Jamaica College's Joseph Salmon led a Jamaican sweep of the top four places on his way to victory in the boys discus championship on today's second day of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

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ISSA Class One Girls triple jump champion Zavien Bernard leapt her way to victory on her last attempt as she took the Penn Relays title on Thursday.

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The issue of fees in the banking system has been a concern with many of the view that the fees are too high.

Dr. Holness emphasizes that affordability is critical to expanding access to the financial system.

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Chief Judge of the Parish Courts, Justice Brodrick Smith says long-term solutions are being finalized to address challenges facing staff at the Westmoreland Parish Court.

On Monday court staff staged a sick out over poor working conditions at the facility.

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The government continues to defend the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority, NaRRA, noting the importance of building back stronger, post Hurricane Melissa.

Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central Delano Seiveright and State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Senator Abka Fitz-Henley are among the latest hitting back at criticisms of NaRRA.

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The Jamaica Inn Foundation has launched its 9th annual Backgammon Tournament aimed at supporting the White River Fish Sanctuary and protecting the island's coral reefs. 

Backgammon is a 2-player, 15-checker-per-side board game combining strategy and luck.

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His comment follows a deadly shooting at the Montego-Bay New Testament Church of God in St. James, yesterday. 38-year-old businesswoman Corra Thompson of Cumber Avenue Montego Bay was shot and killed at the church entrance, while a service was taking place inside the building.

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Speaking at the Faculty of Criminal Investigation Graduation Training Ceremony yesterday, Dr. Blake highlighted that the new training programmes offered at the National Police College aim to improve the Constabulary's investigative capacity.

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Rosend, Heywood Hall and Whitehall are among the affected areas.

The Heywood Hall Fording was impassable up to this morning, leaving many residents marooned.

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The BBC reports that the official reclassification by the US Department of Justice marks a major shift in that country's Drug Policy.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday changed the classifications of products containing marijuana that are covered by the Food and Drug Administration or that have received a State Medical-marijuana Licence.

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