Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to environmental stewardship through robust legal frameworks and practical operational measures.He assures that his administration's goals are not at odds with those of environmental advocates and conservationists.

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Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), is re-emphasizing that tomorrow's protest at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre is a peaceful, approved gathering and not anti-cop.

This comes amidst disquiet over possible clashes with counter-protestors.

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Opposition Senator Damion Crawford says the Jamaica Teaching Council Bill, which was passed in the Upper House on Friday, could have significant financial implications for teachers.

Speaking in the Senate on Friday, Mr. Crawford noted that the cost teachers may incur if a regulation is breached could further deepen their financial burdens.

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State Minister for Tourism, Delano Seiveright, says thousands of Jamaicans continue to receive an economic boost from the staging of Carnival.

Carnival’s main road march is taking place today in Kingston.

In a statement this afternoon, Mr. Seiveright sought to highlight the economic gains from Carnival, noting that it has benefited both large companies and small entrepreneurs.

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The Education Ministry will be adding 50 new recommendations from the Patterson Committee to this year's list of initiatives to be undertaken. 

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Kasan Troupe gave the update at the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) quarterly briefing on Friday.

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President of the All Voice Taxi Route Association, Lorraine Finnikin, says cops have been operating within the law to enforce traffic regulations, but reckless drivers remain an issue.He explains that under the current law, a driver has to accumulate a certain number of points before their license can be suspended.

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Despite uncertainties surrounding the United States' immigration and trade policies, there may be opportunities for growth for Jamaica.

That suggestion has come from Chief Risk Officer at the VM Group, Denis Gray.

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Despite warnings from the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSMAC), revellers participating in yesterday's carnival in sections of Kingston left a trail of paint-defaced signs and properties.This resulted in complaints from upset private property owners, who called on the KSAMC for redress.

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The government says it has implemented several measures to protect wildlife at the Greater Portmore Sewage Ponds in St. Catherine.

This follows last week's discovery of 10 dead crocodiles in the dried-out ponds.

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Member of Parliament for South West St. Andrew Dr. Angela Brown burke, has described the killing of a man in York Avenue this morning as a heart breaking tragedy.

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