This as the 2025 parliamentary term commences, following the September 3 general election. There are some new faces among the 13 Government and 8 Opposition Senators.

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Governor General Sir Patrick Allen made the comment while addressing the swearing in ceremony yesterday. 18 persons were sworn in, the majority being reappointed to the portfolios they held in the previous administration.

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The son of Parish Councillor Patrick Forrester is among three people who remain hospitalized following a car crash in Westmoreland yesterday.

50-year-old Forrester of Shrewsbury District was a passenger in the vehicle which was being driven along the Barrack Main Road.

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The National Works Agency, (NWA) is conducting damage assessment, following heavy rainfall in sections of Hanover and St. James yesterday.

Community Relations Officer at the NWA’s Western Office Janel Ricketts told Irie Fm News this morning that there was congestion along the roadways but the flood waters have receded.

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There are some new appointees, following the September 3 General Election.

This is after the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) increased its numbers in the House of Representatives by winning 28 seats, while the Jamaica Labour Party won 35 seats.

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Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris-Dixon gave the update yesterday during the swearing in ceremony for cabinet members.

In 2023, the government waived tuition and administrative fees for Heart/NSTA Trust programs up to level four.

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This in reference to Mrs. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert or Mrs. Juliet Holness.

It's expected that at today's Swearing in Ceremony for the Members of Parliament and Senators, the members will select one among them to be the new House Speaker and Senate President.

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The Cabinet members were named this afternoon with many ministers retaining their portfolios. Two ministers who served last in the 2016 administration were also returned.

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The People's National Party and Westmoreland Municipal Corporation have been plunged into mourning, following the tragic death of Councillor Patrick Forrester. He was the Councillor for the Petersfield Division.

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"Economic strength must be matched by diplomatic strength."That is the declaration from Prime Minister Andrew Holness, as he stressed the importance of defending democracy in Jamaica and abroad.

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