Reggae singer Jah Bouks is mourning the passing of his mother Patricia Panton, better known as Mama Zyon.

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The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has sought to assure, that all 60 school buses will be rolled out today.

On Monday, only 53 of the 60 vehicles initially planned for deployment were sent out.

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The unidentified man was fatally shot by the security forces bringing the standoff to an end at about 12:30 P.M. Head of Area Three Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Allen said the hybrid rifle is capable of firing various types of ammunition.

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Police have not released the identity of the deceased, who is suspected to have murdered an unidentified man in the area at about 7:30 this morning. Preliminary reports are that the man was in his car, when he was shot by a gunman.

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The meeting will take place as the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) formally notified the Governor General today, that the Jamaica Labour Party won last Wednesday's general election.

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Students at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTECH) are voicing frustrations over the module selection process, which has been plagued, by several technical and administrative issues. The selection process started on August 18, however, some students are still unable to select their modules.

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Preliminary reports are that about 7:30 AM loud explosions were heard shortly after a Toyota Corolla crashed into the rear of another motor vehicle. Checks were made and a man was found in the Toyota Corolla, suffering from gunshot wounds.

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Action has been taken against one of the drivers employed under the Rural School Bus Programme after he reportedly recorded 14 speeding violations.

The programme was rolled out yesterday at the official start of the new school year, with 53 buses deployed islandwide.

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Chairman of the Police Officers’ Association (POA) Senior Superintendent Wayne Cameron said the Police Commissioner does not have the authority to remove him from the post. Speaking with IRIE FM News this afternoon, SSP Cameron added that Dr. Kevin Blake did not speak to him on the matter.

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Transport Minister, Daryl Vaz gave the update to IRIE FM News this afternoon. He also clarified earlier statements that 60 buses were deployed across the island.

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