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The Chinese Navy’s medical mission ship, the Silk Road Ark, is now offering free medical services to the public in Kingston. The visit brings specialists equipped to provide screenings, consultations, and other medical care. Services will be available at the Port Royal Pier
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The Silk Road Ark, a Chinese Navy medical mission ship, is now docked at the Historic Naval Dovkyard, a cruise port facility owned and managed by the Port Authority of Jamaica. The vessel was officially welcomed by Minister of Health Dr. Christopher Tufton; Minister of Foreign
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"Should I buy a house or put money into my startup? I went with the startup. And I'm still a tenant in the same place I moved into 10 years ago." Sat down with Vasilije Markovic (@tricalt), CEO/Founder at cognee, to talk about AI memory + lessons for early founders in Europe.
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After Hurricane Melissa, managing your stress level is essential for both adults and children. Limiting exposure to distressing news, staying connected with family and community, and seeking support can help prevent feelings of despair. Visit https://t.co/89tAg8GDo4 for
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Private tractor owners are being encouraged to partner with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, to extend the reach of the free tractor service being provided to farmers. Under the initiative, farmers will be able to access the Rural Agricultural Development
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining is embarking on a rapid cattle tagging blitz in St. Elizabeth as part of its ongoing National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS). The initiative, which started in Mountainside on Saturday (Dec. 6), aims to
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More than 1,000 fresh fruit and vegetable farmers in Flagaman and nearby communities in St. Elizabeth now have access to modern cold-storage facilities, designed to reduce spoilage, increase productivity and profitability, and help stabilise market supply. Minister of
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The Ministry of Finance and Public Service has agreed to remove the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on seeds for the next three months to support farmers. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, in making the announcement, said that the temporary waiver
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Parliamentary Secretary in the Education, Skills, Youth and Information Ministry, Senator Marlon Morgan, contributed to the debate on the Financial Administration and Audit (Suspension of Fiscal Target Requirements) Order, 2025 and Resolution in the Senate on Friday (Dec. 5).
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Just over five weeks after the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, Jamaica is demonstrating strong recovery momentum, according to Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright. The State Minister reported that the
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Justices of the Peace (JPs) in St. Mary will be adopting a community in Westmoreland to provide long-term support to the residents. The community, which has already been selected, is home to approximately 150 residents, which is about 50 families.
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A total of 145 young farmers and fishers across four parishes, whose livelihoods were severely affected by Hurricane Melissa, are set to benefit from grant funding of US$70,000 under the Jamaica Resilient Recovery Initiative (JARRI). The funds, provided by the United Nations
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The return of cruise ships to Montego Bay following the impact of Hurricane Melissa has been welcomed with optimism by small business stakeholders, including transport operators, craft traders, and souvenir shop owners. "Yes, it’s early days, but it’s also a great start.
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The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, has rebuilt a cluster of 44 shops in Border, St. Elizabeth. The move is part of the recovery of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in communities across parishes that were hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa.
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Why is soil testing important? Agricultural Land Management Division (ALMD) representatives, Donovan Brian and Kelly-Ann Clue, took a hands-on approach to answering this question during a visit to our TV Department.
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The Silk Road Ark medical team is expected to conduct hundreds of outpatient consultations, diagnostic procedures, and elective surgeries during its mission. After its three-day stop in Montego Bay, the vessel will also visit Kingston and Falmouth, Trelawny and is expected to
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has assured that there will be sufficient food available for Christmas. He noted that discussions are being held with the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service about the requirements to ensure that the
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, stressed that a number of temporary options will be used while permanent repairs and rebuilding are carried out. “What is going to be done will not be the permanent fix, but it will be a temporary
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Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, noted that, in addition to traditional proof, the NHT will now accept property tax records, land diagrams, and notarised declarations from a Justice of the Peace (JP) confirming the history
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President of Netball Jamaica, Karen Baugh, is encouraging Jamaicans at home to rise early to watch the matches and urging members of the diaspora to attend and support the Sunshine Girls. The matches begin at 2:00 p.m. England time (9:00 a.m. Jamaica time). A portion of the
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The National Works Agency (NWA) is appealing to motorcyclists and pedestrians to avoid a dangerous breakaway along a section of the Spring Mount road in St. James, to prevent putting themselves at risk. Despite the associated risks, Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s
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