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Gov’t to unveil study on impact of social media, eyes restrictions for children under 16 - Tufton

The Government is looking to engage Jamaicans in a national discussion on imposing a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has revealed.

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Updated 11 hours ago

Special reserve police officer in Trinidad charged with forgery over CXC certificates
A Special Reserve Police (SRP) officer in Trinidad and Tobago has been charged with forgery and misbehaviour in public office after she submitted copies of invalid certificates purportedly obtained…
Updated 9 hours ago

Man found shot dead in St Andrew
The police are investigating the shooting death of a man whose body was found along a roadway in Stony Hill, St Andrew on Tuesday night.
Updated 8 hours ago

Tufton: Hackers claim access to NHF client medical data, MOCA called in

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton has confirmed that hackers have contacted the management of the National Health Fund (NHF), claiming to be in possession of medical information…
Updated 8 hours ago

Gov’t to unveil study on impact of social media, eyes restrictions for children under 16 - Tufton
The Government is looking to engage Jamaicans in a national discussion on imposing a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has revealed.
Updated 7 hours ago

KSAMC increases divisional allocations to $13 million

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has announced that provisions under the Divisional Allocation Fund (DAF) will be increased from $10 million to $13 million for each urban…
Updated 3 hours ago

Hugh Hart remembered as nation builder with a legacy of leadership and service at Official Funeral
Late attorney and businessman Hugh Hart was today remembered as a nation builder and a man distinguished by his intellect, loyalty, and relentless discipline.
Updated 6 hours ago

Tufton: Nine travellers under Ebola precautionary self-quarantine; Ja remains disease-free
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton on Wednesday indicated that nine travellers with recent travel histories linked to countries impacted by the Ebola outbreak are under mandatory…
Updated 5 hours ago

St Elizabeth man charged for allegedly smuggling US$270,000 hidden in soap boxes

A St Elizabeth businessman has been arrested and charged for allegedly attempting to smuggle more than US$270,000 hidden inside boxes of bath soap in his luggage at Sangster International Airport in…
Updated 4 hours ago

Quarry Hill, Spanish Town man found dead with stab wounds in his home