The Blue Economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, jobs and improved livelihoods, while also conserving marine eco-systems.

Speaking at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Industry Conference yesterday, Mr. Charles jnr explained that the eco-systems contribute greatly to Jamaica’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris-Dixon gave the update, while responding to questions at yesterday's post cabinet press briefing.

It comes in the wake of recent incidents of bullying at some schools.

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The FID said through radio programmes and social media podcasts, it is packaging practical guidance for citizens, businesses and the regulated sector on how financial crimes work, the red flags to watch for, and how to report suspicious activity.

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Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has described the death of parish judge Ruth Lawrence, as a profound loss to the justice system. She was found unresponsive by her spouse at their home in Coral Spring Village, Trelawny, yesterday. The parish judge was pronounced dead at hospital.

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A parish court judge was found dead by her spouse at their home in Coral Spring Village, Trelawny, yesterday.

She has been identified as 57-year-old Ruth Lawrence.

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29 students of the Knox College in Manchester reportedly escaped serious injury this morning after a bus veered off the Williamsfield to Content Main Road.

The crash happened shortly before 8:00 A.M.

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The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) officially launched its Rural Express routes this morning.

Commuters will now have access to express connections from Kingston to Ocho Rios, Montego-bay, Negril, Mandeville, and May Pen.

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She stressed that mental illness is not a mark of shame.

Ms. Buchanan, who has been named International Mental Health Advocate of the year, by the Mental Health Foundation of Australia, said the award is proof, that advocacy matters, and that together, everyone can build a world, where no one suffers in silence.

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Buchanan is one of six awardees being recognized this year for outstanding contributions to mental health awareness and stigma reduction.

She will travel to Melbourne to accept the award at the 8th Annual Australian Mental Health Awards, on October 4.

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The government has hit back at the Opposition in relation to claims that Jamaica failed to demonstrate solidarity with Palestinians during key moments at the United Nations General Assembly.

The meeting was held in the United States last week.

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