He underscores that this must be done to increase national productivity and efficiency. Dr. holness highlights that the major towns are no longer able to accommodate the populations around them.

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The call is being made by a St. Catherine family after the death of siblings, following a house fire on April 8. 25-year-old Coney Daley who sustained burns to approximately 85 per cent of his body died in hospital on Friday.

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Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett said its expected that the economic impact of carnival in Jamaica this year, will be similar to last year. Mr. Bartlett said about $60 billion was generated from last year's staging.

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Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has called for animal health and welfare to be formally integrated into disaster risk reduction and management strategies.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has noted that expanding access to land and housing is not only a matter of fairness, it’s also a critical driver of economic growth, stability and national development.

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Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley says he is in full support of the retention of a jury system in Jamaica.

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More than 6,800 pounds of cocaine, valuing nearly $2b, have been seized across Jamaica, by the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID), so far this year.

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Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says a special task force is being established to ensure that safety measures are administered at carnival events.

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Popular vlogger, Jhaedee “Jaii Frais” Richards has been charged in connection with a shooting incident at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St. Andrew on Sunday, April 12.

The 30-year-old was charged with shooting with intent, wounding with intent and possession of a prohibited weapon today.

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Two people have been charged in connection with an $80 million phishing scam at the National Commercial Bank (NCB).

26-year-old, Shanielle Smith and 24-year-old Brandon Billings of Nannyville, Kingston and Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, respectively were arrested at their homes on Wednesday.

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