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Taxes on international digital services, non-alcoholic sweetened beverages and an increase in the environmental protection levy are among the revenue measures government plans to use to fund the 2026/2027 budget. 

The estimates of expenditure were tabled in Parliament today.

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Two separate mobile applications aimed at addressing gender based violence (GBV) and facilitating swift life verification for pensioners will be launched this year.

Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen made the disclosure today during the throne speech.

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A man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with police in Old Folly, Discovery Bay, St. Ann this morning.

He has been identified as Sudane Downer of Hanover.

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A stop order has been issued by Chairman of the Police Officers Association, senior superintendent Wayne Cameron.

The court also ordered that SSP Cameron surrender his travel documents.

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Governor General Sir Patrick Allen says procurement systems reform and continued investments in national security will be a part of the government's agenda for fiscal year 2026/2027.

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Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson-Smith said the government is monitoring the situation and is in touch with the affected students.

Speaking at yesterdays post cabinet press briefing Johnson-Smith explained that, for some students, their institutions have temporarily closed down, while for others, their institutions have resorted to a virtual modality.

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According to the independent fiscal commission’s economic and fiscal assessment report, published in January, the storm caused an estimated 8.8 billion US dollar damage, which is about 41% of the gross domestic product, GDP.

In a statement yesterday, the Finance Minister noted that the disaster has reduced government revenue and created a fiscal gap that will need to be addressed through measured steps, including the introduction of new revenue measures.

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The matter was raised last evening during the virtual meeting of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services, TODSS.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the next phase of government policy will be focused on violence prevention, with the goal to remove the intention to use ultimate violence.

He made the statement during the meeting of the heads of Jamaica's diplomatic and consular missions in Kingston today.

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Information Minister, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon has welcomed Jamaica's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index  score, while expressing hope that it will be increased.

According to Transparency International, Jamaica ranked 73rd out of 180 countries with a score of 44 out of 100.

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