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CARILEC mobilises regional support to boost JPS power restoration efforts
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CARILEC mobilises regional support to boost JPS power restoration efforts
December 19 12:22 PM
Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says it has received vital support from the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) through tha...
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Couples Resorts and Issa Trust Foundation lead rebuilding efforts for employees
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Couples Resorts and Issa Trust Foundation lead rebuilding efforts for employees
December 19 11:00 AM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica  — In an effort to help employees affected by Hurricane Melissa rebuild, Couples Resorts through its non-profit arm, the Issa Tr...
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Real estate developer freed of fraud charges in sale of townhouse
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Real estate developer freed of fraud charges in sale of townhouse
December 19 10:28 AM
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A St Andrew real estate developer was on Thursday found not guilty of fraudulent conversion and obtaining money by false pretense...
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GraceKennedy eyes full control of Tastee Cheese producer
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GraceKennedy eyes full control of Tastee Cheese producer
December 19 09:28 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GraceKennedy has agreed to buy out the shareholding of New Zealand's Fonterra Co-operative Group in Dairy Industries (Jamaica) Ltd...
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Three family members hacked to death in Rocky Point, relative in custody
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Three family members hacked to death in Rocky Point, relative in custody
December 19 09:20 AM
CLARENDON, Jamaica —Three persons were hacked to death in a reported dispute among family members in the Frazersfield area of Rocky Point in Clarendon...
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Eastern Hanover residents welcome hurricane relief donations from BGLC
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Eastern Hanover residents welcome hurricane relief donations from BGLC
December 19 08:19 AM
Residents in the eastern Hanover communities of Jericho, Retrieve, and Morris have welcomed recent hurricane relief donations of tarpaulins, tents, ma...
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UN declares famine over in Gaza, says ‘situation remains critical’
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UN declares famine over in Gaza, says ‘situation remains critical’
December 19 07:50 AM
GAZA, Palestinian Territories (AFP) — A famine declared in Gaza in August is now over thanks to improved access for humanitarian aid, the United Natio...
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Legal light at last!
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Legal light at last!
JPS programme puts end to stolen electricity in Riverton Meadows
Jason Cross | Reporter 
December 19 12:20 AM
Legal light at last!
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April 01, 2017

Lubica’s Fever Collection
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Lubica’s Fever Collection
April 1, 2017
With a collection as sizzling hot as a typical August day in Jamaica, it's little wonder that Slovakian-born designer Lubica has named her latest coll...
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Are you breaking an egg this Easter?
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Are you breaking an egg this Easter?
LANCE NEITA 
April 1, 2017
From my personal observation, kite flying doesn't seem to be so popular this year. Normally at this time, two weeks before Easter, kites are soaring i...
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April 31, 2017
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April 31, 2017
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Legal authority given for collection of telephone call taxes
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Legal authority given for collection of telephone call taxes
April 1, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Members of the Senate approved two pieces of legislation on March 31 giving legal authority to the Government to collect tax...
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Uncle to face trial for slapping 5-year-old nephew in his face
April 1, 2017
A man accused of slapping his five-year-old nephew in the face, causing an injury to his eye, is to go on trial on May 25. Oshane Nelson will be tried...
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Balanced
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Balanced
April 1, 2017
In Kevin Birch’s line of work, balance is key. The showman and seasoned waiter at Sandals Royal Caribbean is known for an exuberant serving style, nev...
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Pinto traces more than 50 years of his Rasta journey
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Pinto traces more than 50 years of his Rasta journey
BY NIBBIAN MORGAN Sunday Observer writer 
April 1, 2017
Veteran herbsman says the faith has gained more respect over time Dreadlocked hair, clothing of black, red, gold and green, unorthodox lifestyle, spec...
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Judge says death threat in extortion letters serious; denies accused bail again
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Judge says death threat in extortion letters serious; denies accused bail again
BY ALICIA SUTHERLAND Observer staff reporter sutherlanda@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 1, 2017
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — A more than hour-long deliberation between the prosecutor, attorneys and Parish Judge Desiree Alleyne in the Manchester Paris...
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Skipper Brathwaite urges more responsibility from players
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Skipper Brathwaite urges more responsibility from players
April 1, 2017
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Captain Carlos Brathwaite has stressed on the need for players to take more responsibility for their performances, fol...
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SUNDAY SOCIAL: ‘All That Glitters’
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SUNDAY SOCIAL: ‘All That Glitters’
April 1, 2017
The Sagicor Group Annual Corporate Awards returned, last Wednesday to the Jamaica Pegasus hotel to reward and recognise their over-achieving staff com...
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Student financing day
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Student financing day
April 1, 2017
Accounting students at The University of The West Indies, Mona (from left) Jordon Wray, Odane Grant and Tamika Robinson listenly keenly to Pricewaterh...
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Not (quite) true!
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Not (quite) true!
Observer staff reporter hinesh@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 1, 2017
MONTEGO BAY, St James — President of the West Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Pastor Glen Samuels has refuted a media report that it wil...
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Mudslides kill over 100 in Colombia
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Mudslides kill over 100 in Colombia
April 1, 2017
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AFP) — Mudslides have killed 112 people, injured 180, and left up to 200 missing after destroying homes in southern Colombia, Red Cr...
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Haiti’s new government pushes back on US priorities
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Haiti’s new government pushes back on US priorities
April 1, 2017
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — In the nearly two months since Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse took office, ?his administration has made several high-pr...
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The transforming power of work
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The transforming power of work
Rev Al Miller 
April 1, 2017
Last week we argued why we need a vision of a new Jamaica that ignites us to action. One reader responded by saying, “What vision? Many must be tired ...
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Steady Shehzad guides Pakistan to series win
Cricket, Sports
Steady Shehzad guides Pakistan to series win
April 1, 2017
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (AFP) — Ahmed Shehzad made a welcome return to form in guiding Pakistan to a series-clinching seven-wicket victory ...
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TYREEM RAHEEM THOMPSON – A young man who always had a smile
April 1, 2017
Tyreem Raheem Thompson was eulogised as being a jovial student who was involved in school activities and social clubs. He was a caring son who loved h...
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Work on agro-parks progressing
April 1, 2017
It might not be happening as fast as expected, but the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has stated that work is ongoing as it...
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Almena Sinclair still wants to cook at 100
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Almena Sinclair still wants to cook at 100
BY JEDIAEL CARTER Staff reporter carterj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 1, 2017
Friends, family laud centenarian for her dedication to farming, church Cooking was always Almena Sinclair's forte. In fact, left to her, the centenari...
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How do I get the interviewer’s attention?
April 1, 2017
Dear Career Advisor, In one of your previous responses you mentioned that as job seekers we should be prepared to articulate our knowledge, skills and...
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Reliving the Challenge
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Reliving the Challenge
April 1, 2017
The finals of the 2017 season of School’s Challenge Quiz came down to two non-Corporate Area schools — Munro College, located in St Elizabeth, and Tit...
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Prime Minister Holness and the Budget Debate
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Prime Minister Holness and the Budget Debate
BY PROF BASIL WILSON 
April 1, 2017
In a country where there is serious intellectual discourse, one would expect that the parliamentary debate would lead to a public debate concerning th...
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