There was a 0.8% increase in the All Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September.

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Jamaica's population now stands at 2,774 thousand,538. This is a 2.8% increase over the 2011 census.

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Music News understands that a warrant issued for the arrest of international dancehall star Mavado has been cancelled, and law enforcement no longer has an interest in the artiste.

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Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett says Jamaica is projecting 4.3 million total visitor arrivals for 2025, a 2.7% increase over 2024.

The country is also seeking to earn  $USD4.6 billion, representing 7.1% growth year-on-year.

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The Education Ministry has commended teachers and principals on the implementation of the Tactical Approach, which resulted in an improved performance of Grade-11 students in Mathematics.

Portfolio Minister, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon delivered the keynote address at the Tactical Approach Awards Ceremony held at Shortwood Teachers’ College yesterday.

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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness has been appointed to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association's (CPA's) International Executive Committee, as a representative for the Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic Region. 

The appointment took effect on October 12, following the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Barbados.

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In another 5 days amid Heritage Day celebrations, the government of Jamaica will award reggae artiste Garnet Silk with the nation’s sixth-highest national honour, the Order of Distinction, Commander Class.

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Mere weeks after addressing Mr Vegas about how the singjay category came about, veteran entertainer Little John is now addressing Tony Rebel after he claimed credit for creating the dancehall category in a recent interview with Chin from Irish and Chin.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has highlighted the importance of technological advancement in achieving the Vision 2030 National Development Plan.  

Speaking last night at the Amber Group's - 10th Anniversary Gala & AI Innovation Showcase, Prime Minister Holness said technology will play a crucial role in realizing the Vision 2030 development goal which is to make Jamaica the place to live, raise family and do business.

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Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has expressed hope that the difficulties faced by persons who served their time for an offence and want an expungement may be a deterrent to others.

He was speaking in Parliament yesterday, as he opened the debate on the bill to amend the Criminal Records Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

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