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Apr 14
Apr 14
Irwin Primary Aims for Consecutive Victories in Victoria Mutual Foundation Under-13 Football Series
Irwin Primary is preparing to secure their second consecutive victory in the St James Football Association/Victoria Mutual Foundation Under-13 competition as they face Mt Salem Primary.
Apr 14
Apr 14
Bad Dawg’s Vendor Network Fuels Expansion of Small-Scale Businesses Throughout Jamaica
GDP growth hits 4.2% as tourism and exports surge.
Mar 3
Energy Transition
How Rural Counties Are Modernizing the Power Grid Without Raising Rates
A closer look at the financing model, reliability gains, and political tradeoffs behind rural grid upgrades.
Mar 2
Healthcare
Community Clinics Report Faster Intake After AI Triage Pilot
The trial improved wait times, but clinicians say training and oversight matter more than model accuracy scores.
Mar 1
Supply Chain
Port Logistics Firms Shift to Night Schedules to Cut Turnaround Delays
Terminal operators say staggered schedules are improving throughput without major capital expansion.
Feb 28
Public Infrastructure
School Districts Turn to Water Reuse Retrofits as Drought Pressures Grow
Retrofit programs are expanding from pilot campuses after measurable savings in irrigation and cooling water.
Feb 27
Enterprise Tech
Why Enterprise AI Rollouts Are Starting With Governance Handbooks
Companies that lead with policy design are shipping slower at first but reporting fewer rollbacks.
Feb 26
Public Health
New Mapping Tools Help States Target Pharmacy Deserts
Location intelligence is shifting how states deploy temporary clinics and medication delivery support.
Feb 25
Retail Strategy
Retailers Rethink Loss Prevention by Redesigning Floor Operations
Operational redesign, not just surveillance tech, is becoming central to loss prevention playbooks.
Feb 24
Climate Adaptation
Cities Expand Heat Shelter Networks Into Year-Round Resilience Hubs
What began as seasonal relief programs is becoming permanent neighborhood resilience infrastructure.
Feb 23
Customer Operations
Support Teams Build Quality Controls Before Scaling AI Assistants
Operational telemetry is helping support leaders decide where AI assistance adds value and where it stalls.

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Cabinet Endorses Key Recommendations to Enhance UHWI Operations

“You Should Be Scared” A Wake-Up Call Caribbean Businesses Could Not Ignore

Portmore's 30+ Fashion Show and Expo 2026 Highlights Style, Empowerment, and Future Vision

Pre-Mother’s Day Fun in the Son Event Brings Hope and Celebration to Black River Community

Jamaica Enhances Medical Cannabis Access with New Special Permit Initiatives

Reggae Sumfest Physical Tickets Now Available for Purchase

CDB Allocates $346,000 Grant to Enhance Caribbean Disaster Management Agency’s Operational Strength

Irwin Primary Aims for Consecutive Victories in Victoria Mutual Foundation Under-13 Football Series

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Cabinet Endorses Key Recommendations to Enhance UHWI Operations

“You Should Be Scared” A Wake-Up Call Caribbean Businesses Could Not Ignore

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University of the West Indies Honors Exceptional Educators in Prestigious Ceremony

Portmore's 30+ Fashion Show and Expo 2026 Highlights Style, Empowerment, and Future Vision

Jamaica Enhances Medical Cannabis Access with New Special Permit Initiatives

Reggae Sumfest Physical Tickets Now Available for Purchase

CDB Allocates $346,000 Grant to Enhance Caribbean Disaster Management Agency’s Operational Strength

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“You Should Be Scared” A Wake-Up Call Caribbean Businesses Could Not Ignore

Pre-Mother’s Day Fun in the Son Event Brings Hope and Celebration to Black River Community

Vybz Kartel Collaborates on Chris Brown’s Latest Album BROWN

Desk Timeline

Irwin Primary Aims for Consecutive Victories in Victoria Mutual Foundation Under-13 Football Series

Bad Dawg’s Vendor Network Fuels Expansion of Small-Scale Businesses Throughout Jamaica

How Rural Counties Are Modernizing the Power Grid Without Raising Rates

Community Clinics Report Faster Intake After AI Triage Pilot

Port Logistics Firms Shift to Night Schedules to Cut Turnaround Delays

School Districts Turn to Water Reuse Retrofits as Drought Pressures Grow

Why Enterprise AI Rollouts Are Starting With Governance Handbooks

New Mapping Tools Help States Target Pharmacy Deserts

Retailers Rethink Loss Prevention by Redesigning Floor Operations

Cities Expand Heat Shelter Networks Into Year-Round Resilience Hubs

Support Teams Build Quality Controls Before Scaling AI Assistants

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