The Government is actively pursuing over US$300 million in international grant funding to support several climate-resilient projects that are at varying stages of development. Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda made the disclosure at a press briefing, yesterday.

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She was speaking during the launch of the agency's Canine Programme, yesterday. She said the programme, which comprises 12 staff members and eight highly trained canines is a declaration that the Jamaica Customs Agency is making the necessary adaptations to fight against criminality.

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During an event at the Caribbean Maritime University in Kingston on Friday, JUTC's Managing Director, Owen Ellington said despite Government directives to reduce fares, revenues have grown. He also pointed out that the revenue for the past week is higher than in 2024, when new buses were added to the company’s fleet.

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Dr. Holness made the statement as he addressed the issue of road repairs at an awards banquet hosted by the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce Sunday evening. He said while he understands the need for better roads, the Government can make bad decisions if it yields to pressure.

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No murder was recorded in the Turks and Caicos Islands, TCI up to Friday March 27.

That's according to the country's Police Commissioner and former Deputy Commissioner of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Fitz Bailey.

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Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Omar Sweeney made the statement today, following the announcement of the Green Climate Fund (GCF's) approval of the project. Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda formally disclosed the project at a press briefing this morning.

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That was the update given by the state-owned bus company's, Managing Director, Owen Ellington, at an event at the Caribbean Maritime University on Friday. Mr. Ellington noted significant improvements in the company's management, operations and output.

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Reggae singer Naomi Cowan says her JUNO Award win reflects the importance of recognizing that women have a voice in every space.

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Minister of Environment and Climate Change Matthew Samuda announced today that the Green Climate Fund has approved the project. He added that over 40 million of the sum is grant financing.

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UCASE acts on behalf of the Jamaica Association of Public Dental Surgeons (JAPDENS), the union for registered dental surgeons across the island. The dispute centres on a side letter agreement signed on October 8, 2024, which sought to correct an employment anomaly, where registered dental surgeons were employed as dental intern 2 instead of dental surgeon 1.

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