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O-Wrap: NIA wants Wheatley’s resignation… Knutsford Express crash… Minimum wage too little — PNP
Dr Andrew Wheatley
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June 27, 2018

O-Wrap: NIA wants Wheatley’s resignation… Knutsford Express crash… Minimum wage too little — PNP

In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE’s top 10 stories for today:

1. NIA joins call for Wheatley to resign over Petrojam scandal

The National Integrity Action (NIA) has added its voice to calls for Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley to resign over the scandal at the State-owned oil refinery Petrojam.

2. One killed, two injured in St Andrew shooting

A man, who police say was among three people shot Tuesday night in 10 Miles, Golden Spring, St Andrew, was found dead yesterday morning.

3. PNP says minimum wage increase too little, too late

People’s National Party’s (PNP) Shadow Minister of Labour and Social Security, Horace Dalley, says he is disappointed with the “meagre $800” increase in the minimum wage.

4. One dead, multiple injuries in Knutsford Express crash

The police have confirmed that there was a fatal crash involving a Knutsford Express bus along the Rio Bueno main road in Trelawny this evening.

5. Region charged to adopt gender-sensitive response to climate change

Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Laurie Peters, has called on countries of the region to adopt more gender-sensitive measures in reducing vulnerability and building resilience against climate change.

6. Influx of seaweed expected along north and south coast — NEPA

The National Environment Planning Agency (NEPA) is advising the public and beach operators, including hoteliers, to expect an influx of brown seaweed, known as, Sargassum in the coming weeks along the north and south coast of the island.

7. #WC2018: Lebanese fan ‘stabbed to death over World Cup celebrations’

A football fan was stabbed to death in Lebanon in a row over his celebration of Brazil’s win and Germany’s loss in the World Cup, the army and media said today.

8. Business, union leaders hopeful of further reductions in poverty

Several business and trade union leaders are hopeful of further reductions in Jamaica’s poverty rate over the short to medium term.

9. Constituency Development Fund still pivotal to community governance — Henry

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Mike Henry, says the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) remains an essential facility for governance at the community level 10 years after its establishment.

10. Holder reaches career-best in ICC rankings

West Indies captain Jason Holder has leapt to a career-best 25th spot in the International Cricket Council Test bowling rankings, following his outstanding performance in the day/night third Test which ended in Barbados on Tuesday.

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