He made the statement during the JTA's official back-to-school message.The JTA President urged his colleagues to continue motivating students and providing guidance despite the numerous challenges.

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The first full week of the new academic year gets underway today, with the deployment of 60 buses under the National Rural School Bus Programme.

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It's being observed from September 1 to October 1 under the theme: ‘Respect, Protect, empower, Connect’. Speaking at the church service, Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Audrey Deer Williams urge senior citizens to remain active, engage and step boldly into their purpose

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Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party Dr. Andrew Holness has opined that the country dodged a bullet when the Peoples National Party lost Wednesday’s general election.

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"Our democracy is too precious to be sold or stolen." That's the post-election statement from the People's National Party (PNP) following what it said are deeply concerning and widespread reports of alleged vote buying and voter suppression in Wednesday’s general polls.

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The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has welcomed the result of yesterday's official ballot count for the Central Kingston constituency which saw Donovan Williams being returned to the seat.

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Director of Elections Glasspole Brown said any changes to how various sets of electors cast their ballots will have to be enacted by the country's lawmakers.

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Lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has congratulated the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) on its victory in Wednesday's general election, adding that it eagerly anticipates the announcement of the cabinet. Based on the preliminary ballot count, the JLP received majority votes in 34 constituencies, while the People's National Party (PNP) secured 29 constituencies.

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These are St. James North Western, St. James West Central, St. Elizabeth North Western, Manchester North Western, Manchester North Eastern, St. Andrew North Eastern and St. Andrew Western. The EOJ said the results remain the same as the preliminary count.

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This in response to alleged comments made by former Director of Elections Orrette Fisher that the reported voter turn out for Wednesday's general election may not be a true representation, due to an over inflated voters list.

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