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Jamaican-born author launches Mirror to the Mic magazine
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Jamaican-born author launches Mirror to the Mic magazine
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican-born author, transformational speaker, and media founder Jenelle Simpson has officially launched Mirror to the Mic , a ne...
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Canadian man charged in connection with theft of Hurricane Melissa relief supplies for Jamaica
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Canadian man charged in connection with theft of Hurricane Melissa relief supplies for Jamaica
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Canadian man has been charged in connection with the theft of millions of dollars worth of Hurricane Melissa relief supplies des...
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Former gov’t minister Hugh Hart dies; PM hails him for ‘distinguished service to Jamaica’
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Former gov’t minister Hugh Hart dies; PM hails him for ‘distinguished service to Jamaica’
April 16 09:15 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Government minister and distinguished attorney Hugh Hart died on Thursday plunging the legal and political communities into...
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Ernie Smith, beloved Jamaican singer, has died
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Ernie Smith, beloved Jamaican singer, has died
Howard Campbell 
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Ernie Smith, whose easy-listening songs ruled Jamaican airwaves during the 1970s, has died. The singer-songwriter, who was ill for some time, passed a...
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48-hour curfew extended in sections of St Andrew South Division
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48-hour curfew extended in sections of St Andrew South Division
April 16 07:49 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 48-hour curfew imposed in sections of the St Andrew South Policing Division has been extended. The curfew will continue from 6...
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IMF resumes dealings with Venezuela after seven-year freeze
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IMF resumes dealings with Venezuela after seven-year freeze
April 16 07:16 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday it has resumed dealings with Venezuela after a seven-year pause, reopening ...
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Mustard Seed to undertake critical repairs with funds raised by JN
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Mustard Seed to undertake critical repairs with funds raised by JN
April 16 07:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — JN Foundation has channelled approximately $1.4 million to the Mustard Seed Communities’ (MSC) Blessed Assurance home in St James ...
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STATHS to get renewable energy laboratory
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STATHS to get renewable energy laboratory
April 16 06:19 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Procurement is under way for a renewable energy laboratory at St Andrew Technical High School (STATHS). Minister of Education, Ski...
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Hardware worker among four facing larceny, conspiracy charges
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Hardware worker among four facing larceny, conspiracy charges
January 11, 2025
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — Four people have been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal nearly $400,000 of material from a Spanish Town Road hardware ...
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Where’s the Wray?
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Where’s the Wray?
Rum shortage to extend into next year
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 6, 2024
Where’s the Wray?
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Reinsurance spike bites
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Reinsurance spike bites
Companies and consumers face hefty insurance premium increase
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 16, 2024
Reinsurance spike bites
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Wigton accelerating diversification
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Wigton accelerating diversification
Shareholders to vote on name change as company eyes opportunities away from wind
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 2, 2024
Wigton accelerating diversification
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Lasco Distributors navigates ongoing supply chain disruptions
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Lasco Distributors navigates ongoing supply chain disruptions
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 2, 2024
Lasco Distributors navigates ongoing supply chain disruptions
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SVL ramps up financial services
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SVL ramps up financial services
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
August 2, 2024
SVL ramps up financial services
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RA Williams hunts $400m in IPO
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RA Williams hunts $400m in IPO
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobsever.com 
July 12, 2024
RA Williams hunts $400m in IPO
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JAMAICA TAPS OWN FUNDS FOR HURRICANE RECOVERY
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JAMAICA TAPS OWN FUNDS FOR HURRICANE RECOVERY
Beryl shift means no payout from CAT bond
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 5, 2024
Jamaica to tap own funds for hurricane recovery
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Jamaican-born author launches Mirror to the Mic magazine
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Canadian man charged in connection with theft of Hurricane Melissa relief supplies for Jamaica
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Canadian man has been charged in connection with the theft of millions of dollars worth of Hurricane Melissa relief supplies des...
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Former gov’t minister Hugh Hart dies; PM hails him for ‘distinguished service to Jamaica’
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Government minister and distinguished attorney Hugh Hart died on Thursday plunging the legal and political communities into...
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Ernie Smith, beloved Jamaican singer, has died
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Ernie Smith, beloved Jamaican singer, has died
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Ernie Smith, whose easy-listening songs ruled Jamaican airwaves during the 1970s, has died. The singer-songwriter, who was ill for some time, passed a...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
48-hour curfew extended in sections of St Andrew South Division
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