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Viral moments that defined Jamaica in 2025
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Viral moments that defined Jamaica in 2025
December 29 01:15 PM
From moments of heartbreak to resilience to humour, 2025 was a year of mixed emotions for Jamaicans, experienced in real-time through timelines, lives...
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Rose Heights residents stage another protest over lack of water
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Rose Heights residents stage another protest over lack of water
December 29 01:07 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Residents of Rose Heights in Montego Bay took to the streets on Monday to protest, in particular, the lack of water in sections of...
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Santa Cruz councillor commends Likkle Miss Foundation for container home donation
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Santa Cruz councillor commends Likkle Miss Foundation for container home donation
December 29 11:53 AM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Councillor for the Santa Cruz Division, Christopher Williams, has lauded the philanthropic efforts by the Likkle Miss Foundati...
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Mt Pleasant FA and Cavalier move up in JPL tables
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Mt Pleasant FA and Cavalier move up in JPL tables
December 29 11:29 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mount Pleasant FA and Cavalier SC, finalists over the last three seasons, have closed the gap on the leaders in the Jamaica Premie...
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25 Manchester cops honoured
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25 Manchester cops honoured
December 29 11:10 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Twenty-five police personnel assigned to stations in southern Manchester were on Saturday recognised for their dedication during...
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Haiti’s PM reiterates no negotiations with criminal gangs
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Haiti’s PM reiterates no negotiations with criminal gangs
December 29 11:05 AM
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — Prime Minister of Haiti Alix Didier Fils-Aimé says the country will not negotiate with criminal gangs that are seeking t...
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JCF announces traffic changes for Kingston fireworks festival
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JCF announces traffic changes for Kingston fireworks festival
December 29 09:52 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advising the public of traffic changes for the hosting of the annual fireworks festival by...
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Suspect in Suriname stabbing that killed nine people commits suicide
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Suspect in Suriname stabbing that killed nine people commits suicide
December 29 09:15 AM
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) — A man who reportedly stabbed nine people to death in the Commewijne district in Suriname on Sunday in Suriname committed ...
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World Bank report charts path to brain gain for Jamaica
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World Bank report charts path to brain gain for Jamaica
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
April 11, 2025
World Bank report charts path to brain gain for Jamaica
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Local manufacturers urged to brace for tariff impact
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Local manufacturers urged to brace for tariff impact
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
April 11, 2025
Local manufacturers urged to brace for tariff impact
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$4.2-billion urban centre for Portland
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$4.2-billion urban centre for Portland
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
April 11, 2025
$4.2-billion urban centre for Portland
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First Rock Real Estate secures third KFC development in Costa Rica
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First Rock Real Estate secures third KFC development in Costa Rica
April 11, 2025
First Rock Real Estate secures
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Locked out
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Young Entrepreneurs Association demands fairer procurement system for small businesses
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April 11, 2025
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Trump tariff hike brings added China rate for many goods to 145%
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Trump tariff hike brings added China rate for many goods to 145%
April 11, 2025
Trump tariff hike brings added China rate for many goods to 145%
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SALTFISH from Norway served up bold flavours and cultural fusion at the Devon House Seafood Fiesta on Sunday, March 30, 2025, with its ‘Taste of Norwa...
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US-China confrontation overshadows Trump’s ‘beautiful’ trade war
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US-China confrontation overshadows Trump’s ‘beautiful’ trade war
April 11, 2025
US-China confrontation overshadows Trump’s ‘beautiful’ trade war
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Waiting game
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Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2025
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Vacate by April 13
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Vacate by April 13
NHT issues final warning to squatters at Mount Nelson site
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2025
Vacate by April 13
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IronRock takes over former SSL building
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IronRock takes over former SSL building
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Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
April 4, 2025
IronRock takes over former SSL building
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April 4, 2025
Scotiabank elevated its client experience through an intimate and sophisticated art exhibition held earlier this month. The event brought together val...
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JBG cleans up USA business after $1-billion loss
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 28, 2025
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Trump’s auto tariffs spark global outcry as price hikes loom
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Trump’s auto tariffs spark global outcry as price hikes loom
March 28, 2025
Trump’s auto tariffs spark global outcry as price hikes loom
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Cyberattacks climbing across Caribbean
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Cyberattacks climbing across Caribbean
FOG and Akira target entities in Jamaica
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
March 28, 2025
Cyberattacks climbing across Caribbean
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Mastercard underscores confidence in contactless security
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Mastercard underscores confidence in contactless security
March 28, 2025
Mastercard underscores confidence in contactless security
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Michelle Chong passes the torch at Honey Bun
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Michelle Chong passes the torch at Honey Bun
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 28, 2025
Michelle Chong passes the torch at Honey Bun
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Swirls heads to New Kingston
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Swirls heads to New Kingston
Company eyes regional expansion in short term
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 28, 2025
Swirls heads to New Kingston
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NO RISK TO GOVERNMENT
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NO RISK TO GOVERNMENT
PM defends use of cash flow securitisation
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 21, 2025
Wealth creation for Jamaicans
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The LAB bets big on content ownership
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The LAB bets big on content ownership
March 21, 2025
The LAB bets big on content ownership
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CDB forecasts Caribbean growth of 4.6 per cent in 2025
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CDB forecasts Caribbean growth of 4.6 per cent in 2025
Bank seeking new funding partners to fill gaps left by cut in US aid
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
March 21, 2025
CDB forecasts Caribbean growth of 4.6 per cent in 2025
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Tropical plans APO launch by April
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Tropical plans APO launch by April
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
March 21, 2025
Tropical plans APO launch by April
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Mt Pleasant FA and Cavalier move up in JPL tables
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25 Manchester cops honoured
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