Jamaica’s labor ministry confirms death of farm worker in Canada

Jamaica’s Ministry of Labor and Social Security has confirmed the death of a farm worker participating in the Canadian program. 

The deceased, identified as Daniel Brown, was discovered unresponsive in his room on October 8.

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An ordinary evening preceding the tragedy

Reports suggest that Brown had returned home from a regular day at work. 

It is said that Brown returned home from work the previous evening, prepared a meal, and went to bed as usual.

His death is under investigation.

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