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Ian Lewis, co-founder of renowned reggae band inner circle, says the idea for the hit song Bad Boys came to him one morning as he reflected on life from his hillside home in Jamaica. The veteran musician made the revelation while speaking with DJ Sunshine on IRIE FM's Wake-up Call programme on Tuesday.

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Last month, when the Government announced that the 16% would be implemented in two phases - 8% in June and 8% in July - many Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators refrained from applying any increase until this morning. Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the St. James Taxi Association, Dion Chance said the implementation has been going well so far, with no issue reported.

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The Sexual Harassment Tribunal received 21 complaints between July 2025 and March this year. The Tribunal was officially established under the Sexual Harassment Protection and Prevention Act, which came into effect in July 2023 and became fully operational last year.

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According to the Government, the MOU will provide for Third-Country Nationals transferred from the U.S. to transit through Jamaica to their final destination. The Opposition People's National Party (PNP), has criticised the initiative noting that 'dangerous' people will be brought into the country.

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Dr. Wheatley's continued presence in the Cabinet, after the Commission recommended he be charged for offences, including illicit enrichment, was among several of the concerns raised at this morning's civil society group protest in Cross Roads, Kingston. Mr. Golding, along with scores of placard-bearing demonstrators, dressed in yellow, gathered around the Cross Road clock and war memorial, amplifying the call for Dr. Wheatley's removal.

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Scores of placard-bearing demonstrators gathered at the Cross Roads Clock and War Memorial in Kingston this morning to express their discontent with several actions taken by the Holness administration.

Chief among the concerns is the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which would facilitate the temporary transit of Third Country Nationals (TCNs) through Jamaica.

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The new Commanding Officer for the Manchester Police, Deputy Superintendent Odean Dennis says he will be continuing effective strategies implemented by his predecessor while tweaking other measures to maximize effectiveness in tackling crime in the parish.

In recent months Manchester has seen an increase in murders when compared to last year.

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Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr. Horace Chang, is appealing to Jamaicans not to target a St. Mary Airbnb owner, whose business has been affected after her property was wrongly identified as the location to house Third Country Nationals (TCNs).

Dr. Chang says the reports have caused significant harm to the retired Jamaican public servant whose business has suffered booking cancellations and financial losses in addition to emotional stress.

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The new Commanding Officer for the Manchester Police, Deputy Superintendent Odean Dennis, has pledged to review the case of missing student Jayden Smith.12-year-old Jayden, who was enrolled at Manchester High School, reportedly went missing after leaving the institution on September 26, last year.

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A block, which housed four grade 2 classrooms, a literacy centre/library and a physical education room, was gutted. The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) was alerted to the blaze about 10:41 P.M.

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