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American guitarist Wayne Perkins has died

Entertainment, Latest News

American guitarist Wayne Perkins has died

March 18, 2026

Wayne Perkins, the American guitarist whose searing solo helped make The Wailers' Concrete Jungle a classic, died in the United States on March 16. He...

Costa Rica closes Havana embassy, tells Cuba to withdraw diplomats

International News, Latest News

Costa Rica closes Havana embassy, tells Cuba to withdraw diplomats

March 18, 2026

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AFP)—Costa Rica on Wednesday closed its embassy in Havana and told Cuba's communist authorities to pull their diplomats from Cos...

Everyday Value Jamaica Ltd is the exclusive distributor of Britannia products

Business, Latest News

Everyday Value Jamaica Ltd is the exclusive distributor of Britannia products

March 18, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Everyday Value Jamaica Limited has received the exclusive distributorship for Britannia-made products, one of India's largest manu...

Keshawn McGrath seeks Guild president position at UWI

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Keshawn McGrath seeks Guild president position at UWI

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer

March 18, 2026

Taylor Hall resident at the University of the West Indies (Mona) and computer science student, Keshawn McGrath, says the need to advocate for better e...

Travel agency CEO admonished and discharged after repaying $150,000

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Travel agency CEO admonished and discharged after repaying $150,000

March 18, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The owner of a local travel agency, who was charged with fleecing $150,000 from her client, was admonished and discharged followin...

Man pleads guilty to receiving stolen Flow cable wires

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Man pleads guilty to receiving stolen Flow cable wires

March 18, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man pleaded guilty to receiving stolen cable wires belonging to telecommunications company Flow when he appeared before the King...

Jermaine Francis, a student leader with a mission

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Jermaine Francis, a student leader with a mission

KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer

March 18, 2026

For University of the West Indies (Mona) marketing student Jermaine Francis, the best interest of his fellow students is his first priority. Currently...

Ayrtons expands defyAGE skincare line with local sunscreen

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Ayrtons expands defyAGE skincare line with local sunscreen

March 18, 2026

After nearly three decades in business, Jamaican manufacturer Ayrtons Distributors is continuing to grow its cosmetic offerings, most recently with th...

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