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Yesterday, some staff members staged another protest at the entrance to the university, expressing discontent over monies owed. They had previously protested on Monday. The workers pledged to continue the action if there is no favourable response from management.

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The police are fast tracking the analysis of forensic evidence and the weapons retrieved following a shooting incident at the Ranny Williams entertainment centre in St. Andrew on Sunday.

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The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says there is an 80 % reduction in the backlog for garbage collection islandwide.

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That's the assurance from Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz, at Jamaica House this morning, as he updated the nation on the Middle East war's financial impact on Petrojam. It is projected that if elevated prices persist up to June 2026, the Government will face an $11.8 billion bill.

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The lots were handed over this afternoon. They were delivered through a partnership between the National Housing Trust and preview limited under the interim finance programme.

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Energy Minister Daryl Vaz made the disclosure during a post-cabinet briefing this morning, as he sought to update the Middle East war's financial impact, on Petrojam. He explained, that Jamaica continues to experience weekly increases in fuel prices, driven by upward movements in the united states gulf coast benchmark, which is the primary reference for refined petroleum products in the region.

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Director General, Commander Alvin Gayle gave the update at Jamaica House this morning, following concerns about how the donated funds are being handled.

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This, as the programme is officially in its reconciliation phase. Responding to concerns about the programme, Portfolio Minister, Pearnel Charkles JR , again admitted that there were issues, as its the first time such an initiative has been implemented.

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The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Fitzgerald Mitchell, former CEO Kevin Allen and former Board Chairman Wayne Chai Chong are to be summoned to the Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

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He stressed that the impacts felt by one Caribbean nation may also be felt in others.Mr. Hewitt said shared intelligence and infrastructure are among several steps that should be taken to strengthen the region.

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