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Works Minister says Gov’t will soon begin major infrastructure upgrade on Troy to Warsop Road in Trelawny

Works Minister says Gov’t will soon begin major infrastructure upgrade on Troy to Warsop Road in Trelawny

The work valued at $280 million will be done under the main road component of the SPARK programme.Mr. Morgan was responding to Member of Parliament (MP) for Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips, who urged the Government not to forget rural roads.

Three persons killed in two separate motor vehicle collisions in St. Ann between Sunday and yesterday

Three persons killed in two separate motor vehicle collisions in St. Ann between Sunday and yesterday

Three persons have died as a result of injuries sustained in two separate motor vehicle collisions in St Ann between Sunday and yesterday.

The deceased have been identified as 22-year-old Jamar Jarrett and 23-year-old Tajay Malcolm both of Discovery Bay, St. Ann as well as 22-year-old Peta Jhia Martin

Four men shot, two fatally during gun attack in Waterford, Portmore, St. Catherine, last night.

Four men shot, two fatally during gun attack in Waterford, Portmore, St. Catherine, last night.

The deceased have been identified as 26-year-old Antoine Reid, otherwise called "junior" or "gong", and 26-year-old Shahid Roach, otherwise called "sid", both of Waterford.Reports are that about 10:30 p.m., Reid and Roach were among a group of men gathered at the intersection of Logwood and Dias roads

Energy Minister says preliminary report received from JPS on Friday’s islandwide blackout

Energy Minister says preliminary report received from JPS on Friday’s islandwide blackout

nergy Minister Daryl Vaz says he has received a preliminary report from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) on Friday night's islandwide blackout.

Thousands of JPS customers were left in the dark for hours on Friday night.

Ministry of Finance recommits to ensuring that salary of teachers among top priorities within education sector

Ministry of Finance recommits to ensuring that salary of teachers among top priorities within education sector

The commitment comes amid tension among the island's teachers in relation to salary negotiations between the Jamaica Teachers' Association and the Government.According to President of the JTA, Mark Malabver, the island's teachers have reached their limit in exercising patience.

Energy Minister says he has contacted JPS about power outages across the island last night

Energy Minister says he has contacted JPS about power outages across the island last night

In a post on X last night, Mr. Vaz said that he received several reports of outages, which he has shared with
JPS to address immediately.The outages follow an islandwide blackout on Friday night, which left JPS customers in darkness for hours.

Morgan: Gov’t focused on continuity and strong leadership at NWA amid major road projects

Morgan: Gov’t focused on continuity and strong leadership at NWA amid major road projects

These include: SPARK, GO, the Accelerated Bridge Programme, post-hurricane recovery works, and the ongoing reform process toward a one-road authority.

The statement by Mr. Morgan comes as he expresses appreciation to outgoing head of the National Works Agency (NWA) E.G. Hunter for his service to Jamaica.

Murders decline by 20.6% so far this year

Murders decline by 20.6% so far this year

That is according to the latest Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) crime statistics for the period January 1 to June 7.

It shows that 235 people were murdered up to Sunday, when compared to 296 for the corresponding period last year.

Finance Ministry Says Government alone cannot fully fund education sector

Finance Ministry Says Government alone cannot fully fund education sector

State Minister for Finance Zavia Mayne made the statement at the Jamaica Teachers' Association's "Go Public! Fund Education national forum, today.

According to Mr. Mayne, who was speaking on behalf of Finance Minister Fayval Williams, the education sector continues to face concerns with funding.

Flash Flood Watch in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas of southern parishes

Flash Flood Watch in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas of southern parishes

Parishes under Flood Watch are Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, St. Catherine, St. Thomas and Kingston and St. Andrew.

The Met Office says the flash food watch is in effect immediately until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10.

Works Minister says Gov’t will soon begin major infrastructure upgrade on Troy to Warsop Road in Trelawny

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The work valued at $280 million will be done under the main road component of the SPARK programme.Mr. Morgan was responding to Member of Parliament (MP) for Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips, who urged the Government not to forget rural roads.

Three persons killed in two separate motor vehicle collisions in St. Ann between Sunday and yesterday

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Three persons have died as a result of injuries sustained in two separate motor vehicle collisions in St Ann between Sunday and yesterday. The deceased have been identified as 22-year-old Jamar Jarrett and 23-year-old Tajay Malcolm both of Discovery Bay, St. Ann as well as 22-year-old Peta Jhia Martin of Windsor Heights, St. Ann’s Bay.

Reggae Boy Dwayne “Busy” Atkinson still celebrating his first international goal

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Reggae Boy Dwayne "Busy" Atkinson is still celebrating his first international goal.

Trevante Stewart will not suit up for Jamaica’s Reggae Boys today !

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Former Mount Pleasant striker Trevante Stewart will not suit up for Jamaica's Reggae Boys this afternoon against World Cup bound South Africa in their friendly international in Pachuca Mexico.

Vybz Kartel reveals Isat Buchanan inspired God & Time album title

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Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has revealed the inspiration behind the title of his latest album, God & Time.

Entertainers get World Cup ready as kick-off nears

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Entertainers Wayne Wonder, Delly Ranx and Nesbeth are among several Jamaicans looking forward to the upcoming FIFA World Cup.