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Johan-Remaldo Smythe ready to put Holland High on the map
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Johan-Ramaldo Smythe showed that he is ready for all comers this season by smashing the Class One 100m record at the Purewater/RDanny Williams/JC Deve...
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Trump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman’s killing
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MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AFP)—US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that hundreds more federal agents were heading to Minneapolis,...
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St Catherine taxi operator charged with murder
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St Catherine taxi operator charged with murder
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St CATHERINE, Jamaica – A St Catherine taxi operator has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of a man in Portmore, St Catherine on J...
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American woman among two charged following St Mary firearm seizure
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American woman among two charged following St Mary firearm seizure
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ST MARY, Jamaica–An American sterile surgical technician is among two charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of am...
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Man United knocked out of FA Cup by Brighton, Martinelli hits hat-trick for Arsenal
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MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP)—Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup with a meek 2-1 home defeat to Brighton on Sunday as Gabriel Martinelli's...
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Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final
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Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AFP)—Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with a thrilling 3-2 Clasico win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Raphi...
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Over 3,400 candidates with varying disabilities sat CXC examinations in 2025
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Over 3,400 candidates with varying disabilities sat CXC examinations in 2025
January 11 04:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A total of 3,444 special needs students across the Caribbean, the majority of whom were visually-impaired, sat examinations administ...
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Shanoya Douglas tastes rare defeat at hand of Trinidadian Alexxe Henry
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Shanoya Douglas tastes rare defeat at hand of Trinidadian Alexxe Henry
January 11 04:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica’s rising star Shanoya Douglas was beaten into second place in the Class One 100m at the PureWater/RDanny Williams/JC develo...
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$29-m boost for agriculture sector
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$29-m boost for agriculture sector
DBJ launches initiative to empower Jamaican farmers
April 16, 2025
$29-m boost for agriculture sector
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ADAPT Jamaica aims to future-proof farming in the face of climate change
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ADAPT Jamaica aims to future-proof farming in the face of climate change
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
April 9, 2025
ADAPT Jamaica aims to future-proof farming in the face of climate change
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Move to reduce seafood imports
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Move to reduce seafood imports
National Fisheries Authority launches prawn production pilot project
April 2, 2025
Move to reduce seafood imports
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CDB highlights Kingston Harbour Walk, agri support among its top projects
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CDB highlights Kingston Harbour Walk, agri support among its top projects
March 31, 2025
CDB highlights Kingston Harbour Walk, agri support among its top projects
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Salada grows investment in ginger
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Salada grows investment in ginger
Company aims to add more innovative, richly infused products
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
March 26, 2025
Salada grows investment in ginger
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JAS to host inaugural Manchester Food Festival
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JAS to host inaugural Manchester Food Festival
March 24, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) has announced it will host its inaugural Manchester Food Festival set for Sunday, April 1...
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Unlocking wealth in agriculture
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Unlocking wealth in agriculture
Business opportunities beyond farming
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
March 19, 2025
Unlocking wealth in agriculture
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Guyana expecting nine million bags of paddy for 2025 first crop
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Guyana expecting nine million bags of paddy for 2025 first crop
March 10, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – After record intake in 2024, Guyana is expecting nine million bags of paddy to be harvested in its first crop of this year,...
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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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Off to a record-breaking start
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Off to a record-breaking start
Farmers reap $40m from ALEX Portal as platform gains momentum
March 5, 2025
Off to a record-breaking start
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Agriculture minister says sector bounce back in progress
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Agriculture minister says sector bounce back in progress
…says new initiatives to flow from latest budgetary allocation
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
February 26, 2025
Agriculture minister says sector bounce back in progress
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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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From agricultural excellence to sewage plans: Jamaica’s premier research station faces existential threat
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From agricultural excellence to sewage plans: Jamaica’s premier research station faces existential threat
Lenworth Fulton 
February 19, 2025
From agricultural excellence to sewage plans: Jamaica’s premier research station faces existential threat
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One Great Studio acquires DRT Communications
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One Great Studio acquires DRT Communications
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
February 19, 2025
One Great Studio acquires DRT Communications
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Digital agriculture push
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Digital agriculture push
QR codes, drones and AI soil management reshaping Jamaica’s farms
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 5, 2025
Digital agriculture push
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Jamaicans among workers abused under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program – Amnesty International
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Jamaicans among workers abused under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program – Amnesty International
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 1, 2025
OTTAWA, CANADA - Jamaicans are among the thousands of foreign workers who are routinely exploited and abused by their employers under Canada’s Tempora...
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Ministry pursuing partnerships to integrate more technology in agriculture
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Ministry pursuing partnerships to integrate more technology in agriculture
January 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is looking to partner with private-sector companies to integrate more technology...
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JIS journalist to be guest speaker at New York gala
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JIS journalist to be guest speaker at New York gala
January 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Senior journalist Garfield Angus will be the guest speaker at the Trailblazer Awards and Fundraiser Gala hosted by the New York-ba...
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Agri minister seeks private sector backing to modernise farming
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Agri minister seeks private sector backing to modernise farming
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 29, 2025
Agri minister seeks private sector backing to modernise farming
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Agricultural hypocrisy
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Agricultural hypocrisy
Lenworth Fulton 
January 29, 2025
Agricultural hypocrisy
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Hi-Pro, Project STAR partner to boost poultry farming in May Pen
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Hi-Pro, Project STAR partner to boost poultry farming in May Pen
January 27, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica- Approximately 30 poultry farmers from May Pen, Clarendon, have been equipped with vital resources and skills to enhance their farm...
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Agriculture and technology to lead the charge, says Minister Williams
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Agriculture and technology to lead the charge, says Minister Williams
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 22, 2025
Agriculture and technology to lead the charge, says Minister Williams
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