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Brace for gas blow
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Brace for gas blow
Petrojam gets green light to hike prices of petroleum products above $4.50 maximum starting next week
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY WILLIS Senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16, 2026
Brace for gas blow
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16, 2026
War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
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Like Ah Boss, but human
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Like Ah Boss, but human
Machel Montano chronicles journey beyond the stage lights
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 16, 2026
Like Ah Boss
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
April 16, 2026
2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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Coaches are the key
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Coaches are the key
Peart underlines importance of coach educators in local football development
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16, 2026
Peart highlights importance of coaching educators for football development
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¡Salud Por Malbec!
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¡Salud Por Malbec!
April 16, 2026
Salta’s High Valleys Recast Malbec for a
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Jaii Frais retains Isat Buchanan in shooting case
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Jaii Frais retains Isat Buchanan in shooting case
April 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popular podcaster Jhaedee “Jaii Frais” Richards has retained attorney-at-law Isat Buchanan after an incident that left him and two...
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Stinking sore at UHWI
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Stinking sore at UHWI
Hospital admits it owes $40b in taxes and backtracks on claim missing files were lost to flooding
April 15, 2026
Stinking sore at UHWI
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JAAA names powerful team for World Relays
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JAAA names powerful team for World Relays
April 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — World Athletics Championships medallists Oblique Seville, Kishane Thompson and Tina Clayton have been included in a powerful team ...
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ODPEM reports more than $1.4 b in donations following passage of Hurricane Melissa
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ODPEM reports more than $1.4 b in donations following passage of Hurricane Melissa
April 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is reporting that it has received more than $1.4 billion in d...
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In pictures: Another glimpse at Sunrise Breakfast Party
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In pictures: Another glimpse at Sunrise Breakfast Party
April 15, 2026
Between the pulsating rhythms and live performances, Sunnation's Sunrise Breakfast Party offered the perfect prelude to the Carnival Sunday madness. W...
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YouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting Lego-style clips mocking Trump
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YouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting Lego-style clips mocking Trump
April 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — YouTube has terminated a channel belonging to a pro-Iran group producing viral Lego-themed AI videos that ridicule U...
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The White Lotus starts filming season 4 in France
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The White Lotus starts filming season 4 in France
April 15, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The highly anticipated fourth season of "The White Lotus" has begun filming on the French Riviera, HBO announced We...
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Police fast-track shooting incident involving Jaii Frais
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Police fast-track shooting incident involving Jaii Frais
April 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police say investigations are being fast-tracked into Sunday night’s shooting at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, as popul...
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Brace for gas blow
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Brace for gas blow
Petrojam gets green light to hike prices of petroleum products above $4.50 maximum starting next week
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY WILLIS Senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16, 2026
Brace for gas blow
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16, 2026
War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
April 16, 2026
2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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Stop the begging!
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Stop the begging!
Gordon warnes garbage collectors to stop soliciting money from residents or face disciplinary action
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 16, 2026
Stop the begging!
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No system, no accountability at UHWI car park
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No system, no accountability at UHWI car park
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 16, 2026
No system, no accountability at UHWI car park
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Coaches are the key
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Coaches are the key
Peart underlines importance of coach educators in local football development
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16, 2026
Peart highlights importance of coaching educators for football development
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BEST EVER!
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BEST EVER!
Scorpions coach hails scintillating victory over Pride at top of pile
April 16, 2026
BEST EVER!
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Pooran will come good for us: Moody
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Pooran will come good for us: Moody
Trinidadian continues to struggle for Super Giants in IPL
April 16, 2026
Pooran will come good for us: Moody
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Craig Town Easter League
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Craig Town Easter League
April 16, 2026
Craig Town Easter League
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Verstappen understands ‘bigger picture’ in power unit debate, says F1 boss Domenicali
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Verstappen understands ‘bigger picture’ in power unit debate, says F1 boss Domenicali
April 16, 2026
Verstappen understands ‘bigger picture’ in power unit debate, says F1 boss Domenicali
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UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
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Popular podcaster Jhaedee "Jaii Frais" Richards is now in hospital under police guard after a shooting incident that left three people injured after c...
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Increase in income tax threshold now in effect—TAJ
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Increase in income tax threshold now in effect—TAJ
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding employers and tax payers that the income tax threshold (tax-free amount) has incr...
April 13, 2026
Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is reminding the public that under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family She...
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Jamaican dancehall artiste received $118 million via TikTok from Canadian non-profit exec, lawsuit claims
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Jamaican dancehall artiste received $118 million via TikTok from Canadian non-profit exec, lawsuit claims
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A Jamaican dancehall artiste reportedly received more than US$750,000 ($118 million) in PayPal transfers from a former Canadian non-profit executive a...
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‘Deeply traumatic!’: Injured bystander in carnival shooting speaks out
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‘Deeply traumatic!’: Injured bystander in carnival shooting speaks out
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A visitor from the United States who was injured during a shooting at the Big Wall Revolution event on Sunday has issued a stateme...
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Singer Ernie Smith hospitalised in critical condition
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Singer Ernie Smith hospitalised in critical condition
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April 13, 2026
First Order Brands acquires Domino’s Pizza business in Jamaica
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First Order Brands acquires Domino’s Pizza business in Jamaica
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — First Order Brands Limited has acquired the assets of Convenient Brands Ltd, becoming the new master franchisee for Domino’s Pizza...
April 13, 2026
Bystander in carnival shooting facing possible permanent injury — relative
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Bystander in carnival shooting facing possible permanent injury — relative
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A close relative of the bystander who was shot and injured during Sunday night's shooting at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Cent...
April 13, 2026
Peter Champagnie retained by Jahvy Ambassador after Big Wall shooting incident
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King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie has confirmed that he has been retained as legal counsel for popular producer and manager Jahvel “Jahvy Ambassador” Mo...
April 14, 2026
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