Over 10,000 young people are expected to participate in this year’s Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP).

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie made the announcement at the official launch in Kingston this morning.

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Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) says no worker was injured or cargo damaged during the passage of a squall line yesterday. 

The weather system brought strong winds across sections of the country.

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Drift, hitmaker Teejay sparked infectious laughter on the latest episode of the Rated18Podcast as he shared his unpleasant experience with Ozempic. The episode, hosted by comedians Christopher Savage, Kane Brown, and the ever-mysterious Uncle Percy, was filled with jokes and surprises.

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Opposition Spokesman on Transport, Mikael Phillips has challenged Transport Minister Daryl Vaz to debate him on plans for the industry.

Speaking at a People’s National Party conference at Hatfield Primary at the weekend Phillips accused the government of wrecking the country’s transport sector.

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Speaking with IRIE FM News, MOCA's Director General, Colonel (ret'd) Desmond Edwards, says these improvements will augur well for the anti-corruption agency, as it also continues on a path of transformation.

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The criticism from Spokesperson on Information Nekeisha Burchell follows several incidents involving ride-share drivers.On May 17, University student Anisa Dilworth's skeletal remains were found on a beach in St. Catherine, after she went missing on May 6.

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Of the over 1,000 children reported missing last year, over 100 remain unaccounted for.The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) said six were found dead, while over 800 returned home.

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The Labour Ministry says the Chinese operated Whole Hearted Car Services Limited in Ferry Pen, St. Andrew has been given the go a head to reopen.

The facility was closed in April due to concern over the employment status of workers.

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The People's National Party, (PNP) has vowed to re-launch the Stay Alert mobile app if it forms the next government.

The Stay Alert mobile app allowed for real time emergency alerts, and direct access to assistance.

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Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party and Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has announced a 3 million dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the abduction of JLP Scrutineer Lorna "Nikki Robertson.

Ms. Robertson was abducted by persons in a vehicle, near Downer Avenue in Swallowfield, St. Andrew, on Friday, May 30.

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