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DR Congo celebrates historic World Cup return with national holiday
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DR Congo celebrates historic World Cup return with national holiday
April 1 09:54 AM
The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a national holiday after its men’s football team secured a historic return to the FIFA World Cup, ending...
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Brandy says ex Wanya Morris ‘took advantage’ of her youth
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R&B superstar Brandy has opened up about her past relationship with Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris who she now feels took advantage of her due to the...
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JFJ and JET submit joint recommendations to strengthen NaRRA Bill
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JFJ and JET submit joint recommendations to strengthen NaRRA Bill
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) and the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) have delivered a detailed joint submission to Parliament on th...
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EU makes first move towards easing of carbon scheme
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BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — The European Union (EU) proposed Wednesday a tweak to its flagship carbon market scheme to reduce price volatility in prepar...
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Unemployment falls, but fewer seeking work
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Property tax back in frame as Gov’t weighs revenue options
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April 1, 2026
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DASHAN HENDRICKS Business Content Manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 1, 2026
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Hotels see softer Champs demand but brace for Carnival surge
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Melissa weakens Q1 performance for Indies Pharma
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Oil shock threat forces BOJ hold
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Oil shock threat forces BOJ hold
War-driven price surge risks pushing inflation above target as central bank braces for fallout
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 1, 2026
THE Bank of Jamaica held its policy rate at 5.5 per cent on Tuesday, warning that a surge in global oil and commodity prices driven by the US-Israeli ...
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EquityLine MIC placed into receivership
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EquityLine MIC placed into receivership
...Jamaican investors owed nearly $1 billion
March 29, 2026
EquityLine MIC placed into receivership
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When climate risk becomes financial risk
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When climate risk becomes financial risk
Why Caribbean capital must move now
March 29, 2026
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Gov’t open to bigger disaster insurance push
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Gov’t open to bigger disaster insurance push
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 29, 2026
Gov't open to bigger disaster insurance push
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Oil shock, inflation risks, and the outlook for fixed income investors
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Oil shock, inflation risks, and the outlook for fixed income investors
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Oil shock, inflation risks, and the outlook for fixed income investors
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Jetcon’s China-driven rebound fuels renewed electric vehicle push
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Jetcon’s China-driven rebound fuels renewed electric vehicle push
March 29, 2026
Jetcon’s China-driven rebound fuels renewed electric vehicle push
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Years without access: JN account dispute resolved after regulatory intervention
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Years without access: JN account dispute resolved after regulatory intervention
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Anointed Treasures unlocks skin and haircare confidence
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Jamaican-owned GroceryList says it turned a profit last year with US$2.7m in revenues
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Jamaican-owned GroceryList says it turned a profit last year with US$2.7m in revenues
March 27, 2026
Jamaican-owned digital platform GroceryList, which operates out of Pompano Beach in South Florida, is reporting that it crossed US$2.7 million in reve...
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Carib Cement addresses delivery delays
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Carib Cement addresses delivery delays
March 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCC) says there is no cement shortage in the market, but indicated that recent weather events hav...
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Weak boards threaten financial stability
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Weak boards threaten financial stability
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March 27, 2026
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Government lists $623 billion in bonds on JSE
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X Fund board to meet on capital changes
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March 27, 2026
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Palace hunts distribution partnerships following Mobay cinema closure
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EU makes first move towards easing of carbon scheme
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