There is a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise vessel off the coast of West Africa. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says five of eight suspected cases have been confirmed. Three people who were aboard the ship have died.

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It said there should also be whistle blower protection, public consultation, judicial review and limits on extraordinary powers. The group noted concerns raised by other interested parties about the NaRRA and the assurances of the Government, to include some amendments to the legislation.

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Among the supplies are defibrillators, and suction machines. They are expected to boost healthcare delivery at the facility. The donations were made by the ISSA Trust Foundation in collaboration with United States non-profit Build Health International, the Ministry of Health’s National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation (NHEF) and other entities.

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State Minister for Commerce Delano Seiveright, has described a new digital payment system for shop operators at the Manor Park /Constant Spring Bus Park in Kingston, as a vital step in modernizing small businesses and enhancing the local commercial environment.

The initiative, led by Mastercard, in partnership with NCB and Digicel, is aimed at expanding digital inclusion, particularly within the Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) and informal sectors, by making it easier for vendors to accept electronic payments.

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Commanding Officer Superintendent Mischka Forbes, provided the update while speaking with Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness at Sabina Park in Kingston, recently. She said the division has recorded three murders, two of which stemmed from stabbing incidents.

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Full restoration of the hospital is on track for later this fiscal year. Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the update during yesterday's post Cabinet press briefing.

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The project spear-headed by Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann Matthew Samuda was launched at the school. It is being undertaken with the support of a number of organisations.

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Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle, made the comment while fielding questions about the matter during post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House yesterday.

Reports emerged this week that a St. Catherine-based school had suspended its PATH lunch programme, citing financial constraints.

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The heat season started in April and runs until October. Head of Data Processing within Climate Services at the Met Office Adrian Shaw says the forecast is for above normal temperature this week and next week.

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Last week, the Constitutional Court ruled that the 2020 environmental permit issued to the company for a limestone mining project was unconstitutional.The decision marked a significant win for residents of St. Ann who mounted a legal challenge against the approval.

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