Yesterday, the government signed a letter of intent with Trans Americas Fiber system for the subsea cable project, which aims to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure.

Telecommunications Minister Daryl Vaz noted that the final agreement is expected to be signed later this year, with construction of the cable anticipated for the fourth quarter of 2026.

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The JTA, as well as the Finance and Education Ministries, have long been engaged in discussions over proper compensation for the nation's teachers. This as the JTA maintains that the wage package must reflect value for educators.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says, the government has no intention of operating the sub sea fibre optic cable, and is therefore inviting the private sector to do so.

The government, in partnership with the Trans-America Fibre System-Limited, and other partners, is undertaking a sub sea cable initiative, aimed at expanding, securing and upgrading Jamaica's international fibre optic connectivity.

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The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has strongly condemned an act of vandalism, involving several transformers, that were scheduled for installation, to support electricity restoration works, in Westmoreland.

According to the company, as part of preparatory work, the transformers were left at a church property in the parish on Monday February 2, to begin restoration work yesterday.

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Commanding Officer for St. James, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels says residents reported hearing gun shots last night and the bodies were found this morning at an abandoned premises.

He states that a curfew will be imposed in the area.

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Finance Minister Fayval Williams stated the figure as she informed the lower house today, of adjustments made to the budget, as outlined in the fourth supplementary estimates.

She said the central government expenditure estimates are being adjusted to incorporate incremental expenditure of over 14 billion dollars.

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Head of the Portland Police, Superintendent Ainsley McCarthy, says yesterday's apprehension in connection with recent bomb threats at two Portland-based schools was not the first arrest to be made in relation to the act.

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The works valued at just over 202 million dollars, form part of the Go Road Rehabilitation Programme and will target 10 roads across the three parishes.

Communication Manager at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, says that with contractors having satisfied the key requirement of providing insurance coverage, work is now set to begin.

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The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says strong winds associated with the Cold Front impacting the island have caused power outages in several areas.These include sections of Hanover, St. Ann, the Corporate Area, St. Catherine and Clarendon.

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The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) has expressed concern about the investigation of bomb threats, especially at educational institutions. 

In recent times, there have been several bomb threats at schools resulting in classes being disrupted.

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