In celebration of what would have been Bunny Wailer’s 78th birthday, today April 10, Solomonic Productions will host a concert later this evening in honour of the reggae trailblazer.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says there has never been a better time to invest in Jamaica, than now. 

He made the statement at the opening of the Outsource2Jamaica 2025 Conference in Montego Bay, St. James, this morning.

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Jamaica's Net International Reserves now stand at 5.85 billion US dollars. 

Minister of Industry Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill made the statement this morning at the opening ceremony of the Outsource2Jamaica 2025 Conference, as he sought to highlight the strengths of the Andrew Holness led government.

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Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says legislative amendments will be required to revamp the system for  demonstration plates. 

This, in an effort to support a more secure and accountable demonstration plate regime.

A demonstration, DC or blue plate is used for the automobile trade in relation to moving cars from the wharf or for demonstrating the cars for sale.

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says aside from regulatory and permit hurdles, Jamaica faces a management challenge, with infrastructure.

He says the management challenges range from the pre-construction work to the actual construction phase.

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President of the People's National Party Youth Organisation Senator, Gabriela Morris, has called for an apology from the government, as well as the immediate resignation of 2 Jamaica Labour Party members.

This follows confirmation from the health ministry that some water samples from systems operated by the National Water Commission (NWC) tested positive for E. Coli.

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Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has expressed concern about soldiers and police officers wearing masks, while on operations.

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Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has given assurance that the long awaited taxi park for Discovery Bay, St. Ann will be constructed.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has reiterated that for Jamaica to grow, the pace of investments must be increased.

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Renowned comedian Dale Elliott Jr is advising particularly up and coming comedians to create their own opportunities and warning that being too humble can prove to be an impediment to success in the profession.

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