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PEP results to be released today
The Ministry of Education is to release the results of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exam for grade 6 students today (June 23). An
Gov’t acknowledges need for intervention to stem violence against youth
  On the heels of several recent violent incidents involving children, the Education Ministry has acknowledged that violence
Two brothers charged for assault of Cumberland High student
  A 14-year-old boy and his 19-year-old brother have been charged for the stabbing of a male Cumberland High School student, in
States of Emergency declared for St. James and Westmoreland
States of Public Emergency have been declared for St. James and Westmoreland.   The SOEs, which were declared upon the advice of
Agriculture Ministry allocates $63 million for flood impacted farmers
  The Agriculture Ministry has allocated $63 million for recovery support to farmers impacted by recent heavy rains and flooding.
Some gov’t ministers and Opposition Leader welcome tabling of job descriptions for MPs and Cabinet Ministers
At least 2 government ministers have welcomed the tabling of the job descriptions for Members of Parliament and Cabinet Ministers.
Police report major breakthrough in probe of recent attacks on armored couriers
Investigators say they have made a major breakthrough in the probe into the recent attacks on armoured couriers.   This, as a St.
14 Y/O burn victim flown to the US for medical treatment
Ackalia Dunkley, the 14-year-old burn victim whose family was seeking help to have her transported to the United States for treatment,