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St. Catherine teacher charged with murder of his parents
The St. Catherine South Police have charged 25-year-old Assistant Teacher, Simeon Ramsey with the murder of his parents.  
UPDATE: Ward shot during attempt to escape Metcalfe Street Juvenile Remand Centre has died
  The ward who was shot during an attempt to escape from a juvenile remand centre on February 10, has died.   He has been
COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline
According to the Ministry of Health & Wellness, 35 new cases were recorded yesterday, down from 41 recorded the previous day.
Government to detail plan for re-opening entertainment sector next week
The country will know exactly how the entertainment sector will be re-opened after the cabinet meets on Monday.   Prime Minister
8 Jamaican students have already left Ukraine, another 5 to arrive this week
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says eight Jamaicans studying in Ukraine have left the European country. Another five are to arrive on
Government announces further relaxation of Covid-19 measures
The government has remained true to its promise, to gradually, relax the Covid-19 containment measures, with some restrictions to be
Minimum wage increase receives mixed reactions from security guards
There are mixed reactions from security guards on the announced increase in the minimum wage, which will take effect on April 1. The
Samuda says impact of Covid-19 played a role on minimum wage increase
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Karl Samuda says, the impact of Covid-19 on the country, has played a role, in the amount of