Month: February 2023
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$313 million allocation to bolster climate resilience in fisheries sector

A project aimed at promoting community-based climate resilience in the fisheries sector has been given a $313-million allocation for the upcoming fiscal year..

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Minister calls for greater collaboration to tackle violence among students

There is a call for greater collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Youth and Jamaicans locally and in the diaspora, to tackle.

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Rifle among two guns seized by cops in Westmoreland

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting that a high-powered rifle is among two illegal firearms seized in Westmoreland on Thursday morning.  The.

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Stricter penalties – up to 45 yrs – for murder being proposed by Gov’t

Two critical pieces of legislation that will impose stricter penalties for murder will be placed before a Joint Select Committee to ensure wide.

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Dominican Republic investors eyeing St Thomas

Investors from the Dominican Republic are eyeing the eastern parish of St Thomas, which is fast emerging as the new destination for development.

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Assistance for children of St James police officers

Pharmaceutical giant Bioprist has pledged $1 million in educational support to every child of a St James police officer who is studying medicine.

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47 people die in road crashes since 2023; 35% dip in cases

The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) has announced that there has been major dip in road fatalities in Jamaica since the start of.

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Three men die in two-vehicle crash in Manchester

A two-vehicle crash on the Winston Jones Highway near Mandeville on Tuesday night resulted in the deaths of three men.  They are: 43-year-old.

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Kartel’s murder appeal still to be heard by UK Privy Council

Fans of incarcerated dancehall star Vybz Kartel are celebrating after news emerged which clarified that his murder appeal is still to be heard.

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Citizens urged to conserve water amid drought

Members of the public are being urged to practise water conservation, in light of limited supply of the commodity. Information from the National.

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