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BULLYING CRISIS

Troubling increase in reports of abuse, intimidation among youth

Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com

April 21 12:20 AM

BULLYING CRISIS

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Cop in Klansman case proves he’s not a liar

BY ALICIA DUNKLEY WILLIS Senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com

April 21 12:18 AM

Cop in Klansman case proves he’s not a liar

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Digicel marks 25 years with star-studded bash

Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter

April 21 12:16 AM

Digicel marks 25 years with star-studded bash

Cricket, ...

Scorpions all-rounder calls for patient bowling approach vs Pride

April 21 12:14 AM

Scorpions all-rounder calls for patient bowling approach vs Pride

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War in the Middle East: Latest developments

April 21 12:13 AM

War in the Middle East: Latest developments

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‘Reprehensible and unacceptable’

JC says all boys seen on violent viral video to face its disciplinary committee

April 21 12:12 AM

‘Reprehensible and unacceptable’

Athletics, ...

‘LET ME HELP!’

Bolt still wants to partner with World Athletics to ‘revamp’ the sport

Daniel Blake Sports Writer blaked@jamaicaobserver.com

April 21 12:12 AM

Bolt calls for athletics revamp

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RACERS GRAND PRIX: 16-y-o Christopher Taylor does not disappoint

June 11, 2016

KINGSTON Jamaica -- Calabar's young phenomenon Christopher Taylor had to settle for second behind Great Britain's Delano Williams in the men's 400m A ...

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Customs extends opening hours

March 25, 2013

New Customs Administration Fees take effect April 1 KINGSTON, Jamaica –With the pending introduction of Government's Customs Administration Fees (CAF)...

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Waivers for charitable items

February 6, 2013

Q: An organisation abroad wants to send five barrels of food to my church for our HELP Ministry. How do I get a waiver for these items? A: Thank you f...

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Participating in auctions

January 16, 2013

Clearing Customs Q: I want to participate in the next General Cargo Auction. What do I need to do? A: The Department's first General Cargo Auction is ...

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Reimporting goods after repair or servicing

December 12, 2012

Q: I bought a television overseas and took it with me through the airport when I arrived in Jamaica. When I got home and examined it, I realised that ...

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You can clear a barrel for someone else

December 5, 2012

Q: A barrel was sent to my grandmother who is old and unable to clear it herself. Can someone else clear it for her? If yes, what is the process? A: T...

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Restricted and prohibited items

November 28, 2012

Q: Is there a difference between prohibited and restricted items? Also, can you give me a list of such items? A: Prohibited items refer to articles th...

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Documents required to import motor vehicles

November 21, 2012

Q: I am contemplating importing a motor vehicle. Is there an age limit on vehicles I can import? Also, what documents do I need? A: There are age limi...

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Commercial importation

November 14, 2012

Q: What are the steps involved in clearing commercial shipment? A: Clearing commercial shipment will require the services of a customs broker. You may...

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Clearing Customs at the airport

November 7, 2012

Q: How do I clear Customs at the airport? What are my allowances and what is the difference between the red and green lines? A: After disembarking the...

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Easy steps to clearing your barrels

October 31, 2012

Q: The busy Christmas season is fast approaching and I will be receiving barrels of goods from my relatives abroad. What are the correct steps to clea...

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Tips on importing a motor vehicle

Balford Henry | Observer Writer

August 30, 2012

PLANNING to import a motor vehicle into Jamaica? It is advisable to check the Jamaica Customs website for information on the documents required to fac...