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Caribbean Airlines to discontinue some flights, reduce operations in others
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Caribbean Airlines to discontinue some flights, reduce operations in others
May 23 05:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Caribbean Airlines says it will discontinue flights to Dominica, St Kitts and the Ogle–Suriname corridor from June 1 as the Trinid...
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Capleton generates buzz with ‘Prayers Up’
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Capleton generates buzz with ‘Prayers Up’
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Reggae-dancehall icon Capleton is feeling the love from fans worldwide as buzz continues to build around his latest single, Prayers Up , featuring Der...
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Kenne Blessin wins new fans with ‘Vice Versa Love’ remake
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Kenne Blessin wins new fans with ‘Vice Versa Love’ remake
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For reggae singer Kenne Blessin, revisiting a classic is less about nostalgia than reinterpretation. The artiste's new version of Barrington Levy’s Vi...
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Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win, Mallorca, Girona down
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Carpenter charged after allegedly using relative’s money to build house
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Carpenter charged after allegedly using relative’s money to build house
May 23 03:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A St James carpenter has been charged with fraudulent conversion after allegedly spending money entrusted to him by a relative. Jo...
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Enhanced Games athletes under scrutiny as health fears swirl
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Enhanced Games athletes under scrutiny as health fears swirl
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LAS VEGAS, United States (AFP) — The drug-fueled Enhanced Games have put competing athletes under scrutiny, with critics asking why they signed up for...
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WATCH: Jamaica safe, says tourism minister
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WATCH: Jamaica safe, says tourism minister
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — On the heels of the death of a United States citizen, who was shot in a confrontation with police at the Sangster International Ai...
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Ukraine, US embassy warn of possible major Russian airstrike
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Ukraine, US embassy warn of possible major Russian airstrike
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KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the US embassy in Kyiv issued warnings Saturday about the risk of a major Russian air...
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Caribbean Airlines to discontinue some flights, reduce operations in others
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Caribbean Airlines to discontinue some flights, reduce operations in others
May 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Caribbean Airlines says it will discontinue flights to Dominica, St Kitts and the Ogle–Suriname corridor from June 1 as the Trinid...
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Middle East oil shock deepens strain on Haiti as IMF extends monitoring programme
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Middle East oil shock deepens strain on Haiti as IMF extends monitoring programme
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 22, 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has extended its Staff-Monitored Programme with Haiti through June 2027 as rising oil prices linked to the confl...
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SOS pushing regional expansion with increased shipments
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SOS pushing regional expansion with increased shipments
BY KELLARAY MILES Business reporter milesk@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 22, 2026
Stationery & Office Supplies Limited (SOS) is intensifying its regional expansion strategy as it increases export shipments across the Caribbean and l...
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SEPROD PUSHES DEEPER INTO TOURISM SUPPLY CHAIN
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SEPROD PUSHES DEEPER INTO TOURISM SUPPLY CHAIN
CPJ and Facey repositioned as company expands across hospitality and retail channels
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 22, 2026
Seprod reshapes CPJ, Facey distribution roles
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XFund spending US$21.3 million on hotel renovation
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XFund spending US$21.3 million on hotel renovation
Domestic travel to support bookings
DASHAN HENDRICKS Business Content Manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 22, 2026
XFund spending US$21.3 million on hotel renovation
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Inflation pressures mount
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Inflation pressures mount
Middle East oil shocks and Melissa rebuilding put stress on Jamaica’s economy
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 22, 2026
Inflation pressures mount
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FESCO posts record year amid fuel pressure
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FESCO posts record year amid fuel pressure
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May 22, 2026
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JAMAICA BUYS $31-B HURRICANE SHIELD
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JAMAICA BUYS $31-B HURRICANE SHIELD
New catastrophe bond expands Jamaica’s financial protection after Melissa devastation
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 20, 2026
Jamaica boosts hurricane financial shield ahead of season
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Seprod sells International Biscuits for $1.71 billion
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Seprod sells International Biscuits for $1.71 billion
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 20, 2026
Seprod sells International Biscuits for $1.71 billion
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First Rock returns to profit but cash strain persists
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First Rock returns to profit but cash strain persists
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 20, 2026
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Sagicor Group Caribbean to unlock billions in value
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BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 20, 2026
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Woodcats eyes eastern Caribbean expansion
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Woodcats eyes eastern Caribbean expansion
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 20, 2026
Woodcats eyes eastern Caribbean expansion
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Outsourcing firm VLBPO scales operations as it presses gas on global ambitions
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Outsourcing firm VLBPO scales operations as it presses gas on global ambitions
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May 20, 2026
Outsourcing firm VLBPO scales operations
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X Fund ends dividend hiatus
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X Fund ends dividend hiatus
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 20, 2026
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IMF raises pressure on Trinidad and Tobago amid FX strains
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IMF raises pressure on Trinidad and Tobago amid FX strains
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May 20, 2026
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Palace bounces back with Q3 profit following insurance payout and hit films
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Palace bounces back with Q3 profit following insurance payout and hit films
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May 20, 2026
Palace bounces back with Q3 profit following insurance payout and hit films
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Image Plus growth plan takes shape
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Image Plus growth plan takes shape
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May 20, 2026
Image Plus growth plan takes shape
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Over 3000 fishers benefit from moratorium on licence and vessel renewal
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Over 3000 fishers benefit from moratorium on licence and vessel renewal
May 20, 2026
Over 3000 fishers benefit from moratorium on licence and vessel renewal
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How to get your business recommended by AI
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How to get your business recommended by AI
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Formerly C&W, relaunched Liberty Business committed to powering digital growth in Jamaica
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Formerly C&W, relaunched Liberty Business committed to powering digital growth in Jamaica
May 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Liberty Business, formerly known as C&W Business, has renewed its commitment to help local businesses innovate faster, operate mor...
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Starlink raises Jamaica’s monthly internet price by 6.4 per cent
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Starlink raises Jamaica’s monthly internet price by 6.4 per cent
May 18, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Satellite internet provider Starlink has increased the monthly price of its residential internet service in Jamaica to $7,450 from...
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Big spending, modest returns
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Big spending, modest returns
Jamaica invests like a rich country on education but results fall short
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 17, 2026
Big spending, modest returns
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