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The unemployment rate for January 2026 is 3.6 percent, down from the 3.7 recorded for January 2025. Speaking at the quarterly press briefing on Tuesday, STATIN's Acting Deputy Director General Dr Natalie Simpson explained that the number of persons unemployed declined by 3000.

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These were among the key findings of the Jamaica AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) report which was launched yesterday. UNESCO's lead expert for the RAM in Jamaica Erica Simmons said there are challenges to facilitate the AI future, but she acknowledged that Jamaica is moving towards AI and must determine how to move faster and at scale.

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That's according to President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) Egerton Newman. Mr. Newman said, the fare hike is a must as gas prices continue to go up.

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Main Street and Institution Drive were among areas left inundated yesterday. Community members claim that Wednesday's incident was the third of its kind in recent days.

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Minister with responsibility for land titling and settlements, Robert Montague made the disclosure during a visit to the site on Tuesday.

The project aims to improve living conditions significantly and support sustainable community development.

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Affected areas include Main Street and Institution Drive.

The residents claim that while this is the third flooding incident in recent days, the issue is a perennial one.

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Speaking at the JTA's 62nd Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony in Kingston yesterday, Ms. Harrison questioned how non-teachers could establish professional standards for teachers.

She said the JTA will continue to advocate for teachers' voices to be heard.

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The Union of Clerical, Administrative and Supervisory Employees (UCASE) says several public dental surgeons reported sick this morning, over the government’s continued delay in implementing a 2024 agreement affecting their employment status.

UCASE warned last week of industrial action if government failed to fix some employment status errors.

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Speaking at the JTA's 62nd Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony in Kingston this morning she highlighted several issues the JTA has pushed for which have strengthened the country's education landscape.

She said the Association will unapologetically maintain its lobby efforts.

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The Government of Jamaica GOJ/Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) Scholarship is designed to support the educational advancement of the children of Jamaican farm workers participating in the programme in Canada.

The announcement was made by Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s East Street location yesterday.

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