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Grammy-winning producer Teflon Zinc Fence has reflected on his past fallout with reggae artiste Chronixx.

Speaking during his Road To Success interview with Kshema Francis on IRIE FM’s Easy Skankin show on Thursday, Teflon acknowledged that they were younger at the time and said, “We were young and arrogant to certain things.”

He also indicated that the two have since moved forward as grown people.

Teflon Zinc Fence played an important role in Chronixx’s early musical journey, contributing to songs including “Warrior,” “Behind Curtain” and “Spirulina.”

The relationship between the two later became strained. In a 2016 article, Teflon publicly stated that he would never work with Chronixx again.

However, during Thursday’s interview, Teflon did not identify the specific circumstances that led to the fallout, instead reflecting on their younger years and indicating that they have since moved forward.

The Government has spent over 10.5 billion dollars on the restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) programme.

State Minister for Social Security Donovan Williams gave the update, while addressing a Jamaica Labour Party Area Council One ‘Truth Matters’ public meeting last evening.

Mr. Williams noted that the redemption rate for beneficiaries who collected their grants is 94 per cent.

He acknowledged that the programme has some challenges which are being resolved.

He stressed that the Government has to balance efficiency with accountability, and that this has contributed to some delays in the disbursement of funds.

The contractor building the Southern Coastal Highway is conducting remedial work on the thoroughfare, after some flaws were identified.

Works Minister Robert Morgan reiterated that under the agreement, the contractor is required to fix any issue with the road project during the defects liability period.

He was speaking at the post-Cabinet press briefing this week.

The St. James police are conducting a security audit of the Bickersteth Primary and Infant School, following a break-in at the institution yesterday.

This resulted in classes being suspended at the school for the remainder of the week.

It is reported that food items and about 15 laptops were stolen.

Head of the division, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels, noted that additional security measures may need to be implemented at the Bickersteth Primary School.

SSP Samuels said police have also received reports of break-ins at several other schools.

He said in many of the incidents, valuable items such as laptops were also stolen.

SSP Samuels said investigators theorise that the robbers obtained information about the devices being delivered recently.

Works Minister Robert Morgan says he is awaiting a plan from the National Works Agency (NWA), about how persons will access the Bustamante Hospital for Children, amid road works to be undertaken in its vicinity, later this year.

He was speaking during a post-Cabinet press briefing yesterday.

Mr. Morgan said some roads, including Arthur Wint Drive, which are crucial for accessing the hospital, will be targeted for road works.

He said the project will be approached with caution.

Mr. Morgan highlighted that all road works are required to be completed in three years, under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) programme.

Finance Minister Fayval Williams says the country’s economy is recovering fast following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa last October .

The hurricane left a trail of destruction, particularly in western Jamaica.

Mrs. Williams said her ministry continues to exercise discipline as it manages the country’s resources and ensures that Jamaicans are also feeling the recovery.

She was speaking at the post-Cabinet press briefing.

There will be several changes this year, including new events, a new scoring system and a new venue, for the third staging of the Jamaica Badminton Association Shuttle Showdown tournament in October.

This as organisers seek to make the competition more attractive and engaging over two weekends – October 10 and 11 and October 17 and 18, 2026.

The shuttle showdown will become the first badminton tournament to implement the Badminton World Federation’s new scoring format, giving Jamaican players valuable experience under the latest international competition rules.

Jamaica Badminton Academy director Kenneth Anglin, said the changes are part of the effort to keep the tournament evolving while providing a meaningful platform for players.

With Jamaica producing strong results at the Caribbean level, Anglin a two time national doubles champion believes the time is right for greater attention to be placed on badminton at home.

Meantime rules, entry requirements and information on the various events are available through the Jamaica Badminton Academy’s website.

Parents, guardians, students and staff were informed in a notice that school would be closed for the rest of the week.

Chairman of the institution, Renardo Douglas, told IRIE FM News that the principal’s and guidance counselor’s offices were ransacked.

He noted that food items were removed from the tuckshop.

Mr. douglas said about 15 laptops are missing.

The school is appealing to members of the community to assist the authorities with any information that may help in their investigations.

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon disclosed yesterday that several robberies occurred at schools in Western Jamaica and that the police were working to arrest the burglars and bring the situation under control.

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon has assured that key stakeholders in education will receive reports from the Hurricane Melissa School Infrastructure Recovery and Resilience Oversight Committee.

It has been established as a one-year oversight mechanism to provide the Minister and the public with an independent and reliable assessment of the progress of the School Recovery Programme.

The eight-member committee will also receive and interrogate regular reports from the National Education Trust (NET) and the Ministry’s Technical Services Unit (TSU) covering project schedules, expenditure, physical progress, quality, safety, defects, risks and contractor performance.

Speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing yesterday, Dr. Morris Dixon said the Committee will also facilitate monthly briefings with stakeholder organisations, including the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, and the association of principals and vice principals.

Meanwhile, she announced that Attorney Rochelle Cameron will chair the eight-member committee.

Other members include Engineer and Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica, Lyttleton ‘Tanny’ Shirley, past Chairman of the Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches, Dr Elaine McCarthy Nunes, and Senior Policy Adviser Rayharna Wright.

Minister of Works, Robert Morgan made the disclosure yesterday.

The Authority is being implemented to streamline the management, regulation, and maintenance of the island’s road network under a single unified executive agency.

Mr. Morgan noted that Cabinet has been given instruction for the formation of the One Road Authority as a level B executive agency.

The Works Minister said he expects the legislation for the Authority to be tabled in Parliament before the end of the financial year.