Governor, Richard Byles made the declaration during a Monetary Policy press briefing in Kingston this morning.He was explaining the Central Bank's decision to reduce its policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, effective today.

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The donation was made by the Kingston-based Andrews Memorial Hospital.

Medical supplies, including gauze, sanitary and hygiene products and laptops were handed over during the ceremony.

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The National Road Safety Council, (NRSC), says the disturbing rise is a cause for concern.

Vice Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones highlights that police reports link many of these deaths to excessive speeding and drivers failing to stay in their lanes.

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The father of three-year-old Jayce Pinnock, who was shot and killed during a home invasion in Denham Town, Kingston on Saturday has succumbed to wounds sustained during the incident.

He is 31-year-old shop operator, Kerrio Pinnock otherwise called Boysie.

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According to international media, the upsurge in violence follows the death of the nation's most wanted and reputed head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio “El Mencho” Cervantes in a Mexican military operation yesterday. Mexico has deployed thousands of soldiers to bolster security after the violence erupted.

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Jayce was shot and killed by gunmen during a home invasion in Denham Town on Saturday.

His father and 8-year-old brother were wounded in the incident.

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The frustrated operators were joined by residents, who demanded that the main road and an adjacent community road be repaired. One resident explained that her relatives have to pay more for fare due to the poor road conditions.

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As a powerful storm hits the east coast of the United States many residents, including Jamaicans in impacted areas are facing "near impossible" conditions. The historic winter storm has resulted in 54 million people being placed under blizzard warnings, and prompted travel restrictions in multiple areas, including a travel ban in New York City.

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One of the two Bahia Principe hotels in St. Ann is scheduled for reopening on April 1.

The hotel has announced that the Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay will resume operations in just over a month, while the second property - the Bahia Principe Grande Jamaica is expected to be opened December 1.

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This is to address misconceptions and strengthen transparency within the sector. JACRA says it acknowledges the ongoing concerns raised by coffee farmers regarding the price paid for a box of coffee, noting that as the regulator of Jamaica’s coffee industry it considers it essential to provide clarity on how prices are determined and to ensure that farmers are equipped with accurate comprehensive information.

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