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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The attorney representing Chad-Kale Thomas, who is accused of chopping St. Ann's Bay Mayor Micheal Belnavis at his property in St. Mary last year, says the defence is ready for the trial on July 9.

Charles Ganga-Singh believes his client is innocent of the charges.

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The government is ramping up efforts to position Jamaica as a strong competitor in the global cannabis industry, actively partnering with international stakeholders to expand market access.

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright made the disclosure during the official Launch of the Medicinal Cannabis Special Permit Programmes yesterday.

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Reggae singer Etana is set to release her new album, The Ganja Collection, on April 20 - widely recognized as the day herb enthusiasts around the world come together to celebrate cannabis culture.

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He was addressing members of the Diaspora in the United States at the Recover Better Conference/Post Hurricane Reconstruction Forum for Jamaica yesterday.

Citing utilities and public services as examples, Dr. Holness noted that the country is back up and running.

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Twenty-seven (27) members of the St. Ann's Bay Health and Fitness Club in St. Ann who had birthdays recently, were celebrated yesterday. 

The club consists of 90 residents attending the St. Ann's Bay Health Centre for care with conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.

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FSC Executive Director Lieutenant Colonel Keron Burrell says limited resources have impacted the recruitment of new workers and purchasing of new technology.

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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, says he is incensed about the widespread practice of some workers asking citizens for money to do their job.

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