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JAS implementing measures to have Denbigh show ready
THE Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says it has communicated with all exhibitors as well as other food handlers the requirements for meeting certain public health regulations for this year's staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show. Read More
PM says safety, security of J'cans the number one priority
AS the country continues to grapple with increasing criminal activities, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared that ensuring the safety and security of all Jamaicans is the Government's number one priority at this time.... Read More
Temporary loss of cruise trips to Falmouth won't affect growth, says Bartlett
MINISTER of Tourism Edmund Bartlett says that Jamaica's cruise tourism sector is still on a strong growth path, despite the planned temporary withdrawal of two cruise ships from the port of Falmouth.... Read More
Bushmaster helping to keep criminals at bay
THE Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) says its Thales Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMV), acquired in 2015 and 2016, are helping to ward off criminals in the ongoing gang violence in Denham Town, Kingston.... Read More
UK court sets new hearing in case of terminally ill baby
LONDON, England (AP) — A British court yesterday gave the parents of 11-month-old Charlie Gard a chance to present fresh evidence that their terminally ill son should receive experimental treatment. Read More
Minister touts potential of Vernamfield development, calls for local investment
MINISTER of Transport and Mining Lester “Mike” Henry says local investors have a significant role to play in the overall scheme of the Vernamfield Aerotroplis Development in Clarendon. Read More
Jamaicans tapping into US trillion-dollar app economy
With rapid social and technological growth globally, new possibilities have emerged for sustainable economic growth in the Caribbean, particularly Jamaica, which currently benefits from a booming business process outsourcing (BPO) industry. Read More
Zones of special operations Bill returns to House today
THE Zones of Special Operations Bill will head back to the House of Representatives today following passage in the Senate on Friday. Read More
Jamaican team to study national ID system in South Korea
As Jamaica looks to establish a National Identification System (NIDS), a 12-member government team will leave for South Korea on Friday to study best practices from the Asian country's identification system. Read More
This Day in History - July 11, 2017
Today is the 192nd day of 2017. There are 173 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1987: United Nations proclaims newborn boy Matej Gaspar in Zagreb, Yugoslavia, in what is now Croatia, the world's five billionth inhabitant. Read More
National footballer among three shot dead in St Vincent
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) – A national footballer is among three people shot and killed in two incidents here on Saturday night, police have confirmed. Read More
Jamaica wants movement of skilled workers fast-tracked under CSME
MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith says Jamaica is of the view that the movement of skilled workers should be fast-tracked in the implementation plan for the Caricom Single Market and Economy (CSME), as well as execution of the central application... Read More
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