273 White-plated vehicles, which were being operated illegally as Uber and inDrive taxis, were seized by the Transport Authority in the past three months.Managing Director Ralston Smith says the seizures were made islandwide during the Authority's enforcement drive.

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The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has expressed concern about the recent spate of killings in St. Ann, specifically the resort town of Ocho Rios.

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CARICOM Chair Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness has urged leaders in the region to collaborate on modern policies that will address gang-related activities in each nation. 

Dr. Holness made the comment, at the opening  of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in St. James, yesterday.

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It comes at a critical time for Jamaica, as the country faces increasing challenges associated with climate change, including more frequent droughts, extreme temperatures, and severe weather events such as Hurricane Beryl.

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Dancehall artist Tifa is lauding Alkaline for providing a platform for talented artists.

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Dr. Holness, who is also CARICOM's Chair gave the assurance during the opening session of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in St. James, yesterday.

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He has called a press conference for 11 AM.The Bus System has sparked debate between the Government and Opposition and has been heavily criticised by the PNP during its campaigning.

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Speaking at the People’s National Party’s Manchester Parish Meeting in Christiana yesterday, Mr Bunting made it clear he will not retract his statements.He has strongly criticized the Government’s decision to import used school buses, describing them as old, retired and unsafe for students.

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The Opposition has hit back at the Government over the National School Bus Programme in what has become a major issue ahead of elections expected later this year.Spokesman on Transport and Mining Mikael Phillips, is dismissing claims that the PNP opposes a school bus system.

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State Minister for Tourism, Delano Seiveright says seat capacity from Latin America into Jamaica will double this summer compared to the same period last year.This unprecedented expansion is driven by the combined efforts of Jamaica's key Latin American partners.

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