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Rosend, Heywood Hall and Whitehall are among the affected areas.

The Heywood Hall Fording was impassable up to this morning, leaving many residents marooned.

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The BBC reports that the official reclassification by the US Department of Justice marks a major shift in that country's Drug Policy.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday changed the classifications of products containing marijuana that are covered by the Food and Drug Administration or that have received a State Medical-marijuana Licence.

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Clarendon College's Marla Kay Lampart produced the first victory by a Jamaican athlete on today's opening day of the 130th running of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

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Reigning ISSA Boys champions, Jamaica College, are once again poised to put up solid performances at the 130th running of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

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ISSA Girls Championship Class 1 discuss champion Abigail Bennett will once again wave the flag of Merl Grove High at the 130th running of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

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Her identity has not yet been released. Its reported that the woman was at the entrance of the church when a vehicle approached.

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This, as the Jamaica Customs Agency implements measures to address ongoing congestion caused by a significant accumulation of cargo that has remained uncollected for extended periods.

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The YACJ says its concerned about recent incidents of violence in the school system, noting the growing national unease regarding student behaviour and school culture. Recognising Education Ministry initiatives such as Bully Proof JA, as part of the national response the YACJ says, the issue requires deeper alignment across policy, practice, and culture.

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The issue was raised at a Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee meeting of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation in Port Maria on Wednesday.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security provides meals for the Haitians who entered the country illegally and are being housed at the facility pending a decision on their status.

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As Administrative Professionals Day is celebrated today, All-Island Administrative Professional of the year Phyllicia Ramdial is urging those seeking to enter the field to embrace technology and deliver their best performance at all times. Ms. Ramdial who is an Administrative Coordinator in the Security and Safety Department at the Port Authority of Jamaica was recognised at the 50th staging of the Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals Award Ceremony.

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