JCC General Secretary Reverend Newton Dixon says Jamaica's mental health situation is seemingly worsening. In recent times there have been several reports of suicides.

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This comes in light of a wave of heartbreaking reports of children being wounded or killed in multiple shootings incidents across the country.

Director at the HTCC Nigel Cooper stressed that this is in an effort to send a message to criminals who may want to harm children.

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The update was given by Statistical Institute of Jamaica Director General, Ms. Leesha Delatie Budair during a press briefing yesterday.

The matter stems from issues with the data processing to include workers not submitting data for verification.

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An internal investigation has been launched into the situation at the Belmont Cove property, commonly called Little Dunn's River, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

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A local lobby group has expressed concern about what it believes is denial of access yet again to the Belmont Cove property, commonly called Little Dunns River, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

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Works minister Robert Morgan says the Montego Bay perimeter road in St. James is about 80% complete and is expected to be finished by May next year.

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There was a 0.8% increase in the All Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September.

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Jamaica's population now stands at 2,774 thousand,538. This is a 2.8% increase over the 2011 census.

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Music News understands that a warrant issued for the arrest of international dancehall star Mavado has been cancelled, and law enforcement no longer has an interest in the artiste.

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Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett says Jamaica is projecting 4.3 million total visitor arrivals for 2025, a 2.7% increase over 2024.

The country is also seeking to earn  $USD4.6 billion, representing 7.1% growth year-on-year.

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