Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says 22,800 streetlights are to be installed across the island in the next two years. 

He made the statement during his Sectoral Debate Presentation in Parliament yesterday.

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Dancehall artiste Denyque has released a tribute song to her children.

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Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake has declared that the constabulary will not return to a system under which officers carry out work associated with vacant roles without proper remuneration. 

Dr. Blake, who was speaking at the Jamaica Police Federation 82nd Annual Joint Conference yesterday, noted that there have been 1,300 promotions since he assumed office last year.

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The Agriculture Ministry will be investing over $60 million this year for the acquisition of  agricultural drones.

Minister of Agriculture, Floyd Green made the announcement during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate yesterday.

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Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness has hailed Edward Seaga as a transformational leader whose purpose was rooted in serving the people of Jamaica.

Speaking this morning at a floral tribute at the shrine of the former Prime Minister, Dr. Holness said that in today’s world there is an urgent need for leaders who prioritize the welfare of the people above personal ambition.

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11 teams including the Jamaica Defense force and the Chinese Embassy are down to compete in the first Dragon Boat Festival in Jamaica set for the Kingston Harbour this weekend. 

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Police are reporting that a decomposing body, found in the trunk of a car in Gregory Park, St. Catherine yesterday is believed to be that of missing 8-year-old boy Navardo Blackburn.

Navardo went missing in Gregory Park last Saturday.

The child was said to be autistic.

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Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake says the month of May is seeing a 70% reduction in murders in comparison to the same period last year.

The Commissioner gave the figures at yesterday's Jamaica Police Federation's 82nd Annual Joint Central Conference.

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The Government has written off over $1.4 billion of debt owed to the National Water Commission (NWC).

Minister with responsibility for Water, Matthew Samuda, says under the NWC Amnesty Initiative, over $547 million in revenue has been collected.

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National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang said Jamaica is currently recording 10 deaths per 100,000 citizens. 

He made the statement at the Jamaica Police Federation's 82nd Annual Joint Central Conference today, noting that this is coming from a high of over 60 deaths, per 100,000 citizens.

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