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Fresh calls are mounting for strengthened anti-violence interventions in the nation's schools.

This time the appeal comes from advocacy group, Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) following recent reports of two violent incidents involving school children.

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The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to formalise their strategic partnership and strengthen collaboration on investigations.

The MOU was signed during a ceremony at MOCA’s headquarters in Kingston yesterday.

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As 4/20 celebrations continue around the world, reggae singer Jah9 says it’s one of her favorite days.

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The deceased have been identified as brothers Romane and Davian Henry.

According to the police, around 5:50 A.M., a team from the Area 5 Fugitive Apprehension Team conducted a targeted operation at a premises in search of a suspect believed to be in possession of prohibited weapons and unauthorised ammunition.

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This follows a sick out by staff members earlier today, over what they say are poor working conditions across the parish.

The staff members are demanding that the CAD and the Justice Ministry address their concerns with urgency.

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In a statement today, the school states that it's aware of the video which depicted some of its students in what it called a disturbing incident.

JC says it began an investigation on Saturday April 18, when the matter was brought to its attention.

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The protesters used old cars and debris to block the roadway. Member of parliament for South St. James, Nickeisha Burchell, told IRIE FM News that the road has gotten worse since the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October.

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The assurance follows the emergence of a video, showing students in school uniform, physically assaulting another. The pupils appear to be from a prominent high school in the Corporate Area.

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The Education Ministry says it has directed an immediate investigation, following the emergence of a video showing students in school uniform physically assaulting another.

It appears the students involved were from a prominent high school in the Corporate Area.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the National Housing Trust (NHT) is shifting focus towards large scale master plan developments that can deliver housing at the scale Jamaica requires.

Dr. Holness says in the coming financial year, the NHT will invest approximately $50 billion in housing developments alongside an additional $21 billion in subsidies to support affordability.

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