Nine-time World Clash General Pink Panther says he is planning to stage an event in honour of Bounty Killer.

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IRIE FM’s radio personality Amber Crowl will be honoured at the Queens of Reggae Island Honorary Ceremony this Sunday.

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Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Warren Clarke made the disclosure during a Jamaicans for Justice public forum on body-worn cameras on Wednesday. DCP Clarke said due to the current shortage of body-worn cameras, there is only a 20 per cent penetration of cameras among officers on operation.

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Re-elected President of the Chamber, Jason Russell noted that Montego Bay was being stifled by lack of infrastructure. However, he said the city is now going through what he termed 'a big boom'.

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This is expected to enable the country to boost its response capabilities particularly via airlift, especially during emergencies or disasters. Dr. Holness highlighted challenges faced in getting to marooned communities after Hurricane Melissa last October.

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Jamaica Teachers' Association President Mark Malabver says the education sector is in need of greater research, innovation, evidence based policy, and courageous implementation.

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He argued that the laws need to be balanced, as they are favourable towards employees.

Mr. Russell was speaking with reporters following his re-election as president of the chamber of commerce this week.

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The individual who is an external contractor was performing work within the garage facility at the time of the incident. Beryllium in a statement says two of the injured individuals have been airlifted to the United States to receive specialised burn treatment and critical care.

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His disclosure comes amidst concerns over whether or not safeguards are in place to ensure local contractors will be included in projects set to be carried out under the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). A few weeks ago, the concern was raised by the Small Business Association of Jamaica, which feared its members would be overlooked in favour of larger, international contractors.

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The matter was raised at a virtual meeting hosted by Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) last evening. President of the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA), Montego Bay Simon Lawrence who was a guest at the meeting complained that persons operating for ride-hailing companies do not face rigorous compliance as local transport groups.

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