Irie FM's DJ Shella is closing out 2025 with the release of his first Dancehall riddim, titled Shella Tyme.

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Governor of the Bank of Jamaica Richard Byles says the Central Bank indicated last month that special pre-emptive measures would be taken to preserve relative stability in the foreign exchange market.

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Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) has sought to clarify that it does not promote nor encourage early sexual activity.

The clarification follows back-lash from some members of the public, after the JFJ called for the decriminalization of consensual sex between minors, early this month.

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Four road deaths at the weekend, have pushed Jamaica's tally so far this year, to 366, one more than the 2024 overall toll.

The latest fatal crashes occurred in Westmoreland and Manchester.

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Jamaicans are being urged to be on the alert for counterfeit bank notes.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force, (JCF) has stated that fraudulent notes including those of US currency are in circulation.

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The fresh appeal follows a crash in Westmoreland yesterday, which claimed the lives of 2 motorcyclists.

Their identities have not been released but they are said to be males, ages 18 and 39.

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The deceased has been identified as Judith Morgan of Georges Valley, Manchester.

Reports are that at about 8:05 a.m. Morgan's daughter was driving a Nissan AD Wagon motorcar with her and two children ages three years and two months aboard   when upon reaching a section of the road, the vehicle veered over a precipice.

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364 people have been killed in crashes since the start of the year.

Two motorcyclists were killed in one of the latest crashes which occurred in Westmoreland, yesterday.

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As the Christmas season draws closer, the Jamaica constabulary force is urging citizens to take the necessary steps to avoid becoming victims of fraud.

Deputy Superintendent attached to the JCF's Fraud Squad Division, Tashika Bruce warned that fraudsters often intensify their criminal activities during the festive season.

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Psychiatrists, social workers and grief counsellors are expected to visit the Rocky Point community in Clarendon, next week.

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