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It follows a report from the Integrity Commission and a ruling that Dr. Wheatley be charged with a number of offences, to include alleged illicit enrichment. Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson said he finds it ironic that Dr. Wheatley was brought back to the Cabinet following his exit in 2018, due to another allegation, relating to corruption, when he was the Minister of Energy.

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The call follows a report from the Integrity Commission which was tabled in Parliament yesterday. The Commission has determined that Dr. Wheatley be charged with a number of offences, to include illicit enrichment.

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Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver says the union will soon approach the Government regarding special compensation for teachers in western parishes affected by Hurricane Melissa.

While not divulging specific details, Mr. Malabver said there are policies that outline how teachers and schools are to be treated in the aftermath of hurricanes and other natural disasters.

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He said it requires of the Government to ensure that equity is maintained, as persons clamour for roads and schools to be fixed at once. Dr. Holness added that the issue of property rights adds to the development conundrum in the country.

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he St. Catherine man found in the company of most wanted fugitive, Glendon “Bull” Amos, last year was sentenced to time served and released by the court.Dean Dawson had been in custody since January 2025.

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The Government has allocated an additional $1 million to each member of parliament for works undertaken in constituencies. The announcement was made by works Minister Robert Morgan, during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate today.

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This in the wake of lingering concerns from the association about the use of schools as shelters for a prolonged period following Hurricane Melissa last October. Speaking at a forum on Disaster Risk Management and Recovery in Education on Monday, JTA President, Mark Malabver said the policy should clearly set out guidelines, to include how shelterees are to be relocated from schools.

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National security minister, Dr. Horace Chang made the declaration during this morning's post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. It comes amidst widespread public discourse, and a call from the opposition for clarity regarding the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States to accept Third-Country Nationals (TCN's).

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The Minister's comments come amidst public concern after Justice Minister Delroy Chuck recently noted that Jamaica did not have a human rights problem.

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Opposition Spokesperson on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation, Christopher Brown also noted that the acquisition raises questions about the safeguards required to maintain public confidence in Government decision-making. He argued that Minister Marks holds Cabinet responsibility for efficiency, innovation and digital transformation, a portfolio that directly shapes policy affecting Jamaica’s digital services, payments systems, and wider fintech eco-system.

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