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Jamaican property sales near $100 billion in 2025, says RAJ
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Jamaican property sales near $100 billion in 2025, says RAJ
June 12 06:48 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ) says its Multiple Listing Service (MLS)  data shows that Jamaica’s real estate market re...
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JSE says personal information affected in cybersecurity incident
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JSE says personal information affected in cybersecurity incident
June 12 06:26 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica  –  The Jamaica Stock Exchange says some personal information was affected in a cybersecurity incident that has been contained, but ...
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St Catherine man charged with murder following death of fiancée
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St Catherine man charged with murder following death of fiancée
June 12 06:20 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – A 51-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly injecting his fiancée with a toxic substance. Police say Paul S...
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‘A Jamaican Path: from Hills to Ocean’ project benefits wetland and coastal ecosystems, says NEPA
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‘A Jamaican Path: from Hills to Ocean’ project benefits wetland and coastal ecosystems, says NEPA
June 12 06:13 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Like the steady flow of a river that nourishes everything in its path before meeting the sea, another transformative environmental ...
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Forex: $159.19 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.19 to one US dollar
June 12 05:44 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, June 12, ended trading at $159.19 down 16 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
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NCBJ says it has won multiple international banking awards
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NCBJ says it has won multiple international banking awards
June 12 05:12 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) says it has received several international banking awards in 2026, including recog...
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Scotia profit rises as stock climbs after privatisation offer
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Scotia profit rises as stock climbs after privatisation offer
June 12 05:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Scotia Group Jamaica Limited reported higher half-year profit in results published on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday, alongs...
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Ancelotti warns Brazil can compete with anyone at World Cup
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Ancelotti warns Brazil can compete with anyone at World Cup
June 12 05:06 PM
EAST RUTHERFORD, United States   (AFP) —  Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that the five-time World Cup winners have a team capable of comp...
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Autistic man reported missing
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Autistic man reported missing
Jamaica Observer 
December 14, 2010
Contact the Spanish Town police FIFTY-five-year-old Probyn McKenzie of Ensom City, Spanish Town, St Catherine was reported missing today.   The Spanis...
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Vaz apologises to journalist
Jamaica Observer 
December 14, 2010
MINISTER of Information Daryl Vaz today apologised to Sunday Herald journalist Christine King following a meeting convened to resolve their difference...
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WikiLeaks reports Cuba/Ja drug row
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WikiLeaks reports Cuba/Ja drug row
December 14, 2010
AS controversial WikiLeaks documents continue to bubble to the front pages of newspapers worldwide, some of the latest secret US diplomatic cables rev...
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Inner-city ‘YUTEs’ step up
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Inner-city ‘YUTEs’ step up
BY AINSWORTH MORRIS morrisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 14, 2010
THE Courtleigh Auditorium yesterday turned into a massive registration centre as over 400 unemployed youths from Tivoli Gardens and Denham Town floode...
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A secret from whom? – Hotel talks no secret, say officials
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A secret from whom? – Hotel talks no secret, say officials
December 13, 2010
Hotel owners say sales talks above board THE key personalities involved in the negotiations for the sale of the Sandals Whitehouse hotel in Westmorela...
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Tesha Miller’s family to hold press conference
Jamaica Observer 
December 13, 2010
Alleged gangster picked up by police Friday A strong detachment of police went on patrol this morning in Dela Vega City, St Catherine, after family me...
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Tesha Miller wants to be treated like a human being
Jamaica Observer 
December 13, 2010
THE younger sister of reputed Klansman boss Tesha Miller, today appealed for the police to stop targeting her brother. At a press conference called on...
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This Day in History – December 14
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This Day in History – December 14
AP 
December 13, 2010
Today is Tuesday the 348th day of 2010. There are 17 days left in the year. Today's Highlight 2001: Dubai gets a $10 billion lifeline from oil-rich Ab...
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Supreme Court petition filed to oust Hay-Webster
BY PAUL HENRY Crime/court co-ordinator henryp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 13, 2010
THE Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) filed a petition in the Supreme Court this morning to oust People's National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament (MP) Shar...
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PNP to uphold constitution on Hay-Webster issue
Jamaica Observer 
December 13, 2010
THE People's National Party (PNP) this afternoon reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the Constitution in light of a court challenge to Sharon Hay-W...
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Would-be Haitian contractors miss out on aid
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Would-be Haitian contractors miss out on aid
December 13, 2010
In a Port-au-Prince warehouse loaded with tarps, plywood, corrugated roofing, nails and other building supplies, company owner Patrick Brun says he ha...
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Jamaican male drug mule found dead in Bermuda
CMC 
December 12, 2010
Autopsy showed drug pellets inside body HAMILTON, Bermuda — Police have warned of the risks of drug smuggling after pellets containing drugs were foun...
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Head tax angers Canadians
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Head tax angers Canadians
BY INGRID BROWN Observer senior reporter browni@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 12, 2010
‘Ignorant’ decision will keep tourists away, travel agencies warn CANADIANS are not prepared to pay a 100 per cent increase in head tax as proposed by...
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Journalists urged to report more on water
December 11, 2010
Our Habitat JOURNALISTS should put more effort into reporting the problems of sustainable water management, say officials of the Global Water Partners...
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JFJ documents Victims’ Voices
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JFJ documents Victims’ Voices
December 11, 2010
(From left) David Silvera, chairman of human rights lobby group Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ); Didier Le Bret, French ambassador to Jamaica; Madeleine B...
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A grateful nation says thanks to John Maxwell
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A grateful nation says thanks to John Maxwell
December 11, 2010
PM: A vanguard of democracy has left us JAMAICA'S political and media leaders yesterday paid glowing tributes to journalist John Maxwell, recalling hi...
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Doubling of visitor head tax leaves JHTA fuming
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Doubling of visitor head tax leaves JHTA fuming
BY INGRID BROWN Senior Staff Reporter browni@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 11, 2010
THE tourism industry has flatly rejected a proposal by some board members of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) who voted last week to double the curr...
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‘He was everybody’s daddy’
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‘He was everybody’s daddy’
By KIMONE THOMPSON Observer Feature Editor thompsonk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 11, 2010
Allman Town residents bid farewell to Canon Weeville Gordon HE served his country in many capacities — Anglican priest; custos rotolorum of Kingston; ...
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Climate activist
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Climate activist
December 11, 2010
CANCúN, Mexico — An activist of the Anima Naturalis organisation, representing a pig, demonstrates during the United Nations Climate Change Conference...
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Front Pew with Deacon Ron Burgess
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Front Pew with Deacon Ron Burgess
December 11, 2010
Name: Deacon Ron Burgess Church: Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic and Missions Location: Stony Hill Square, St.Andrew Membership: About 300 Has be...
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Ja’s economic decline slowing
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Ja’s economic decline slowing
BY JMMB RESEARCH DEPARTMENT 
December 11, 2010
As the year draws to a close, it is instructive to examine the country's economic indicators to assess whether the country is poised for growth. Below...
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How will men speak John Maxwell’s name?
By The Spike 
December 11, 2010
JOHN MAXWELL is dead. It just doesn't sound right or real. Let's try it again. John Maxwell has passed. Still doesn't sound right. And I'm not given t...
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Forex: $159.19 to one US dollar
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