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Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
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Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
January 10 02:58 PM
ST MARY, Jamaica—A man and a woman are now in custody following the seizure of a firearm in Spicy Grove, Oracabessa in St Mary, on Saturday, January 1...
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
January 10 01:40 PM
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom -- Antoine Semenyo scored on his Manchester City debut as the Ghana forward's new side crushed Exeter 10-1 in the FA Cup th...
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
January 10 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has developed new numeracy and literacy standards as part of its efforts to improve the out...
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
January 10 01:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A policewoman is now receiving medical treatment at hospital after she was mowed down by a taxi operator on Friday afternoon at th...
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‘Punky Brewster’ actor TK Carter dies at 69
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‘Punky Brewster’ actor TK Carter dies at 69
January 10 01:16 PM
American actor TK Carter, best known for his roles in sitcom Punky Brewster and horror film The Thing in the 1980s, has died aged 69. Carter was found...
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Trump signs emergency order to protect US-held revenue from Venezuela oil
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Trump signs emergency order to protect US-held revenue from Venezuela oil
January 10 01:09 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order protecting US-held money derived from sales of Venezuelan oil,...
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Iesha Nova gets Firm on critics
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Iesha Nova gets Firm on critics
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 10 12:45 PM
The past week has been a whirlwind for American international dancehall artiste Iesha Nova. After releasing a remake of the 30-year-old hit Macarena (...
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Man shot in leg during alleged confrontation with cop in Mandeville Market
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Man shot in leg during alleged confrontation with cop in Mandeville Market
January 10 12:36 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man said to be of unsound mind was shot and injured by the police during an alleged confrontation in the Mandeville Market on ...
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Forex: $158.63 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.63 to one US dollar
January 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, January 9, ended trading at $158.63, down by 20 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s...
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$4-B PRICE TAG
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$4-B PRICE TAG
Pricesmart outlines cost for new Kingston location with plans to expand Portmore store
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9, 2026
PriceSmart investing $4 billion in South Camp Road location
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Jamaica Energy Partners bets US$150 million on LNG
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Jamaica Energy Partners bets US$150 million on LNG
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9, 2026
Jamaica Energy Partners bets US$150 million on LNG
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A season of renewal
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A season of renewal
Loss, recovery, and the strength of a nation
January 9, 2026
A season of renewal
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Jamaican Teas sees profits rebound post-restructuring
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Jamaican Teas sees profits rebound post-restructuring
January 9, 2026
Jamaican Teas sees profits rebound post-restructuring
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Barita to acquire JN Fund Managers in $4.2 billion deal
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Barita to acquire JN Fund Managers in $4.2 billion deal
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 7, 2026
Barita clears regulatory hurdle for JN Fund Managers acquisition
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Digita Global invests $75 million in new production studio
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Digita Global invests $75 million in new production studio
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
January 7, 2026
Digita Global invests $75 million in new production
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Goddard takes aim at SUV market with Chinese vehicles
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Goddard takes aim at SUV market with Chinese vehicles
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 7, 2026
Goddard takes aim at SUV market with Chinese vehicles
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Tropical Battery consolidates solar business
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Tropical Battery consolidates solar business
...leadership transition follows
January 7, 2026
Tropical Battery consolidates solar business
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More board shake-ups as BOJ sets new rules
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More board shake-ups as BOJ sets new rules
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 7, 2026
More board shake-ups as BOJ sets new rules
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Golden Krust targets 50 new US stores in major five-year push
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Golden Krust targets 50 new US stores in major five-year push
Patty empire expands reach in the American South and new states
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 7, 2026
Golden Krust targets 50 new US stores in major five-year push
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Business social
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Business social
January 7, 2026
Business social
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Knowing what’s real in the age of AI
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Knowing what’s real in the age of AI
January 7, 2026
Knowing what’s real in the age of AI
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December air traffic rebounds after Hurricane Melissa, still below 2024 levels
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December air traffic rebounds after Hurricane Melissa, still below 2024 levels
January 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Air travel through Sangster International Airport increased in December, signalling a partial recovery from the disruption caused ...
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Cornerstone secures key approvals for JNFM acquisition and Proven partnership
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Cornerstone secures key approvals for JNFM acquisition and Proven partnership
January 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Cornerstone Financial Holdings Limited announced on Tuesday it has received regulatory clearance for its Barita Investments Limite...
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Late cash surge lifts December currency growth to central bank’s target
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Late cash surge lifts December currency growth to central bank’s target
January 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A strong late-December surge in cash demand pushed Jamaica's currency growth for the month to meet the central bank's target, fina...
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SVREL brings Caymanas Park production in-house
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SVREL brings Caymanas Park production in-house
...company acquires broadcast equipment and staff from now-closed SportsMax
January 4, 2026
SVREL brings Caymanas Park production in-house
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Securys backs data protection in times of peril
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Securys backs data protection in times of peril
January 4, 2026
Securys backs data protection in times of peril
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From pulpit to paperwork
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From pulpit to paperwork
Mayes Compliance Services helping churches formalise their operations
BY CODIE-ANN BARRETT Senior business reporter barrettc@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 4, 2026
From pulpit
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Financial Resolutions You Won’t Quit
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Financial Resolutions You Won’t Quit
The Sterling Report
Anna-Joy Tibby-Bell 
January 4, 2026
Financial Resolutions You Won’t Quit
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NIS pension delay adds to family’s crisis
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NIS pension delay adds to family’s crisis
Sick pensioner unable to sign cheques for medical care
January 4, 2026
NIS pension delay adds to family’s crisis
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Kintyre and Miracle talk up growth opportunities with ‘Bold’ partnership
January 3, 2026
The principals of Kintyre Holdings (JA) Limited and Miracle Corporation say their companies’ strategic joint venture is positioned to be a major force...
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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‘Punky Brewster’ actor TK Carter dies at 69
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‘Punky Brewster’ actor TK Carter dies at 69
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