The country’s three main commerce groups have welcomed the government’s announced intention to reform Jamaica’s electricity framework noting that the reform is not optional but essential.

This comes in the wake of reports that the government will not be renewing the licence under existing terms for the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) when it expires in July 2027.

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This morning, Energy Minister Daryl Vaz announced that he notified the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) that the Government will not be moving forward with the current terms of the existing licence, which expires on July 8, 2027.He explained that the formal notice given to the power company will allow the Government 24 months to implement holistic change.

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As some healthcare workers employed to at least eight hospitals take industrial action, the Health and Wellness Ministry says resources are being mobilised to ensure minimal disruption to health services across the country.Sickouts by nurses and midwives, which commenced today across the Southeast, Northeast and Southern Regional Health Authorities, reportedly centre around retroactive monies owed to them.

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The Government has formally notified the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) that it will not renew the current all-island electricity licence under the existing terms.

The existing licence is set to expire on July 8, 2027.

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Some operations at three hospitals in western Jamaica have reportedly halted, as laboratory staff and several other workers continue their protest over working conditions.

The affected employees at the Cornwall Regional, Savanna-la-Mar and Falmouth Hospitals have been off the job since 8:00 A.M. yesterday.

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The affected workers who are employed to the Falmouth Hospital in Trelawny, the Savanna-la-mar hospital in Westmoreland and the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James, have been off the job since 8 yesterday morning.

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Member of Parliament for South West St. Catherine Clifford Everald Warmington has withdrawn and apologized for what he describes as inappropriate and offensive remarks made on a political platform last night.

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“One Love, One Voice, One Day” is this year’s theme for International Reggae Day (IRD) on July 1.

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Laboratory staff at three health facilities in western Jamaica are off the job.

The Union of Technical, Administrative, and Supervisory Personnel (UTASP) says workers from Savana La Mar, Falmouth and Cornwall Regional Hospitals are protesting what they say is the lack of response from the Western Regional Health Authority to longstanding unresolved issues.

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Jamaica Labour Party Leader and Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has accused the People's National Party (PNP) of being a destructive opposition.

Speaking at the JLP’s Manchester North East Workers Awards and Appreciation Ceremony last evening, Dr. Holness said a good opposition is able to acknowledge good governance.

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