Over 600 members of the security forces have been deployed to cover two political rallies in St. James and St. Catherine this afternoon.

The Jamaica Labour Party is staging a mass rally in Spanish Town St. Catherine at 5:45pm.

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The St. Ann parish library network copped the overall best performance prize at this year's Jamaica Library Service National Reading Competition.

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President of the People's National Party, Mark Golding says the PNP is united and unstoppable.

He made the statement at a party meeting in St. Elizabeth last evening.

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Jamaica Labour Party leader, Dr. Andrew Holness says his party does not undermine press freedom.

He made the declaration while responding to a question regarding criticism of local journalists by politicians, during the Leadership Debate on Thursday.

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Traditional Myalists have sought to defend libation rituals in the wake of criticism from sections of society after transport minister Daryl Vaz used it in the blessing ceremony for the rural school buses.

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The action committee of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) is placing a pause on plans for industrial action.

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Spragga Benz is calling out both the JLP and the PNP just days before the next general election.

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Dancehall star PopCaan continues to warm hearts on social media with his fun and heartwarming interactions with his mom.

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However, Mr Brown told IRIE FM News that there were some minor issues which marred the voting the process. When asked what those issues were, he promised to give more details later.

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The Jamaica Constabulary says the necessary security protocols are being enforced to protect staff the public and critical services. IRIE FM News understands that the bomb threats were made against several public institutions today. The constabulary says it has taken note of reports of the bomb threats.

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