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A 100 million dollar recovery programme is being implemented by The Banana Board and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to revive the banana and plantain sector, after hurricane Melissa caused severe damage to production.

Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green confirmed that there is a severe shortage of bananas and plantains locally.

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There are reports that a loan of 3 million dollars from lead investor winners alliance has been offered to help Grand Slam Track (GST) pay off some of his debts, after the meet organizers recently declared bankruptcy.

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Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green said the reductions range from 14 to 77 percent.

The glut resulted from a drop in demand for produce, mainly by hotels, which are ongoing restoration.

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He was speaking last evening at the Jamaica Stock Exchange Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference.

He noted the need for the regulatory regime to evolve.

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21 years since the tragic death of famed Black Roses Crew dancer, Gerald Levy, known professionally as Bogle, his friend, dancehall DJ and music producer Delly Ranx, in a Music News interview earlier today says Mr Wacky was more than a friend to him.

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There was an almost dramatic fall-off in business and consumer confidence  levels in the October to December 2025 quarter.

Executive Chairman of Market Research Services Limited Don Anderson made the disclosure at the Jamaica Chamber of  Commerce/GK Capital Business and Consumer Confidence Indices, 4th Quarter briefing this morning.

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Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green says farmers are being affected by excess production in some crops as the tourism sector remains in its recovery process. 

Both sectors were affected significantly by the passage of Hurricane Melissa last year.

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The Application Management and Data Automation, AMANDA system is a web-based platform used by local authorities to manage development and building permit applications. Mr Mckenzie warned that continued resistance to digitisation is undermining service delivery and leaving critical records vulnerable.

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Speaking during the division's virtual town hall meeting on Sunday, Commanding Officer Senior Superintendent, Leighton Gray said the police will seek to dismantle all 14 this year.

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Rushawn Ewears, who went viral on TikTok as a child for singing Jermaine Edwards’ hit song Beautiful Day, is calling on international star Akon to stop spreading what he describes as false statements.

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