nergy Minister Daryl Vaz says he has received a preliminary report from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) on Friday night's islandwide blackout.

Thousands of JPS customers were left in the dark for hours on Friday night.

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The commitment comes amid tension among the island's teachers in relation to salary negotiations between the Jamaica Teachers' Association and the Government.According to President of the JTA, Mark Malabver, the island's teachers have reached their limit in exercising patience.

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State Minister for Finance Zavia Mayne made the statement at the Jamaica Teachers' Association's "Go Public! Fund Education national forum, today.

According to Mr. Mayne, who was speaking on behalf of Finance Minister Fayval Williams, the education sector continues to face concerns with funding.

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Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has revealed the inspiration behind the title of his latest album, God & Time.

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Entertainers Wayne Wonder, Delly Ranx and Nesbeth are among several Jamaicans looking forward to the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

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Reggae singer Tarrus Riley has expressed gratitude after June 5 was officially proclaimed “Tarrus Riley Day” by the City of Lauderdale Lakes.

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The People's National Party Patriots says the certification of Opposition Leader Mark Golding's 2024 statutory declarations by the Integrity Commission is another demonstration of the high standards of accountability, transparency, and integrity he has brought to public life.The summary of the certified statutory declaration covers Mr. Golding's income, assets and liabilities, and that of his spouse and children.

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The People's National Party Youth Organisation (PNPYO) is calling on Young Jamaica and the Jamaica Labour Party's Communications Taskforce to issue an immediate and public apology for what it says is the dissemination of a reckless, baseless, and malicious statement concerning Opposition Leader Mark Golding's 2024 statutory declaration.Three days ago, Young Jamaica called for Mr. Golding to publicly explain why his declarations had not yet been certified.

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Vice Chair of the National Road Safety Council, Dr. Lucien Jones, said this brings the total number of road traffic deaths for the year to 170. This represents a 29% reduction in road deaths this year.

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According to the latest weather update from the Meteorological Service this morning, a trough and low-level jet stream are expected to linger across the region for the next few days. Cloudy conditions will persist with periods of showers and thunderstorms, as well as windy conditions mainly in the afternoons.

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