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Six killed as helicopters collide in Rio de Janeiro
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Six killed as helicopters collide in Rio de Janeiro
June 14 11:35 AM
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP)—At least six people died in Brazil on Sunday after two helicopters collided in western Rio de Janeiro, firefighters said....
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Ripton opens US$15.5 million Rogers Commercial Centre on Lady Musgrave Road
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Ripton International Capital Holdings Limited has officially opened the Rogers Commercial Centre, a US$15.5-million mixed-use develo...
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Audrey Marks reacquires Digicel’s 80 per cent stake in Paymaster parent
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Audrey Marks reacquires Digicel’s 80 per cent stake in Paymaster parent
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Paymaster founder Audrey Marks has reacquired Digicel’s 80 per cent stake in APM Holdings Limited, returning control of the paymen...
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PM vindicated in ‘unspent’ hurricane relief funds, says Montague
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister with responsibility for Land and Settlements, Robert Montague, says the Auditor General’s Report on unused donated funds fo...
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Jamaican-born pilot Beth Powell wins at Cannes Film Festival for Bessie Coleman documentary
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Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix
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MONTMELÓ, Spain (AFP)—Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending champio...
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22 killed in 22 fatal crashes in May – ITA
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Twenty-two people were killed in 22 fatal crashes in the month of May, according to the latest monthly crash statistics released by the Island Traffic...
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Woman dies after safety cord left off in Brazil rope jump
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP)—A young woman died in Brazil after being launched off a bridge for a rope jump without a safety cord, police said Sunday....
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Manufacturers urged to reformulate as sugar tax takes effect
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Manufacturers urged to reformulate as sugar tax takes effect
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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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NEPA signs MOU with SRC, Forestry to conserve endemic and threatened plant species
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NEPA signs MOU with SRC, Forestry to conserve endemic and threatened plant species
April 18, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has signed two memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the Scientific Research Co...
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Expert panel to discuss ‘Weathering the Future’ at SRC’s Conversations in Science
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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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SRC urges vigilance over food safety
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November 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is urging Jamaicans to exercise heightened caution, as the country faces increased risks of ...
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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 empowers over 300 Jamaicans through science-based skills training
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SRC empowers over 300 Jamaicans through science-based skills training
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May 15, 2025
More than 300 Jamaicans including youths, senior citizens, and inmates have benefited from hands-on training in food preservation, soap-making, and co...
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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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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 celebrates Science and Technology Month with series of events
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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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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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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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