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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
December 17 05:04 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
December 17 04:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
December 17 03:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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Gas prices down $3.06, Diesel down $3.06
December 17 03:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
December 17 03:31 PM
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government on Wednesday said it is “actively engaged” in discussions with the United States authori...
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
December 17 01:40 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, is calling on the Government to engage in dialogue with municipal corporations regarding its propo...
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
December 17 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GenXS Carnival has officially launched its fourth season under the theme “INFINITI”, which aims to focus on cultural expression an...
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First freshwater fish agro-park to be established in Mitchell Town
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First freshwater fish agro-park to be established in Mitchell Town
March 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green, has announced plans for the establishment of an agro park in Mitchell T...
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Pedro Plains irrigation project to begin within months
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Pedro Plains irrigation project to begin within months
March 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Cabinet has given approval for ground to be broken in a few months for the US$150-million Pedro Plains Irrigation Scheme. Minister...
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Aquaculture sector poised for significant growth
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Aquaculture sector poised for significant growth
February 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - With the construction of a $574 million tilapia hatchery, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is looking to further ...
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Aquaculture sector poised to mushroom
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Aquaculture sector poised to mushroom
February 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - With the construction of the $574-million tilapia hatchery, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is looking to furthe...
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Gov’t taking steps to ensure egg supply stability
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Gov’t taking steps to ensure egg supply stability
February 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Several measures are being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining to ensure egg supply stability in the ...
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Gov’t to spend $134m as farmers in seven parishes battle dry conditions – Green
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Gov’t to spend $134m as farmers in seven parishes battle dry conditions – Green
February 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica--With the island experiencing lower than average rainfall since December last year and with the effects already being felt by farmer...
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Consumers benefiting from sharp reductions in vegetable, fruit prices – Green
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Consumers benefiting from sharp reductions in vegetable, fruit prices – Green
February 4, 2025
Consumers are paying significantly less for some fruits and vegetables compared to the high prices that followed Hurricane Beryl last July when the lo...
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Agriculture poised for further growth – Green
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Agriculture poised for further growth – Green
January 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica--The agricultural industry is poised for further growth this year, with significant investment in boosting productivity in fisheries...
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Agriculture minister underscores need to empower women, youth in agriculture
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Agriculture minister underscores need to empower women, youth in agriculture
January 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica-Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister, Floyd Green, says women and youth must be empowered to access critical resources and equ...
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Agriculture ministry earmarks $6 billion to revitalise sector over the next six years
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Agriculture ministry earmarks $6 billion to revitalise sector over the next six years
January 13, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica - The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has earmarked $6 billion to be spent over the next six years to revitalise the a...
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51 per cent increase in fish production locally – Green
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51 per cent increase in fish production locally – Green
January 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is reporting double-digit growth in the marine fish production sector. Portfolio...
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Agriculture ministry to place greater focus on key areas in 2025
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Agriculture ministry to place greater focus on key areas in 2025
December 19, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be placing greater focus on key areas in 2025 to pivot the sector for robus...
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Gov’t to assist dairy farmers through $20-m equipment lease programme
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Gov’t to assist dairy farmers through $20-m equipment lease programme
December 4, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, says the Government will assist dairy farmers to significantly improve...
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Eat Jamaican global campaign to be expanded
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Eat Jamaican global campaign to be expanded
November 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The ‘Eat Jamaican Global Campaign’ is to be expanded into targeted markets within the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom...
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WATCH: ‘This is a serious election’ says Black River Mayor
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WATCH: ‘This is a serious election’ says Black River Mayor
November 16, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – Pointing to the next parliamentary polls due next year as a “serious election”, Mayor of Black River and Councillor for the Ne...
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Agriculture sector took $620m hit from Tropical Storm Rafael – Green
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Agriculture sector took $620m hit from Tropical Storm Rafael – Green
November 12, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The preliminary estimate of the damage to the agriculture sector from Tropical Storm Rafael, which impacted the island on November ...
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Fighting praedial larceny: Gov’t to spend $1.8b over three years on Agricultural Wardens Programme – Green
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Fighting praedial larceny: Gov’t to spend $1.8b over three years on Agricultural Wardens Programme – Green
October 22, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Government is expected to spend $1.8 billion over three years to recruit 300 agricultural wardens to tackle the pervasive probl...
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Agriculture production could surpass pre-Beryl levels in six to 18 months, says Green
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Agriculture production could surpass pre-Beryl levels in six to 18 months, says Green
September 25, 2024
Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says his ministry is anticipating that agricultural production that took a beating from Hurricane Beryl will reach or...
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Green concerned about price gouging of agriculture products
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Green concerned about price gouging of agriculture products
August 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has expressed concern about the price gouging of agriculture products, particularly in the afterm...
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More than $30 million allocated to restore botanical gardens, scenic avenues impacted by Beryl — Green
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More than $30 million allocated to restore botanical gardens, scenic avenues impacted by Beryl — Green
July 21, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than $30 million will be spent to restore the island’s public gardens and scenic avenues that were severely impacted by Hurri...
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Burger King and Popeyes provide meals to communities affected by Hurricane Beryl
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Burger King and Popeyes provide meals to communities affected by Hurricane Beryl
July 17, 2024
Restaurants Associates Limited (RAL), through its Burger King and Popeyes franchises, stepped up to the plate in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl by r...
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Gov’t allocates $700 million to provide assistance to farmers, fishers affected by Beryl
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Gov’t allocates $700 million to provide assistance to farmers, fishers affected by Beryl
July 17, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government is allocating $700 million to provide various forms of short-term assistance to farmers and fishers, who suffered s...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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