In a release to the media yesterday, Member of Parliament (MP) for the Constituency Michelle Charles noted that a number of her campaign posters were removed in Leith Hall.The disgruntled MP is accusing supporters of the People's National Party (PNP) of removing her campaign material

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The Jamaica Civil Service Association has assured that it continues to lobby for changes to arrangements, especially for remote and flexi work, for public sector workers.

JCSA President Techa Clarke Griffiths noted that the association still has concerns about remote work, to include, payment for utilities and repair of equipment used by staff members, who work from home.

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The Jamaica Civil Service Association will be stepping up its advocacy for the occupational safety and health bill to be passed by the country’s law makers.

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It’s more than a big deal, it’s a big investment and the government supports investments.

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The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is stepping up its efforts to regulate the rapidly expanding online gaming sector, as more young Jamaicans become involved.Executive Director, Vitus Evans said the Commission recognizes a major shift in the gaming industry, with online platforms increasingly attracting younger players.

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Managing Director of Restaurants of Jamaica, Mark Myers, says the opening of the company's newest KFC location in Black River, St. Elizabeth, signifies a strengthening of its position to help communities flourish.The new outlet will provide employment for 65 people.

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Speaking at the project's unveiling ceremony on the hospital's grounds yesterday, Dr. Tufton sought to address those who might want to question its timing.In recent weeks, the Government has been criticised, especially by the Opposition, over the number of ribbon cutting or groundbreaking ceremonies being conducted ahead of the General Election, due later this year.

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The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is warning citizens against a scam in which computer-generated footage in the likeness of prominent businessman Adam Stewart is being used to endorse a fraudulent investment fund.

In a statement today, the police said it is aware of a video circulating on social media and messaging platforms that falsely appears to show Mr. Stewart promoting the fund.

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A 44-year-old customs broker is to spend four more months in jail after he was sentenced this month for his role in a multi-million-dollar credit card fraud operation targeting the government’s customs revenue system.

Nathiel Graham was sentenced to a total of three years when he appeared in the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court on Friday, July 11.

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The union representing private security guards has noted that a sick-out remains in effect until next Monday, as so far, only one security company has responded to concerns raised.

The Jamaica Association for Private Security (JAPS) said the industrial action stems from contention over a breach in uniform policy, among other issues.

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