School children and tertiary students with identification cards will enjoy free transportation under the state-owned Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) when the school year starts in September. 

It is among several announcements from Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party leader, Dr. Andrew Holness, at a mass rally in Half-Way-Tree, St. Andrew last evening.

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Jamaicans will head to the polls in just over three weeks.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness announced last evening that the general election will be held on September 3.

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The Opposition says there was no surprise with the September 3 election date announced by the Prime Minister.

General Secretary Dr. Dayton Campbell put forward those dates at the party's meeting in Portland on Saturday night.

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As campaigning intensifies, ahead of the general elections set for September 3, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is urging road users to exercise caution during the election season.

Both parties will be engaged in motorcades and other activities across the country ahead of the polls.

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Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Leader Dr. Andrew Holness confirmed to the Party's Central Executive that he will tell the nation when voters will go to the polls.

Thousands of supporters are gathered in Half-Way- Tree at this hour.

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Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness, is expected to announce the election date at a party rally in Half-Way-Tree.

Speaking at a party meeting in Portland, Mr. Golding expressed confidence, in his leadership and his team’s ability to deliver the kind of change he believes Jamaica needs.

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The cop and his 5-year-old son have been hospitalized following the incident in Reading St. James.

Police are assuring the public that a thorough and swift investigation will be conducted, utilizing all available resources to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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The rally is expected to begin at 4 P.M. in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew.

Dr. Holness gave the confirmation, during a meeting of the Jamaica Labour Party's Central Executive yesterday.

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The Bog Walk Gorge in St. Catherine remains closed following the derailment of a Windalco Bauxite Train yesterday.

In an advisory the police urge motorists to use Barry Road, Sligoville or the toll road as alternative routes while repair efforts continue.

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The Jamaica Public Service says teams are still working to restore power supply to several customers in sections of Bog Walk and surrounding areas in St. Catherine, following a train derailing incident earlier today.

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