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JTA strong and alive; Minister erred
Port Antonio: The Jamaica Teachers Association is strong and alive showed a united front at the Portland’s annual general meeting Friday held at
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Portland set to benefit from Cayman Tours
Port Antonio: Eight tour operators from the Cayman Islands and persons connected to Cayman Airways were in Portland over the weekend looking at
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JN gives Portland Fire Service equipment valued at $230,000
Port Antonio: The Port Antonio fire service on Thursday received a power saw and a pump from the Jamaica National Foundation valued at
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15 November 2012 in ActivityThe dive shop is located at the Errol Flynn Marina at Port Antonio (www.errolflynnmarina.com). It…
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Release Expected From Veronica Campbell-Brown’s Camp Later This Week.
18 June 2013 in SportsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 18, 2013 It has been reported that Olympian…
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Born in Kingston, Jamaica. David grew up in a watersports environment which is a direct influence of his mother Jan… Read More -
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