As Jamaica remains under a tropical storm watch, the country's emergency management teams are on full alert. The assurance was given by Minister of Environment and Climate Change Matthew Samuda in parliament this afternoon.

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The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) are among several agencies probing reports of a fish kill, along sections of the Palisadoes Strip in Kingston, yesterday.

NEPA’s Chief Executive Officer, Leonard Francis and the NFA’s CEO, Dr. Gavin Bellamy, visited the site yesterday morning and are coordinating the investigations.

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Local authorities are on alert as they pay close attention to the weather over the coming days.

Jamaica is under a severe weather alert, due to a strong tropical wave across the southeastern Caribbean Sea.

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The Meteorological Service says, periods of heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to impact the country from tomorrow into the weekend, as the severe weather alert remains in effect.

The met office issued the advisory yesterday and it  remains in effect until 5:00 P.M. on Thursday.

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The head of the country's correctional services says 30 to 50% of incarcerated persons lack basic numeracy or literacy skills.

Brigadier Retired Radgh Mason cites lack of education among the issues affecting those who end up behind bars.

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The Meteorological Service says its in effect until 5 P.M. on Thursday. Duty Forecaster Tahj Edwards says the Met Office has been monitoring a strong tropical wave across the Southeastern Caribbean sea.

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As Jamaicans observe national heroes day today, prime minister Dr. Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding have issued separate calls to honour the legacy of the nation’s heroes through unity, resilience and a return to core values.

In his address, Dr. Holness called on the nation to embrace the qualities of discipline, hard work, respect and love for one another.

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More than 140 Jamaicans were recognised today for outstanding service to the nation, across various sectors during the national honours and awards ceremony. 

Heading the list of recipients are: businessman Keith Duncan, Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie and former Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr. Marlene Street Forest.

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A St. James woman alleged to be the leader of a robbery syndicate is to return to court next month after being remanded earlier this week.

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With three hundred and sixteen (316) road deaths recorded since the start of the year, persons are being urged to exercise caution when using the roadways, especially over the long Heroes’ Holiday Weekend.

Vice Chairman of the National Road Safety Council, Dr. Lucien Jones made the appeal, following the deaths of 2 men along the North-South Highway, last evening.

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