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Addressing the official launch in Kingston, Mr. Seiveright said Gayle's investment demonstrates that Jamaica has the talent, reputation and business environment to create internationally recognised brands.

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The Education Ministry is being called on to lead a campaign to foster the habit of saving among children. 

Opposition Senator Lambert Brown made the appeal Friday, as the Upper House deliberated on the pensions super-annuation funds and retirement schemes amendment regulations.

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Mayor of St. Ann's Bay Michael Belnavis has noted the need for a regulatory framework to guide the safe installation of solar panels.

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The St. Catherine Municipal Corporation has moved a resolution that seeks to ensure insurance claims can be made on persons or entities responsible for damaging public infrastructure.

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Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has welcomed the endorsement of the accountability framework by unions and professional associations following a meeting on Wednesday.

The meeting, which brought together representatives from a wide cross-section of the country's public health workforce provided an opportunity for open and constructive dialogue on the accountability framework and its role in strengthening governance, improving service delivery and enhancing the overall performance of the public health system.

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Some assets of the St. James Municipal Corporation which were damaged during Hurricane Melissa last year are being repaired through an interim insurance payment of $120 million.

The update was provided by Mayor Richard Vernon at the corporation's monthly meeting yesterday.

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“People help him. Him need help.” That was Beenie Man’s response following a series of comments made by Future Fambo about him online.

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The island will continue to experience showers, thunderstorms and windy conditions as a tropical wave moves quickly across the island today.

Meteorologist at the National Met Centre, Racquel Smith provided the update to IRIE FM News.

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Incoming President of the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), Yoni Epstein has indicated that the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector must examine ways to reduce the cost of its operations.

He said using solar technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in security systems is vital to cut high overhead expenses.

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The Electoral Office of Jamaica hosted a meeting yesterday for elected officials and representatives of the three existing constituencies that will be affected by the changes to be made to create the parish of Portmore.

Speaking with reporters, an upset Dr. Dawes continued to criticise the government for pushing ahead with plans to establish the Portmore parish without the input of stakeholders.

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