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For Lead Story this evening, we discuss what the Prime Minister has said so far in his 2026/27 Budget Contribution on resilience and resurgence. Also, stay tuned as we connect with a Jamaican student studying in Cuba. Watch: youtube.com/live/AY_zUF9Oz… #CVMLeadStory

He further claimed that some Opposition members had inquired about their retroactive payments. More here: cvmtv.com/news/pm-critic… 3/3

Speaking in Parliament, Holness accused the Opposition of inconsistency, noting that while they publicly objected to the salary increases, they did not decline the additional earnings. 2/3

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has criticised Opposition Leader Mark Golding and members of the Opposition over their stance on salary increases for Members of Parliament and Cabinet ministers. 1/3

The operations are part of ongoing efforts to curb the drugs-for-guns trade in the parish. Visit our website to read more: cvmtv.com/news/170-pound… #CVMNews 2/2

Two men were arrested in St Elizabeth on Wednesday following a joint police-military operation that led to the seizure of 170 pounds of ganja in Oxford. Authorities also destroyed approximately two acres of ganja in Watchwell. 1/2

The JAAA says in a release that Jamaica is aiming to maintain its dominance at the junior championships while preparing athletes for future international competitions. The team is scheduled to leave the island on April 2 ahead of the three-day meet. #CVMSports 2/2

The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has named an 80-member team for the 2026 CARIFTA Games in Grenada from April 4–6. Led by standout athletes Shanoya Douglas and Riquelme Reid, the team will be guided by Technical Leader David Riley. 1/2

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JHTA President Christopher Jarrett says it is still too early to determine whether instability in the Middle East will significantly redirect travelers to Jamaica, but efforts to expand into emerging markets could prove beneficial. 1/2

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Political Analyst Dr Nadeen Spence says the opposition’s focus on social challenges such as poverty, inequality and public services reflects longstanding national concerns that resonate with many Jamaicans. Watch the full episode on CVM TV’s YouTube channel. 1/2

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Economist Dr Chris Stokes says Jamaica must avoid policies that reduce consumer spending during economic recovery, warning that increasing taxes in a downturn could deepen contraction. Watch the full episode on CVM TV’s YouTube channel. 1/2

The match was marred by controversy when Senegal players briefly walked off following a stoppage-time penalty decision. Although Senegal went on to win in extra time, CAF’s appeal board later reversed the result, awarding the title to Morocco. 3/3

The call for an investigation follows the recent declaration that Morocco are the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after CAF overturned Senegal’s 1-0 victory in the final. 2/3

Senegal plans to appeal, and its government is calling for an investigation into the Confederation of African Football, CAF. #CVMSports 1/3

Clarke noted that this approach improves accountability by giving a clearer picture of how government plans to generate and spend public funds. Watch the full episode on CVM TV’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/live/XI5NDVe1o… 2/2

Economist Dr Christine Clarke says presenting both revenue and expenditure measures together in the national budget marks an important step forward for transparency and governance. #CVMNews #CVMTV #LeadStoryPrime #JamaicaNews #Budget2026 #Governance 1/2