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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Last evening, Prime Minister and Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party, Dr. Andrew Holness, pledged to raise the minimum wage to thirty two thousand dollars, over the next few years, if the JLP is returned to power after Wednesday's election. The current minimum wage is $16000.

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The judges, who were sworn in by Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen during a ceremony at King’s House will serve in the court of appeal and the Supreme Court.Of the ten judges, five have been appointed on a permanent basis while the remaining five will serve in an acting capacity.

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The protestors, who also mounted blockades along the thoroughfare leading to the school, are upset over the poor road condition.Early this morning, the Westmoreland police told IRIE FM News that lawmen were in the area removing the blockade and monitoring the situation.

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That remark was made by People's National Party Campaign Spokesperson, Cleveland Tomlinson, during a press conference this morning.Mr. Tomlinson was reacting to the Jamaica Labour Party's recent promise that it would raise the minimum wage from $16,000 to $32,000 over the next few years if the JLP is returned to power.Speaking at a mass meeting last night, JLP Leader, Dr. Andrew Holness noted that the minimum wage will first increase from $16,000 to $18,500 in the first budget.

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Prime Minister and leader of the Jamaica Labour Party, Dr. Andrew Holness has pledged to raise the minimum wage from $16,000 to $32,000 over the next few years if his party is returned to power.

He made the promise during a mass rally in Spanish Town, St. Catherine last night.

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