UWI offers counselling after student dies on dorm
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The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona says it has deployed counsellors to support students following the death of one of their hall-mates in the Elsa Leo-Rhynie Hall of Residence on Wednesday.
Initiative launched to tackle violence against women, children
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The Elevate Her Campaign — an initiative to facilitate bi-partisan and stakeholder participation to solve the nation’s hidden epidemic of domestic violence and violence against children — was launched on Wednesday.
PNP proposes $291,000 gross monthly salary for typical teacher
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For the typical public sector teacher to have a liveable salary, the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) is proposing that he/she be paid approximately $291,000 per month.
15 overall, including ex-soldier, convicted of being Clans gangsters
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A female St Thomas pastor and an ex-soldier are among 15 persons, including the leader, Andre 'Blackman' Bryan, who have been formally declared members of the notorious Spanish Town, St Catherine-based One Don faction of the Clansman gang.
MORE than half of Government's $657.2-billion allocation for non-debt recurrent expenditure will go towards the compensation of public sector employees as the Administration forges ahead with its wage restructuring programme.
Blackman 'weeps' in court: convicted of 6 murders, being gang leader
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With tears streaming down his face, Andre 'Blackman' Bryan wept openly in court after Chief Justice Bryan Sykes on Tuesday declared he was the leader of the notorious Spanish Town, St Catherine-based One Don faction of the Clansman gang.
British forensic firm Kroll Associates UK joins SSL probe
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Finance and Public Service Minister Dr Nigel Clarke says the Government has engaged the services of Kroll Associates UK to assist with the forensic probe into the multimillion-dollar fraud at investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL).
2,000 roads to be rehabilitated under $40-billion SPARK project
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The Government will be embarking on a $40-billion initiative to rehabilitate the Jamaica's roads.
New banknotes set for public release mid-June, says Clarke
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The new series of banknotes featuring national heroes and former prime ministers will be ready for public release by mid-June.
No new taxes for another budget cycle, says Clarke
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For an eighth consecutive budget, the Jamaican Government has not imposed any new taxes on the populace.
Andre Blackman Bryan Guilty Of Leading One Don Klansman Gang
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Andre 'Blackman' Bryan has been found guilty of being the leader of the notorious Spanish Town One Don faction of the Klansman Gang.
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Police High Command probing altercation between cop and soldiers
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Teachers resting uneasily - island-wide protest planned for Wednesday
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Uncertainty now shrouds the education sector as teachers step up their demand for an end to wage negotiations amid signals that the matter could escalate to an all-island shutdown of schools on Wednesday.
Police Federation stands firm against Govt wage offer
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A major showdown is now looming between the government and the Police Federation which represents rank-and-file members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
Klansman gang leader Andre "Blackman" Bryan and co-accused found guilty of murder and arson
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Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has found reputed leader of the Clansman-One Don Gang, Andre 'Blackman' Bryan, guilty in relation to two more criminal charges.