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Cameroon: Agric in North West - Thousands Plantlets, Cassava Cuttings to Boost Yields
[Cameroon Tribune] The North West Development Authority, MIDENO, delivers 15,000 plantain plantlets, 100,000 cassava cuttings, 11,500 environmental- friendly trees to North West farmers.
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Tanzania: Masaju, Kilangi in Defence of National Interests
During his tenure as the AG, between November 6 2015 and January 31 2018, Justice Masaju engineered establishments of 21 Bills and Amendments of more than eight
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Homer Davis creates history - First mayor of Montego Bay to be elected MP and appointed minister
Western Bureau: When Homer Edward Davis, the former mayor of Montego Bay, took the oath of office as a member of parliament (MP) for St James Southern at King’s House last Monday, he became the first local government politician from the parish to...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Caricom leaders celebrate and stress the significance of Emancipation Day | New York Carib News
Leaders across the Caribbean Community (Caricom) are on Sunday observing Emancipation Day by reminding people to focus on the significance of what took place 183 years ago on August 1, 1838.
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Opposition still unhappy with PM's response to Holywell issue
LEADER of the Opposition Dr Peter Phillips said yesterday that the People's National Party (PNP) of which he is president, is not satisfied with the Government's response to the issue involving the bid to lease land close to the Holywell Park in St Andrew to Cabinet minister Daryl
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Holness administration declined UK prison offer, Phillips asserts
Leader of the Opposition, Dr Peter Phillip, says he strongly rejects claims from Prime Minister Andrew Holness that the United Kingdom prison offer to Jamaica was implicitly refused by the People’s National Party (PNP) administration....
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Sagicor 50th Anniversary
The event was streamed live across the company's social media pages on Sunday, June 28 and brought out the the big names in gospel, reggae, and
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
NHT plans to invest $57.7 billion on housing solutions
The National Housing Trust (NHT) plans to invest $57.7 billion to facilitate commencement of 8,513 housing solutions and completion of 7,043 units by March 31, 2022. The information is contained in the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Greater Bernard Lodge development plan moving ahead
Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the Greater Bernard Lodge master plan will see a new development that will serve as a model for others islandwide. Holness, who had instructed in 2019 that the development master plan for the Greater Bernard Lodge...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaicans are resilient, will recover stronger – Holness
Western Bureau: Amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, where Jamaica has recorded some 1,023 cases and 14 deaths, Prime Minister Andrew Holness is voicing hope that the country will recover from the crisis due to the strong spirit of its people...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
PNP calls for policy directive on grooming ahead of new school year
People’s National Party Spokesperson on Justice, Donna Scott-Mottley, is proposed that a policy directive be issued to all schools, ahead of their reopening next month, outlining that no child should be denied access based on natural...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
It's a good look
SEVERAL residents of the troubled St Andrew South Western community of Greenwich Town yesterday welcomed the decision by Prime Minister Andrew Holness to declare the area a zone of special operation (ZOSO), and their Member of Parliament Angela Brown Burke is sharing their joy.A flare-up of gang
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
NIDS committee to start meeting January 5
THE 15-member special select committee of Parliament to review the new draft of the National Identification and Registration Act (NIDS Bill) will officially start sitting on January 5 at Gordon House in downtown Kingston.Chairman of the committee, Delroy Chuck, made the announcement at an emergency
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Recovery time
The Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) says it fully supports the Government's decision to fully reopen the economy and put the country back on track in order to recover from the loss in earnings due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
When should Andrew call it?
For what date should Prime Minister Andrew Holness announce the next general election, and why? Tivoli Gardens residents give their take. Gloria Allen “For now, down in next year, maybe about April, May, June. I don’t want it for this year....
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
NEW NIDS VOLUNTARY - Identity law controversy a lesson to all, says PM
A new National Identification and Registration Act, 2020 (NIDS), was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday with significant departures from the previous controversial law that was struck down by the Supreme Court on April 20, 2019, as unconstitutional....
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Corporation chair on Port of Spain flood response: Treat south flood victims the same - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
The chairman of the Penal/Debe Regional Corporation (PDRC) has said the prompt response by state agencies to Tuesday’s flooding in Port of Spain and other areas of northwest Trinidad should be given to flood victims in the south. "There are different strokes for different folks,” said Dr Allen
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‘Troubling’... Jackson concerned about release of WhatsApp communication
Chairman of the People’s National Party (PNP) Fitz Jackson has described as unfortunate and regrettable the release of private communication between himself and Member of Parliament for St Andrew Southern Mark Golding. Jackson says he was...
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New twist in Dovecot expansion dispute
Member of Parliament for St Catherine West Central Dr Christopher Tufton has suggested that an independent review be done of the technical study used by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) to approve the permit for the 71-acre expansion of the burial
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
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The scary coverage of a general election during a pandemic
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Former Campion College principal John Mackay has died
John Mackay, former principal of Campion College, has died. He was 83.  Reflecting on his passing, principal Grace Baston, said Campion will always be indebted to him for his stewardship. She told The Gleaner that Mackay was a man of few words...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
PM, JLP officials pay tribute to former May Pen mayor
PRIME Minister Andrew Holness was among Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) officials who paid tribute to former mayor of May Pen Milton Brown, who died peacefully
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Major COVID-19 cluster at Golden Age Home
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness, with the support of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, is conducting expedited testing for COVID-19 at the Golden Age Home in Vineyard Town, St Andrew.This follows the discovery of a cluster of cases at the facility, which was uncovered as
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Election not on my mind, says Holness - PM says he is focusing on economic recovery
Annotto Bay, St Mary Brushing aside increased speculation in recent times that a general election could be on the horizon, Prime Minister Andrew Holness said that restoring the economy and ensuring that people regain employment are high on his...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
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ODPEM announces closure of the cays
The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM) has announced that all cays, except the Morant and Pedro Cays, will be closed as of February 12 until February 26. ODPEM said the decision was made following...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Bring it on!
A day of Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) ‘super classes’ has left students of Penwood High School feeling more prepared for the regional exams which commence today. The sessions were hosted on Saturday by the Jamaica Millenium...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Branch of the future: Scotiabank reopens renovated facility
Now celebrating 131 years of unbroken service to Jamaica, Scotiabank has officially unveiled its newly redesigned and renovated flagship branch in downtown Kingston. With an investment of $1.5 billion, the new, ultra-modern banking facility was...
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Nigeria: Senate Approves Buhari's $6.1bn Loan Request
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Curfew business bounce
President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Richard Pandohie, says the tweak in COVID-19 curfew hours is positive for commerce and will lead to a reduction in congestion as people carry out their business during the...
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