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Rural parishes shine at JLS National Awards

Rural parishes swept the national awards at the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) 2026 National Reading Competition finale, with Portland copping two top honours and a mother and her son being named parish champions. Marsha-Lee Mundle and her son, Liam Williams, were parish champions for Portland in the 21-and-over and six-to-eight age categories, respectively. Mundle was also the national runner-up…

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Indonesia Court Strikes Down Criminal Code Articles on Insulting Govt

Indonesia's Constitutional Court struck down Criminal Code provisions criminalizing insults against the government and state institutions.

  • Indonesia's Constitutional Court declared two 2023 Criminal Code articles unconstitutional.
  • Articles 240 and 241 criminalize insults against government and state institutions.
  • Court ruled provisions violate 1945 Constitution and restrict citizens' rights.

·en.tempo.co

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