The names of the men have not been released.

According to the police the men engaged them in an armed confrontation.

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The ongoing disagreement between dancehall artist Kraff, his management team, and Galiday Bounce promoter Galdiez continues to unfold.

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He said their role and stake in this is significant, indicating that officers' actions, contribute to the wider national social fabric. Dr. Blake was speaking at the annual Commissioner’s Devotional Exercise at police headquarters this morning.

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Under the initiative, since September, students have been able to ride free of cost on JUTC buses in the Kingston metropolitan transport region. At the same time, the JUTC will maintain free transportation for students using the rural school bus service until January 31.

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According to INDECOM, its officers were informed of a triple fatal shooting incident in St Toolis Manchester today. The names of the deceased have not been released.

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Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake says the force must not be complacent with the progress that has  been made.

The country recorded 673 murders last year.

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Six judges were sworn in this morning, at the start of the Hilary term the first term of the judicial year.

The ceremony, held at King’s house, saw Lorna Williams and Carolyn Tie-Powell take their oaths as acting judges of the Court of Appeal with their term running from January 12 to March 27.

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Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris-Dixion has stated that no child will have their academic future put at risk, because of the challenges facing the education sector due to Hurricane Melissa.

She made the declaration in her back to school message, ahead of today’s start of the new school term

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The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is calling on the government to commence meaningful dialogue around crisis leadership and disaster preparedness in the education sector.

President, Mark Malabver made the call during his back to school message.

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Speaking recently at the reopening of the JTA's western regional office in Montego Bay, Mr. Malabver warned that research suggests that technology maybe destroying students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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