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11 Mar, 2026
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120 rural women farmers insured against extreme weather
One hundred and twenty members of the Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers (JNRWP) are set to benefit from critical insurance coverage to shield their livelihoods against extreme weather. …
11 Mar, 2026
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UN deeply concerned at deteriorating situation in Cuba
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – The United Nations Tuesday said it remains “deeply concerned” at the deteriorating situation in Cuba driven by the inability to import fuel, adding that this has triggered an…
11 Mar, 2026
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Global energy concerns mount as Iran effectively stops cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
PARIS (AP) — Gasolene prices are rising largely because of the Iran war’s impact on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf. The waterway off Iran’s coast,…
11 Mar, 2026
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NWA addressing potholes, poor road surface along section of Spanish Town Road
The National Works Agency (NWA) says it is undertaking rehabilitative works along a section of Spanish Town Road in St Andrew. The NWA says the corridor being targeted is between the Spanish Town…
11 Mar, 2026
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Four men charged for major ganja bust at sea in Alligator Pond
Four men who were held at sea allegedly with over 2,000 pounds of ganja in Alligator Pond, St Elizabeth have been charged. Charged with possession of ganja, dealing in ganja, trafficking ganja,…
11 Mar, 2026
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Court remands two held allegedly with car of man found dead in St Catherine canal
The man and woman who were held allegedly with the car of a man whose decomposing body was found in a canal in Hartlands, St Catherine last month were remanded when they appeared before the parish…
11 Mar, 2026
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Gov’t strengthening disaster risk financing
The Government is working to strengthen its suite of disaster risk financing instruments to safeguard against the uncertainties of natural disasters. Accordingly, the Government intends to renew the…
11 Mar, 2026
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Retired cop helping youth rise above hurt
Against the background of continued instances of violence in Jamaican schools, a 10-week initiative aimed at combating violence and providing support to the nation’s youth and their families is now…
11 Mar, 2026
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Alpha head coach pleased with momentum
It has been a dream season so far in track and field for the Convent of Mercy Academy (Alpha) and head coach Kirk King is hoping his team will continue that momentum going into the ISSA/GraceKennedy…