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27 Mar, 2026
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New ganja permits to bring small farmers into legal market
A major expansion in access to Jamaica’s regulated cannabis industry is under way, with new permit regimes aimed at bringing more small and traditional farmers into the legal framework. The reforms,…
27 Mar, 2026
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FAO-supported agri programme closes with more than 200 upskilled beneficiaries
The Improving Rural Livelihoods through Resilient Agrifood Systems (IRL) project has concluded, leaving behind a strengthened farming community in Kitson Town equipped with the skills, resources, and…
27 Mar, 2026
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Park for seniors on King’s House lands gets thumbs up
Plans to establish a new park on sections of land at King’s House for senior citizens are being hailed as a move in the right direction by stakeholders and at least one Corporate Area member of…
27 Mar, 2026
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Reggae Boyz one win from World Cup return
The Reggae Boyz kept their FIFA World Cup dream alive with a 1-0 semi-final victory over New Caledonia in a playoff tournament in Mexico on Thursday night. They will now face the Demoratic Republic…
27 Mar, 2026
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Teacher pens Black History book to teach literacy
Kadeen Dobbs’ seventh book, Building Comprehension and Literary Skills in Global Black History for High Schoolers, is the latest in a series exploring black self-identity. Aimed at students ages 11 to…
27 Mar, 2026
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Tiffany Gray offers roadmap for confident property ownership
In an era when real estate is increasingly viewed as a pathway to generational wealth, Tiffany Gray is shifting the conversation from transactions to transformation. As founder and chief executive…
27 Mar, 2026
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Patching to begin on eastern Hanover roads
WESTERN BUREAU: The need for potable water and properly paved roads dominated complaints from residents at an Hanover Eastern community Development Fund (CDF) constituency consultation on Tuesday at…
27 Mar, 2026
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Beloved educator Dr Kathryn Shields Brodber has died
Dr Kathryn Shields Brodber, a retired senior lecturer at the University of the West Indies, died on March 11 after a long illness. Her life will be celebrated next Tuesday at Webster Memorial United…
27 Mar, 2026
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Beach policy under fire
WESTERN BUREAU: The Government’s proposed Beach Access and Management Policy has drawn sharp criticism from the Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JaBBEM), which contends that the…