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Jamaica and Japan are collaborating on building a marine research vessel to conduct studies on fish stock in the region.   

Minister of Fisheries Floyd Green explained that for years the government sought to get an existing research ship, but was unsuccessful due to high demand.

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Dancehall deejay and U.S. Army Reserve member Zumjay says he is heartbroken over the public fallout between Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder.

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Jamaica closed day one of the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland with two silver medals for 4th place overall on the medal table.

The number two ranked in the world Jordan Scott notched the first medal while Kishane Thompson made it two shortly after.

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During his contribution in parliament yesterday, Dr. Holness said the bill to establish the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARRA) under its own special purpose legislation was tabled at the sitting. He said NARRA will have special powers to accelerate development approvals, as well as procurement, enabling the execution of resilient infrastructure projects at a scale and speed Jamaica has never seen before.

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It was tabled by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness during his budget debate presentation. He noted that beach access has been a contentious issue in Jamaica for decades, with many citizens expressing concern about having to pay to visit some beaches.

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He pointed out that small island developing states face particular challenges from organised crime. Dr Chang made the comments this morning, at the joint inaugural Level 2- Tactical Training Graduation, for officers from the Jamaica Constabulary and the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands TCI police and regiment.

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He made the announcement during his budget debate presentation in parliament yesterday. According to Dr Holness, for NHT beneficiaries with five to ten years of service, interest rates will be cut by 1-percent, while those with ten years or more will see a reduction of 2 percent.

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During his budget debate presentation in parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the minimum wage will be increased from $16000 to $17000, come July 1. This is $1500 less than the 18500 dollar increase Dr. Holness promised last year.

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Effective July 1,  the minimum wage will be increased from $16,000 to $17,000.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness made the announcement during his budget debate presentation yesterday.

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WMW Jamaica (formerly Women’s Media Watch), together with community and youth empowerment organisations staged a protest in the corporate area yesterday against gender-based violence.

Participants dressed in black t-shirts, held placards bearing messages such as, 'domestic violence harms children'.

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