With the island's two main political parties promising improved income tax plans if they should win the upcoming general polls, one economist has theorized that Jamaicans will have to wait two years before reaping any of those benefits.

The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) outlined in its election manifesto that it plans to slash the income tax rate from 25 to 15% if given the chance to remain in power.

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Opposition Leader Mark Golding has stated that the next People's National Party (PNP) government would not discontinue all current government programmes.

He made the statement at a press conference hosted by the PNP yesterday.

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Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett says the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has an 18-point strategy for further growth of the sector.

He says tourism has grown by 100% over the last nine years in arrivals and earnings.

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Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson made the statement at a press conference Monday morning. There have been calls from the public, for the PNP to outline how it will fund their programmes and initiatives.

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In highlighting the need for a review, he pointed out that persons are being ticketed unjustly

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During the recent political debate on social issues, the PNP's Damion Crawford said if the party forms the next Government, the rural school bus system will not continue in its current form. The PNP has raised concerns about the safety of the buses and has put forward its proposal for transporting students in rural Jamaica.

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He made the announcement at a JLP mass rally in Montego Bay St. James, Sunday evening. Dr. Holness said the JLP will handout 25 thousand titles per year under the Systematic Titling programme.

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Commanding Officer for Portland Deputy Superintendent Ainsley McCarthy said that at about 2:30 a.m., armed men broke into a business establishment and were challenged by the licenced firearm holder who alerted the lawmen.

When the shooting subsided, two men were found with gunshot wounds.

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Dancehall deejay Demarco is addressing chatter that he was disrespected by Bounty Killer after he popped up on stage during Bounty’s performance at the Oasis Festival in Canada over the weekend.

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She made the commitment at the JLP mass rally in St. James, last evening. Mrs. Malahoo Forte said people have told, her they want more time with her.

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