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1 week ago | 
loopnews.com | Shamille Scott
News 2 mins read Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced that the long-anticipated Caymanas Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) is now closer to becoming a reality.
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2 weeks ago | 
loopnews.com | Shamille Scott
News 2 mins read The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed that some water samples from systems operated by the National Water Commission (NWC) have tested positive for E. coli. Despite the findings, the NWC said there is no cause for public concern and that a Boil Water Advisory has not been issued.
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2 weeks ago | 
loopnews.com | Shamille Scott
Business 2 mins read Express Fitness has announced a major expansion in response to growing demand for premium fitness facilities across Jamaica, with plans to build two state-of-the-art gyms in Kingston. The move includes a new 10,000-square-foot fitness centre in Liguanea, located on the Mailpac property, and a significant extension to its popular Constant Spring location.
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2 weeks ago | 
loopnews.com | Shamille Scott
News 4 mins read State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator Delano Seiveright, delivered a powerful address to upper school students at Calabar High School, encouraging them to embrace discipline, practical skills, and adaptability in pursuit of success.
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2 weeks ago | 
loopnews.com | Shamille Scott
News 2 mins read The People’s National Party (PNP) is calling on the Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon to immediately cease and desist from the removal and destruction of PNP advertising boards and other paraphernalia which have been mounted in St James, particularly Montego Bay.
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2 weeks ago | 
loopnews.com | Shamille Scott
Smart Mobile Solutions (SMS) is teaming up with Digicel and Samsung Electronics to unveil the new high-end Samsung Galaxy S25 Series to the Jamaican public on Tuesday, April 8, at the Digicel Store in Tropical Plaza, Constant Spring Road, beginning at 6 pm. The event will feature key presentations from SMS and its partners, highlighting the latest innovation from Samsung.
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2 weeks ago | 
loopnews.com | Shamille Scott
News 4 mins read Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, has named two of the country’s most seasoned career diplomats to represent Jamaica at the highest levels. The appointees are Diedre Mills, who will serve as Ambassador-designate to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of Mission to the European Union, and Ambassador Esmond Reid, who has been appointed as Jamaica’s Plenipotentiary Representative to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
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2 weeks ago | 
loopnews.com | Shamille Scott
Losses at CAC 2000 Limited, a company that installs commercial air conditioning systems, increased fivefold to $59 million for its first quarter ended January 2025. The mounting loss coincided with a significant increase in debt. The company’s total loans and borrowings climbed by one-third to $336 million, exceeding its capital base of $306.2 million. The increase was primarily driven by a $77.5 million loan secured from the Bank of Nova Scotia and a $37.8 million shareholders’ loan.
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2 weeks ago | 
loopnews.com | Shamille Scott
News 4 mins read From bold culinary creations to trailblazing wellness products and refreshing beverages, the recently concluded Expo Jamaica 2025 unfolded as a vibrant showcase of Jamaican enterprise, creativity, and international ambition at the National Indoor Sports Centre and Arena. Local and international buyers explored a wide array of offerings, ranging from exotic Jamaican spices and delicacies to music, robotics, real estate, and communications technology.
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2 weeks ago | 
loopnews.com | Shamille Scott
News 3 mins read Finance Minister Fayval Williams says the government is closely monitoring new US tariffs that could raise prices and complicate Jamaica’s economic outlook. US President Donald Trump announced a 10 per cent baseline tariff on all imports, effective April 5. The measure, revealed on April 2, is part of a broader push for reciprocal trade practices with countries that impose duties on American goods.
