The alleged gunman implicated in yesterday's murder of Papine market manager Colleen "Sonnia" Bernard, is still admitted in hospital under police guard and is being interviewed by lawmen.

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Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has pointed out that under the law reasonable force by the police includes, deadly force.

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Mayor of Montego Bay Richard Vernon says wage increases alone will not secure the nation's future.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has acknowledged that the recent  fatal shooting of Latoya Bulgin in St James has caused pain, anger and deep concern across Jamaica and beyond its borders.

Dr Holness commented on the incident today, noting that he has been deliberately silent until this point, because, as prime minister, he should not make statements that are not properly thought out.

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There are conflicting reports about where exactly an American man was fatally shot by police, in Montego-Bay St James, today.

The name of the deceased has not been disclosed.

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Rohan Marley and Dancehall deejay Posh Morris are among the many Jamaicans congratulating chef Darian Bryan following his victory on Season 5 of Next Level Chef a culinary competition hosted by Gordon Ramsay.

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While some entertainers continue to call for good gatekeepers in the music industry, Dancehall deejay and songwriter Frankie Sly says gatekeeping no longer exists in the digital age.

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Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the update while at the world health assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The support from the Philippines forms part of efforts by the Health Ministry to plug specialist healthcare staff gaps.

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He stressed that building food systems that are modern is key in achieving this goal. Mr. Green was speaking at CWA's launch at the summit in Kingston yesterday. CWA will be held from September 27 to October 2 in Jamaica under the theme ‘The New FACE of Caribbean Food Systems’.

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He was addressing the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) manufacture 360 degree conference. Mr. Samuda underscored that water remains critical to national and economic growth.

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