As the first week of back-to-school comes to a close, Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is sending a strong and timely message to students across Jamaica.

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Dancehall artist Silk Boss is facing backlash after releasing a song that seems to glorify violence, including references to the slain gunman involved in the Manchester shootout with police.

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Lobby group Stand Up for Jamaica (SUFJ) is among several local non-profit organizations facing financial issues, a situation that has made it difficult to fund and continue essential projects.Speaking with IRIE FM News, SUFJ's Executive Director, Maria Carla Gullotta, said there are several factors resulting in fewer international entities granting funds to Jamaica's non-profit or civil society groups.

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PNP President Mark Golding says the country has to look at how public resources are used in support of political achievements in an election period. 

He cited as example, the distribution of benefits, including black tanks, building material and cash.

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Mr. Morgan stressed that no one will be allowed to hijack national projects, intimidate contractors, or substitute political muscle for lawful governance.

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The Jamaica Labour Party has described the People's National Party's plan to take a case to the constituted authority regarding West Central St. Andrew as mischievous and baseless.

Earlier today at a press briefing, PNP President Mark Golding stated that the party had concerns about irregularities in the constituency on election day.

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The People's National Party has signalled its intention to bring a case to the constituted authority.

Party President Mark Golding says this relates to alleged irregularities in West Central St Andrew in the September 3 General Election.

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Some councillors in Manchester have raised concern over what they say is the country's inadequate surveillance of deportees who committed serious crimes abroad.

This follows Tuesday's four hour gun battle between the security forces and 54 year old Dave Alfrancis Wilson otherwise called “Brown Man”, who was fatally wounded during the incident on Caledonia Road, Mandeville.

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The administrators of the Bull Savannah Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth are partnering with neighbouring schools to conduct counselling sessions for staff and students.This following the death of grade 6 student Jada Nelson, who collapsed at the institution yesterday.

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His statement follows recent suggestions that a minority Government is in place following the September 3 general election. The JLP secured 35 seats compared to the PNP's 28.

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