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Diaspora Conference calls for collaboration
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Diaspora Conference calls for collaboration
June 16 08:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference opened at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on June 14 with a strong call for collab...
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June 17 deadline for TEF Tourism innovation incubator applications
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June 17 deadline for TEF Tourism innovation incubator applications
June 16 07:35 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans with innovative business ideas that can enhance or support the tourism sector are being encouraged to apply for the Tour...
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Diaspora urged to help provide resources to assist children with special needs
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Diaspora urged to help provide resources to assist children with special needs
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
June 16 06:16 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Noting that Jamaica, like many other countries, is seeing a rising number of children with special education needs, Education Mini...
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McGeachy leads KC to yet another cricket title
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McGeachy leads KC to yet another cricket title
June 16 05:31 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Following another outstanding display from Rajae McGeachy, Kingston College (KC) retained its Inter-secondary Schools Sports Assoc...
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Ainstein steps down as Waterhouse head coach
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Ainstein steps down as Waterhouse head coach
June 16 04:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former national club champions Waterhouse FC have announced the resignation of Head Coach Javier Marcelo Ainstein “with immediate ...
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Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal
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Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal
June 16 04:35 PM
EAST RUTHERORD, United States (AFP) — Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Sene...
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Jamaica investment-ready — Seiveright
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Jamaica investment-ready — Seiveright
June 16 04:08 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, is encouraging more overseas Jamaicans ...
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Forex: $158.97 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.97 to one US dollar
June 16 04:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, June 16, ended trading at $158.97 down 22 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dail...
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Jamaican influencers call out pressure for immediate ROI from brands
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Jamaican influencers call out pressure for immediate ROI from brands
JULIAN RICHARDSON, Online content manager, richardsonj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 30, 2026
In an industry built on speed and virality, Jamaican influencers are pushing back against the demand for instant return on investment (ROI) from brand...
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School group evacuated from Black River Safari boat tour following mechanical issue
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School group evacuated from Black River Safari boat tour following mechanical issue
April 30, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica— Operators of the Black River Safari in St Elizabeth say close to 45 schoolchildren and teachers were safely evacuated from a to...
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Britney Spears formally charged with DUI in California
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Britney Spears formally charged with DUI in California
April 30, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Pop star Britney Spears on Thursday was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, prosecutors ...
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Companies Office of Jamaica to launch mobile application
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Companies Office of Jamaica to launch mobile application
April 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is preparing to launch a mobile app that will make it easier for customers to access a wide ...
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Holness clarifies ‘misconceptions’ on NaRRA implementation
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Holness clarifies ‘misconceptions’ on NaRRA implementation
April 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, has clarified misconceptions that he says have surfaced regarding the implementation of the Nat...
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Juju Romillion teams up with Vybz Kartel for viral ‘Victory’ success
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Juju Romillion teams up with Vybz Kartel for viral ‘Victory’ success
April 30, 2026
Since the early days of reggae and dancehall, women have always played a powerful—yet often understated—role behind the scenes. Now, emerging creative...
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PNP spokesperson on environment welcomes landmark Dry Harbour mining ruling
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PNP spokesperson on environment welcomes landmark Dry Harbour mining ruling
April 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Opposition Spokesperson on Environment and Climate Resilience, Omar Newell, has welcomed Wednesday’s landmark ruling by Jamaica's...
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Caribbean Cement says kiln upgrade, weather disruptions hit 2025 output
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Caribbean Cement says kiln upgrade, weather disruptions hit 2025 output
April 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Caribbean Cement Company said a major kiln upgrade, extended maintenance shutdown and weather disruptions weighed on its productio...
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Brown Burke’s acceptance of wrongdoing incomplete, apology required, says JLP
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Brown Burke’s acceptance of wrongdoing incomplete, apology required, says JLP
April 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Communication Chairman, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley says PNP Chairman and St Andrew South West Member of P...
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WATCH: ‘I was wrong but..’
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WATCH: ‘I was wrong but..’
Brown Burke says heated NaRRA debate sparked mace confrontation
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 30, 2026
Days after she was named and suspended from Parliament for grabbing the ceremonial mace, Member of Parliament for St Andrew South Western Dr Angela Br...
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MOCA arrests ‘key player’ in multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud case
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MOCA arrests ‘key player’ in multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud case
April 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Another suspect has been arrested in the multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud which targeted several financial institutions across t...
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FID strengthens capacity to trace, seize cryptocurrency with access to global enforcement platform
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FID strengthens capacity to trace, seize cryptocurrency with access to global enforcement platform
April 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— In an attempt to strengthen Jamaica’s response to increasingly sophisticated financial crime, the Financial Investigations Division...
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Holness sets vision for parks in every parish
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Holness sets vision for parks in every parish
April 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has outlined a national vision to expand access to high-quality public spaces across Jamaica, dir...
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UWI to use AI-assisted system to manage misconduct amid AI boom in academics
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UWI to use AI-assisted system to manage misconduct amid AI boom in academics
April 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The University of the West Indies (UWI) has signed on to participate in the IntegraGuard Project, a platform for managing academi...
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Maradona was ‘bipolar’, had ‘narcissistic’ disorder, psychologist tells death trial
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Maradona was ‘bipolar’, had ‘narcissistic’ disorder, psychologist tells death trial
April 30, 2026
SAN ISIDRO, Argentina (AFP) — Diego Maradona was bipolar and had a narcissistic personality disorder, his psychologist said Thursday at a trial over t...
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World Singer J drops sexy ‘Into You’ single for the ladies
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World Singer J drops sexy ‘Into You’ single for the ladies
April 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — International recording artiste World Singer J has delivered a standout moment with his latest single,  Into You , an ice-cream sm...
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Grenada opposition condemns new tax on internet, social media services
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Grenada opposition condemns new tax on internet, social media services
April 30, 2026
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) – Grenada’s main opposition, the New National Party (NNP), on Wednesday said it has “serious concerns” following the govern...
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Chaka Demus & Pliers hit platinum in New Zealand with She Don’t Let Nobody
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Chaka Demus & Pliers hit platinum in New Zealand with She Don’t Let Nobody
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 30, 2026
When he and Chaka Demus recorded the song She Don't Let Nobody at the Aquarius Recording Studio in Half Way Tree one night in 1993, Pliers had no idea...
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Antiguans voting for a new government
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Antiguans voting for a new government
April 30, 2026
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Antiguans are heading to an estimated 190 polling stations across the country on Thursday to cast ballots in a general elec...
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FIFA chief Infantino confirms Iran playing in US at World Cup
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FIFA chief Infantino confirms Iran playing in US at World Cup
April 30, 2026
VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP)—FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled on Thur...
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Lawyer charged with $8 million property fraud
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Lawyer charged with $8 million property fraud
April 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An attorney at law has been charged with fraudulent conversion following a multi-million dollar property fraud investigation by de...
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Keywee tackles the vicious cycle of ‘9 to 5’
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Keywee tackles the vicious cycle of ‘9 to 5’
April 30, 2026
Dancehall artiste Keywee is pinning his hopes on his latest single, 9 to 5 , a catchy song which explores the daily grind, soul-crushing struggles and...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference opened at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on June 14 with a strong call for collab...
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June 17 deadline for TEF Tourism innovation incubator applications
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June 17 deadline for TEF Tourism innovation incubator applications
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans with innovative business ideas that can enhance or support the tourism sector are being encouraged to apply for the Tour...
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Diaspora urged to help provide resources to assist children with special needs
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Diaspora urged to help provide resources to assist children with special needs
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Noting that Jamaica, like many other countries, is seeing a rising number of children with special education needs, Education Mini...
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McGeachy leads KC to yet another cricket title
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McGeachy leads KC to yet another cricket title
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Following another outstanding display from Rajae McGeachy, Kingston College (KC) retained its Inter-secondary Schools Sports Assoc...
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Ainstein steps down as Waterhouse head coach
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Ainstein steps down as Waterhouse head coach
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former national club champions Waterhouse FC have announced the resignation of Head Coach Javier Marcelo Ainstein “with immediate ...
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