The project aims to ensure that all the island's infirmaries are equipped with ambulances.Speaking at the handing-over ceremony on Thursday, Portfolio Minister Desmond McKenzie noted that of the nation's 13 infirmaries and two golden age homes, only one had an ambulance.

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National Security Minister, Dr. Horace Chang says almost every urban centre across the country will be equipped with cameras under the Jamaica Eye system by mid year.

This as he says the all island survey  aimed at facilitating the expansion of the surveillance system has been completed.

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Jamaica's music fraternity is mourning the death of legendary singer and songwriter Max Romeo.

The singer whose real name is Maxwell Livingston Smith died last evening after being admitted to hospital on Thursday.

He was 80.

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Speaking to reporters in Portland yesterday, National Security Minister, Dr. Horace Chang noted a link between illegal Haitians and the country's criminal underworld.He said efforts continue to address this problem.

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He was 88 years old.Mr. Brady was the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP's) Councillor for the Hamstead Division and began his service as mayor in 1981.

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The performance of the Andrew Holness-led administration cannot be challenged when it comes to improving the conditions of infirmaries.Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie made the declaration as he re-emphasized the Government's commitment to modernize and improve infirmaries across the island.

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This initiative which commenced in 2017 is part of efforts to improve these facilities and their social impact.During that same year, the Portland Infirmary was renamed the Portland Adult Residential Care Facility.

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As the Reggae Boyz gear up for a hectic international calendar, head coach Steve McClaren is making it clear: the coming months will be crucial in shaping Jamaica’s path forward, both in regional competition and on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness and Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith held discussions with heads of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) this afternoon over the recent imposition of import tariffs by the United States.Jamaica is among 180 countries affected by the new import taxes.

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has assured the Dominican Republic of Jamaica's solidarity and support as that country continues to mourn the persons killed in the Jet Set Club tragedy.Over 200 people died on Tuesday when the roof of the Santo Domingo-based nightclub collapsed.

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