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His disclosure comes amidst concerns over whether or not safeguards are in place to ensure local contractors will be included in projects set to be carried out under the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). A few weeks ago, the concern was raised by the Small Business Association of Jamaica, which feared its members would be overlooked in favour of larger, international contractors.

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The matter was raised at a virtual meeting hosted by Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) last evening. President of the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA), Montego Bay Simon Lawrence who was a guest at the meeting complained that persons operating for ride-hailing companies do not face rigorous compliance as local transport groups.

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Portfolio Minister, Pearnel Charles jr, explained that some of the TRN information submitted by potential beneficiaries was incorrect.

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INDECOM Commissioner Hugh Faulkner made the disclosure at a Jamaicans for justice public forum on body-worn cameras yesterday. Mr. Faulkner said that while other members of the team are collecting ballistics evidence, this unit provides emotional support to the family of the deceased.

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It is being theorised that welding activity at a garage near Beryllium in Kingston may have contributed to an explosion and fire that left four men severely burnt.The incident also resulted in damage to some motor vehicles.

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Executive Director Mickel Jackson made the call during a public forum yesterday.Ms. Jackson pointed out that, in the interest of accountability and transparency, the policy document should not be a secret.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has lambasted some civil society groups - which he claims are posing as political activists - for clouding the public's understanding of the Government's objective in introducing the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA).NaRRA, which is designed to coordinate and drive major reconstruction and resilience projects, especially in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, faced significant pushback in Parliament and in the public domain as the Government fought to make it legislation.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has tasked Minister responsible for Land Titling and Settlements, Robert Montague to look into the issue. Speaking today at a title handing over ceremony in Manchester, Dr. Holness noted that this type of informal settlement is problematic.

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Jamaica's World Indoor silver medalist Jordan Scott won the men's triple jump at the JBL Jump Fest in Slovakia today with the returning Jaydon Hibbert taking third place

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Acting Permanent Secretary in the Labour and Social Security Ministry, Dione Jennings, provided the update.She was speaking at a meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) this morning.

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