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BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
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20 years, 7,420 deaths
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20 years, 7,420 deaths
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BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 13 12:18 AM
20 years, 7,420 deaths
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Jolyan Silvera murder trial remains private
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Jolyan Silvera murder trial remains private
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 13 12:16 AM
Jolyan Silvera murder trial remains private
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Absent witnesses force delay in Maitland trial
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Absent witnesses force delay in Maitland trial
Jason Cross | Reporter 
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Absent witnesses force delay in Maitland trial
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US Supreme Court to weigh transgender athlete bans
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) Supreme Court on Tuesday wades into the hot-button issue of transgender athletes in girls' an...
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Defensive driving key to reducing road fatalities, says Hill-Bryan
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Defensive driving key to reducing road fatalities, says Hill-Bryan
January 12 09:06 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Montel Hill-Bryan, lead for the Driving Academy at the JN Foundation and for the iDrive4Life Initiative, says there is an urgent n...
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Foreign ministry expresses condolences following death of Ambassador Curtis Ward
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Foreign ministry expresses condolences following death of Ambassador Curtis Ward
January 12 08:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says it is saddened by the passing of Ambassador Curtis Ward, who died on Sunday...
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WATCH: Hope Zoo curator highlights importance of owls amid leptospirosis outbreak
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WATCH: Hope Zoo curator highlights importance of owls amid leptospirosis outbreak
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 07:34 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Amid an outbreak of leptospirosis in Jamaica, Hope Zoo General Curator Joey Brown is highlighting one species of bird that is doin...
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December air traffic rebounds after Hurricane Melissa, still below 2024 levels
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December air traffic rebounds after Hurricane Melissa, still below 2024 levels
January 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Air travel through Sangster International Airport increased in December, signalling a partial recovery from the disruption caused ...
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Cornerstone secures key approvals for JNFM acquisition and Proven partnership
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Cornerstone secures key approvals for JNFM acquisition and Proven partnership
January 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Cornerstone Financial Holdings Limited announced on Tuesday it has received regulatory clearance for its Barita Investments Limite...
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Late cash surge lifts December currency growth to central bank’s target
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Late cash surge lifts December currency growth to central bank’s target
January 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A strong late-December surge in cash demand pushed Jamaica's currency growth for the month to meet the central bank's target, fina...
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SVREL brings Caymanas Park production in-house
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SVREL brings Caymanas Park production in-house
...company acquires broadcast equipment and staff from now-closed SportsMax
January 4, 2026
SVREL brings Caymanas Park production in-house
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Securys backs data protection in times of peril
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Securys backs data protection in times of peril
January 4, 2026
Securys backs data protection in times of peril
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From pulpit to paperwork
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From pulpit to paperwork
Mayes Compliance Services helping churches formalise their operations
BY CODIE-ANN BARRETT Senior business reporter barrettc@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 4, 2026
From pulpit
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Financial Resolutions You Won’t Quit
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Financial Resolutions You Won’t Quit
The Sterling Report
Anna-Joy Tibby-Bell 
January 4, 2026
Financial Resolutions You Won’t Quit
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NIS pension delay adds to family’s crisis
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NIS pension delay adds to family’s crisis
Sick pensioner unable to sign cheques for medical care
January 4, 2026
NIS pension delay adds to family’s crisis
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Kintyre and Miracle talk up growth opportunities with ‘Bold’ partnership
January 3, 2026
The principals of Kintyre Holdings (JA) Limited and Miracle Corporation say their companies’ strategic joint venture is positioned to be a major force...
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BCIC announces leadership appointments
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BCIC announces leadership appointments
January 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — British Caribbean Insurance Company (BCIC) has announced key leadership appointments and organisational alignment initiatives that...
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SHOWDOWN OVER KINGSTON’S SKYLINE
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SHOWDOWN OVER KINGSTON’S SKYLINE
NEPA halts seven major projects in 2025 crackdown
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 2, 2026
Overbuilt Kingston
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Kingston Properties deepens UK portfolio
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Kingston Properties deepens UK portfolio
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 2, 2026
Kingston Properties deepens UK portfolio
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OIC pauses data controller registration as portal upgrades continue
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OIC pauses data controller registration as portal upgrades continue
January 2, 2026
OIC pauses data controller registration as portal upgrades continue
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Dolla Financial maintains growth momentum
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Dolla Financial maintains growth momentum
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 2, 2026
Dolla Financial maintains growth momentum
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AMG Packaging buoyed by 2026 opportunities
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AMG Packaging buoyed by 2026 opportunities
January 2, 2026
AMG Packaging buoyed
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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
January 2, 2026
Business social
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Crowdfunding: An alternative for business recovery
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Crowdfunding: An alternative for business recovery
January 2, 2026
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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Live comedy’s gains amid theatre’s decline
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
December 31, 2025
Standing ovations for stand-ups 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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No one above the law
FNID sends clear warning: Nobody untouchable
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 13, 2026
No one above
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20 years, 7,420 deaths
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20 years, 7,420 deaths
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BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
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Jolyan Silvera murder trial remains private
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Jolyan Silvera murder trial remains private
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January 13, 2026
Jolyan Silvera murder trial remains private
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Absent witnesses force delay in Maitland trial
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Absent witnesses force delay in Maitland trial
Jason Cross | Reporter 
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Absent witnesses force delay in Maitland trial
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US Supreme Court to weigh transgender athlete bans
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US Supreme Court to weigh transgender athlete bans
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