Comedian Christopher Johnny Daley says our local film industry suffers from what he describes as total inclusion.

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It was revealed this week, that Jamaica has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), that will see Jamaica temporarily accepting deported non-Jamaican migrants from the U.S. It has triggered widespread public discussion and criticism about the perceived lack of transparency, security risks and the absence of clear benefits for the island.

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Opposition Leader Mark Golding has called on the Government to tell the nation how the country will benefit from the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Jamaica and the United States relating to Third-Country Nationals. According to the Government, the MOU will provide for Third-Country Nationals transferred from the U.S., to transit through Jamaica to their final destination.

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The deceased has not been identified. Reports are that about 9:00 PM passersby stumbled on the torso in bushes and alerted the police.

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Minister of Land Titling and Settlements, Robert Montague said a time will come when persons squatting on crown lands will be removed. 

He stressed that the government does not wish to go that route, but there are consequences for squatting.

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It follows a report from the Integrity Commission and a ruling that Dr. Wheatley be charged with a number of offences, to include alleged illicit enrichment. Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson said he finds it ironic that Dr. Wheatley was brought back to the Cabinet following his exit in 2018, due to another allegation, relating to corruption, when he was the Minister of Energy.

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The call follows a report from the Integrity Commission which was tabled in Parliament yesterday. The Commission has determined that Dr. Wheatley be charged with a number of offences, to include illicit enrichment.

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Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver says the union will soon approach the Government regarding special compensation for teachers in western parishes affected by Hurricane Melissa.

While not divulging specific details, Mr. Malabver said there are policies that outline how teachers and schools are to be treated in the aftermath of hurricanes and other natural disasters.

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He said it requires of the Government to ensure that equity is maintained, as persons clamour for roads and schools to be fixed at once. Dr. Holness added that the issue of property rights adds to the development conundrum in the country.

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he St. Catherine man found in the company of most wanted fugitive, Glendon “Bull” Amos, last year was sentenced to time served and released by the court.Dean Dawson had been in custody since January 2025.

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