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Justice Sykes reiterated the concern during a media engagement, hosted by the court administration division, CAD, this morning.

Justice Sykes referenced a recent international incident where the federal judiciary in the United States wrote to congress to have greater control over its budget.

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Acting Vice President of Operations, Herman Fagan, gave the assurance during Wednesday's sitting of Parliament's Public Administration and Appropriation Committee.He was being questioned by committee member Omar Newell on the capacity of NWC's pipelines to handle climate risks.

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Director of the Population and Health Unit at the PIOJ, Mareca Brown Bailey, raised the issue at the organisation's Dialogue for Development Distinguished Lecture Series at the AC Hotel in Kingston this morning.Brown Bailey noted that while the desired fertility rate is 2.1, Jamaica is only at 1.9.

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Chief Justice Bryan Sykes says the sentencing of former Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera will be livestreamed.The Chief Justice made the disclosure during an engagement with the media this morning.

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Residents of Long Road in St. Mary are no longer marooned, as effort was made last evening, to create single-lane traffic access to the community.

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The National Water Commission, (NWC), says it expects to have full restoration of service to customers by the end of next month.

Acting Vice President of Operations, Herman Fagan, said to date, 95 percent of customers have had service restored, following disruption due to the passage of hurricane Melissa, last October.

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Defending champions Edwin Allen held off Holmwood Technical to retain their girls title, while St Jago led from post to post on the boys side as the curtains came down on the two Central Track and Field Championships at the Gc Foster College on Wednesday.

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The government has allocated $100 million to support the recovery of the Banana and Plantain Industry, following devastation by Hurricane Melissa.

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green noted that the Banana and Plantain Industry is vital to Jamaica's food security.

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Young people are being encouraged to pursue opportunities in the creative industries.

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright has described the sector as one of the country’s strongest competitive advantages and a critical pathway for economic growth and youth empowerment.

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The FWCF states that recent national conversations surrounding grooming infractions in schools have highlighted the need for policies that protect not penalize students.

The organisation maintains that educational institutions must remain safe and inclusive spaces where no child is denied learning opportunities due to hairstyle, texture, or culturally significant grooming practices.

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