Over 50 south coast farmers receive $2.2M in grants to recover from Hurricane Beryl

By Sonya Harvey

More than fifty farmers on the south coast who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl received grants to help them revive their farms, amounting to over $2.2 million.

The farmers, selected from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, each received grants ranging in value from $40,000 to $45,000.

The grants, offered by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and the Humanitarian Assistance Programme operated by the Canadian High Commission are to help with the recovery of crops and livestock.

The Sandals Foundation in partnership with other stakeholders delivered cash vouchers to 20 vegetable farmers in Treasure Beach, 10 visually-impaired female farmers in Junction, St. Elizabeth and 22 poultry farmers in Darliston, Westmoreland.

Executive Director at the Sandals Foundation Heidi Clarke says these cash vouchers will help rebuild damaged infrastructure, purchase needed input and livestock and help farmers get back to work.

The farmers expressed gratitude and looked forward to resume work on their farms.

Meanwhile, the Sandals Foundation said they will work alongside local fisher-folk in south coast communities to address immediate needs.

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Clarendon man charged with arson after setting fire to house following dispute

By Sonya Harvey

More than fifty farmers on the south coast who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl received grants to help them revive their farms, amounting to over $2.2 million.

The farmers, selected from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, each received grants ranging in value from $40,000 to $45,000.

The grants, offered by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and the Humanitarian Assistance Programme operated by the Canadian High Commission are to help with the recovery of crops and livestock.

The Sandals Foundation in partnership with other stakeholders delivered cash vouchers to 20 vegetable farmers in Treasure Beach, 10 visually-impaired female farmers in Junction, St. Elizabeth and 22 poultry farmers in Darliston, Westmoreland.

Executive Director at the Sandals Foundation Heidi Clarke says these cash vouchers will help rebuild damaged infrastructure, purchase needed input and livestock and help farmers get back to work.

The farmers expressed gratitude and looked forward to resume work on their farms.

Meanwhile, the Sandals Foundation said they will work alongside local fisher-folk in south coast communities to address immediate needs.

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National Security Minister reveals that a significant number of the cameras on the JamaicaEye network are malfunctioning

By Sonya Harvey

More than fifty farmers on the south coast who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl received grants to help them revive their farms, amounting to over $2.2 million.

The farmers, selected from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, each received grants ranging in value from $40,000 to $45,000.

The grants, offered by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and the Humanitarian Assistance Programme operated by the Canadian High Commission are to help with the recovery of crops and livestock.

The Sandals Foundation in partnership with other stakeholders delivered cash vouchers to 20 vegetable farmers in Treasure Beach, 10 visually-impaired female farmers in Junction, St. Elizabeth and 22 poultry farmers in Darliston, Westmoreland.

Executive Director at the Sandals Foundation Heidi Clarke says these cash vouchers will help rebuild damaged infrastructure, purchase needed input and livestock and help farmers get back to work.

The farmers expressed gratitude and looked forward to resume work on their farms.

Meanwhile, the Sandals Foundation said they will work alongside local fisher-folk in south coast communities to address immediate needs.

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Traffic changes announced for major towns in several parishes

By Sonya Harvey

More than fifty farmers on the south coast who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl received grants to help them revive their farms, amounting to over $2.2 million.

The farmers, selected from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, each received grants ranging in value from $40,000 to $45,000.

The grants, offered by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and the Humanitarian Assistance Programme operated by the Canadian High Commission are to help with the recovery of crops and livestock.

The Sandals Foundation in partnership with other stakeholders delivered cash vouchers to 20 vegetable farmers in Treasure Beach, 10 visually-impaired female farmers in Junction, St. Elizabeth and 22 poultry farmers in Darliston, Westmoreland.

Executive Director at the Sandals Foundation Heidi Clarke says these cash vouchers will help rebuild damaged infrastructure, purchase needed input and livestock and help farmers get back to work.

The farmers expressed gratitude and looked forward to resume work on their farms.

Meanwhile, the Sandals Foundation said they will work alongside local fisher-folk in south coast communities to address immediate needs.

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Education Ministry urges educators to rethink traditional teaching methods by embracing A.I

By Sonya Harvey

More than fifty farmers on the south coast who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl received grants to help them revive their farms, amounting to over $2.2 million.

The farmers, selected from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, each received grants ranging in value from $40,000 to $45,000.

The grants, offered by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and the Humanitarian Assistance Programme operated by the Canadian High Commission are to help with the recovery of crops and livestock.

The Sandals Foundation in partnership with other stakeholders delivered cash vouchers to 20 vegetable farmers in Treasure Beach, 10 visually-impaired female farmers in Junction, St. Elizabeth and 22 poultry farmers in Darliston, Westmoreland.

Executive Director at the Sandals Foundation Heidi Clarke says these cash vouchers will help rebuild damaged infrastructure, purchase needed input and livestock and help farmers get back to work.

The farmers expressed gratitude and looked forward to resume work on their farms.

Meanwhile, the Sandals Foundation said they will work alongside local fisher-folk in south coast communities to address immediate needs.

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Jamaica gets approval for two-year extension on CET suspension for lithium-ion batteries

By Sonya Harvey

More than fifty farmers on the south coast who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl received grants to help them revive their farms, amounting to over $2.2 million.

The farmers, selected from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, each received grants ranging in value from $40,000 to $45,000.

The grants, offered by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and the Humanitarian Assistance Programme operated by the Canadian High Commission are to help with the recovery of crops and livestock.

The Sandals Foundation in partnership with other stakeholders delivered cash vouchers to 20 vegetable farmers in Treasure Beach, 10 visually-impaired female farmers in Junction, St. Elizabeth and 22 poultry farmers in Darliston, Westmoreland.

Executive Director at the Sandals Foundation Heidi Clarke says these cash vouchers will help rebuild damaged infrastructure, purchase needed input and livestock and help farmers get back to work.

The farmers expressed gratitude and looked forward to resume work on their farms.

Meanwhile, the Sandals Foundation said they will work alongside local fisher-folk in south coast communities to address immediate needs.

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Household water storage blamed for increase in mosquito population in St. Thomas

By Sonya Harvey

More than fifty farmers on the south coast who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl received grants to help them revive their farms, amounting to over $2.2 million.

The farmers, selected from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, each received grants ranging in value from $40,000 to $45,000.

The grants, offered by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and the Humanitarian Assistance Programme operated by the Canadian High Commission are to help with the recovery of crops and livestock.

The Sandals Foundation in partnership with other stakeholders delivered cash vouchers to 20 vegetable farmers in Treasure Beach, 10 visually-impaired female farmers in Junction, St. Elizabeth and 22 poultry farmers in Darliston, Westmoreland.

Executive Director at the Sandals Foundation Heidi Clarke says these cash vouchers will help rebuild damaged infrastructure, purchase needed input and livestock and help farmers get back to work.

The farmers expressed gratitude and looked forward to resume work on their farms.

Meanwhile, the Sandals Foundation said they will work alongside local fisher-folk in south coast communities to address immediate needs.

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Search continues for 3 of 5 men who escapedĀ  the Barnett Street Police Station Lockup yesterday

By Sonya Harvey

More than fifty farmers on the south coast who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl received grants to help them revive their farms, amounting to over $2.2 million.

The farmers, selected from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, each received grants ranging in value from $40,000 to $45,000.

The grants, offered by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and the Humanitarian Assistance Programme operated by the Canadian High Commission are to help with the recovery of crops and livestock.

The Sandals Foundation in partnership with other stakeholders delivered cash vouchers to 20 vegetable farmers in Treasure Beach, 10 visually-impaired female farmers in Junction, St. Elizabeth and 22 poultry farmers in Darliston, Westmoreland.

Executive Director at the Sandals Foundation Heidi Clarke says these cash vouchers will help rebuild damaged infrastructure, purchase needed input and livestock and help farmers get back to work.

The farmers expressed gratitude and looked forward to resume work on their farms.

Meanwhile, the Sandals Foundation said they will work alongside local fisher-folk in south coast communities to address immediate needs.

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Escapee from Barnett Street Police Lockup yesterday, fatally shot

By Sonya Harvey

More than fifty farmers on the south coast who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl received grants to help them revive their farms, amounting to over $2.2 million.

The farmers, selected from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, each received grants ranging in value from $40,000 to $45,000.

The grants, offered by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and the Humanitarian Assistance Programme operated by the Canadian High Commission are to help with the recovery of crops and livestock.

The Sandals Foundation in partnership with other stakeholders delivered cash vouchers to 20 vegetable farmers in Treasure Beach, 10 visually-impaired female farmers in Junction, St. Elizabeth and 22 poultry farmers in Darliston, Westmoreland.

Executive Director at the Sandals Foundation Heidi Clarke says these cash vouchers will help rebuild damaged infrastructure, purchase needed input and livestock and help farmers get back to work.

The farmers expressed gratitude and looked forward to resume work on their farms.

Meanwhile, the Sandals Foundation said they will work alongside local fisher-folk in south coast communities to address immediate needs.

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Agriculture Ministry pledges more support to farmers to boost crop production

By Sonya Harvey

More than fifty farmers on the south coast who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl received grants to help them revive their farms, amounting to over $2.2 million.

The farmers, selected from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, each received grants ranging in value from $40,000 to $45,000.

The grants, offered by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and the Humanitarian Assistance Programme operated by the Canadian High Commission are to help with the recovery of crops and livestock.

The Sandals Foundation in partnership with other stakeholders delivered cash vouchers to 20 vegetable farmers in Treasure Beach, 10 visually-impaired female farmers in Junction, St. Elizabeth and 22 poultry farmers in Darliston, Westmoreland.

Executive Director at the Sandals Foundation Heidi Clarke says these cash vouchers will help rebuild damaged infrastructure, purchase needed input and livestock and help farmers get back to work.

The farmers expressed gratitude and looked forward to resume work on their farms.

Meanwhile, the Sandals Foundation said they will work alongside local fisher-folk in south coast communities to address immediate needs.

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