Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith says monitoring and detention measures are in place and will be implemented where necessary for Jamaicans who have been deported.

The country welcomed 105 Jamaicans repatriated from the United States today.

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The government has welcomed the United States Department of State's decision to revise its travel advisory for Jamaica to level two.

The level two alert which urges Americans in Jamaica to exercise increased caution is an upgrade from the previous level 3 designation.

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The opposition People's National party (PNP) has given the governing labour party, JLP, 72 hours to rescind the appointment of Dennis Chung as Chief Technical Director of the Financial Investigations Division (FID). 

Mr. Chung's appointment which was announced by the Finance Ministry yesterday, takes effect next Monday, June 2.

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With more than 100 Jamaicans set to be deported from the United States today, the National Organisation for Deported Migrants NODM, has expressed that it is willing to assist those returned with transportation.

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says 22,800 streetlights are to be installed across the island in the next two years. 

He made the statement during his Sectoral Debate Presentation in Parliament yesterday.

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Dancehall artiste Denyque has released a tribute song to her children.

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Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake has declared that the constabulary will not return to a system under which officers carry out work associated with vacant roles without proper remuneration. 

Dr. Blake, who was speaking at the Jamaica Police Federation 82nd Annual Joint Conference yesterday, noted that there have been 1,300 promotions since he assumed office last year.

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The Agriculture Ministry will be investing over $60 million this year for the acquisition of  agricultural drones.

Minister of Agriculture, Floyd Green made the announcement during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate yesterday.

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Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness has hailed Edward Seaga as a transformational leader whose purpose was rooted in serving the people of Jamaica.

Speaking this morning at a floral tribute at the shrine of the former Prime Minister, Dr. Holness said that in today’s world there is an urgent need for leaders who prioritize the welfare of the people above personal ambition.

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11 teams including the Jamaica Defense force and the Chinese Embassy are down to compete in the first Dragon Boat Festival in Jamaica set for the Kingston Harbour this weekend. 

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