The amendment seeks to enhance the FID's operational independence and comply with international standards of the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units, and the Financial Action Task Force (FAT-F)The Egmont Group facilitates secure international information exchange to combat money laundering, terrorism financing and associated financial crimes.

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The concerns relate to information sharing being consistent with government policy, which the Opposition argued could allow for continued, albeit less transparent, political interference.Golding Campbell said this is far from the truth.

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Commanding officer for the division, Senior Superintendent (SSP) Damion Manderson, told IRIE FM News that the incident occurred sometime after 6 PM.

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Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has revealed that Shenseea will be featured on his upcoming album.

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Grammy winner Keznamdi has silenced social media chatter after revealing that Vybz Kartel and his team personally reached out to congratulate him on his Grammy victory.

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The traffic police will be increasing early morning operations in the vicinity of parties, as part of efforts to reduce road crashes.

Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) Senior Superintendent Lloyd Darby says there have been several single vehicle collisions involving persons believed to be returning from events.

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The St. Elizabeth Police are reporting a 50% reduction in overall major crimes. 

Head of Operations Deputy Superintendent Adrian Flemming provided the update to Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness yesterday.

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With cooler temperatures and heavy winds and rain from a cold front, adversely affecting crops, an appeal is being made for the Agriculture Ministry to provide support to farmers in St. Mary.

Mayor of Port Maria Fitzroy Wilson noted that the St Mary Municipal Corporation, and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) are working closely with farmers to mitigate the impacts.

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Finance Minister Fayval Williams is urging private investors to engage the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), for investment opportunities relating to post Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts.

NaRRA is responsible for coordinating, fast-tracking and financing major reconstruction efforts, with US$6.7 billion allocated for resilient infrastructure and economic development.

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According to Dr. Holness, Jamaica faces a challenge of excessive bureaucracy.

Pointing out that bureaucracy by itself is not a bad thing, he says it has become very complicated.

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