Lands have been identified for the development of a new building for the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH).

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Opposition Leader and Peoples National Party President Mark Golding says Jamaica's economy is stagnant.

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin is calling for greater focus on young entrepreneurs, highlighting the devastating impact disasters have on this vital group.

Speaking at the Hurricane-Ready and Resilient Forum on Loss and Damage for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) this morning, Mrs. Henry-Martin stressed that young business owners are not only key drivers of innovation and economic growth, but are among the most vulnerable when disasters strike.

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Dr. Holness was outlining a number of road projects being undertaken, noting that many people would criticise that they are being done for the upcoming general election.However, he said that is not the case.

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Mr. Chung's appointment took effect last Monday, June 2.Prior to his assumption, the PNP had expressed concern about a possible conflict of interest.

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Head of the Constabulary's Forensic Services Branch, Senior Superintendent Christopher Brown, has explained that the processing of physical evidence may have varying turnaround times, depending on several factors.He made the comment following concerns about the time it takes for police investigations to be completed.

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There was a sombre mood at the Spanish Town Seventh Day Adventist Church in St. Catherine today as family, community members, and well wishers, gathered to celebrate the life of 9-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon

The young girl was murdered in Spanish Town, last month. 

Her body was discovered at her home on Job Lane Spanish Town on May 9.

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Jamaica recorded a murder free day,  yesterday. 

That's according to Head of Police Area 5 Assistant Commissioner Christopher Phillips. 

ACP Phillips made the disclosure at the funeral service for 9-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon in Spanish Town St. Catherine today.

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Buju Banton and Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as Lady Saw, are clapping back after a European promoter called out both Buju and Beres Hammond over their performance fees.

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The opposition People's National Party has sought to dismiss suggestions that the recent abduction of a popular Jamaica Labour Party worker was politically motivated. 

Lorna "Nikki” Robertson was abducted by persons in a van near Downer Avenue in Swallowfield, St. Andrew on Friday, May 30.

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