In making his contribution to the budget debate yesterday Robinson cited challenges with the country's education system and its ability to prepare people for participating in the work force.

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In his contribution to the budget debate today Robinson pointed out that the revenue measures outlined by the government will only place more tax burden on people who are already struggling.

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Speaking at today's meeting of the corporation Port Maria Mayor, Fitzroy Wilson, said he has received reports that some tenants have been using a bar in the market as a go-go club, mainly on Friday nights. He said the illegal operation is affecting vendors conducting legitimate business.

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According to one resident who asked not to be named, the National Solid Waste Management Authority, (NSWMA) is doing its part. She claimed that other residents and outsiders are responsible for the pile up.

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Jamaican taxpayers paid over almost $58 million dollars to the embattled Grand Slam Track (GST). for the role it played in the resurfacing the running track at the National Stadium last year.

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Taxi operators who ply some routes in Kingston have reportedly been granted a temporary reprieve in relation to the seizure of vehicles.

This was among issues agreed on  during a meeting of transport sector stakeholders yesterday.

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A call is being made for the urgent approval of a long delayed project to construct a perimeter security wall at Naggo Head Primary School, in St. Catherine.

Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Alando Terrelonge said more than $40 million dollars allocated by the education ministry for the project has remained unused for over two years, due to pending municipal corporation approval.

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Speaking during this morning's post cabinet press briefing, Mrs Williams pointed to the Net International Reserves (NIR), currently standing at US$6.8 billion as a critical safeguard against sudden movements in oil prices.

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Reports to IRIE FM News are that a child who was at home reported seeing flames coming through the roof, followed by smoke sometime after one this afternoon. Residents were alerted and the fire brigade summoned. One unit from the Ocho Rios fire station responded.

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The probe follows public concerns about the $1.4 billion acquisition. The Government imported buses from the United States ahead of the reopening of schools for the 2025/26 academic year.

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