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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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US$15 million enough for FAST, says Holness
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US$15 million enough for FAST, says Holness
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
April 15, 2026
US$15 million enough for FAST, says Holness
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Loyalty or liability?
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Loyalty or liability?
Big Wall shooting reignites entourage debate
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 15, 2026
Loyalty or liability?
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Jamaican AI loading
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Jamaican AI loading
…Maestro AI readied for public debut; founder eyes IPO for growth funding
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
April 15, 2026
Jamaican AI loading…
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‘FULLY ON-BOARD’
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‘FULLY ON-BOARD’
Grange says Government better equipped to support new CPL franchise
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 15, 2026
Grange promises Gov’t support for Kingsmen
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Cash rich, credit poor
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Cash rich, credit poor
Rate cuts stall at banks as lending costs stay elevated, credit signals remain muted
DASHAN HENDRICKS Business Content Manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 15, 2026
Cash rich, credit poor
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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
April 14, 2026
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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Peter Champagnie retained by Jahvy Ambassador after Big Wall shooting incident
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Peter Champagnie retained by Jahvy Ambassador after Big Wall shooting incident
CLAUDE MILLS, Observer Online writer 
April 14, 2026
King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie has confirmed that he has been retained as legal counsel for popular producer and manager Jahvel “Jahvy Ambassador” Mo...
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Woman among five charged in chopping death of Manchester man
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Woman among five charged in chopping death of Manchester man
April 15, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A woman is among five people charged in connection to the murder of 31-year-old Otis Moore, an electrician of West Road, Cobbla,...
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Teenager kills nine, wounds 13 in Turkey school shooting
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Teenager kills nine, wounds 13 in Turkey school shooting
April 15, 2026
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP)—A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing nine people, wounding 13 and sparking ...
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WATCH: Swaby hails 2026 Carnival a major success despite shooting incident
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WATCH: Swaby hails 2026 Carnival a major success despite shooting incident
April 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby has lauded the 2026 Carnival season as a “resounding success” driving economic activity across vari...
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Kelly-Ann Murdock to act as director of corruption prosecution at Integrity Commission
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Kelly-Ann Murdock to act as director of corruption prosecution at Integrity Commission
April 15, 2026
Attorney-at-law Kelly-Ann Murdock has been appointed as acting director of corruption prosecution at the Integrity Commission (IC). She was sworn in o...
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SMA reinforces commitment to Caribbean digital resilience and regional collaboration
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SMA reinforces commitment to Caribbean digital resilience and regional collaboration
April 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing digital resilience across Jamaica and the wider...
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in next two years
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in next two years
April 15, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—The BBC revealed on Wednesday that the British broadcasting corporation is set to cut up to 2,000 jobs in the next two ye...
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Insurance Association’s Business Conference set for April 20 and 21
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Insurance Association’s Business Conference set for April 20 and 21
April 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) will host its Business Conference on April 20–21, 2026. The conference, being under the...
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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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US$15 million enough for FAST, says Holness
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US$15 million enough for FAST, says Holness
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
April 15, 2026
US$15 million enough for FAST, says Holness
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Little support for petition to pay school ‘shadows’ more
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Little support for petition to pay school ‘shadows’ more
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
April 15, 2026
Little support for petition to pay school 'shadows' more
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Big UHWI bill, no repayment plan
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Big UHWI bill, no repayment plan
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 15, 2026
Big UHWI bill, no repayment plan
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Grange says Government better equipped to support new CPL franchise
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 15, 2026
Grange promises Gov’t support for Kingsmen
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Scorpions eye comeback victory despite another Wickham masterclass
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Scorpions eye comeback victory despite another Wickham masterclass
April 15, 2026
Scorpions eye comeback victory despite another Wickham masterclass
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Goals galore as McKay Security St Thomas Under-17 kicks off
Football, Sports
Goals galore as McKay Security St Thomas Under-17 kicks off
April 15, 2026
Goals galore as McKay Security St Thomas Under-17 kicks off
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Caymanas stalwart Patrick Fong passes
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Caymanas stalwart Patrick Fong passes
April 15, 2026
Caymanas stalwart Patrick Fong passes
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Mount Pleasant hunt play-off spot in JPL
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Mount Pleasant hunt play-off spot in JPL
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 15, 2026
Mount Pleasant hunt play-off spot in JPL
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UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
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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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Man shot at Big Wall carnival party
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Man shot at Big Wall carnival party
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A man was injured in a shooting incident at the Big Wall party at Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre during carnival festivities in St Andrew on Sund...
April 12, 2026
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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‘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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April 13, 2026
Jamaican dancehall artiste received $118 million via TikTok from Canadian non-profit exec, lawsuit claims
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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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Singer-songwriter Ernie Smith is in critical condition in a Florida hospital, his wife Claudette Bailey Smith tells Observer Online. She said he was a...
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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
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
Family seeks answers after US influencer dies during ‘dream’ vacation with fiancé
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