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Fired-up JLP supporters brave rain at annual conference

The overcast sky and periodic showers have not dampened the spirit of Jamaica Labour Party supporters who travelled from all across the island to the National Arena for the party's 81st annual conference. This is expected to be the final...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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Holness calls for greater access to vaccines by the Caribbean and Africa

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has called for greater access to vaccines by the Caribbean and Africa, as these nations continue their fight against the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Addressing the Africa Day webinar on Tuesday Holness...

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Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, says the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) will be playing a greater role in the provision of public parks across Jamaica. Holness pointed out that a large part of the development of the Harmony Beach Park in Montego...

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Gov't accuses Opposition of mischief in Senate

LEADER of Government Business in the Senate Kamina Johnson Smith yesterday accused the Opposition of mischief-making regarding the condition of Jamaicans who returned home on the Royal Caribbean cruise vessel Adventure of the Seas earlier this

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Holness pledges $750,000 to support NCU students affected by COVID-19

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