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PM urges church partnership to help further reduce Jamaica’s murder rate
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PM urges church partnership to help further reduce Jamaica’s murder rate
January 7 09:36 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness, is urging the church to partner with the Government in reducing Jamaica’s murder rate to align with...
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Andrew North Police Division
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Andrew North Police Division
January 7 09:32 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed for the communities of Brooks Level and Airy Castle in Stony Hill, St Andrew. The curfew began a...
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Chief justice lauds  performance of  parish courts
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Chief justice lauds performance of parish courts
January 7 08:24 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has recognised the performance of several of the country’s courts and the strides being made to improve ...
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Jamaicans in US keeping low profile amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
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Jamaicans in US keeping low profile amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
‘Even church attendance has declined’ says immigrant services expert
DANA MALCOLM, Observer Online reporter, malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 7 07:51 PM
From riding around with passports in their cars to shying away from public gatherings, the day-to-day movements of some Jamaicans in the United States...
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Principals encouraged to utilise SBA concession offered by CXC
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Principals encouraged to utilise SBA concession offered by CXC
January 7 07:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Principals are being encouraged to utilise the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) School-Based Assessment (SBA) Concession, wh...
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Gov’t allocates $100 million for Shettlewood–Anchovy road project
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Gov’t allocates $100 million for Shettlewood–Anchovy road project
January 7 06:54 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has allocated $100 million under the GO Road Rehabilitation Programme for works on critical sections of the roadway...
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Dunbeholden FC hammer Treasure Beach 4-0 in JPL
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Dunbeholden FC hammer Treasure Beach 4-0 in JPL
January 7 06:49 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Dunbeholden FC hammered promoted Treasure Beach FC 4-0 in their rescheduled Jamaica Premier League (JPL) first round game play...
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Di AMO Cawna Library opens in Cheshire Village with inclusive, accessible design
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Di AMO Cawna Library opens in Cheshire Village with inclusive, accessible design
January 7 05:44 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Di Cawna Library has opened its seventh community library in Cheshire Village, expanding access to books through an inclusive and ...
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AMG Packaging buoyed by 2026 opportunities
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AMG Packaging buoyed by 2026 opportunities
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Jamaica’s economic rebound was faster than estimated before hurricane reversal
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Jamaica’s economic rebound was faster than estimated before hurricane reversal
January 2, 2026
Jamaica’s economic rebound was faster than estimated before hurricane reversal
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Retailers no longer benefit from cruise tourism
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Retailers no longer benefit from cruise tourism
January 2, 2026
Retailers no longer benefit from cruise tourism
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Business Social – January 2
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Business Social – January 2
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Crowdfunding: An alternative for business recovery
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Crowdfunding: An alternative for business recovery
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BOJ extends waiver for high-value ACH transaction penalty
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BOJ extends waiver for high-value ACH transaction penalty
December 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica –The Bank of Jamaica on Wednesday announced an extension of its temporary waiver for a penalty charge on high-value Automated Cleari...
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December 31, 2025
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BOJ pushing to improve Jam-Dex access
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BOJ pushing to improve Jam-Dex access
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31, 2025
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Hurricane Melissa stalls Q2 turnaround for RA Williams
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Hurricane Melissa stalls Q2 turnaround for RA Williams
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
December 31, 2025
Hurricane Melissa stalls Q2 turnaround for RA Williams
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US$5-m push into local housing manufacturing
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US$5-m push into local housing manufacturing
Modular Jamaica scales hurricane-resistant construction after storm-tested home stands
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31, 2025
US$5-m push into local housing manufacturing
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Coffee beans rot in field as roads remain inaccessible post-Melissa
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Coffee beans rot in field as roads remain inaccessible post-Melissa
JCGA head calls for better support of sector in 2026
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
December 31, 2025
Coffee beans rot in field as roads remain inaccessible post-Melissa
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SBAJ to up advocacy for small  business sector in 2026
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SBAJ to up advocacy for small business sector in 2026
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December 31, 2025
SBAJ to up advocacy for small business sector in 2026
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Five critical pivots Jamaica must make in 2026
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Five critical pivots Jamaica must make in 2026
December 31, 2025
Five critical pivots Jamaica must make in 2026
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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, 2025
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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Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
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Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
December 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dequity Capital Management Limited has terminated its planned initial public offering (IPO) after the share sale failed to attract...
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Access Financial moves upmarket with Herizon women-in-business loan
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Access Financial moves upmarket with Herizon women-in-business loan
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28, 2025
Access Financial moves upmarket with Herizon women-in-business loan
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Amber UTech Launchpad graduates first cohort of tech start-ups
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Amber UTech Launchpad graduates first cohort of tech start-ups
December 28, 2025
Amber UTech Launchpad graduates first cohort of tech start-ups
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Caribbean companies face higher tax bill due to OECD changes
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Caribbean companies face higher tax bill due to OECD changes
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28, 2025
Caribbean companies face higher tax bill due to OECD changes
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Building Wealth One Christmas Gift at a Time
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Building Wealth One Christmas Gift at a Time
...investors to be refunded money
December 28, 2025
Building Wealth One Christmas Gift at a Time
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Pensioner, 91, awaits final missing pension payment after decade-long struggle
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Pensioner, 91, awaits final missing pension payment after decade-long struggle
December 28, 2025
Pensioner, 91, awaits final missing pension payment after decade-long struggle
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Dequity IPO misses the mark
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Dequity IPO misses the mark
December 28, 2025
Dequity IPO misses the mark
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Andrew North Police Division
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Jamaicans in US keeping low profile amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
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Jamaicans in US keeping low profile amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
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