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House approves conch export levy changes
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 12), approved the Conch Export Levy (Amendment) Act, 2026, granting the minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining greater discretionary authority to adjust export levy payment structures. 

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House approves conch export levy changes
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 12), approved the Conch Export Levy (Amendment) Act, 2026, granting the minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining greater discretionary authority to adjust export levy payment structures. 

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Sports

Alzarri Joseph among 17 selected for camp ahead of Sri Lanka series
ST JOHNS, Antigua (CMC): After an almost year-long layoff from international cricket, fast bowler Alzarri Joseph is among 17 players set to take part in a 10-day high performance training camp specially geared towards preparing the West Indies for thei

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Business

Gaza's digital workers are still coding despite bombs, blackouts and bank restrictions

As Israeli drones buzz overhead and ambulance sirens wail in the distance, Tarik Zaeem stays hunched over his laptop, working through lines of code for a Saudi valet parking app, debugging its barcode reader.

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Lifestyle

Kingston professionals step out for AI conference

Innovation met style at the AI & the Future of Work Conference held at the AC Hotel Kingston. From sharp tailoring to polished smart-casual ensembles, the event proved that power dressing still commands attention. The conference highlighted how artifi

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World News

Record El Niño threatens extreme weather
Seasonal models are predicting an El Niñoclimate pattern that could be the strongest on record, bringing with it more extreme weather.

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