The island's public school teachers are expected to get an update today about the vexed issue of wages when the Education Minister addresses the Jamaica Teachers' Association's Annual Conference.The promise was given by Dr Dana Morris Dixon at the Association's awards ceremony last evening.

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The debaters were named during a press conference hosted by the Jamaica Debates Commission this morning. The JDC has indicated that a team format will be used for the social issues and economy debates.

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In separate releases this afternoon, the unions said the alleged statements by the Minister which suggest that the majority of public servants have already received a salary increase for the 2025/2026 financial year, are false. According to the JCTU the 7.5 per cent increase referenced by the Minister in a news interview, resulted from the movement of eligible public sector workers by up to three increments on their salary scales.

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Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry said the increase in the land-transport component, particularly the number of JUTC buses dispatched, augured well for the sector.

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Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Dr. Wayne Henry gave the preliminary estimate, during a quarterly press briefing this morning. Dr. Henry reported that the outturn for the review quarter, largely reflected continued growth in most industries.

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There has been controversy over the issue, after media reports suggested that the two main political parties objected to some journalists being on the panel. The issue was discussed by the JDC and the parties and was not expected to make it to the public domain.

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The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) is demanding that the Education Ministry demonstrates tangible support for educators' plight during wage negotiations with the Finance Ministry.JTA President Mark Malabre made the demand at the Association's 61st Annual Conference Investiture Ceremony last night.

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President of the Jamaica Teachers Association JTA,  Dr. Mark Smith says the patience of teachers is running out, as they seek  to secure an improved wage offer from the government.

JTA representatives walked out of wage negotiations with the Finance Ministry on Friday, after they failed to get a new offer

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63 candidates were nominated for the general election and 3 for the local government by-elections.

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Speaking to reporters today after being nominated the Prime Minister noted that he has improved the constituency.

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