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Acting Vice President of Operations at the NWC, Herman Fagan, made the revelation during today's meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee.He pointed to the hurricane's impact on the hotel sector as a major reason for the loss.

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The tariffs have come into effect at 10%, despite a pledge to introduce them at a higher rate.After the U.S. Supreme Court blocked many of Trump's sweeping import taxes on Friday, the President said he would introduce a 10% global rate. He then said on Saturday that the rate would be 15%.

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The agreement, signed yesterday, establishes a framework for collaboration between MOCA and the CGC in intelligence sharing, joint investigations, regulatory support, and capacity building, as Jamaica moves to expand its tourism and gaming sectors.

Under the casino gaming act, the Casino Gaming Commission is mandated to regulate and monitor the industry’s compliance with Jamaica's established legal and regulatory framework.

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Dr. Holness, who is also outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), made the declaration yesterday.

He was speaking at the 50th Regular Meeting, of Conference of Heads of Government, of CARICOM, in St. Kitts & Nevis.

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The hurricane passed over the island on October 28, 2025 at category 5 strength, causing major destruction.

Western parts of the country are still reeling from its impact.

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Dr. Holness who is also outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community, CARICOM, made the declaration today.

He was speaking at the 50th Regular Meeting of Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, in St. Kitts & Nevis.

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Governor, Richard Byles made the declaration during a Monetary Policy press briefing in Kingston this morning.He was explaining the Central Bank's decision to reduce its policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, effective today.

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The donation was made by the Kingston-based Andrews Memorial Hospital.

Medical supplies, including gauze, sanitary and hygiene products and laptops were handed over during the ceremony.

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The National Road Safety Council, (NRSC), says the disturbing rise is a cause for concern.

Vice Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones highlights that police reports link many of these deaths to excessive speeding and drivers failing to stay in their lanes.

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The father of three-year-old Jayce Pinnock, who was shot and killed during a home invasion in Denham Town, Kingston on Saturday has succumbed to wounds sustained during the incident.

He is 31-year-old shop operator, Kerrio Pinnock otherwise called Boysie.

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