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December 30 07:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Six men, including two taxi drivers and a 62-year-old, have been slapped with multiple offences for their alleged involvement in a...
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
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December 30 07:03 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been charged after allegedly firing shots in a public place. Charged with possession...
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
December 30 06:58 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With many individuals dealing with emotional scars in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, licensed clinical psychologist and trauma spe...
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
December 30 06:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, December 30, ended trading at $159.83, down nine cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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NCB Foundation spreads Christmas cheer, aids hurricane relief with Christine Haber Ministries
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NCB Foundation spreads Christmas cheer, aids hurricane relief with Christine Haber Ministries
December 30 05:52 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A $250,000 Christmas donation from NCB Foundation’s Grant a Wish initiative is helping to strengthen  hurricane relief efforts led...
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Campari signs partnership with Sandz; Skippa headlines Jan 1 staging
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Campari signs partnership with Sandz; Skippa headlines Jan 1 staging
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 30 05:45 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Campari has signed a year-long title partnership with popular event series Sandz Music Festival.  The collaboration comes into eff...
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Fire brigade urges parents to discourage children from making prank calls
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Fire brigade urges parents to discourage children from making prank calls
December 30 05:29 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to parents and guardians to discourage children from making prank calls to emergency ser...
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Supreme Ventures in talks to sell Evolve loan portfolio to Dolla Financial
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Supreme Ventures in talks to sell Evolve loan portfolio to Dolla Financial
December 30 04:48 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) said on Monday it is in initial discussions to divest the loan portfolio and selected assets of its...
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Saudi approves over US$10.6b in new projects
May 18, 2010
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - SAUDI Arabia has approved over US$10.6 billion in projects in the first four months of the year, the OPEC kingpin's foreign min...
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FGB suing rogue trader for US$7.6m
May 18, 2010
First Global Bank (FGB) suing its former vice president treasury, Rohan Rose, for US$7.6 million ($680 million) for his role in irregular trading that...
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Secretive speed traders in spotlight after crash
May 18, 2010
NEW YORK, USA — IF you saw a penny on the sidewalk, would you pick it up? You may think it's not worth the effort, but a breed of investors who have b...
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JPS makes $841m in 1Q
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JPS makes $841m in 1Q
May 18, 2010
THE nation's electricity provider, Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), earned US$9.4 million ($841 million) net profit after-tax due to a 40 per cen...
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EU pushes past US, UK concerns on hedge fund rules
May 18, 2010
BRUSSELS, Belgium - EUROPEAN Union governments overrode British objections -- and US worries -- by agreeing yesterday to tighten rules for freewheelin...
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Dividends: an added incentive to invest in stocks
with Kimberly Thelwell 
May 18, 2010
SSL in the Money IN some investors' opinion, there's nothing more instantly gratifying than receiving their dividend cheques in the mail each quarter....
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Wireless users opt for service without commitment
May 18, 2010
NEW YORK, United States - FOR US wireless subscribers, commitment is out and short-term relationships are in. This year, customers have been making a ...
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German governing parties call for market tax
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German governing parties call for market tax
May 18, 2010
BERLIN, Germany - Germany's governing parties called yesterday for the introduction of an international tax on financial markets, but left details ope...
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EU: some nations should spend as others make cuts
May 18, 2010
BRUSSELS, Belgium - SOME European governments must slash debt sharply but others should keep spending to boost growth across the 27-nation bloc, a top...
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Credit reporting act
Tamara Robinson 
May 18, 2010
Legal Notes CREDIT reports are common features in financial transactions in many jurisdictions worldwide. A credit report indicates a borrower's previ...
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US official: Gov’t failed to push drilling safety
May 18, 2010
WASHINGTON DC, United States - INTERIOR Secretary Ken Salazar conceded yesterday that the US government failed to hold the oil industry accountable an...
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Tastee gets full clearance from Caricom
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Tastee gets full clearance from Caricom
May 18, 2010
TASTEE has been given the go-ahead to export patties to all Caricom member states after meeting the regional body's sanitary requirements. Tastee made...
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JP’s profit up 65%
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JP’s profit up 65%
May 18, 2010
Jamaica Producers Group (JP) put in a strong performance across its core businesses over the first quarter ending April 3, 2010, resulting in a 65 per...
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Access almost trebles profit, market value
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Access almost trebles profit, market value
May 18, 2010
Access Financial Services Limited posted a 199 per cent increase in net profit in their first quarter for the period ended March 31, 2010 over the com...
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SVL sees 63% increase in net profit
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SVL sees 63% increase in net profit
May 18, 2010
DESPITE a difficult year and the challenges of reduced consumer spending, gaming and hospitality company Supreme Ventures Limited, realised a 63 per c...
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Venezuela temporarily halts bond trading
May 18, 2010
CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuelan authorities temporarily halted the trading of government bonds yesterday and said they would seek to control Venezuela...
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JEP, Wartsila going after 400MW build out
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JEP, Wartsila going after 400MW build out
May 17, 2010
JAMAICA Energy Partners (JEP) says it plans to go after the 300-400 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity build out expected in Jamaica over the next f...
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World Cup rich list
May 15, 2010
The following is a list of the top earning footballers who are expected to take part in next month's World Cup, based off a list of the highest-paid p...
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CVM will profit from World Cup – McBean
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CVM will profit from World Cup – McBean
Julian Richardson | Online Content Manager 
May 15, 2010
Local firms plan to spend big on marketing CVM Communications Group, the local television rights holders for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, says it’s expect...
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World Cup to put Young and the Restless to sleep
BY ALICIA ROACHE Sunday Finance reporter roachea@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 15, 2010
CVM undecided on future of show on network CVM television will suspend programming of daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless (Y&R) during the s...
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Sagicor honours 48 long-service employees
May 15, 2010
SAGICOR Life Jamaica on Friday honoured long-service employees for their dedication and loyalty to the company. At a ceremony which took place at the ...
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JAPEX hailed a success
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JAPEX hailed a success
By Ingrid Brown Sunday Finance senior reporter browni@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 15, 2010
MONTEGO BAY, St James --Tourism players have hailed a success the 20th staging of the three-day Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) which was held at the...
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