KINGSTON, Jamaica, January 12, 2025 - Jamaica's sugar industry, once the cornerstone of colonial wealth and a dark symbol of slavery, now teeters on the brink of irrelevance. From commanding over 35 sugar factories at the dawn of the millennium to a mere two operational facilities today, the industry's decline mirrors a broader tale of agricultural mismanagement and missed opportunities in the Caribbean nation.
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indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s recent visit (19th– 21st November 2024) to Guyana has confirmed the views of many, particularly those in the African community, that the People’s Progressive...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica, November 23, 2024 - By LenworthThe crisis in Jamaican agriculture extends far beyond mere issues of financing, land availability, or government policy - at its heart lies a...
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