Agriculture Minister Floyd Green said this aims to transform the centre's operations to better serve farmers who face challenges with planting techniques and climate change.He was speaking at the Montpellier Agriculture Show on Easter Monday.

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National Water Commission (NWC) workers who took industrial action have resumed normal duties, following a meeting with management today.

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The Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) is raising concern about the low number of boys who report sexual abuse.

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Popular Comedian and Businessman, Christopher ‘Johnny’ Daley is reinventing his comedy club which he started a few years ago just before the covid pandemic hit.

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Civil society groups, including the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) are calling for election manifestos to include concrete plans to address environmental degradation.It is one of several environmental issues civil society organizations hope will be tackled by political leaders.

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Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says his Ministry is actively working to address the sector's challenges, including those relating to irrigation and storage.Mr. Green made the comment at yesterday's Agricultural Show in Montpellier, St. James.

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Land has been identified in Montpellier St. James to create a 50-acre botanical garden.Agriculture Minister Floyd Green made the disclosure at the Montpellier Agricultural Show yesterday.

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That defence from President of the All Voice Route Taxi Association, Lorraine Finnikin.It comes amidst repeated complaints by commuters, motorists and other road users about the reckless driving patterns being portrayed by several operators across the country.

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At least eight people were killed in road crashes in the country over the Easter holiday.Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council, Dr. Lucien Jones, said three of the deaths occurred yesterday.

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Speaking at the Montpellier Agricultural Show in St. James yesterday, Dr. Campbell highlighted how the lack of irrigation is limiting productivity and affecting farmers.

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