Over 60 activities have been registered with the Reggae Month Secretariat-both state and privately organised - to celebrate Reggae Month, in February.

Among the events are two symposiums to be hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Entertainment, aimed at educating members of the entertainment sector, about benefits which they can access.

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The government has moved to amend the Cybercrimes Act to ensure stronger protection for Jamaicans, especially children and impose tougher penalties.

The amendments will also update definitions and offences that reflect how harm travels through digital platforms.

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The IRIE FM family and the wider media fraternity have been plunged into mourning following the  death of veteran broadcaster and one of IRIE FM's founding members Walter Bob Clarke. 

Mr. Clarke, who was awarded the Order of Distinction in 2018 for decades of contribution to Jamaican media, passed away early this morning.

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Some members of the Jamaican diaspora in the United States say their lives were disrupted due to the winter storm which has been impacting several states since the weekend. 

At least 34 storm related deaths have been recorded in 14 states, to include Kentucky, Michigan, South Carolina, New Jersey, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Texas, Louisiana and New York.

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IRIE FM and the local media fraternity are in mourning following news of the passing of veteran broadcaster and one of the founding members of IRIE FM, Walter Charles Clarke OD.

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Mr Clarke who was awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer in 2018 for decades of contribution to Jamaican media passed away early this morning. He was 75.

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President of the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce, Moses Chybar is urging citizens to beware of persons requesting payments for electricity reconnection.

Speaking at the official launch, of the Jamaica Public Service, JPS Emergency Mobile Power Generation Unit, in Darliston on Sunday, Mr. Chybar warned of the illegal practice.

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Grammy-winning producer and legendary drummer Sly Dunbar, one half of the iconic Jamaican duo Sly and Robbie, has died at the age of 73.

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Thirty-four states in the USA have been experiencing heavy snow, ice and freezing conditions since Saturday.

This has resulted in major airport disruptions with 17,000 flight cancellations in the US, reported for the period covering Saturday to today.

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made the revelation today.

Mr. Ablakwa arrived in the island on Saturday for an official three-day visit.

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