The Jamaica Teachers Association, (JTA) has called a meeting with its action committee this morning to determine the way forward as it relates to the Jamaica Teaching Council, (JTC) Bill.

The meeting is for 11 o'clock.

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"If there is anyone fighting for teachers at this time, it's the Opposition!"That's the declaration from Spokesperson on Education, Senator Damion Crawford.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says while criminals will be pursued relentlessly, their rights will be respected, as Jamaica's brand will not be associated with unlawful killings.

In recent times, the security forces have come under pressure due to the high number of fatal shootings.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the next Jamaica Labour Party administration will focus on addressing social violence.

He made the statement at the East Central St. James Scholarship Awards function, in Montego Bay, yesterday.

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Scores of people gathered at the Falmouth Seventh Day Adventist Church in Trelawny today to pay tribute to the father of sprint legend Usain Bolt, Wellesley Bolt.

Wellesley, otherwise called Gideon, died in March following a period of illness.

He was 68.

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President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Dr. Mark Smith, says educators will not accept the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) Bill in its current form, calling it a betrayal.

After 21 years of deliberation, the bill, which is aimed at regulating the teaching profession, was approved by the Senate on Friday, April 25 with 38 amendments.

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The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has amplified the call for the Airbnb segment of the tourism industry to be regulated.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has been conferred with his Doctor of Law and Policy degree.

Dr. Holness graduated from the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies in the United States, yesterday.

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Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake has lauded the Jamaica Constabulary Force for a reduction in major crimes since the start of the year.

In a video statement this morning the commissioner highlighted that there is an 18-percent decline in major crimes.

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From talks about major record labels to Vybz Kartel’s growing international appeal, veteran producer Jeremy Harding has made some bold statements.

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