Main Street and Institution Drive were among areas left inundated yesterday. Community members claim that Wednesday's incident was the third of its kind in recent days.

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Minister with responsibility for land titling and settlements, Robert Montague made the disclosure during a visit to the site on Tuesday.

The project aims to improve living conditions significantly and support sustainable community development.

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Affected areas include Main Street and Institution Drive.

The residents claim that while this is the third flooding incident in recent days, the issue is a perennial one.

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Speaking at the JTA's 62nd Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony in Kingston yesterday, Ms. Harrison questioned how non-teachers could establish professional standards for teachers.

She said the JTA will continue to advocate for teachers' voices to be heard.

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The Union of Clerical, Administrative and Supervisory Employees (UCASE) says several public dental surgeons reported sick this morning, over the government’s continued delay in implementing a 2024 agreement affecting their employment status.

UCASE warned last week of industrial action if government failed to fix some employment status errors.

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Speaking at the JTA's 62nd Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony in Kingston this morning she highlighted several issues the JTA has pushed for which have strengthened the country's education landscape.

She said the Association will unapologetically maintain its lobby efforts.

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The Government of Jamaica GOJ/Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) Scholarship is designed to support the educational advancement of the children of Jamaican farm workers participating in the programme in Canada.

The announcement was made by Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s East Street location yesterday.

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A call has been made for a review of the governance arrangement between the health ministry and the University Hospital of the West Indies. 

This after Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry Errol Greene revealed that no report is sent to him, from the hospital.

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Proper waste disposal by citizens as well as frequent clearing of debris and sediment from the South Gully in Montego-Bay St. James will help reduce instances of flooding during periods of heavy rain.

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority Audley Gordon made the observation while at the coastal clean up operation yesterday.

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The seizure valued at approximately J$1.65 billion, follows a coastal interception on Saturday March 21.

Charged are 39-year-old Lucio Henry, 34-year-old Arith Lopez, and 22-year-old Klein Sinclair, all fishermen of Colombian addresses.

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