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The delay in tabling a report from the Integrity Commission about the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) led to a walkout of Parliament by Opposition members yesterday.

The matter has become a contentious one with the Opposition raising concern that the report is of public interest.

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Opposition Spokesman on Labour Wavell Hinds has argued that security guards should be classified as essential workers.

He pointed to the work that they do in securing schools, banks and other industries.

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The government will be transitioning to direct cash payments to beneficiaries of the ROOFS programme, under phase two of the initiative.

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The government today sought parliament's approval to continue the contentious withdrawal of millions of dollars from the National Housing Trust (NHT) to support the budget.

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Several youth farmers in St. Ann are getting a helping hand from Japanese reggae sound system Mighty Crown, in restoring their livelihoods following devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

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JUTC announced that effective tomorrow, it will reduce the frequency of its Ocho Rios service, which operates from Ocho Rios to Spanish Town, Half-Way Tree and Downtown Kingston. The state-run company said the adjustment follows concerns raised by Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators and forms part of its commitment to stakeholder engagement and responsible service planning.

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Ms. Bulgin, more popularly known as "Buju", was shot and killed by a police officer Sunday afternoon. The cop has been removed from frontline duty.

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The incident, which led to the death of 45-year-old Lotoya Bulgin, otherwise called "Buju" of Granville, reportedly occurred while the community was protesting the police fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy days before. Mr. Jackson said Bulgin's death happened at a time when the community is already shaken by grief and anger.

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Two taxi associations have urged the Government not to split the 16% fare increase.

At yesterday's meeting between the Government and public passenger vehicle operators, Finance Minister Fayval Williams indicated that operators will have to wait a little longer to learn if the fare increase will be granted all at once or in stages.

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The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) is expected to meet with the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) today to discuss outstanding payments owed to some categories of workers.

The union represents security, ancillary, accounting and clerical staff at the JTA.

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