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Jolyan Silvera murder trial set to begin Monday
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Jolyan Silvera murder trial set to begin Monday
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9 12:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jolyan Silvera heard confirmation in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston that his murder trial is set to begin on Monday. Silvera w...
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J’Calm releases sophomore album; Sean Paul and Tony Kelly among producers
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Singer J’Calm says it was intentional to collaborate with high-profile acts and producers for his sophomore album Emotions , which was released on Fri...
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Judge rejects no-case submission in Maitland murder trial
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BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9 11:32 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Justice Leighton Pusey has ruled in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston that Constable Noel Maitland has a case to answer in relati...
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Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction
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Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has allocated $10 billion to provide relief, reconstruction and restoration grants to individuals whose homes were ...
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Over 2,000 entries as Purewater/R Danny/JC meet begins Friday
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Over 2,000 entries as Purewater/R Danny/JC meet begins Friday
January 9 10:12 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 32nd staging of the two-day Purewater/R Danny Williams/JC Development Meet kicks off the 2026 athletics season on Friday at th...
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US reiterates OAS role in ensuring stability in Venezuela
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January 9 09:58 AM
WASHINGTON, United States  (CMC) — The United States (US) has reiterated the importance of the Organisation of American States (OAS) as a forum for en...
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Seiveright welcomes strides made by ADSC in supporting local businesses
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Seiveright welcomes strides made by ADSC in supporting local businesses
January 9 08:34 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Delano Seiveright, has welcomed strides made in public...
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Minor earthquake felt in Kingston and St Andrew
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Minor earthquake felt in Kingston and St Andrew
January 9 08:03 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A minor earthquake rattled parts of Kingston and St Andrew late Thursday, according to a preliminary bulletin from the Earthquake ...
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – A new study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has found that Latin America and the Caribbean’s social and...
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JN completes sale of UK bank
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JN completes sale of UK bank
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October 18, 2024
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BOJ cracking down
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Federal Capital Group appoints Levar Smith next group president and CEO
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Federal Capital Group appoints Levar Smith next group president and CEO
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BOJ enhances compliance efforts after clearing FATF grey list
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iCreate (Kintyre) moves in on BVI acquisition
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Wigton powers up
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October 18, 2024
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One Great Studio adds video production line
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‘It needs to be stronger!’
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‘It needs to be stronger!’
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October 11, 2024
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Global shipping disruptions prompt strategic shifts
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Global shipping disruptions prompt strategic shifts
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Paramount ups manufacturing focus
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FirstRock sets 2025 for Hambani
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Mastercard phasing in stronger fraud protection
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New tokens to replace entering 16-digit number for online shopping
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October 4, 2024
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Innovative Energy to issue new shares for acquisition
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Kintyre Holdings bullish on acquisitions
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CIBC Caribbean doubling down on growth
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CIBC Caribbean doubling down on growth
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Lasco Manufacturing close to inking major US retail deal
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Seal the evidence
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FESCO seeks permit renewal amid regulatory hiccup at LPG facility
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Open up cement imports
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Open up cement imports
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BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 27, 2024
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Mastercard pushes multi-sensory branding
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Dolla raising $1 billion bond
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