR professionals

Reading Time: 2 minutesHuman resource (HR) professionals in Jamaica are set to operate under new national standards following the endorsement of key reforms by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. The Ministry…

House approves first supplementary estimates for 2025/26 fiscal year

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the first supplementary estimates for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure has now moved from $1,260,048,978 to $1,270,538,106. In her…

Government establishes enterprise team to review Sangster Airport concession extension

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Government has established an Enterprise Team to assess the early extension of the concession agreement for Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St James. The facility is being…