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KINGSTON, Jamaica - Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke used nearly 10 minutes of his closing Budget presentation on Tuesday to lash Opposition Leader Mark Golding over his criticism the previous week, of the independence of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness. Holness, the two-term Member of Parliament for St Andrew East Rural, is the wife of Prime Minister Andrew Holness. Golding drew the ire of Government members...

Clear messages should lead to clear actions

Embattled Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Everald Warmington has resigned from the Cabinet after vowing to limit public funds and resources made available to the People’s National Party’s (PNP) councillor-elect in the Old Harbour South division. Prime Minster Andrew Holness made the announcement on Thursday afternoon, noting that Warmington submitted his resignation following a meeting earlier in the day. "I thanked him for...

Not on my watch

While Portland has long been celebrated for its breathtaking natural wonders, the parish is quickly establishing itself as more than just an ecotourism haven. The fourth staging of the international music festival, Image, on March 31, is set to...