Spokesman for matters relating to Portmore, Fitz Jackson in maintaining that Portmore should not become a parish, has again highlighted issues with health care delivery in St. Catherine.

The People’s National Party (PNP) has argued that Portmore is not ready for parish status as it lacks the necessary infrastructure, such as a hospital.

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A call is being made for a fundamental reassessment of how the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is being utilised.Former Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica, Kingsley Thomas, argues that TEF's current approach deviates sharply from its original mandate.

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The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) said it can take several actions if concerns about the Teaching Council (JTC) Bill are not addressed, but stopped short of detailing those possible measures.

The JTA has stressed that it supports the establishment of the JTC Bill to regulate the profession.

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The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says if the Teaching Council Bill, in its current form, becomes law, it will be difficult to enforce and costly for the government to finance.

President Dr. Mark Smith made the statement at a press conference following a meeting of the association’s Action Committee this morning, which was called to determine the way forward on the bill.

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Dancehall deejays Mavado, Spice, I-Octane, and D’Angel are standing with the people of Guyana in their call for justice for 11-year-old Adriana Younge. 

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Opposition Leader and People’s National Party (PNP) President, Mark Golding, has lauded the police for a reduction in murders, but has joined the call for the use of body-worn cameras.

According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, murders are down by 37.7% compared to last year.

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Aidonia is silencing the naysayers following a successful event at the UBS Arena over the weekend in New York to commemorate his 20th anniversary in music. 

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Dancehall entertainer Delly Ranx is seeking prayers from family and friends following a motor vehicle accident this morning.

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Vybz Kartel’s highly anticipated, sold-out show slated for Costa Rica over the weekend never happened due to a major blunder by the promoter. 

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The rural school bus service was launched in Portland this morning with students being transported from buff bay to Port Antonio.

Minister of Transport and Portland Western Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz called for patience from students and parents, while noting that it is going to take time for all the buses to get into the system.

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