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Many schools, particularly in western parishes, remained closed or reduced school hours after the devastation caused by the hurricane.

Mr. Malabver says with the right support for teachers, the learning loss can be minimized.

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The commitment was given in a joint statement on the investigations, after three people were charged over the weekend. This followed coordinated operations at four locations in St. Andrew and St. James on Saturday morning.

Those charged are: founder of SSL Hugh Croskery, Sarah Meany and Zachary Harding, the former CEO of SSL.

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The support of corporate partners during the post hurricane Melissa recovery phase is being hailed by the government as central to rebuilding stronger and more resilient communities

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has noted the contribution of the private sector to national recovery, especially during the yuletide season.

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Attorney for sprint legend Usain Bolt, Linton Gordon, has welcomed recent developments in the Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) fraud investigation. Senior executives of the company were taken into custody yesterday following coordinated operations at four locations in St. Andrew and St. James.

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Energy Minister Daryl Vaz gave the update while speaking at the launch of the Jamaica Public Service emergency mobile power generation unit, in Treasure Beach, recently.

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Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake has outlined improvements in all five police areas, pointing to leadership, discipline and operational focus as key drivers of success. Speaking during his end-of-year review, he stated that area one delivered the strongest performance recording the greatest reduction in crime for the year.

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Opposition spokesman on National Security Fitz Jackson has called for early arrests and successful prosecution of persons involved in the multi-billion-dollar fraud at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL).

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Cyber forensics specialists are assisting in an ongoing investigation into stocks and securities limited (SSL), with searches currently under way at four locations in St. Andrew and St. James.

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Two million US dollars initially meant for oil exploration impacts, will be used instead to assist fishers affected by hurricane Melissa. 

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz made the announcement, while speaking at the official launch of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) emergency mobile power generation unit in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth on Wednesday.

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This Christmas holiday many are reflecting on what should be a time of joy and celebration. However, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, for many residents this Christmas carries a very different feeling.

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