The Ministry of Labour has formalised a strengthened partnership with the Jamaica Household Workers’ Union through the signing of a historic, Memorandum of Understanding.

The MOU expands collaboration between the ministry and the union across key areas, including labour rights training, occupational safety and health awareness, employment services, and public education initiatives.

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In parliament yesterday Mr. Golding outlined a raft of proposals aimed at growing the economy and raising revenue, without imposing more taxes on an already burdened populace.

Mr. Golding also chastised the governing Jamaica Labour Party for some initiatives or programmes that he says do not help the country and citizens.

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Two males were fatally shot by police in Johnson Hill, Falmouth, Trelawny this morning.

They have been identified as Kevon Plummer and Romario Murray.

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Amid ongoing concerns over police-involved shootings, Opposition Leader Mark Golding has emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in law enforcement and has renewed the call for the use of body worn cameras.

He highlighted the issue during his budget debate presentation in Parliament yesterday.

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Health authorities in Portland are urging stakeholders to remain vigilant in the fight against leptospirosis and to intensify efforts to keep the rodent population under control.

The parish's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Sharon Lewis made the statement while disclosing that 4 suspected cases of leptospirosis have been reported since the start of the year.

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Opposition Leader Mark Golding has pointed out that a stronger, fairer economy for workers would help Jamaica build back better.

In his contribution to the budget debate yesterday, Mr. Golding highlighted concerns about contract work.

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Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) Superintendent Lloyd Darby is calling on motorists to ensure their vehicles are properly maintained before traversing the island's roadways.

His comment, is in light of two motor vehicle crashes in St. Ann and Kingston between Monday and yesterday in which 8 persons were injured.

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He has been identified as 17-year-old Oniesh Darby from Clarion Road Kingston 20. Two other males who were also involved in the crash were taken to hospital for treatment.

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In his contribution to the budget debate in Parliament today, Mr Golding lamented that water costs more than gas. He chastised the Government for taxing sweetened drinks, which can only be derived from sales, while claiming that the tax is aimed at reducing sugar consumption.

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Tensions appear to be brewing between Wayne Wonder and Buju Banton following recent remarks Buju made during an interview with Queenz Flip on the Dollar Van platform about his long-term friendship with Wayne Wonder.

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