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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.

Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

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Source: The East African

Jamaica: Shaggy urges US visas for Beenie Man and Bounty Killer

(Jamaica Gleaner) On the heels of last weekend’s titanic clash between dancehall artistes Beenie Man and Bounty Killer that captured the attention of international fans, media outlets, and industry players, there is a push for the two to be reissued with United States visas to promote Jamaican

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A young farmer's desire to speak with Audley Shaw

Okeito Thompson wants to sit down with Minister of Agriculture Audley Shaw to speak about the future of young people and increased production in the

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Bahamas to reopen its borders on July 1

NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — The Bahamas Government says many new policies, safety measures, and precautions will be introduced to ensure the continued health and well-being of citizens and visitors as it prepares to “reinstate tourism to the country and effectively reopen our

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Hotelier optimistic about bounce back of tourism industry

ST James hotelier Robin Russell is expressing qualified optimism about the tourism sector's recovery in the months ahead and is anticipating a “sensible winter season” despite the onslaught on the industry by the coronavirus

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Relaxed Brathwaite focused on job at hand

Opening batsman, Kriagg Brathwaite has stated he is not under any pressure ahead of West Indies three-Test series versus England and is keenly focused on the job

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Gov't accuses Opposition of mischief in Senate

LEADER of Government Business in the Senate Kamina Johnson Smith yesterday accused the Opposition of mischief-making regarding the condition of Jamaicans who returned home on the Royal Caribbean cruise vessel Adventure of the Seas earlier this

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Holness administration declined UK prison offer, Phillips asserts

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10,000 J'can citizens, residents expected home by month-end

ALMOST 10,000 Jamaicans and non-nationals are expected to return home by the end of June under the Government's controlled re-entry

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

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UWI professor urges regional leaders to proceed cautiously

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Rwanda cuts gorilla permit fees

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Ghana: BoG Secures $1bn to Boost Dollar Liquidity ... Maintains Policy Rate At 14.5 Per Cent

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There are jitters among workers in the tourism sector that a premature reopening of the industry which has been in hibernation since the coronavirus pandemic reached local shores could be catastrophic, but they admit that they don’t know how they would survive another month without an

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First 10 patients admitted to CTICC 'hospital of hope' after four-week conversion

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South Africa Can Get COVID-19 Under Control If It Blocks the Routes That Enable Transmission

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Grange announces national, parish projects for Labour Day

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Jamaica on Virtuoso's top 10 destinations for affluent travellers

MONTEGO BAY, St James — Jamaica is among the top 10 destinations that well-heeled travellers are now booking for their holidays, according to a Virtuoso survey published in CNBC 's Personal Finance section earlier this

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Mauritius: Reinventing the Mauritian Economic Model

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Business owners urged to adjust to survive

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PM backs online transactions as way forward

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Tighter restrictions for travellers when borders reopen

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Education minister appointment nothing to celebrate, says Speid

MONTEGO BAY, St James — President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) Owen Speid says while the association welcomes the appointment of Karl Samuda as minister of education, there is nothing to

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Uganda: Insurance Sector Expects Shs248b Dip in Premiums

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