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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — Haiti will hold elections in July and October next year, authorities said, in what would mark the first polls in the cri...
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Ministry mourns Jamaican farm worker killed in Ontario, Canada
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Ministry mourns Jamaican farm worker killed in Ontario, Canada
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has expressed condolences following the death of Rajay Baker, a Jamaican participant in...
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Report warns of growing Caribbean demand for long-term care
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) are urging countries acros...
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IAJ says 91.1% of Hurricane Melissa claims settled, $59.4 billion paid out
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) says it has settled 91.1 per cent of insurance claims reported across specified categor...
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Vaz warns JPS that it is on a tight deadline to lower electricity costs
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Vaz warns JPS that it is on a tight deadline to lower electricity costs
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 29 07:46 AM
Warning that the "clock is ticking", Energy Minister Daryl Vaz on Tuesday urged the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to finalise its decision on t...
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PNPYO demands full accounting of post-Melissa spending
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party Youth Organisation (PNPYO) is calling on the Government to publish a comprehensive account of expendit...
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Manufacturers urged to reformulate as sugar tax takes effect
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Vanassa McKenzie Observer Online reporte mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 12, 2026
With consumers now paying more for non-alcoholic sweetened beverages, manufacturers are being urged to pivot by reformulating their products to provid...
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Expert panel to discuss ‘Weathering the Future’ at SRC’s Conversations in Science
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Expert panel to discuss ‘Weathering the Future’ at SRC’s Conversations in Science
November 27, 2025
In recognition of National Science and Technology Month, the Scientific Research Council (SRC) will host an expert panel on Thursday to discuss Jamaic...
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CCIC’s ScaleItUp Accelerator accepting applications until June 30
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CCIC’s ScaleItUp Accelerator accepting applications until June 30
June 22, 2025
The Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC) has issued its final call for applications for its ScaleItUp Accelerator, an intensive eight-week progr...
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SRC inspires hope in entrepreneurial dreams at JMEA Expo
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May 1, 2025
The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is touting the success of its booth at the recently held Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) ...
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SRC on Show shines spotlight on local innovation
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SRC on Show shines spotlight on local innovation
Event touted as resounding success
December 6, 2024
The rain didn’t stop scores of Jamaicans from visiting the Hope Gardens last Thursday for the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) annual SRC on Show. ...
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SRC invites public to access holiday meat smoking services
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SRC invites public to access holiday meat smoking services
November 23, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) smoking service at its Old Hope Road facilit...
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SRC celebrates Science and Technology Month with series of events
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SRC celebrates Science and Technology Month with series of events
November 9, 2024
The Scientific Research Council (SRC) will host a series of activities during November in observation of Science and Technology Month, which is being ...
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Stellar line-up of experts in nuclear applications for SRC Science and Technology conference
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Stellar line-up of experts in nuclear applications for SRC Science and Technology conference
October 27, 2024
A stellar line-up of local and international experts in nuclear applications will make presentations at the Scientific Research Council’s 31st Nationa...
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SRC’s Science and Technology Conference to explore power of nuclear for development
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SRC’s Science and Technology Conference to explore power of nuclear for development
Eight CME hours available for doctors in attendance at event
October 24, 2024
The Scientific Research Council (SRC) will host the 31st National Science and Technology Conference from October 29 to November 1, 2024, at the Jamaic...
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June 29, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Canned curried goat and canned mannish water were among a range of products launched by TrippleC Manufacturing & Distribution Limi...
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Report warns of growing Caribbean demand for long-term care
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IAJ says 91.1% of Hurricane Melissa claims settled, $59.4 billion paid out
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IAJ says 91.1% of Hurricane Melissa claims settled, $59.4 billion paid out
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) says it has settled 91.1 per cent of insurance claims reported across specified categor...
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Vaz warns JPS that it is on a tight deadline to lower electricity costs
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