Parents, guardians and property owners are being urged to secure water sources as part of efforts aimed at keeping children safe.The appeal comes from the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA).

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Plans are being made to provide psycho-social support to the elderly man who was seen in a viral video in a physical confrontation with a police officer.

The incident, which reportedly happened in Tawes Pen, St. Catherine, has led to the officer's interdiction, pending the outcome of a thorough probe by the Inspectorate and Professional Oversight Bureau.

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Executive Director of Stand Up for Jamaica, Carla Gullotta has expressed concern about the number of police fatal shooting incidents since the start of the year.

According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) 88 people have died in alleged confrontations with the security forces since January.

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Police say the milestone stands in stark contrast to the 11 murders reported during the corresponding period last year, underscoring a significant turnaround in public safety and crime reduction in the division. The accomplishment is being hailed as both historic and record-breaking, highlighting the success of strategic, community-focused policing.

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The announcement was made by Agriculture Minister Floyd Green at the official launch of Farmers’ Month, which is observed every April. He said the initiative aims to establish 3,000 acres of fruit trees to replace those damaged during Hurricane Melissa.

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Attorney at law Bert Samuels has pointed out that Jamaica has observed and protected the rights of Rastafarians for several decades, a marked change from past atrocities meted out against members of the faith.

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Lobby group Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM) continued its demand for citizens to have beach access rights, staging another protest today.

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Land titles for Albion Heights in Montego Bay, St. James have been officially handed over to the Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society.

A permanent home for Rastafari elders is also set to be established.

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Jamaica is strengthening its capacity to identify, assess and respond to proliferation financing risks.

Proliferation financing is the provision of funds or financial services that support the development, transfer or sale of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their delivery systems.

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The Jamaican government has pointed out that a claim by St Kitts and Nevis about being the first Caribbean country to recognise Rastafarianism in law is incorrect.

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