The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) has challenged the Education Ministry’s position that it was not aware of alleged inappropriate behaviour by some shelterees housed at schools.

Earlier this week, JTA President Mark Malabver raised concerns that persons displaced by Hurricane Melissa last year and being housed at schools were having sex at the institutions.

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There are challenges filling posts previously held by Cuban healthcare workers at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James.

This was disclosed by Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton at a press conference hosted by the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) today.

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A bomb threat at the Spanish Town Hospital has disrupted operations at the facility, prompting a swift emergency response.

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) said the management team at the facility is working closely with the authorities to maintain a secure environment.

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Party promoter Gregory McFarlane is urging fellow event organizers to be vigilant when booking artistes and other talent.

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Jamaica Fire Brigade Divisional Commander for St Catherine Superintendent Dennis Lyons says investigators are seeking to determine what caused a fire that claimed the life of a 14-year-old girl at her home in St John's Gardens, Spanish Town St. Catherine yesterday. She has been identified as Gabriella Wright.

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The deceased is 30-year-old Otis Moore otherwise called ‘Juju’, a resident of Cobbla. Police reports are that about 10:00 PM a dispute developed among a group of individuals.

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This in the wake of claims by Jamaica Teachers’ Association President Mark Malabver yesterday who alleged among other things that some shelteeres were engaging in sexual acts in clear view of students. There are 81 persons being accommodated at schools across eight shelter sites.

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This follows concerns from residents and stakeholders that the cemetery has been overgrown with vegetation. The initiative, which kick started on Tuesday, will see inmates from the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre carrying out debushing exercises over the next three months.

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Grammy award-winning reggae artist mojo morgan of morgan heritage continues to use his platform to uplift and educate, with his latest venture being a school tour named after his latest single, Spirit.

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The legacy of reggae icon Bunny Wailer, affectionately known as Jah B, continues to pulse through Jamaica this week as fans and musicians unite to celebrate what would have been his 79th birthday on April 10.

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