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10 ways to spend Christmas Eve
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10 ways to spend Christmas Eve
December 22 05:05 PM
Despite the challenges this year, Christmas in Jamaica is a season that remains beautiful and bright. And almost as important as Christmas Day, are ou...
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LMAJ urges members to follow law amid JP arrest
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LMAJ urges members to follow law amid JP arrest
December 22 03:58 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) says it is reminding justices of the peace and specifically members of the ass...
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Jamaicans dominate Caribbean Culinary Impact Awards
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Jamaicans dominate Caribbean Culinary Impact Awards
December 22 03:13 PM
Jamaicans dominated the 2025 Caribbean Culinary Impact Awards with 12 nationals from the island among honourees named by culinary authority Best Dress...
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Russia pledges ‘full support’ for Venezuela against US ‘hostilities’
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Russia pledges ‘full support’ for Venezuela against US ‘hostilities’
December 22 03:06 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Russia on Monday expressed "full support" for Venezuela as the South American country confronts a blockade of sanctioned oi...
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UTech student from western Jamaica awarded nursing scholarship
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UTech student from western Jamaica awarded nursing scholarship
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A final-year University of Technology (UTech) nursing student from western Jamaica was awarded a US$1,000 scholarship from the Jam...
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Last of kidnapped Nigerian pupils handed over, government says
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Last of kidnapped Nigerian pupils handed over, government says
December 22 02:30 PM
MINNA, Nigeria (AFP) — Some 130 Nigerian Catholic school pupils were handed over to state authorities on Monday, a day after the government said it ha...
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Jamaica leveraging international partnerships in rebuilding effort
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Jamaica leveraging international partnerships in rebuilding effort
December 22 02:20 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda,  says Jamaica is leveraging its international partnerships and ...
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Dizneyland fun day to bring Christmas cheer to St Ann
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Dizneyland fun day to bring Christmas cheer to St Ann
December 22 01:12 PM
Acknowledging that the Christmas season should prioritise wholesome family fun, Dizneyland Kids and Teen Festival promoter Streets Entertainment says ...
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‘No one to work’
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‘No one to work’
People’s Leather Supplies close up shop after more than 70 years
BY KELLARAY MILES Business reporter milesk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 21, 2025
‘No one to work’
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Sagicor Bank reopens in storm-hit Black River
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Sagicor Bank reopens in storm-hit Black River
December 21, 2025
Sagicor Bank reopens in storm-hit Black River
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Jamaica Broilers swings to quarterly loss amid US challenges
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Jamaica Broilers swings to quarterly loss amid US challenges
...books $53-billion asset revaluation to fortify balance sheet
December 21, 2025
Jamaica Broilers swings to quarterly loss amid US challenges
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Big cost of climate change on Jamaica
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Big cost of climate change on Jamaica
December 21, 2025
Big cost of climate change on Jamaica
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NWC repairs broken St Ann pipes after months of complaints
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NWC repairs broken St Ann pipes after months of complaints
December 21, 2025
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Financial security
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...the #1 need for Jamaicans in their golden years
BY Toni-Ann Neita-Elliot 
December 21, 2025
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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, 2025
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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COMPANIES TIGHTEN BELTS
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COMPANIES TIGHTEN BELTS
Bonuses feel the squeeze as posthurricane economic strain hits firms
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 19, 2025
Bonus payouts narrow in post-Melissa economy
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FTC highlights considerations of bank account portability
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FTC highlights considerations of bank account portability
December 19, 2025
FTC highlights considerations of bank account portability
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different readies novel property shares for market
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different readies novel property shares for market
DASHAN HENDRICKS Business Content Manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 19, 2025
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Pre-arranged disaster financing hits all-time high in 2024
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Pre-arranged disaster financing hits all-time high in 2024
Jamaica highlighted as compelling example of PAF success
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
December 19, 2025
Pre-arranged disaster financing hits all-time high in 2024
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CIBC Caribbean advances on technology, but profit drops
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CIBC Caribbean advances on technology, but profit drops
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 19, 2025
CIBC Caribbean advances on technology, but profit drops
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Jamaica taps Carnival to help drive post-hurricane economic recovery
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Jamaica taps Carnival to help drive post-hurricane economic recovery
December 19, 2025
Jamaica taps Carnival to help drive post-hurricane economic recovery
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Flow estimates US$30million hit to revenue
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Flow estimates US$30million hit to revenue
December 19, 2025
Flow estimates US$30million hit to revenue
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SAGICOR MERGES CARIBBEAN UNITS INTO NEW US$6.9B ENTITY
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SAGICOR MERGES CARIBBEAN UNITS INTO NEW US$6.9B ENTITY
DASHAN HENDRICKS Business Content Manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17, 2025
Sagicor Group to merge with Barbadian affiliate
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138 Student Living profit jumps 72% as UWI talks near end
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138 Student Living profit jumps 72% as UWI talks near end
December 17, 2025
138 Student Living profit jumps 72% as UWI talks near end
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FTC says ride-hailing ban failed
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FTC says ride-hailing ban failed
...urges regulation over prohibition
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17, 2025
FTC says ride-hailing ban failed
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$21b more for Christmas
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$21b more for Christmas
BOJ puts more money into public circulation
December 17, 2025
$21b more for Christmas
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Inflation hits 12-year high after storm damage
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Inflation hits 12-year high after storm damage
December 17, 2025
Inflation hits 12-year high after storm damage
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BOJ weighs inflation surge against weak demand in rate decision
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BOJ weighs inflation surge against weak demand in rate decision
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17, 2025
BOJ weighs inflation surge against weak demand in rate decision
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CariCRIS reaffirms JPS credit rating
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CariCRIS reaffirms JPS credit rating
JPS cuts projects over licence limbo
December 17, 2025
CariCRIS reaffirms JPS credit rating
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Salada grows year-end revenues despite higher promotional spending
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Salada grows year-end revenues despite higher promotional spending
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
December 17, 2025
Salada grows year-end revenues despite higher promotional
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