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Trelawny teacher holds fast to hope after Hurricane Melissa destroys home
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Trelawny teacher holds fast to hope after Hurricane Melissa destroys home
December 28 02:35 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Long before her home collapsed in the heavy winds of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, Trelawny teacher and businesswoman Joan Mont...
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
December 28 02:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth Police have recovered another prohibited weapon during an operation in the parish. According to the police, a tea...
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
Howard Campbell 
December 28 01:39 PM
A team from Emirates Facial and Dental Implants Center in New York were at Little London Primary School in Westmoreland from December 17-20, treating ...
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
December 28 01:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Multiple charges have been laid against three former directors of the collapsed Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). The three are...
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
December 28 11:57 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica   — The 48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Park Lane and 100 Lane, Red Hills Road, Kingston 19, has been extended. The curfew wil...
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US lawmakers condemn Trump plan targeting Caribbean immigrant families
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US lawmakers condemn Trump plan targeting Caribbean immigrant families
December 28 11:35 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Immigration leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives in the United States have condemned President Donald ...
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Bishop Clarke’s love for Trelawny fuels major hurricane relief drive
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Bishop Clarke’s love for Trelawny fuels major hurricane relief drive
December 28 10:50 AM
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — For Bishop Maurice Clarke, Jamaica is not simply home — it is “my heartbeat.” And when Hurricane Melissa tore through sections of...
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WATCH: Car crashes into utility pole on St Thomas roadway, two hospitalised
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WATCH: Car crashes into utility pole on St Thomas roadway, two hospitalised
December 28 09:27 AM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica – A driver and his passenger were rushed to hospital Sunday morning after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a utilit...
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NORBROOK’S PANAMANIAN PLAY
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NORBROOK’S PANAMANIAN PLAY
Jamaican-backed firm bets US$15m on KFC growth
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26, 2025
Platinum Brands investing US$15 million in new Panamanian KFCs
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Kintyre Holdings forms JV with Miracle Corp to launch consumer goods brand
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Kintyre Holdings forms JV with Miracle Corp to launch consumer goods brand
December 26, 2025
Kintyre Holdings forms JV with Miracle Corp to launch consumer goods brand
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Temporary charitable status opens relief window
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Temporary charitable status opens relief window
December 26, 2025
Temporary charitable status opens relief window
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Business social – December 26
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Business social – December 26
December 26, 2025
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COMPANIES TIGHTEN BELTS
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COMPANIES TIGHTEN BELTS
Bonuses feel the squeeze as posthurricane economic strain hits firms
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 19, 2025
Bonus payouts narrow in post-Melissa economy
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FTC highlights considerations of bank account portability
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FTC highlights considerations of bank account portability
December 19, 2025
FTC highlights considerations of bank account portability
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different readies novel property shares for market
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different readies novel property shares for market
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December 19, 2025
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Pre-arranged disaster financing hits all-time high in 2024
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Pre-arranged disaster financing hits all-time high in 2024
Jamaica highlighted as compelling example of PAF success
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
December 19, 2025
Pre-arranged disaster financing hits all-time high in 2024
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CIBC Caribbean advances on technology, but profit drops
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CIBC Caribbean advances on technology, but profit drops
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 19, 2025
CIBC Caribbean advances on technology, but profit drops
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Jamaica taps Carnival to help drive post-hurricane economic recovery
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Jamaica taps Carnival to help drive post-hurricane economic recovery
December 19, 2025
Jamaica taps Carnival to help drive post-hurricane economic recovery
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Flow estimates US$30million hit to revenue
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Flow estimates US$30million hit to revenue
December 19, 2025
Flow estimates US$30million hit to revenue
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Scotia Group grows top line, but costs dampen profits
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Scotia Group grows top line, but costs dampen profits
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 12, 2025
Scotia Group grows top line, but costs dampen profits
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PIAJ urges emergency pension access as Jamaicans struggle after Hurricane Melissa
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PIAJ urges emergency pension access as Jamaicans struggle after Hurricane Melissa
December 12, 2025
PIAJ urges emergency pension access as Jamaicans struggle after Hurricane Melissa
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Dolphin Cove weathers Hurricane Melissa
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Dolphin Cove weathers Hurricane Melissa
December 12, 2025
Dolphin Cove weathers Hurricane Melissa
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From trash to cash
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From trash to cash
Experts explore the economic potential of sargassum
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
December 12, 2025
From trash to cash
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Lessons from Gilbert
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Lessons from Gilbert
Jamaica’s post-Melissa productivity future
December 12, 2025
Lessons from Gilbert
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UDC gains ground at Caymanas with rapid take-up of Raintree lots
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UDC gains ground at Caymanas with rapid take-up of Raintree lots
December 12, 2025
UDC gains ground at Caymanas with rapid take-up of Raintree lots
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NO RUM SHORTAGE FOR CHRISTMAS
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NO RUM SHORTAGE FOR CHRISTMAS
Wray & Nephew confirms ample supply for holiday season
DASHAN HENDRICKS Business Content Manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 5, 2025
Wray and Nephew declares rum shortage over
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Barita ready to fund recovery projects post-Melissa
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Barita ready to fund recovery projects post-Melissa
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
December 5, 2025
Barita ready to fund recovery projects post-Melissa
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IronRock reports Q3 loss on higher claims and expenses
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IronRock reports Q3 loss on higher claims and expenses
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
December 5, 2025
IronRock reports Q3 loss on higher claims and expenses
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Knutsford Express charts a brighter path
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Knutsford Express charts a brighter path
December 5, 2025
Knutsford Express charts a brighter path
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
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