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The statement was made at the project star donor breakfast this morning. Deputy Commissioner of police, Warren Clarke who presented the Minister's speech said National Security is not only about enforcement but about creating conditions in which people can work, live, raise their children and build futures without fear.

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The free Jamaica Moves app, developed under the health systems strengthening programme, with support from the European Union, allows users to track their physical activity and monitor key health indicators, including blood pressure, blood sugar and weight, directly from their smart phones. While the Chronic Care Connect pilot introduces a more proactive, patient centred approach to managing chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and hypertension.

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Some medical interns across the island withdrew their services at several public health facilities today protesting longstanding challenges they say continue to affect them.

Doctors and supporters were also encouraged to wear blue as a visible sign of support for the interns.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has called for collaborative effort to ensure energy security in the Caribbean region.

Dr. Holness is on an official visit to Suriname where he participated in the Suriname Energy Oil and Gas Summit and Exhibition.

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In Parliament yesterday, Spokesperson on Water and Special Projects, Ian Hayles, referred to Mr. Samuda's list of 34 projects to be undertaken across Jamaica. He posited that the majority of the money being spent on the projects were in communities represented by members of the Jamaica Labour Party.

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The initiative follows growing reports of students being denied participation in graduation ceremonies, based on appearance related disciplinary measures, including hair, grooming standards, and other non-academic criteria. Youth Policy Committee member at the foundation, Sabrina Barnes says no child should be denied access to academic celebrations without transparent and proportionate justification.

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The increase had been announced by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in March, then in June, the orders were laid on the table in the Lower House, and yesterday, Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr formally submitted the orders for deliberation and affirmation.

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Their lobby group, the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA), has urged other doctors and supporters to wear blue today in a show of solidarity with the medical interns.In a statement, the JMDA noted that there has been a significant drop in the number of interns working within medical facilities islandwide.

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At the end of yesterday's vote count for the election held last week, Dr. Mullings Nelson was victorious over the only other candidate for the post, Dr. Darien Henry.According to the JTA, 11,275 votes were cast, with Dr. Mullings Nelson receiving 6,967 votes, while Dr Henry received 3,947 votes.

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Ms. Désulmé chastised CARICOM Governments for not doing enough to assist Haitians who flee their homeland and enter countries illegally. Her comments are in response to contrasting approaches taken by the Jamaican Government, in relation to Haitian refugees and third country nationals being transitioned from the United States of America.

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