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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
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December 4 08:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Former Reggae Boyz captain Rudolph Austin has been promoted to head coach of the Jamaican national Under-20 men’s team, the Jamaica ...
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
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Observer Online presents the fourth story in ‘Jimmy Cliff: Stories Of A Bongo Man’, in tribute to the reggae legend who died on November 24 at age 81....
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St Elizabeth farmers plough on despite ‘slow pace of assistance’
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St Elizabeth farmers plough on despite ‘slow pace of assistance’
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 07:32 PM
Despite losing acres of crops to Hurricane Melissa, farmers in St Elizabeth say they are pushing ahead on their own, replanting their fields even as t...
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Strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four: US military
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Strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four: US military
December 4 07:24 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—A strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed four people on Thursday, the US milit...
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Forex: $161.20 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.20 to one US dollar
December 4 07:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, December 4, ended trading at $161.20, down by 6 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Sunshine Girls invited to World Netball Cup 2027
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Sunshine Girls invited to World Netball Cup 2027
December 4 06:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica have been invited to compete at the Netball World Cup 2027 to be staged in Sydney, Australia, between August 25 to September...
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Westmoreland residents given until the end of December to vacate Petersfield High School shelter
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Westmoreland residents given until the end of December to vacate Petersfield High School shelter
December 4 06:39 PM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Despite residents of Petersfield who sought refuge at the Petersfield High School, claiming that they have nowhere to go and t...
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Maroon community rejects gov’t offer for JDF support in rebuilding efforts
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Maroon community rejects gov’t offer for JDF support in rebuilding efforts
December 4 06:34 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica-Leader of the Accompong Maroons in St Elizabeth, Richard Currie, has rejected an offer by the government to mobilise members of ...
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Kintyre Holdings acquires Kulcha Rum
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Kintyre Holdings acquires Kulcha Rum
December 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kintyre Holdings (JA) has acquired Kulcha Rum, including the full commercial operations, trademarks and product portfolio associat...
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DEFYING DISRUPTION
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DEFYING DISRUPTION
Black Friday spending climbs despite only 87% of payment terminals being online
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 3, 2025
Shoppers deliver stronger Black Friday than expected after Melissa
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Deep discounts, deeper debt? Shoppers cautioned as recovery costs mount
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Deep discounts, deeper debt? Shoppers cautioned as recovery costs mount
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
December 3, 2025
Deep discounts, deeper debt? Shoppers cautioned as recovery costs mount
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Pulse continues pivot amidst business reset
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Pulse continues pivot amidst business reset
December 3, 2025
Pulse continues pivot amidst business reset
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Kintyre Q3 profit surges nearly fivefold on Visual Vibe and real estate gains
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Kintyre Q3 profit surges nearly fivefold on Visual Vibe and real estate gains
December 3, 2025
Kintyre Q3 profit surges nearly fivefold on Visual Vibe and real estate gains
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Montego Bay small businesses hurting after Hurricane Melissa
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Montego Bay small businesses hurting after Hurricane Melissa
...Airport shops among those feeling the pinch
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
December 3, 2025
Montego Bay small businesses hurting after Hurricane Melissa
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Banking sector continues to exhibit growth
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December 3, 2025
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Innovative Energy parent sells five per cent of listed company
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Innovative Energy parent sells five per cent of listed company
December 3, 2025
Innovative Energy parent sells five per cent of listed company
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Berger posts stronger Q3 but warns of post-Melissa downturn
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Berger posts stronger Q3 but warns of post-Melissa downturn
December 3, 2025
Berger posts stronger Q3 but warns of post-Melissa downturn
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Alliance Financial expands footprint with two new branches
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Alliance Financial expands footprint with two new branches
December 3, 2025
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Seeds of Hope Project brings new life to agriculture
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Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
December 3, 2025
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Cleantech patents sitting idle, CCIC warns
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Cleantech patents sitting idle, CCIC warns
December 3, 2025
Cleantech patents sitting idle,
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Explainer: How to decode Jamaica’s Producer Price Index — and what it means for your wallet
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Explainer: How to decode Jamaica’s Producer Price Index — and what it means for your wallet
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 3, 2025
Explainer: How to decode Jamaica’s Producer Price Index — and what it means for your wallet
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The top tech devices to elevate your content in 2026
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Declaring a disaster area
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A policy that buys time
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Business interruption insurance after a catastrophe
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GK overhauls remittance business amid global fee cuts, shifting consumer habits
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GK overhauls remittance business amid global fee cuts, shifting consumer habits
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 30, 2025
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Using debt without losing your peace
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Using debt without losing your peace
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November 30, 2025
Using debt without losing your peace
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Flow resolves prepaid account error after customer’s long battle
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Blueprint Farms grows demand after Hurricane Melissa
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November 30, 2025
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Domino’s Pizza Jamaica expands with Havendale outlet
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Domino’s Pizza Jamaica expands with Havendale outlet
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 29, 2025
Domino’s Pizza has expanded its footprint in Jamaica with the opening of a new store in Havendale, St Andrew, a move the restaurant chain says is driv...
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
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Observer Online presents the fourth story in ‘Jimmy Cliff: Stories Of A Bongo Man’, in tribute to the reggae legend who died on November 24 at age 81....
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St Elizabeth farmers plough on despite ‘slow pace of assistance’
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Despite losing acres of crops to Hurricane Melissa, farmers in St Elizabeth say they are pushing ahead on their own, replanting their fields even as t...
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Strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four: US military
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Forex: $161.20 to one US dollar
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