Overton calls for reforms to tackle violence

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Overton calls for reforms to tackle violence

Security official George Overton says Jamaica's education system needs to be strengthened to give young people better avenues away from crime and violence. Overton, who is director of operations at the Guardsman Group, made the charge while...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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