That's 61 fewer than the 253 recorded in the corresponding period last year. According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, St. James had the highest murders with 26, followed by St. Andrew South with 18.
The FWCF argues that the current amount of $250 per day per PATH student is insufficient in today’s economic climate.It notes that the PATH lunch programme remains one of the country’s most important social support initiatives, assisting vulnerable children who depend on school meals for daily nutrition.
IRIE FM News understands that about three separate incidents were reported at the institution involving approximately 12 students last Wednesday.As a result, classes were held online on Thursday and Friday.
With several companies issuing recent notices of price adjustments, a call is being made for Jamaica's largest corporate players to consider restraint in the cost increases.As geopolitical pressures, such as the ongoing war in the Middle East, impact global fuel costs, some local entities have opted to raise their prices.
The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) says that while it does not regulate creative content, it is urging businesses and advertisers to be mindful of the material displayed in public spaces.This, after a controversial billboard was removed in Rockfort, St. Andrew, following widespread public disapproval.