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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Senator Allen made the claim while addressing supporters at the People's National Party's Welcome Hall Divisional Conference in Southern St. James last night.She stressed that the business of tourism impacts the lives of too many Jamaicans for it to be taken lightly.

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The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) office on Villa Road in Mandeville, Manchester has suspended operations following a bomb threat received this morning.

Reports reaching IRIE FM Newsroom are that the threat was received around 8:00 A.M.

Director of Corporate Communications at JPS, Winsome Callum, confirmed the development and provided an update on the company’s response.

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Dr. Holness made the comment at the East Central St. James Scholarship Award function at the weekend.He noted that while Jamaica celebrates four million tourists, more potential will be unlocked when the murder rate is driven below the regional average.

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