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The Department of Correctional Services will be launching a new programme to treat sex offenders in the next fiscal year.

The programme is aimed at preventing recidivism.

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Road safety experts are warning that rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Melissa must focus on climate resilience, safer road design and protecting the most vulnerable road users.

Following last October’s devastation, large sections of Jamaica’s road network were left damaged or destroyed, isolating communities and exposing transportation infrastructure weaknesses.

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The JCSA notes that thousands of public sector workers remain concerned about their economic security.

President, Techa Clarke Griffiths says, though the workers understand the difficult economic environment in which the budget has been presented there are concerns.

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The war which began in February, and involves the United States, Israel and Iran, has resulted in thousands of deaths and disruptions in the global oil sector.

Missile attacks have forced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz through which a significant per cent of oil is shipped.

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Buju Banton is speaking out about what he describes as ongoing exploitation within the music industry.

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Producer Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor is responding after Gyptian called him out in a heated social media rant.

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The JCSA notes that thousands of public sector workers remain concerned about their economic security.President, Techa Clarke Griffiths, says that though the workers understand the difficult economic environment in which the budget has been presented, there are concerns.

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Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, says the discontinuation of the programme will see a reduction in the number of patients who can be seen in curative and dental clinics.She explains that dental services in the parish have already been scaled back.

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The announcement was made by Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie, as he sought to defend the administration's investment in the parish.

The Highgate Market was destroyed in July 2022 reportedly by an electrical fire.

Dozens of stalls were damaged, resulting in losses valued at millions of dollars.

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During a meeting with the vendors recently, the mayor outlined that the fees being paid cannot keep the Arcade open.

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