Sheffield Wednesday striker Bailey Cadamateri is fired up and ready to play for Jamaica, when the Reggae Boyz begin their Concacaf final round World Cup qualifying campaign away to Bermuda on September 5

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With about 18 hours to go before Jamaicans head to the general polls, People's National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding is declaring that his Party represents hope for a better future.In his final campaign speech in Spaldings, Clarendon, last evening, Mr. Golding rejected Jamaica Labour Party leader Dr. Andrew Holness' plan to gradually increase the minimum wage to $32,000.

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Jamaica Labour Party Leader and Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has stated that more persons will join the labour market under the projected wage increase should he return to office after the September 3 electionsThis comes in light of his pledge to raise the minimum wage from $16,000 to $32,000 over the next few years.

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As discussions continue over the financial promises made by the island's two major political parties, one tourist organization is adding its voice to the calls for meaningful consultation before any adjustment.On Sunday, the Jamaica Labour Party said that if it is returned to power after the election tomorrow, it would increase the minimum wage to $18,500 in the first budget, then gradually raise it to $32,000 over the next few years.It followed a pledge by the People's National Party to raise the income tax threshold to $3.5 million.

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One year after news surfaced that legendary entertainer Lieutenant Stitchie was ailing, his wife Sophia Laing in a Music News interview today, says the veteran entertainer continues to improve daily and is still responding to treatment.

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Chief Justice Bryan Sykes states that the legal system has played a significant role in the non-violent elections Jamaica has seen in recent years.Mr. Sykes pointed to the extreme levels of violence during early election periods and attributed the peaceful shift to the judiciary carrying out its duties fairly and efficiently.

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The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) has welcomed the plan by the Jamaica Labour Party administration to increase the minimum wage to $32,000 if it is victorious in the September 3 General Election.Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness announced on Sunday that the minimum wage would increase to $18,500 in the first budget, then gradually rise to $32,000 over the next few years.

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The People's National Party (PNP) says the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP's) plan to increase the minimum wage from $16,000 to $32,000 over the next few years, mirrors its proposed increase in the income tax threshold to $3.5 million.Since the PNP announced its plan to raise the threshold, the JLP has criticised it, noting that it does not make sense.

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With just two days to go before Jamaicans go to the polls to choose a government to serve for the next five years, reggae and dancehall superstar Buju Banton is encouraging Jamaicans to make wise decisions.

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The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) says it is prepared to provide further explanations to the business community as it relates to the minimum wage increase. JLP Campaign Chairman, Dr. Christopher Tufton made the statement at a press conference today.

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