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Soda tax
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Soda tax
New sweetened drink levy headlines massive $1.4-trillion budget
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 13 12:20 AM
Soda tax
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Motion refused
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Motion refused
Appeal Court slams door on former cop’s bid to take murder case to Privy Council
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
February 13 12:18 AM
Motion refused
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Valiant to serve dancehall in Colorado Springs for first-ever live show
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Valiant to serve dancehall in Colorado Springs for first-ever live show
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 13 12:16 AM
Valiant to serve dancehall in Colorado Springs for first-ever live show
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HYATT BETS ON JAMAICA REBOUND
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HYATT BETS ON JAMAICA REBOUND
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 13 12:14 AM
Hyatt bets on Jamaica rebound despite US$15-m hurricane hit
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FROM DESPAIR TO WORLD BEATER
Cricket, ...
FROM DESPAIR TO WORLD BEATER
High-flying Lawes hails assistant coach for U-19 World Cup bounce
February 13 12:12 AM
Lawes says assistant coach inspired menacing
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Barnaby’s triumphant return: A testament to perseverance
Horse Racing, ...
Barnaby’s triumphant return: A testament to perseverance
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
February 13 12:11 AM
Barnaby
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Omoda | Jaecoo join ATL
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Omoda | Jaecoo join ATL
BY RORY DALEY Auto writer 
February 13 12:10 AM
Omoda | Jaecoo join ATL
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Foster reaches 400 wins
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Foster reaches 400 wins
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
February 13 12:10 AM
Foster reaches 400 wins
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Jamaica’s reputation for an efficient electoral system must be jealously protected
Analysis, Columns, Elections
Jamaica’s reputation for an efficient electoral system must be jealously protected
Bruce Golding 
September 16, 2025
Jamaica’s reputation for an efficient electoral system must be jealously protected
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Jamaica’s coercion politics weakening, says researcher
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Jamaica’s coercion politics weakening, says researcher
...Links low voter turnout in Sept 3 polls to people exercising free will
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 14, 2025
Jamaica’s coercion politics weakening, says researcher
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JLP can’t drop the ball
Analysis, Columns, Elections
JLP can’t drop the ball
Away with what hasn’t worked; 4th term at risk
Garfield Higgins 
September 14, 2025
JLP can’t drop the ball
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Our elections: Then, now, future
Analysis, Columns, Elections
Our elections: Then, now, future
Kevin O?Brien Chang 
September 14, 2025
Our elections: Then, now, future
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Hoping we can elevate political discourse
Analysis, Editorial, Elections
Hoping we can elevate political discourse
September 14, 2025
Hoping we can elevate political discourse
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Now that Brogad has found love…
Analysis, Columns, Elections
Now that Brogad has found love…
Lloyd B Smith 
September 12, 2025
Now that Brogad has found love…
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A well-fought victory
Analysis, Columns, Elections
A well-fought victory
Jean Lowrie-Chin 
September 8, 2025
A well-fought victory
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There is no substitute for self-help
Analysis, Editorial, Elections
There is no substitute for self-help
September 8, 2025
There is no substitute for self-help
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Truth and democracy in Ja’s 2025 election
Analysis, Columns, Elections
Truth and democracy in Ja’s 2025 election
Ricardo Brooks 
September 7, 2025
Truth and democracy in Ja’s 2025 election
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Church, awake from your political disengagement!
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Church, awake from your political disengagement!
Michael Andrew Aiken 
September 7, 2025
Church, awake from your political disengagement!
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Focus Group: Cost of living, education and social services among important factors for voters
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Focus Group: Cost of living, education and social services among important factors for voters
September 3, 2025
As Jamaicans headed to the polls Wednesday in the general elections, a Jamaica Observer focus group identified several key issues that would influence...
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Using the cost–benefit approach to decide whether to return the JLP to power
Analysis, Columns, Elections
Using the cost–benefit approach to decide whether to return the JLP to power
Dr Henley Morgan 
September 3, 2025
Using the cost–benefit approach to decide whether to return the JLP to power
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Election 2025: A time for decision
Analysis, Columns, Elections
Election 2025: A time for decision
Dr Raulston Nembhard 
September 3, 2025
Election 2025: A time for decision
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We shouldn’t fear making our choices known
Analysis, Elections, Letters
We shouldn’t fear making our choices known
September 1, 2025
We shouldn’t fear making our choices known
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Our leaders should engage the people continuously…not just at election time
Analysis, Editorial, Elections
Our leaders should engage the people continuously…not just at election time
September 1, 2025
Our leaders should engage the people continuously
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FROM ILLUSION TO ACTION: The case for the ballot
Analysis, Columns, Elections
FROM ILLUSION TO ACTION: The case for the ballot
Danielle S Archer 
August 31, 2025
FROM ILLUSION TO ACTION:
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McGregor is running a spirited campaign, but…
Analysis, Elections, News
McGregor is running a spirited campaign, but…
BY VENESHA PHILLIPS 
August 30, 2025
McGregor is running a spirited campaign, but...
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May the better vision win
Analysis, Columns, Elections
May the better vision win
Lloyd B Smith 
August 29, 2025
May the better vision win
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A third term is deserved and necessary
Analysis, Columns, Elections
A third term is deserved and necessary
Raulston Nembhard 
August 27, 2025
A third term is deserved and necessary
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Voting matters, but…
Analysis, Columns, Elections
Voting matters, but…
Delford G Morgan 
August 24, 2025
Voting matters, but…
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POLL BOOM
Analysis, Business, Elections
POLL BOOM
PIOJ projects 3 per cent growth as elections give recovery a boost
BY KELLARAY MILES Business reporter milesk@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 20, 2025
PIOJ expects electioneering activities
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Time for the vigilant and alert to take a stand
Analysis, Columns, Elections
Time for the vigilant and alert to take a stand
Dr Raulston Nembhard 
August 20, 2025
Time for the vigilant and alert to take a stand
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New sweetened drink levy headlines massive $1.4-trillion budget
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 13, 2026
Soda tax
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Motion refused
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Motion refused
Appeal Court slams door on former cop’s bid to take murder case to Privy Council
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
February 13, 2026
Motion refused
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Valiant to serve dancehall in Colorado Springs for first-ever live show
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Valiant to serve dancehall in Colorado Springs for first-ever live show
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 13, 2026
Valiant to serve dancehall in Colorado Springs for first-ever live show
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HYATT BETS ON JAMAICA REBOUND
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HYATT BETS ON JAMAICA REBOUND
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 13, 2026
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FROM DESPAIR TO WORLD BEATER
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