CPFSA ensures safety of American teen boys pulled from school for troubled teens in St Elizabeth
CPFSA ensures safety of American teen boys pulled from school for troubled teens in St Elizabeth

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency, (CPFSA) says its intervention at the Atlantis Leadership Academy in St. Elizabeth, following allegations of abuse, was to ensure the safety of the eight American teenage boys.

The eight teen who resided at the facility are aged 14 to 18 years.

Holness reiterates importance of productivity in the civil service
Holness reiterates importance of productivity in the civil service

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reiterated the importance of enhanced productivity in the civil service.

This comes as the government advances the implementation of the next phase of the public-sector compensation review.

Indecom reports fatal shooting of 34 citizens by security forces since the start of the year
Indecom reports fatal shooting of 34 citizens by security forces since the start of the year

The Independent Commission of Investigations, Indecom, is reporting the fatal shooting of 34 citizens, by the security forces, since the start of the year.

The update from Indecom follows a number of fatal shooting incidents this week.

Clarendon police theorize that double murder in the parish yesterday is linked to drug deal
Clarendon police theorize that double murder in the parish yesterday is linked to drug deal

Two men were shot and killed in Race Course Clarendon.

The deceased are 28-year-old Tevin Ofield of Gimmi-me-bit and 24-year-old Brandon Thompson of Haylesfield both in Clarendon.

St. Mary police exploring several leads into shooting incident at St. Mary High last evening
St. Mary police exploring several leads into shooting incident at St. Mary High last evening

One man was reportedly shot and killed while four others were shot and wounded.

IRIE FM news understands that the incident occurred while an after-sports-day party was being held at the school.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness wants orderly approach to revisioning of Kingston and other urban areas across the island
Prime Minister Andrew Holness wants orderly approach to revisioning of Kingston and other urban areas across the island

Prime Minister Andrew Holness said there should be an orderly approach to the revisioning of Kingston and other urban areas across the island.

Speaking at the Jamaica Mortgage Bank ribbon cutting ceremony in Kingston yesterday, Mr Holness said people are more interested in convenient, reliable infrastructure

Plea and case management hearing set for September 17, for 4 former employees implicated in multi-million dollar fraud case at Sagicor Bank
Plea and case management hearing set for September 17, for 4 former employees implicated in multi-million dollar fraud case at Sagicor Bank

A plea and case management hearing has been scheduled for September 17, regarding the four former employees implicated in the multi-million dollar fraud case at Sagicor Bank.

The women had their bails extended yesterday when they appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court.

Tax Administration Jamaica says lease arrangement for two unoccupied properties, in accordance with Government procurement policy
Tax Administration Jamaica says lease arrangement for two unoccupied properties, in accordance with Government procurement policy

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says its lease arrangement for two unoccupied properties is in accordance with Government procurement policy.

This in response to a report from the Auditor General which indicated that the TAJ spent over $371 million on properties it leased but has not yet occupied,

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says challenge of undertaking census is not unique to Jamaica
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says challenge of undertaking census is not unique to Jamaica

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has noted that the challenge of undertaking a census is not unique to Jamaica.

The 2022 population and housing census is yet to be completed due to several issues.

the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) says the challenges include, difficulty engaging census takers

Jamaica Cricket Association voting congress set for April 25
Jamaica Cricket Association voting congress set for April 25

Jamaica Cricket Association voting congress set for April 25

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CPFSA ensures safety of American teen boys pulled from school for troubled teens in St Elizabeth
Holness reiterates importance of productivity in the civil service
Indecom reports fatal shooting of 34 citizens by security forces since the start of the year
Clarendon police theorize that double murder in the parish yesterday is linked to drug deal
St. Mary police exploring several leads into shooting incident at St. Mary High last evening
Prime Minister Andrew Holness wants orderly approach to revisioning of Kingston and other urban areas across the island
Plea and case management hearing set for September 17, for 4 former employees implicated in multi-million dollar fraud case at Sagicor Bank
Tax Administration Jamaica says lease arrangement for two unoccupied properties, in accordance with Government procurement policy
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says challenge of undertaking census is not unique to Jamaica
Jamaica Cricket Association voting congress set for April 25
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The Child Protection and Family Services Agency, (CPFSA) says its intervention at the Atlantis Leadership Academy in St. Elizabeth, following allegations of abuse, was to ensure the safety of the eight American teenage boys. The eight teen who resided at the facility are aged 14 to 18 years.
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reiterated the importance of enhanced productivity in the civil service. This comes as the government advances the implementation of the next phase of the public-sector compensation review.
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