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Yesterday, residents and taxi operators blocked a section of the Lacovia main road near the Burnt Savannah intersection to protest against the condition of the road.Speaking with IRIE FM News, Mr. Shaw says these roadways were impacted by the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October.

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The Jamaica Teachers Association, (JTA) says preparations are in high gear for salary negotiations with the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, today. 

The meeting is set for 8:30 am at the ministry's office in downtown Kingston.

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Opposition leader Mark Golding  is calling on National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang to reject the notion that there is no need for cops to wear body-worn cameras during certain operations. Golding's call comes amidst renewed discussions about the devices, with Dr. Chang arguing that they will pose a threat to the lives of police officers in some situations.

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Opposition Leader and People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding is welcoming the position taken by former Attorney General Marlene Malahoo Forte that the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill should be reworked.

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Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness has emphasised that restoring and reinforcing Jamaica’s foundational values are crucial not only for addressing school violence but also for maintaining social stability.

His comment comes in the wake of increased violent incidents involving children, including the stabbing death of 14-year-old Seaforth High student Kayland Doyle in St. Thomas on April 20

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Jamaica-born Mayor of Lauderhill, Florida, in the United States Denise Grant recently visited several residents in Christiana, Manchester who were affected by Hurricane Melissa and benefited from donations from her office.

Sections of Jamaica including Manchester were ravaged by the category 5 hurricane on October 28, 2025.

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A reunion between RDX may not be happening anytime soon.

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Reggae singer Yaksta is turning up the heat, delivering a fiery and cryptic message aimed at fellow entertainers for failing to “break bread” and support each other.

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Reggae singer Bushman is calling out what he describes as a “colonial mindset” among some South Africans.

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Former Jamaican long jumper Elva Goulbourne says it is an awesome feeling after becoming the latest Jamaican athlete to be inducted into the Penn Relays Hall of Fame.

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