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Montego Bay Boys Club goes after second win
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Montego Bay Boys Club goes after second win
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 20 10:53 AM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Montego Bay Boys Club will be going after a second consecutive win on Friday when they take on Montego Bay United City Football Cl...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has confirmed that plans are afoot for the annual celebra...
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NWA begins $328m road repairs in western Jamaica post-Melissa
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Relief is on the way for roadways across western Jamaica that were severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa as the National Works Age...
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The Government of Guyana says it welcomes the commitment by the United States (US) based oil companies, ExxonMobil and Chev...
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Vaz confirms normal operations at NMIA after scheduled shutdown
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has confirmed that there is currently no power outage at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMI...
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Grenada launches new housing initiative
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ST GEORGE‘S, Grenada (CMC) — The Grenadian Government has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s housing sector through resili...
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COOLING INFLATION INTENSIFIES RATE DEBATE AHEAD OF BOJ DECISION
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COOLING INFLATION INTENSIFIES RATE DEBATE AHEAD OF BOJ DECISION
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 20, 2026
Cooling inflation prompts calls for policy easing as BOJ meets
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Tech to Gov’t: Tax it right
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Tech to Gov’t: Tax it right
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
February 20, 2026
Tech to Gov’t: Tax it right
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PwC warns Jamaica tax hikes alone won’t close fiscal gap
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PwC warns Jamaica tax hikes alone won’t close fiscal gap
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 20, 2026
PwC warns Jamaica tax hikes alone won’t close fiscal gap
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Amber Connect wins Dubai fleet deal covering 13,000 vehicles
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Amber Connect wins Dubai fleet deal covering 13,000 vehicles
February 20, 2026
Amber Connect wins Dubai fleet deal covering 13,000 vehicles
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‘Building back stronger in Jamaica’
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‘Building back stronger in Jamaica’
Flow Jamaica rebuilding network with US$81-million insurance payment
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February 20, 2026
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Legacy bookstores trim footprint amid changing consumer habits
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Legacy bookstores trim footprint amid changing consumer habits
February 20, 2026
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Caribbean culture vs the cultural industry
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Caribbean culture vs the cultural industry
February 20, 2026
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Luxury resorts pivot to wellness travel
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Luxury resorts pivot to wellness travel
February 18, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Luxury resorts internationally are retooling their offerings as travellers increasingly seek vacations that combine high-end leisure...
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JN TARGETS 80 PER CENT LOSS CUT AS NEGATIVE OUTLOOK RAISES STAKES
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JN TARGETS 80 PER CENT LOSS CUT AS NEGATIVE OUTLOOK RAISES STAKES
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 18, 2026
JN targets 80 per cent loss cut under mounting rating pressure
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United completes first phase of Jamaica offshore survey; advances de-risking of seven-billion-barrel prospect
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United completes first phase of Jamaica offshore survey; advances de-risking of seven-billion-barrel prospect
February 18, 2026
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Agostini gets green light for Massy Ja acquisition
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BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 18, 2026
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After years under pressure NCB says cash will drive its next phase
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After years under pressure NCB says cash will drive its next phase
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 18, 2026
After years under pressure NCB says cash will drive its next phase
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Radio Jamaica losses widen to $502m as advertising weakness exposes structural strain
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Radio Jamaica losses widen to $502m as advertising weakness exposes structural strain
February 18, 2026
Radio Jamaica losses widen to $502m as advertising weakness exposes structural strain
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Toll suspension costs TJH US$3.5m but revenue and profit still top forecast
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Toll suspension costs TJH US$3.5m but revenue and profit still top forecast
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February 18, 2026
Toll suspension costs TJH US$3.5m but revenue and profit still top forecast
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FESCO profit surges 176.4 per cent as margins widen
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FESCO profit surges 176.4 per cent as margins widen
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Spur Tree profit surges 34 per cent despite hurricane-hit quarter
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February 18, 2026
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JMMB expands capital markets
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Global economy set for steady but fragile growth in 2026, warns ACCA
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Billions trimmed from corporate tax bills through credits
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