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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The dollar weakened and gold hit a record high Monday as investors digested news that the United States (US) Justice De...
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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
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January 12 12:26 AM
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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January 12 12:26 AM
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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
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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
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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
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Financial Resolutions You Won’t Quit
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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
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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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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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January 2, 2026
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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
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Dolla Financial maintains growth momentum
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Dolla Financial maintains growth momentum
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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
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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
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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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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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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
Standing ovations for stand-ups 2025
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BOJ pushing to improve Jam-Dex access
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December 31, 2025
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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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