The increase had been announced by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in March, then in June, the orders were laid on the table in the Lower House, and yesterday, Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr formally submitted the orders for deliberation and affirmation.

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Their lobby group, the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA), has urged other doctors and supporters to wear blue today in a show of solidarity with the medical interns.In a statement, the JMDA noted that there has been a significant drop in the number of interns working within medical facilities islandwide.

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At the end of yesterday's vote count for the election held last week, Dr. Mullings Nelson was victorious over the only other candidate for the post, Dr. Darien Henry.According to the JTA, 11,275 votes were cast, with Dr. Mullings Nelson receiving 6,967 votes, while Dr Henry received 3,947 votes.

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Ms. Désulmé chastised CARICOM Governments for not doing enough to assist Haitians who flee their homeland and enter countries illegally. Her comments are in response to contrasting approaches taken by the Jamaican Government, in relation to Haitian refugees and third country nationals being transitioned from the United States of America.

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The Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ) says the management of the University Hospital of the West Indies has committed to address several concerns about working condition raised by nurses at the Accident and Emergency department. The statement follows this morning's protest by several nurses assigned to the hospital's morning shift.

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Portfolio Minister Edmund Bartlett noted that the sector has already gone through the first phase 1.0, which was aimed at brand creation, while phase, 2.0, was about expansion and investment.

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She made the comment while answering questions at a press conference yesterday. According to Dr. Morris Dixon, while the issue with teacher migration is not new and is faced by many countries, the island does not currently have a shortage challenge.

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A freak storm impacted sections of Westmoreland yesterday.Reports indicate that the weather event affected the Mannings High School, blowing down tents and power lines in the process.

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The JSE micro-market initiative was officially launched this morning at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

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Hydel High and Cumberland High in St. Catherine are to be merged.

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon confirmed the merger during a press conference yesterday.

According to Dr. Morris Dixon, Hydel High has been undergoing financial struggles for sometime.

As such, she noted that the process has begun for the two schools to come together.

She did not give a timeline for the merger but noted that consultations are also taking place between teachers, community members and parents.

Clement Reid