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Minister of Health and Wellness, Christopher Tufton.
December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

IC: Tufton’s ‘indirect’ influence led to $80m in contracts for friend’s firm

Cabinet Minister Dr Christopher Tufton’s actions “indirectly” influenced the health ministry’s engagement of a marketing firm of his friend that resulted in the entity being awarded contracts of just…
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December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

IFC urges Gov’t to reinstate public sector wage cap

The Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) says the Government must consider reintroducing a ceiling on wages and salaries following its latest assessment of the Dr Andrew Holness administration’s fiscal…
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December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

Flood fix

Urban planning consultant and university professor Carol Archer is urging Jamaica to adopt the globally recognised ‘sponge city’ model to better cope with the increasing impact of climate change,…
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December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

NO BIG VISA HIT

A United States-based immigration attorney says the Trump administration’s changes to the H-1B visa requirements to include a US$100,000 fee per applicant will not impact Jamaica and nationals seeking…
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December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

Businesswoman ‘frustrated, angry’ over JPS approach to report of electricity theft

A businesswoman is crying foul after the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) disconnected electricity to her Molynes Road, St Andrew business place for three weeks, causing her to lose thousands of…
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (left) watches as Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness signs the Instrument of Appointment during his Swearing-In Ceremony at King’s House in St Andrew on Tuesday.
December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

New term, new vision

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Tuesday set the agenda for his administration’s next term, emphasising the urgent need for innovative policies to accelerate Jamaica’s slow-growing economy and…