Labour Minister says Saturday operations of TAJ won’t affect religious freedom

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr outlined that the government of Jamaica is committed to upholding religious liberty and ensuring that all Jamaicans can practice their faith without infringement.

This follows the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Fayval Williams’s announcement during the 2025/26 Budget presentation that select tax offices in all parishes across Jamaica will be opened on Saturdays.

US tariffs highlight unilateralism, protectionism—China’s commerce ministry

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe accumulation of US tariffs on Chinese products does not contribute to so-called “national security,” nor does it assist domestic industries, but merely highlights the unilateralism, protectionism, and bullying practices…

IGT Jamaica sponsors 50 students to attend UWI Science Festival, championing equitable edtech access

Reading Time: 2 minutesInternational Game Technology (“IGT”) Jamaica has announced its sponsorship of 50 students from its After School Advantage (ASA) programmes across the island to attend the Faculty of Science and Technology’s…

US inflation inches up 0.2% in February 2025 

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose by 0.2 per cent in February 2025, following a 0.5 per cent increase in January, according to the US Bureau…

Close season for spiny lobster begins April 1

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is advising the public that the annual close season for all spiny lobsters begins on April 1 and ends on June 30. Fishing for any…

Business news broadcaster Owen James is dead

Reading Time: < 1 minuteVeteran business news broadcaster Owen James passed away this evening. For many years he was the voice of TVJ’s ‘Business Day’ and was well respected in his field. He was…