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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says it would cost $5 to 7 trillion to fully repair Jamaica's road network. Speaking at the launch of the Spark Main Roads Programme this morning, Dr. Holness said the country would have to use its entire budget for five consecutive years to achieve this.

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The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has warned against the practice of parents leaving their older children to take care of their younger siblings, in instances where both are minors. According to the Agency's Chief Executive Officer, Laurette Adams-Thomas, some parents opt for this method of care for their children, during the summer holidays.

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Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe made the disclosure during a SIA forum yesterday. Mr. Munroe said this decline is due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

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The reports were based on the country ranking number 1 most peaceful in the Caribbean on the 2026 Global Peace Index. According to Yahoo News, the island was also named the number 3 most peaceful in North and Central America, and the 70th most peaceful place on the planet.

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This as the period presents increased risks for children who are left unsupervised, or whose online and offline activities are not closely monitored. Chief Executive Officer of the CPFSA, Laurette Adams-Thomas, said keeping children safe during the summer begins with parents taking a proactive approach to supervision.

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He added that individuals who support criminals should not ignore that violent activities can delay or prevent crucial developments, particularly those that benefit poor Jamaicans. He made the statement at the handing over ceremony of the Vineyard Town housing development to 14 families today.

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This as he says the hospital has now missed its target for a seventh time. He notes that according to the Health Minister the finish line has been quietly pushed from September 2026 to "hopefully the end of year".

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The full 16% increase is now in effect following an initial 8% adjustment implemented on June 2. Transport Minister Daryl Vaz had said the phased approach was taken to limit the inflationary impact of implementing the entire 16% increase at once.

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Minster of Culture Olivia Grange made the disclosure during her Sectoral Debate Presentation in Parliament yesterday. Ms. Grange said September 6 is an historic day, as it was this date in 1781, the Zong Slave ship departed West Africa for Jamaica with 442 enslaved Africans.

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Investment company, Quantas Advantage (QA) Inc., was officially listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange's main market this morning.The listing follows a highly successful and oversubscribed Initial Public Offering (IPO), which closed on May 21.

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