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New US immigration policy was expected, diaspora leaders say
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
January 15, 2026
No surprise
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Jamaica Broilers secures $15-b bailout following US operations crisis
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Jamaica Broilers secures $15-b bailout following US operations crisis
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 15, 2026
Jamaica Broilers secures $15-b
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Gramps Morgan upbeat as Sunshine Girl goes gold
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Gramps Morgan upbeat as Sunshine Girl goes gold
Kevin Jackson 
January 15, 2026
Gramps Morgan upbeat as Sunshine Girl goes gold
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Faith or unfair?
Warmington questions church access to NHT loans for post-Melissa recovery
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
January 15, 2026
Faith or unfair?
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Mending fences
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Mending fences
World Athletics president offers support for strained JAAA/athletes relations
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 15, 2026
Coe offers support to improve JAAA-athletes relations
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Ivy 23
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Ivy 23
...For Excellent Food & Service
January 15, 2026
Ivy 23 for Excellent Food Service
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CTOC inspector on cocaine rap granted $2.5m bail
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CTOC inspector on cocaine rap granted $2.5m bail
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The inspector charged with offences relating to a January 8 drug bust reportedly told lawmen not to search his vehicle because the...
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Jamaica among 75 countries hit with suspension of US immigrant visa processing
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Jamaica among 75 countries hit with suspension of US immigrant visa processing
January 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) said Wednesday it was suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, includi...
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DCS officer charged after allegedly rupturing Horizon inmate’s eardrum
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DCS officer charged after allegedly rupturing Horizon inmate’s eardrum
January 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A member of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is before the courts in relation to an alleged assault of an inmate at t...
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Josef Bogdanovich mourns passing of Chris Bovell
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Josef Bogdanovich mourns passing of Chris Bovell
January 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Businessman Josef Bogdanovich has paid tribute to veteran attorney-at-law Christopher Bovell, describing his death as a profound l...
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T&T gov’t seeking to borrow US$1 billion on foreign market
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T&T gov’t seeking to borrow US$1 billion on foreign market
January 15, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago Government says it is seeking to borrow up to US$1 billion on the international market and has...
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Vaz pays tribute to Chris Bovell
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Vaz pays tribute to Chris Bovell
January 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Daryl Vaz, has paid tribute to the late former senator and former Jamaica Labour Party ...
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Vybz Kartel, Masicka and Shenseea vie for MOBO Best Caribbean Act award
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Vybz Kartel, Masicka and Shenseea vie for MOBO Best Caribbean Act award
…Lila Ike, Ayetian and Yung Bredda also nominated in category
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 15, 2026
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Shenseea, Lila Ike, newcomer Ayetian, and Trinidad's Yung Bredda are the nominees in the Best Caribbean Musi...
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US says it has seized another oil tanker in Caribbean
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US says it has seized another oil tanker in Caribbean
January 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States -- The United States has seized another tanker in the Caribbean in its campaign to control oil leaving Venezuela, US Souther...
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The Style Issue, January 15, 2026
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The Style Issue, January 15, 2026
January 15, 2026
Page 2 The Style Issue, January 15, 2026
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WATCH: Police federation head criticises Indecom at cop’s funeral
January 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Sergeant Arleen McBean, on Wednesday criticised the Independent Commission of Investiga...
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Indecom receives 620 new complaints April – Sept 2025
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Indecom receives 620 new complaints April – Sept 2025
…recommends charges against 34 members of the security forces; disciplinary action against 30
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 15, 2026
The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) is reporting that it received 620 new complaints against members of the security forces over th...
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Tourism minister to make strategic visits to New York and Spain
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Tourism minister to make strategic visits to New York and Spain
January 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Tourism says its aggressive global marketing drive to rebuild and reposition the tourism sector post Hurricane Mel...
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No surprise
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No surprise
New US immigration policy was expected, diaspora leaders say
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
January 15, 2026
No surprise
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Jamaica Broilers secures $15-b bailout following US operations crisis
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Jamaica Broilers secures $15-b bailout following US operations crisis
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 15, 2026
Jamaica Broilers secures $15-b
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Mending fences
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Mending fences
World Athletics president offers support for strained JAAA/athletes relations
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 15, 2026
Coe offers support to improve JAAA-athletes relations
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Racing return to winning ways but MBU eye top spot
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Racing return to winning ways but MBU eye top spot
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 15, 2026
Racing return to winning ways but MBU eye top spot
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Jamaicans Powell, King on course for Windies T20 World Cup squad
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Jamaicans Powell, King on course for Windies T20 World Cup squad
January 15, 2026
Jamaicans Powell, King on course for Windies T20 World Cup squad
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Racing beat TBeach to take lead in JPL
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Racing beat TBeach to take lead in JPL
January 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Racing United took over the lead in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL), on goal-difference after beating 10-man Treasure Beach 4-1 i...
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Thompson, Clayton to open season at JAAA Fuller-Anderson meet on Saturday
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Thompson, Clayton to open season at JAAA Fuller-Anderson meet on Saturday
January 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Olympic and World Championship silver medallist Kishane Thompson, Bryan Levell and relay silver medallists Tia Clayton and Joneill...
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Jamaica among 75 countries hit with suspension of US immigrant visa processing
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) said Wednesday it was suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, includi...
January 14, 2026
UHWI calls in fraud squad
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UHWI calls in fraud squad
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UHWI calls in fraud squad
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First Jamaican signs up for controversial Enhanced Games
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First Jamaican signs up for controversial Enhanced Games
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shockoria Wallace, a 32-year-old 100 metre sprinter, has become the first Jamaican to join the controversial Enhanced Games. Walla...
January 12, 2026
CWI makes appeal to Pooran for T20 World Cup
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CWI makes appeal to Pooran for T20 World Cup
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CWI makes appeal to Pooran for T20 World Cup
January 13, 2026
NCB Financial Group underwrites J$15.1billion in financial support for Jamaica Broilers Group
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NCB Financial Group underwrites J$15.1billion in financial support for Jamaica Broilers Group
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ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — National Commercial Bank (NCB) Financial Group has underwritten J$15.1 billion in senior secured financing to support the Jama...
January 14, 2026
Solar technician electrocuted in Santa Cruz
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Solar technician electrocuted in Santa Cruz
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A solar technician was reportedly electrocuted on Main Street in Santa Cruz on Monday night. Police have identified him as Ste...
January 13, 2026
TruFun Play opens in Drax Hall, expanding family recreation in St Ann
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TruFun Play opens in Drax Hall, expanding family recreation in St Ann
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ST ANN, Jamaica — The official opening of TruFun Play last weekend added a new family-focused recreational option to the community of Drax Hall in St ...
January 13, 2026
Built for Jamaica
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Built for Jamaica
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Built for Jamaica
January 14, 2026
JCF announces leadership changes
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JCF announces leadership changes
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) high command has announced that several assistant commissioners of police (ACP) and superinten...
January 13, 2026
Chronic Law detained by ICE
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Chronic Law detained by ICE
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popular dancehall artiste Chronic Law, whose given name is Ackeem Campbell, has been detained by United States (US) Immigration an...
January 14, 2026
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