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The health ministry has sought to assure that citizens need not have any fear about malaria.
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The health ministry said 4 dengue related deaths were recorded between last year and this year.
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Portfolio Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the disclosure in parliament today.
The Health Ministry says 4 dengue related deaths were recorded between last year and this year.
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says, over 2000 streetlights will be installed across the country within a few months.
He said this is part of a broader effort to provide thousands of streetlights to communities.
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Members of the Opposition’s Shadow Cabinet signed the Leadership Code of Conduct yesterday.
The People's National Party says the document developed initially, by the Integrity Commission embodies the seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
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Two human rights advocacy groups are again calling on lawmakers to make the use of body-worn cameras by the police mandatory.
The appeal was made by Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) and Stand Up For Jamaica (SUFJ) in a joint release.
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Two men who attempted to travel to Curaçao from Jamaica separately with a total of 18.3 million dollars have been convicted.
The convictions were secured through a partnership between the Jamaica Customs Agency JCA, and the Financial Investigations Division, FID.
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Jamaica and Sierra Leone have taken steps to further deepen tourism ties.
Sierra Leone's Tourism Minister Nabeela Tunis, speaking on Irie FM's The Africa Forum with Kabu Maat Kheru yesterday, said discussions have been taking place to boost the tourism relationship between both countries.
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Comedian Majah Hype took to Instagram to call out fellow comedian and actor Dale Elliot.
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Dancehall artist General B is stranded in Florida after his travel documents and other valuables were stolen while attending an event in the Sunshine State.
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One of the suspects in last Tuesday's mass shooting along Text Lane near Charles Street in Kingston was fatally shot by lawmen during an intelligence-led operation this morning.Joshua Lawrence, otherwise called "southy", was killed along Maiden Street in Kingston 16.
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Spokesman on trade, industry and global logistics, Anthony Hylton is urging Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Aubyn Hill and the Holness administration to act decisively on the urgent need to diversify Jamaica's export products and markets.
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The Ministry will this week put out a tender for expression of interest for the acquisition of 150 school buses to be used in the next phase.He explains that the authorities had a limited time to acquire the first set of buses for the start of the 2025/26 academic year in September.
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Mr. Vaz gave the assurance during a press conference on Friday, as he again warned that a zero-tolerance approach will be taken against drivers with violations.He explained that a more severe disciplinary methodology will be applied to drivers who transport children.
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Following yesterday’s operations in St. Catherine, police have revealed that criminals are using advanced technology, including 3D printers and specialized software.
Commanding Officer for North St. Catherine, Senior Superintendent Hopton Nicholson, said the discovery was made during a series of intelligence-led operations across the division, which also led to the seizure of four firearms and several rounds of ammunition.
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A St. Catherine divisional councillor has called for the uniforms worn by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force to be gazetted and protected, similar to those of the Jamaica Defence Force.
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The Financial Investigations Division (FID) and the Casino Gaming Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen cooperation in the prevention, detection, investigation and enforcement of financial crimes connected to casino operations.
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On September 27, two days after a seven-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in the community, Mr. Crawford told IRIE FM News that he had written to the Education Ministry, appealing for the implementation of the "accomplices".This, as the young girl was ambushed and reportedly drugged while walking home from school.
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This, as the fare collection system remains on schedule for rollout on November 1, 2025.Since September 8, students have been able to travel freely on the school buses. However, Mr Vaz noted that starting next month, no child will be able to benefit from the service without a card.
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In light of recent incidents of disorderly conduct on the Rural School Buses, the Ministries of Transport and Education have agreed to explore the use of School Resource Officers (SROs) to act as bus monitors.SROs are specially trained police officers who are placed in schools to ensure safety, provide mentorship and maintain discipline.
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