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JTA President Mark Malabver said several issues, including proper compensation, were discussed with representatives from the ministries of education and finance.

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This in the wake of a report from the Auditor General which flagged actions by Telecommunications Minster Daryl Vaz, as a breach of procurement laws in the acquisition of the devices.

In a statement today, Mr. Paulwell said the matter underscores growing questions about transparency, accountability and the management of public resources.

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Mr. Vaz said he stands resolutely behind his actions which were in the best interest of Jamaicans.

The AG’s report, tabled in parliament Tuesday, noted that the procurement of 200 star link devices, valuing 12.12 million dollars, was initiated by way of a ministerial instruction, instead of by the director general of office of disaster preparedness and emergency management.

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JPS indicated that less than 1 percent of it's customer base was affected. Corporate Communications Officer Darian Reid notes that the team continues to work in various parts of the island to restore electricity to those who remain without power, due to the weather system.

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According to the ministry, this is to help drive the resuscitation of the egg industry following hurricane Melissa.

Speaking at a founders’ weekend event at the institution recently, the minister said that the funds are to be used to rebuild the hatchery and build a pullet house, for Jamaica to produce more layers.

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Yesterday, the government signed a letter of intent with Trans Americas Fiber system for the subsea cable project, which aims to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure.

Telecommunications Minister Daryl Vaz noted that the final agreement is expected to be signed later this year, with construction of the cable anticipated for the fourth quarter of 2026.

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The JTA, as well as the Finance and Education Ministries, have long been engaged in discussions over proper compensation for the nation's teachers. This as the JTA maintains that the wage package must reflect value for educators.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says, the government has no intention of operating the sub sea fibre optic cable, and is therefore inviting the private sector to do so.

The government, in partnership with the Trans-America Fibre System-Limited, and other partners, is undertaking a sub sea cable initiative, aimed at expanding, securing and upgrading Jamaica's international fibre optic connectivity.

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The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has strongly condemned an act of vandalism, involving several transformers, that were scheduled for installation, to support electricity restoration works, in Westmoreland.

According to the company, as part of preparatory work, the transformers were left at a church property in the parish on Monday February 2, to begin restoration work yesterday.

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Commanding Officer for St. James, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels says residents reported hearing gun shots last night and the bodies were found this morning at an abandoned premises.

He states that a curfew will be imposed in the area.

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