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Health Minister Dr. Christoher Tufton is reporting that Jamaica remains free from the Ebola virus following the outbreak in parts of Africa. Ebola outbreaks have been reported across several Central and West African countries.

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The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is expressing sadness at the passing of 13-year-old Excelsior High School student, Kemelia Paul, who died in the hospital yesterday.In a statement today, the Foundation extended condolences to Kemelia’s parents, friends, classmates and the wider school community during this difficult time.

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Reports of the data breach surfaced on social media this morning, with allegations that 2.9 tera-bytes of data had been hacked at the fund. The hacker group, pear, listed the NHF on its leak site claiming that the breach includes financial records, human resource files, medical records, and other personal data.

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Police have confirmed that murder charges have been laid against the man accused of stabbing 13-year-old Excelsior High School student, Kemelia Paul, who died in hospital yesterday.He is 28-year-old Kemar Mitchell, a carpenter of Harbour View, St. Andrew.

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Persons informally settled on these lands have already been identified. In his contribution to the Sectoral Debate, Mnister with responsibility for Land Settlements Robert Montague said the Government has taken note of squatting challenges.

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Minister with Responsibility for Settlements, Robert Montague, gave the update during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday.Montage explained that through the digitisation of processes and services, the National Land Agency will begin issuing electronic titles by next September.

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The names of the deceased have not been released. It's reported that a police officer was also shot and wounded during the incident.

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World 100 metres champion Oblique Seville and Olympic swimming representative Sabrina Lyn were among some eight athletes who were named recipients of the Jamaica Olympic Association /Olympic Solidarity Scholarship award. 

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Minister with responsibility for Land Settlements Robert Montague made the appeal today while making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate. It came in the wake of growing concern and frustration by residents displaced by Hurricane Melissa last October, as well as criticism from the opposition.

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Legendary Jamaican sound system Kilamanjaro has distanced itself from an upcoming Japan tour being promoted in connection with veteran selector Ricky Trooper.

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