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Jamaicans are questioning the timing of the 8% fare increase that was granted to Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators this morning.

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Jamaicans are questioning the timing of the 8 per cent fare increase that was granted to Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators this morning.Another 8 per cent will be granted on July 1.

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Some Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators who ply routes in Kingston and St. Andrew are suggesting that salary increases or travel stipends for commuters could help to cushion the financial impact of the fare adjustment.Eight per cent of the fare increase comes into effect today, while the remaining eight per cent will be implemented on July 1.

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With an eight per cent fare increase now in effect for public passenger vehicle operators, the Transport Ministry is warning of a zero-tolerance approach to those who overcharge commuters. Portfolio Minister Daryl Vaz gave the caution during a press conference at the Ministry's Kingston office today.It followed his announcement that the operators will get half of their 16 per cent fare increase effective today, and the remaining 8 per cent on July 1.

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Players who made themselves unavailable for the recent Unity Cup tournament in England, may not be called to represent the Reggae Boyz in the future.

That is if Coach Rudolph Speid has his way.

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Several PPV operators say while they are dissatisfied with the government's phased implementation of the fare increase, they acknowledge the financial impact a full increase could have on the country. Speaking with IRIE FM News after the press conference, President of the All Voice Taxi Association, Lorraine Finnikin said operators were anticipating news about the full implementation of the 16% increase.

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Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators will receive half of their 16 per cent fare increase this month with the remaining 8 per cent to take effect on July 1.

The first phase of the adjustment comes into effect today.

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11 students have been hospitalized, one in critical condition, following a three-vehicle crash along the Rose Hall Main Road in St. James yesterday.

A woman who was reportedly helping to direct traffic along the road died in the crash.

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In an effort to boost road safety, the Island Traffic Authority has announced several initiatives it will be embarking on this Road Safety Month. 

National Road Safety Month is observed annually in June. 

The announcement follows two separate fatal crashes yesterday which claimed the lives of a police officer and a woman.

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"Anti-corruption agencies are under siege."That’s the declaration from Chairperson of the Integrity Commission, Justice Carol Lawrence Beswick as she delivered remarks at the opening ceremony for the 12th Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies.

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