In a social media post this morning he emphasized that persons should make this day a memorable one for the women who have given life. He urged individuals to show care whether by a heartfelt phone call, a warm embrace, or a simple act of kindness.

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This after a $15 million contract was signed on Friday between the Ministry of Health and Skymar Building Construction and maintenance limited. The project forms part of efforts by the Ministry to strengthen Jamaica’s blood-collection network and improve access to safe and reliable blood supplies across the island.

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The NaRRA Act, aims to establish a single central authority to lead, coordinate and speed up post-hurricane reconstruction efforts, particularly after Hurricane Melissa last October. The Bill was passed in the Senate on Friday and is expected to be sent to the Governor General for assent and then gazetted into law.

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There were chaotic scenes in Mandeville, Manchester yesterday as people ran for cover while police and alleged armed men engaged in a gun battle.

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The National Blood Transfusion Service (Blood Bank) is re-evaluating its donor recruitment process and moving to establish a Life Savers Club.

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Over 900 modular container homes, which were procured by the government to address housing issues following Hurricane Melissa, have arrived on the island.

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Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday, Dr. Holness pointed to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa last October and the imminent approach of another hurricane season.The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season will officially begin on June 1 and end on November 30.

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Opposition Senator, Dr. Maziki Thame, has claimed that the Government's decision to appeal a recent court ruling on the environmental permit issued to Bengal Development Limited is part of a trend of autocratic tendencies.Last week, the Constitutional Court ruled that the 2020 environmental permit issued to the company for a limestone mining project was unconstitutional.

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The contested National Reconstruction Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill was passed without amendment after a marathon sitting of the Senate yesterday.This, amidst concerns raised by the Opposition, the Church and civil society groups about proper oversight and accountability.

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Spirit Airlines has closed down, but for former Jamaican employee, Natovia Shand, the memories she made at the company will live on with her.

Ms. Shand joined Spirit in May 2025, and served as a flight scheduler, up until Saturday May 2, when the airline announced that it is shutting down as a business after failing to secure  a $500 million US dollar bailout from the Trump administration.

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