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The Director of Information and Complaints at the Integrity Commission, Joeth James, says there was an 87 per cent compliance rate with the statutory declaration requirement for the 2025/2026 period. Speaking at an Integrity Commission press conference today, Ms. James said this is an increase from the 50 per cent recorded in 2018.

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State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright is urging cannabis cultivators to exercise good judgement and always verify information with the Cannabis Licensing Authority before investing money, signing agreements or committing land.

He was speaking at the Cannabis Licensing Authority's islandwide Special Cannabis Permit Road Tour in Newell, St. Elizabeth.

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Acting Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Kevin Haughton says that over the summer holidays, young children should never be left alone at home or in a room where cooking, candles, or other heat sources are in use.

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The Energy Ministry has commenced a detailed technical review of the reports submitted by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) into the June 5 islandwide black out. Energy Minister Daryl Vaz today confirmed that the Ministry has received the findings and reports from JPS into the black out that left customers without power for several hours.

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Commanding Officer for AFB, Senior Superintendent (SSP) Oral Pascoe provided the update during the police's Force4Good Podcast yesterday. The branch launched in June last year. SSP Pascoe said prior to the branch being launched, there were approximately 700 to 800 reports of praedial larceny yearly for 2022 and 2023.

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Reggae Sumfest organizers are putting measures in place to ensure the event runs smoothly on July 18 at Plantation Cove in St. Ann.

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Dancehall heavyweight Beenie Man is speaking out after missing his scheduled appearance at BRT Weekend, claiming transportation issues prevented him from making it to the event.

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Opposition Spokesperson on Land and Works, Lothan Cousins, is calling on the Government to explain the methodology used to select projects under phase 2 of the $25 billion SPARK Main Roads Programme. According to him, the published allocations raise serious concerns about fairness and equitable investment across Jamaica.

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Mr. Malabver said if many of the posts are not filled for the new school year, there will be a strain on the education system.

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The People's National Party, PNP is mourning the passing of former Member of Parliament, for North West Manchester, and former Mandeville Mayor Dean Peart.

He died this morning.

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