This was stated by Justice Minister Delroy Chuck, while speaking at a firearms identification and classification training workshop for legal personnel at the Institute of Science and Legal Medicine in St. Andrew yesterday.

He noted that the workshop comes at a critical time, as illegal firearms continue to fuel murders, robberies, and other violent crimes across the country.

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The demerit system comes under the new Road Traffic Act passed in 2018.

Speaking at a press conference on the demerit point system implementation, the minister noted that motorists have until September 30 to clear their traffic tickets.

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Eighty-four churches in St. James are set to receive a combined $16 million in grant funding to support cleanup, restoration and rehabilitation efforts following the passage of Hurricane Melissa last year.

The funding forms part of the Government's $75 million Churches Clean-up and Restoration Initiative which is expected to benefit 420 churches across the parishes hardest hit by the hurricane.

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The Government says it is ready to support the relief and recovery effort in Venzeuela, following back-to-back earthquakes that hit the country yesterday. The BBC said the quakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, hit a minute apart.

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The statement was made at the project star donor breakfast this morning. Deputy Commissioner of police, Warren Clarke who presented the Minister's speech said National Security is not only about enforcement but about creating conditions in which people can work, live, raise their children and build futures without fear.

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The free Jamaica Moves app, developed under the health systems strengthening programme, with support from the European Union, allows users to track their physical activity and monitor key health indicators, including blood pressure, blood sugar and weight, directly from their smart phones. While the Chronic Care Connect pilot introduces a more proactive, patient centred approach to managing chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and hypertension.

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Some medical interns across the island withdrew their services at several public health facilities today protesting longstanding challenges they say continue to affect them.

Doctors and supporters were also encouraged to wear blue as a visible sign of support for the interns.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has called for collaborative effort to ensure energy security in the Caribbean region.

Dr. Holness is on an official visit to Suriname where he participated in the Suriname Energy Oil and Gas Summit and Exhibition.

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In Parliament yesterday, Spokesperson on Water and Special Projects, Ian Hayles, referred to Mr. Samuda's list of 34 projects to be undertaken across Jamaica. He posited that the majority of the money being spent on the projects were in communities represented by members of the Jamaica Labour Party.

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The initiative follows growing reports of students being denied participation in graduation ceremonies, based on appearance related disciplinary measures, including hair, grooming standards, and other non-academic criteria. Youth Policy Committee member at the foundation, Sabrina Barnes says no child should be denied access to academic celebrations without transparent and proportionate justification.

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