The People’s National Party says it will cut food imports by 25% within five years, if it forms the next government.

The proposal was made at the party’s manifesto launch last evening.

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Hours before its public release the People's National Party's manifesto has been dismissed by the Jamaica Labour Party, which anticipates that the plans will be uninspiring.

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Lila Ike says her annual back-to-school treat organized through her Blessings and Light Foundation will not happen this year.

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In a release, the Ministry said on Monday September 1, schools will reopen as scheduled, for orientation and other administrative activities. It said students who do not require orientation will not be asked to attend school on that day.

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On Sunday, Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Leader, Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the election will be held on September 3, and that Nomination Day is set for August 18.He also acknowledged and welcomed Jamaicans who have an interest in returning to the island to vote.

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At least 10 JUTC buses were damaged in a spate of stone throwing incidents in St. Catherine as well as Kingston and St. Andrew last month.The situation prompted several warnings from the police, and resulted in the launch of a coordinated response by the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the JUTC.

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Jamaica Labour Party Campaign Committee Chairman, Dr. Christopher Tufton has rejected K.D. Knight's claim that a recording of him, which was played at a JLP mass rally in Half-Way-Tree, St. Andrew on Sunday is fake or altered.Mr. Knight, who was a Minister in the former People's National Party (PNP) Government, has threatened legal action against the JLP, Dr. Tufton and all parties involved in the creation and dissemination of the recording.

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Former Minister under the People's National Party (PNP) administration, Kings Counsel K.D. Knight says he is taking legal action against the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton, following the playing of an audio recording at the JLP's rally on Sunday.

According to Mr. Knight, the audio of what seemed to be his voice which was played at the JLP's meeting in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew during Dr. Tufton’s speech is a malicious fabrication.

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Some 12,500 land titles have been issued across the country since April 2021.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness made the revelation last evening, during a land titling ceremony in Norwood, St. James.

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Dead are Lindel Gray and Andre Reid, both 33 years old. The men were cut down by police in Separate incidents in St. James and St. Thomas this morning.

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