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The waiver, which ended yesterday, was implemented by the NFA to ease financial burdens and support the sector's recovery following Hurricane Melissa last October.The initiative targeted registered fishers in Clarendon, Manchester, St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover, St. James, Trelawny, and St. Ann who suffered significant losses during the hurricane.

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The Accompong Maroons in St. Elizabeth will head to the polls on May 22. 

Chief Richard Currie made the revelation yesterday on his Instagram page.

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Mr. Seiveright who departed the island on Saturday said the mission is also aimed at deepening commercial partnerships and advancing strategic investment discussions for Jamaica.

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He highlights in particular the church's role in shaping lives, strengthening families and protecting communities.

According to Dr. Chang, throughout Jamaica's history, faith-based organisations have helped to shape not just spirituality but the nation itself, by among other things, educating generations, and guiding young people away from violence and toward purpose.

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Entertainer Yaksta is once again trending online following his appearance on a live stream hosted by popular internet personality IShowSpeed during the streamer’s visit to Jamaica.

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Dancehall entertainer Future Fambo is expressing frustration after fellow artiste Beenie Man failed to mention his contribution to the hit track Rum & Red Bull during a live stream with internet personality IShowSpeed.

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State Minister for Industry and Commerce Delano Seiveright says the government is continuing efforts to strengthen Jamaica's manufacturing sector through tax relief measures, energy reform and broader improvements in the business environment.

Mr. Seiveright made the comments following a tour of Sanmerna Paper Products Limited, in Kingston.

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The FWCF argues that the current amount of $250 per day per PATH student is insufficient in today’s economic climate.It notes that the PATH lunch programme remains one of the country’s most important social support initiatives, assisting vulnerable children who depend on school meals for daily nutrition.

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IRIE FM News understands that about three separate incidents were reported at the institution involving approximately 12 students last Wednesday.As a result, classes were held online on Thursday and Friday.

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With several companies issuing recent notices of price adjustments, a call is being made for Jamaica's largest corporate players to consider restraint in the cost increases.As geopolitical pressures, such as the ongoing war in the Middle East, impact global fuel costs, some local entities have opted to raise their prices.

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