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Zero bureaucracy
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Digital revolution to make doing business in Jamaica a seamless process
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
May 21, 2026
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PIOJ flags rising oil prices, lingering effects of Melissa for impacting growth outlook
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
May 21, 2026
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Kryptic set for City Splash returnset for City Splash return
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Kryptic set for City Splash returnset for City Splash return
May 21, 2026
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Newell pushes sweeping environmental overhaul amid transparency concerns
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Newell pushes sweeping environmental overhaul amid transparency concerns
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
May 21, 2026
Newell pushes sweeping environmental overhaul amid transparency concerns
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Basketball star Powell underlines commitment to Jamaica, wants other NBA players to follow suit
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 21, 2026
All-Star Powell underlines commitment to Jamaica, wants other NBA stars to follow suit
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And The 2026
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Hinds proposes standalone Ministry of Sport to capitalise on multi-trillion-dollar global industry
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Hinds proposes standalone Ministry of Sport to capitalise on multi-trillion-dollar global industry
May 20, 2026
Opposition Spokesperson on Labour and Sport, Wavell Hinds has proposed the creation of a standalone Ministry of Sport, arguing that Jamaica is failing...
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Former Cuban President Raul Castro, 94, indicted in US
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Former Cuban President Raul Castro, 94, indicted in US
May 20, 2026
The United States (US)  has announced criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the latest escalation of tensions between the two...
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Portmore United overturn deficit to beat Mt Pleasant in JPL semis
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Portmore United overturn deficit to beat Mt Pleasant in JPL semis
May 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Portmore United overturned a first-leg 1-0 deficit to beat Mt Pleasant FA 4-2 in extra- time in Wednesday’s return leg of the Jamaic...
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Put labour matters under one ministry, says Hinds
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Put labour matters under one ministry, says Hinds
May 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—With issues relating to labour spread across different ministries, Opposition Spokesman on Labour and Sport, Wavell Hinds, is propos...
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Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland to be crowned Saturday night
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Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland to be crowned Saturday night
May 20, 2026
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland—One of 16 stunning beauties will be crowned Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland 2026 during the coronation show at the Hot...
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Jamaican actress Keturah Hamilton stars in drama series ‘Through Thick & Sin’
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Jamaican actress Keturah Hamilton stars in drama series ‘Through Thick & Sin’
May 20, 2026
Through Thick & Sin , a drama series starring Jamaican Keturah Hamilton, is scheduled for release this year. Hamilton, who plays Naomi, is also the cr...
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Govt’s beach access policy falls short, says Newell
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Govt’s beach access policy falls short, says Newell
May 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesman on the Environment and Climate Resilience, Omar Newell, says the Beach Access and Management Policy recently ta...
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WATCH: Swaby hits back at Morgan over road funding criticism
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WATCH: Swaby hits back at Morgan over road funding criticism
May 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby has pushed back against comments made by Minister with responsibility for Works Robert Nesta Morgan, ...
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Zero bureaucracy
Digital revolution to make doing business in Jamaica a seamless process
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
May 21, 2026
Zero bureaucracy
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Double challenge
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Double challenge
PIOJ flags rising oil prices, lingering effects of Melissa for impacting growth outlook
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
May 21, 2026
Double challenge
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Newell pushes sweeping environmental overhaul amid transparency concerns
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Newell pushes sweeping environmental overhaul amid transparency concerns
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
May 21, 2026
Newell pushes sweeping environmental overhaul amid transparency concerns
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As abuse cases rise, CPFSA reminds Jamaicans of legal obligation to protect vulnerable children
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 21, 2026
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Defence tests Floyd Green’s credibility in cops’ murder trial
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Defence tests Floyd Green’s credibility in cops’ murder trial
Jason Cross | Reporter 
May 21, 2026
Defence tests Floyd Green’s credibility
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Basketball star Powell underlines commitment to Jamaica, wants other NBA players to follow suit
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 21, 2026
All-Star Powell underlines commitment to Jamaica, wants other NBA stars to follow suit
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T&T Red Force claim historic West Indies Championship first-class title
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T&T Red Force claim historic West Indies Championship first-class title
May 21, 2026
TT Red Force claim historic West Indies Championship first-class title
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PTD edge MOESYI to win 2026 JCSA domino title
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PTD edge MOESYI to win 2026 JCSA domino title
May 21, 2026
PTD edge MOESYI to win 2026 JCSA domino title
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Chin, Mair crowned first-ever All Jamaica Masters Squash champions
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Chin, Mair crowned first-ever All Jamaica Masters Squash champions
May 21, 2026
Chin, Mair crowned first-ever All Jamaica Masters Squash champions
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Reggae Girlz head coach spots potential in local women’s league
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Reggae Girlz head coach spots potential in local women’s league
May 21, 2026
Reggae Girlz head coach spots potential in local women’s league
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Starlink raises Jamaica’s monthly internet price by 6.4 per cent
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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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 Despite growing unrest by public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators over the government’s unfulfilled promise to apply an outstanding 16 per cent fare...
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At 100 years old, Dr Mavis Gilmour makes rare visit to Parliament
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Miss Universe Jamaica makes first public appearance since fall in Thailand
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry has made her first public appearance after suffering a fall from the stage during th...
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Umbrella Group of Churches condemns ‘desecration’ of woman’s body by cops, calls for body-worn cameras,
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC) is decrying what it says is the shameful treatment of the body of Latoya Bulgin by ...
May 18, 2026
41 injured in toll road crash, police say
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CLARENDON, Jamaica — At least 41 people were injured when a coaster bus collided with a concrete median on Wednesday morning, police have confirmed to...
May 20, 2026
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