Jamaican workers are to see an increase in their disposable income, with the increase in the income tax threshold which took effect on April 1.

The income tax threshold or tax-free amount was increased to $1,902,360.

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A temporary solution has been put forward to address road conditions in Hartford, Westmoreland after some taxi operators protested yesterday about the state of the roads in the community.

The taxi operators expressed that the bad roads are forcing them to spend heavily on vehicle repairs.

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Jeremy Watson was among scores of patrons attending Big Wall at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St. Andrew. He was reportedly only at the venue for approximately five minutes, when he was struck by a stray bullet resulting from an alleged altercation between attendees.

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Earlier today some UWI staff from various departments protested outside the university's gate to register their discontent over outstanding payments. Some say they have not received any update on when they will receive their monies following the completion of a compensation review.

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The grants being issued by not-for-profit organisation, American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), will be awarded at a ceremony at the United States Embassy in Kingston tomorrow.This year's recipients include organisations supporting Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts, as well as initiatives focused on long-term community development and capacity building across the island.

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Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck has hit out at extortionists, noting that the police and relevant authorities will continue to rid the country of gangs.He made the statement at a church service yesterday to mark the 4th anniversary of the St. Catherine Justices of the Peace Association of Jamaica.

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Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, says bed capacity at Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, has been restored to pre-Hurricane Melissa levels.Speaking recently at a press briefing held at the hospital, Dr. Tufton disclosed that the hospital now has approximately 300 beds, effectively doubling capacity and easing pressure on services.

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Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Rosemarie Shaw, has rejected claims that recent flooding in Port Morant was due to heavy rains.Shaw was reacting to comments by Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the National Works Agency (NWA) Stephen Shaw.

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Addressing a recent ceremony to commemorate Chief Takyi Day, he said the education system should equip students to not only recall Takyi's liberation efforts, but to identify elements in society's modern-day environment that demand meaningful action.

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That's the warning issued by Justice Minister Delroy Chuck to motorists who do not turn up for their court hearings. Mr. Chuck said a warrant will be issued for their arrest.

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