Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson-Smith said the government is monitoring the situation and is in touch with the affected students.

Speaking at yesterdays post cabinet press briefing Johnson-Smith explained that, for some students, their institutions have temporarily closed down, while for others, their institutions have resorted to a virtual modality.

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According to the independent fiscal commission’s economic and fiscal assessment report, published in January, the storm caused an estimated 8.8 billion US dollar damage, which is about 41% of the gross domestic product, GDP.

In a statement yesterday, the Finance Minister noted that the disaster has reduced government revenue and created a fiscal gap that will need to be addressed through measured steps, including the introduction of new revenue measures.

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The matter was raised last evening during the virtual meeting of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services, TODSS.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the next phase of government policy will be focused on violence prevention, with the goal to remove the intention to use ultimate violence.

He made the statement during the meeting of the heads of Jamaica's diplomatic and consular missions in Kingston today.

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Information Minister, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon has welcomed Jamaica's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index  score, while expressing hope that it will be increased.

According to Transparency International, Jamaica ranked 73rd out of 180 countries with a score of 44 out of 100.

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The Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal (JAMP) has pointed out that if Telecommunications Minister Daryl Vaz is not held accountable for breaching procurement laws, it would set a dangerous precedent.

The matter stems from a report from the Auditor General which outlined breaches in the procurement of some Star Link devices in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa last year.

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Dead is 24-year-old Private Daniel Crawford of Bryan’s Land District, in Spalding Clarendon. According to lawmen, at about 8:51 PM, Crawford and a police officer were travelling in a private motor car when after receiving a phone call, the soldier indicated that he would be making a drop off to a female friend along Waltham Park road.

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President and Chief Executive Officer Hugh Grant says those residents are located in Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, St. James and Hanover, with the majority being in Westmoreland.

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The AG's real time audit of Hurricane Melissa relief initiative noted that the procurement of 2 hundred star link devices, valuing $12.12 million was initiated by way of a ministerial instruction, instead of by the Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.

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The committee was formed to explore possibilities of enhancing healthcare service delivery using AI technology.

Speaking yesterday at a press briefing to discuss the establishment of the committee, Dr. Tufton highlighted the importance of AI to the future of health care.

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