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Sad final trip
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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
Judge expected to decide on start date today
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:22 AM
Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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CUNA cancels delinquent’s FIP policy
Claudienne Edwards | Writer 
July 10, 2010
Tell Claudienne Dear Claudienne I am a member of the Christiana branch of the Manchester Co-op Credit Union. Eight years ago I took out a Family Indem...
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LAMP programme to have major economic impact on the housing sector
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LAMP programme to have major economic impact on the housing sector
July 10, 2010
ONE of the largest international land surveying companies, the Korea Cadastral Survey Corporation (KCSC), has signed an agreement with Geoland Title L...
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Hart Group contemplates Junior Exchange listing
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Hart Group contemplates Junior Exchange listing
BY ALICIA ROACHE Sunday Finance reporter 
July 10, 2010
MoBay Ice to delist MARK Hart, CEO of the Hart Group of Companies and Caribbean Producers Jamaica Limited (CPJ), has disclosed that he is contemplatin...
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Harry Smith rejoins Digicel
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Harry Smith rejoins Digicel
July 9, 2010
... as board member Digicel Jamaica has appointed former head of marketing Harry Smith to its board of directors. Widely regarded as one of the foremo...
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As LeBron rumours swirled, Heat ticket sales flew
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As LeBron rumours swirled, Heat ticket sales flew
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July 9, 2010
The mere hint of LeBron James going to the Miami Heats made the Heat winners — at the box office. James shocked the basketball world on Thursday when ...
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Making Money With Your Home
With Cherryll Hanson-Simpson 
July 7, 2010
Your Money Over the past weeks we have been encouraging persons to get innovative in looking for ways to become more productive. It makes no sense to ...
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Strata changes will make way for timeshare tourism, says JHTA head
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Strata changes will make way for timeshare tourism, says JHTA head
Julian Richardson | Online Content Manager 
July 6, 2010
Monday Exchange Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President Wayne Cummings says the move by Government to tighten the supervision of strata...
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Economy fared better in March than previous estimates
July 6, 2010
Jamaica saw 10 consecutive quarters of decline THE Jamaican economy fared better in the March 2010 quarter than initially estimated, according to the ...
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Oil’s fingers reach into Louisiana’s inland waters
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July 6, 2010
LOUISIANA, United States - AN oil spill that was previously a problem for coastal Louisiana was trickling deeper inland yesterday and toward the shore...
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Toyota knew about Lexus problem 2 years ago
AP 
July 6, 2010
TOKYO, Japan - Toyota knew two years ago about the engine problem behind its latest Lexus recall, even changing the spring part to correct it, but did...
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RJR objects to $100-m broadcasting fee
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RJR objects to $100-m broadcasting fee
July 6, 2010
RJR Group executives objected to a proposal that would see the radio and TV conglomerate to pay five per cent of its revenue as a licence fee equivale...
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Geely wins EU antitrust approval to buy Volvo Cars
AP 
July 6, 2010
BRUSSELS, Belgium - European Union regulators on Tuesday approved Chinese carmaker Geely to buy Sweden's iconic Volvo Cars. The European Commission sa...
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Spain’s big bull run hit hard by economic gloom
AP 
July 6, 2010
PAMPLONA, Spain - THOUSANDS of thrillseekers will race ahead of pounding hooves at the famed running of the bulls which began yesterday in Pamplona, b...
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Oil settles below US$72
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July 6, 2010
NEW YORK, United States - Oil prices reversed course and fell yesterday, as a morning stock market rally fizzled after an economic report predicted sl...
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Kenya to get Brazil’s help to produce biodiesel
AP 
July 6, 2010
NAIROBI, Kenya - BRAZIL, the world's leading ethanol exporter, will help Kenya produce biodiesel and improve its agriculture sector, the two nations' ...
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Blue Power gains on going ‘public’
Alicia Roache roachea@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 6, 2010
BLUE Power Limited, the soap manufacturer and hardware distributor, released its first financial statements as a publicly listed company recently. The...
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ECB seen leaving rates on hold
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ECB seen leaving rates on hold
AP 
July 6, 2010
BERLIN, Germany - THE European Central Bank (ECB) is set to leave its benchmark interest rate at a record low of one per cent for the 14th straight mo...
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Bargain-hunting lifts world markets
AP 
July 6, 2010
LONDON, England - World markets soared yesterday as investors scooped up stocks that had been pummeled last week and anticipated a rally on Wall Stree...
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With Gulf spill, seafood buyers swap out supply
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July 6, 2010
New York, United States - At the Carioto Produce and Seafood warehouse, shrimp from India and Vietnam stock the freezer, while a refrigerated aisle is...
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Telecoms revenue hit record in Sept Q
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Telecoms revenue hit record in Sept Q
July 6, 2010
Average spend on mobile services jumps despite economic downturn MORE Jamaicans are chatting on cellphones and using the Internet, which resulted in t...
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Wharves splits executive chairman role
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Wharves splits executive chairman role
July 6, 2010
Derek Jones is new chairman, Stephenson to focus on strategic direction of group KINGSTON Wharves Group has appointed Derek Jones as its non-executive...
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Zimbabweans wash dirty US dollars with soap, water
AP 
July 6, 2010
HARARE, Zimbabwe - THE washing machine cycle takes about 45 minutes — and George Washington comes out much cleaner in the Zimbabwe-style laundering of...
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