Opposition Spokesperson on Energy, Phillip Paulwell, says the in-evitable increase in fuel prices, due to the war in the Middle East, is another indication, that the government must invest in renewable energy.

The statement comes, amidst fresh military strikes in the Middle East, following initial attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, on Saturday.

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Approximately 1800 ailing Jamaicans have received support through the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund Medical Assistance Programme.

CHASE's Chief Executive Officer, Wilford Heaven made the disclosure while speaking with the Financial Corner.

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The Ministry of Fisheries, through the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has officially launched Phase 2 of the Fisheries Hurricane Melissa Recovery Programme.

The second phase of the programme was launched recently in Montego Bay, St James.

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The anxiety level among Jamaicans living in the Middle East has sky-rocketed, as the conflict escalates.

The Jamaican community there is hunkering down trying to keep safe amid  the sounds of war.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has stressed that Jamaica is working towards recording fewer than 500 murders this year.

He made the statement at the Jamaican Diaspora Town Hall in St. Kitts and Nevis at the weekend.

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Eleven (11) newly constructed classrooms were opened at the  Holmwood Technical High School in Manchester, today. 

The school received an expansion of its facilities with the classrooms being supported by a staff room, and restrooms on four floors.

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Jahazeil Myrie, son of Buju Banton, says divine intervention played a major role in redirecting his life.

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The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) says it has received formal communication from the Ministry of Education about the payment of increments.

President Mark Malabver made the disclosure during an interview with IRIE FM News.

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As conflict in the Middle East intensifies, economist, Keenan Falconer is warning that global oil prices could surge.

Iran has pushed what many are calling the panic button by closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to Saturday’s attack on its territory by the United States and Israel.

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Some Jamaicans in the Middle East are trying to be optimistic amidst unrest in the region.

Jamaica's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says it is monitoring military hostilities and hopes for an early resolution.

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