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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Sydoney Preddie, lead for youth and education programme, JN Foundation, says Jamaica is losing billions of dollars annually due to m...
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Reggae Girlz build cohesion in World Cup qualifiers
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica’s national senior women’s football team, the ‘Reggae Girlz’, are continuing to build cohesion and sharpen their execution as...
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Alleged Jamaican gangster facing charges after dragging Florida trooper with car
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Alleged Jamaican gangster facing charges after dragging Florida trooper with car
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An alleged gangster who is wanted in relation to murder in Jamaica was arrested during a targeted vehicle stop by law enforcement officers in Florida,...
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Jamaica launches Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy to boost tourism product
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—More than five years in the making, Jamaica’s Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy (DAFS) document was tabled in the House o...
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Jamaican dancehall artiste received $118 million via TikTok from Canadian non-profit exec, lawsuit claims
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A Jamaican dancehall artiste reportedly received more than US$750,000 ($118 million) in PayPal transfers from a former Canadian non-profit executive a...
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Individuals who trade in lobster now able to sell during closed season—Green
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Individuals who trade in lobster now able to sell during closed season—Green
April 14 06:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—For the first time, Jamaicans licensed to participate in the trade will be able to possess, sell, process and export spiny lobster d...
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Westmoreland residents urged to guard against gastroenteritis
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Westmoreland residents urged to guard against gastroenteritis
April 14 06:19 PM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica—Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to strengthen hygiene practices, following an increase in gastroenteritis across the p...
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Dembele sends PSG past wounded Liverpool into Champions League semis
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Dembele sends PSG past wounded Liverpool into Champions League semis
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LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Ousmane Dembele's double guided Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over Liverpo...
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First Order Brands acquires Domino’s Pizza business in Jamaica
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First Order Brands acquires Domino’s Pizza business in Jamaica
April 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — First Order Brands Limited has acquired the assets of Convenient Brands Ltd, becoming the new master franchisee for Domino’s Pizza...
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When the storm stopped money
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When the storm stopped money
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April 12, 2026
When the storm stopped money
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JFP eyes early 2027 rebound after Melissa hit to core business
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JFP eyes early 2027 rebound after Melissa hit to core business
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April 12, 2026
JFP eyes early 2027 rebound after Melissa hit to core business
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Sagicor clears mystery overdraft after client push
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Sagicor clears mystery overdraft after client push
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April 12, 2026
Sagicor clears mystery overdraft after client push
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Fontana bets on technology for growth
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Fontana bets on technology for growth
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12, 2026
Fontana bets on technology for growth
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Strategy steadies investors during geopolitical uncertainty
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Injury sparks therapy venture
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Injury sparks therapy venture
BY CODIE-ANN BARRETT Senior business reporter barrettc@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12, 2026
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Leading MSME associations unite to champion policy reform, expand opportunities for Jamaican enterprises
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Leading MSME associations unite to champion policy reform, expand opportunities for Jamaican enterprises
April 10, 2026
Three leading business associations, the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ), the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Jamaica (YEA), and the M...
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SEEING HIGHER PRICES
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Eyewear costs surge under tax shift
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April 10, 2026
Eyewear costs rise as GCT interpretation shifts, optometrists say
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Business social – April 10
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Business social – April 10
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FosRich moves to open long-awaited super centre
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FosRich moves to open long-awaited super centre
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
April 10, 2026
FosRich moves to open long-awaited super centre
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PriceSmart ramps up Jamaica expansion with new distribution centre
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PriceSmart ramps up Jamaica expansion with new distribution centre
Logistics investment to support four warehouse clubs by year-end as revenue beats estimates
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 10, 2026
PriceSmart ramps up Jamaica expansion with new distribution centre
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Mastercard goes after 500 million more unbanked
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Mastercard goes after 500 million more unbanked
April 10, 2026
Mastercard goes after 500 million more unbanked
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The mismatch of skills and jobs in the Caribbean
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The mismatch of skills and jobs in the Caribbean
April 10, 2026
The mismatch of skills and jobs in the Caribbean
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IMF flags faster-moving capital as risk rises for emerging markets
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IMF flags faster-moving capital as risk rises for emerging markets
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April 10, 2026
IMF flags faster-moving capital as risk rises for emerging markets
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IMF: Oil-importing economies at risk
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IMF: Oil-importing economies at risk
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
April 10, 2026
IMF: Oil-importing economies at risk
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Purity margins improve as earnings rebound
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Purity margins improve as earnings rebound
April 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Consolidated Bakeries Jamaica Limited, the company behind the Purity and Miss Birdie brands, is beginning to show signs of recovery,...
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Gas tax under fire
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Gas tax under fire
Fuel hikes reignite pressure on gas tax after weeks of $4.50 increases
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 8, 2026
Berry calls on government to review SCT as fuel prices spike
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Mayberry Investments seeking $3 billion from bond market
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Mayberry Investments seeking $3 billion from bond market
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 8, 2026
Mayberry Investments seeking $3 billion from bond market
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More listed firms reporting late financials
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April 8, 2026
More listed firms reporting late financials
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Market rises but participation weakens
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Market rises but participation weakens
Main index rises for the quarter but more stocks fall as gains narrow
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April 8, 2026
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Old Portmore hospital plan resurfaces but hits fresh roadblock
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Old Portmore hospital plan resurfaces but hits fresh roadblock
April 8, 2026
Old Portmore hospital plan resurfaces but hits fresh roadblock
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