Dancehall heavyweight Beenie Man is speaking out after missing his scheduled appearance at BRT Weekend, claiming transportation issues prevented him from making it to the event.

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Opposition Spokesperson on Land and Works, Lothan Cousins, is calling on the Government to explain the methodology used to select projects under phase 2 of the $25 billion SPARK Main Roads Programme. According to him, the published allocations raise serious concerns about fairness and equitable investment across Jamaica.

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Mr. Malabver said if many of the posts are not filled for the new school year, there will be a strain on the education system.

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The People's National Party, PNP is mourning the passing of former Member of Parliament, for North West Manchester, and former Mandeville Mayor Dean Peart.

He died this morning.

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Addressing the official launch in Kingston, Mr. Seiveright said Gayle's investment demonstrates that Jamaica has the talent, reputation and business environment to create internationally recognised brands.

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The Education Ministry is being called on to lead a campaign to foster the habit of saving among children. 

Opposition Senator Lambert Brown made the appeal Friday, as the Upper House deliberated on the pensions super-annuation funds and retirement schemes amendment regulations.

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Mayor of St. Ann's Bay Michael Belnavis has noted the need for a regulatory framework to guide the safe installation of solar panels.

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The St. Catherine Municipal Corporation has moved a resolution that seeks to ensure insurance claims can be made on persons or entities responsible for damaging public infrastructure.

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Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has welcomed the endorsement of the accountability framework by unions and professional associations following a meeting on Wednesday.

The meeting, which brought together representatives from a wide cross-section of the country's public health workforce provided an opportunity for open and constructive dialogue on the accountability framework and its role in strengthening governance, improving service delivery and enhancing the overall performance of the public health system.

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Some assets of the St. James Municipal Corporation which were damaged during Hurricane Melissa last year are being repaired through an interim insurance payment of $120 million.

The update was provided by Mayor Richard Vernon at the corporation's monthly meeting yesterday.

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