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"A country that receives its returning nationals with only suspicion creates risk, but a country which receives them with structure creates sustainability and opportunity." That's the declaration from State Minister of National Security and Peace, Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, as she stressed the importance of having strengthened practices for the reintegration of involuntary returned migrants.

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The incident occurred sometime after 1:00 P.M. when police officers responded to unrest among detainees housed in a cell. The police say during the response, a lock on one of the cells was compromised, creating difficulty for officers to gain access.

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Works Minister Robert Morgan gave an update on the $1.7 billion Go Programme at today's post cabinet press briefing. He stated that work began in December, but was halted due to rain and because most of the asphalt plants were not opened.

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He made the statement at the office of the Information Commissioner's International Data Privacy Conference this morning.

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The SRP, which was launched on January 15, aims to provide reconstruction and rehabilitation support for households impacted by Hurricane Melissa which battered the country last October.

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The assurance comes amidst a protest by several employees of MPM Waste Management Limited this morning.The workers, who gathered at the entrance of the company's Spanish Town Road office, are concerned about their safety following the death of a sanitation officer.

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The opposition has said, it broadly supports the amendments being made to the Cybercrimes Act.

However, members have indicated the need for further review of the legislation, to ensure it incorporates advancements in technology, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence.

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Over 60 activities have been registered with the Reggae Month Secretariat-both state and privately organised - to celebrate Reggae Month, in February.

Among the events are two symposiums to be hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Entertainment, aimed at educating members of the entertainment sector, about benefits which they can access.

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The government has moved to amend the Cybercrimes Act to ensure stronger protection for Jamaicans, especially children and impose tougher penalties.

The amendments will also update definitions and offences that reflect how harm travels through digital platforms.

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The IRIE FM family and the wider media fraternity have been plunged into mourning following the  death of veteran broadcaster and one of IRIE FM's founding members Walter Bob Clarke. 

Mr. Clarke, who was awarded the Order of Distinction in 2018 for decades of contribution to Jamaican media, passed away early this morning.

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