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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