A shortage of banana and plantain can be expected across the island as a result of the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl. A detailed assessment...

By Twila Wheelan KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – A shortage of banana and plantain can be expected across the island as a result of the damage caused by...

The Ministry of Agriculture has kick-started the recovery of the banana and plantain sector with the distribution of vouchers to purchase fertilisers...

The closure of some remittance stores during the passage of Hurricane Beryl was blamed for the slowdown of inflows in July, according to new data...

Approximately 100 families in St Thomas are now better able to rebuild or repair their homes following the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3. This...

The Banana Board is reminding farmers to prioritise the proper use of fertilisers after periods of heavy rainfall, to promote crop recovery. General...

THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Beryl came early in the hurricane season, and it was a blessing in disguise as we experienced electrical power outages...

Some are rat nests. Some are havens for pigeons, frogs, bats, and termites. These classrooms reek of the animals’ faeces, rendering them grossly...

One household. Eighteen mouths, including those of eight children to feed; and a Jamaica Public Service (JPS) electricity bill for some $37,000 after...

CAIRO, Egypt, CMC – The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Wednesday announced that it is donating more than half a million US dollars to...