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March 6 09:54 PM
MIAMI, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump will meet Saturday with a dozen right-wing leaders from Latin America and the Car...
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Cuba says Jamaica bowed to US pressure to withdraw medical professionals
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it regrets the decision by the government of Jamaica to discontinue the current arrangement ...
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Douglas, Reid crowned 100m Under-20 champions at Carifta Trials
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Douglas, Reid crowned 100m Under-20 champions at Carifta Trials
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Shanoya Douglas and Riquelme Reid stole the show on day one of the Jamaican Carifta Games Trials with scintillating displays to be c...
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Vybz Kartel, Mavado to share Reggae Sumfest stage
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Vybz Kartel, Mavado to share Reggae Sumfest stage
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artistes Vybz Kartel and Mavado are set to share the Reggae Sumfest stage on July 18, 2026, at Plantation Cove in St Ann. ...
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Paulwell calls for strategic action to unlock rare earth minerals from bauxite residue
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Paulwell calls for strategic action to unlock rare earth minerals from bauxite residue
March 6 07:20 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on Energy and Telecommunications, Phillip Paulwell, has highlighted the economic benefits that can be derive...
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Blu Cantrell’s Breathe featuring Sean Paul, is 3x platinum in the UK
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Blu Cantrell’s Breathe featuring Sean Paul, is 3x platinum in the UK
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
March 6 07:08 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—When American R&B singer Blu Cantrell released her sophomore album Bittersweet in June 2003, it contained two Jamaican elements. The...
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Dayton Campbell presses Gov’t on imports, markets and agro park performance
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Dayton Campbell presses Gov’t on imports, markets and agro park performance
March 6 06:57 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture and Food Security, Dayton Campbell, on Friday raised concerns about food supply stability, po...
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Shock after well-known Westmoreland businessman dies
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Shock after well-known Westmoreland businessman dies
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
March 6 06:43 PM
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — Shockwaves reverberated across the parish of Westmoreland on Friday following news of the suspected suicide of a well-k...
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Manufacturers warn expanded environmental levy could hurt competitiveness
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Manufacturers warn expanded environmental levy could hurt competitiveness
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) is warning that the Government’s decision to expand the Environmental Pro...
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Cordell Williams receives Global Award for entrepreneurial leadership
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Cordell Williams receives Global Award for entrepreneurial leadership
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Cordell Williams, president of the Youth Entrepreneurs Association of Jamaica (YEA), has received a Global Award for Entrepreneurial...
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Suriname moves into post-IMF monitoring phase ahead of oil boom
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Suriname moves into post-IMF monitoring phase ahead of oil boom
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Suriname is entering a post-programme monitoring phase with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it prepares for a potentially...
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WAR WATCH: OIL SURGE RATTLES CARIBBEAN OUTLOOK
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CDB says conflict highlights region’s vulnerability and urgency of energy transition
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 6, 2026
Caribbean on alert as Middle East conflict drives oil price volatility — CDB
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Dolla to acquire loan book from SVL
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Dolla to acquire loan book from SVL
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 6, 2026
Dolla to acquire loan book from SVL
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Kintyre posts 95% profit surge; seals $500-m Clarendon quarry deal
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Kintyre posts 95% profit surge; seals $500-m Clarendon quarry deal
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 6, 2026
Kintyre posts 95% profit surge; seals $500-m Clarendon quarry deal
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1GS completes integration phase, grows revenues despite loss
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1GS completes integration phase, grows revenues despite loss
…shifts focus to performance and AI-driven advantage
March 6, 2026
1GS completes integration phase, grows revenues despite loss
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Fitch lifts downgrade warning on NCBJ as hurricane impact deemed manageable
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Fitch lifts downgrade warning on NCBJ as hurricane impact deemed manageable
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 6, 2026
Fitch lifts downgrade warning on NCBJ as hurricane impact deemed manageable
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CDB puts Caribbean development needs at US$65b
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CDB puts Caribbean development needs at US$65b
...rises to US$72b with shocks
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 6, 2026
CDB puts Caribbean development needs at US$65b
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Simple Advisory Limited helps Woodcats raise $750m and list on the Junior Stock Exchange
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Simple Advisory Limited helps Woodcats raise $750m and list on the Junior Stock Exchange
March 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Fresh from supporting the successful offer for sale and initial public offer (IPO) of Woodcats International, business advisory fi...
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New fintech platform ‘Quatta’ billed to simplify finance market for public
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New fintech platform ‘Quatta’ billed to simplify finance market for public
March 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Described as a command hub for personal finances, a new fintech app, dubbed Quatta and structured on a 90-day turnaround is hittin...
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MELISSA COST CLIMBS TO $1.95T, EQUIVALENT TO 56.7 PER CENT OF GDP
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PIOJ says storm damage now four times greater than Hurricane Gilbert
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
March 4, 2026
Melissa rewrites disaster record as costs climb to almost $2 trillion
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Government could review tax measures as manufacturers press for change
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Government could review tax measures as manufacturers press for change
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 4, 2026
Government could review tax measures as manufacturers press for change
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Market gains drive Sagicor Group’s bottom line
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Market gains drive Sagicor Group’s bottom line
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 4, 2026
Market gains drive Sagicor Group’s bottom line
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Seprod divests International Biscuit Company in balance sheet reset
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Seprod divests International Biscuit Company in balance sheet reset
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 4, 2026
Seprod divests International Biscuit Company in balance sheet reset
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Hurricane recovery sales drive growth for Omni
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Hurricane recovery sales drive growth for Omni
March 4, 2026
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Carreras heightens call for crackdown on illicit trade as tax on cigarette looms
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Carreras heightens call for crackdown on illicit trade as tax on cigarette looms
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March 4, 2026
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Irie Rock broadens skincare portfolio beyond acne as brand scales
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March 4, 2026
Irie Rock broadens skincare
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‘You left me no choice…’
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‘You left me no choice…’
Constructive dismissal explained
March 4, 2026
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Why Caribbean professionals aren’t landing remote jobs — and how to fix It
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Why Caribbean professionals aren’t landing remote jobs — and how to fix It
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The era of the ‘linear career’ is over, says new ACCA report
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March 4, 2026
The era of the ‘linear career’ is over, says new ACCA report
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$80-m lifeline targets small farmers after Melissa
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$80-m lifeline targets small farmers after Melissa
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Vybz Kartel, Mavado to share Reggae Sumfest stage
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artistes Vybz Kartel and Mavado are set to share the Reggae Sumfest stage on July 18, 2026, at Plantation Cove in St Ann. ...
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Paulwell calls for strategic action to unlock rare earth minerals from bauxite residue
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