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Johan-Remaldo Smythe ready to put Holland High on the map
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Johan-Remaldo Smythe ready to put Holland High on the map
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Johan-Ramaldo Smythe showed that he is ready for all comers this season by smashing the Class One 100m record at the Purewater/RDanny Williams/JC Deve...
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Trump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman’s killing
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January 11 05:00 PM
MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AFP)—US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that hundreds more federal agents were heading to Minneapolis,...
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St Catherine taxi operator charged with murder
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St Catherine taxi operator charged with murder
January 11 04:45 PM
St CATHERINE, Jamaica – A St Catherine taxi operator has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of a man in Portmore, St Catherine on J...
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American woman among two charged following St Mary firearm seizure
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American woman among two charged following St Mary firearm seizure
January 11 04:42 PM
ST MARY, Jamaica–An American sterile surgical technician is among two charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of am...
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Man United knocked out of FA Cup by Brighton, Martinelli hits hat-trick for Arsenal
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Man United knocked out of FA Cup by Brighton, Martinelli hits hat-trick for Arsenal
January 11 04:39 PM
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP)—Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup with a meek 2-1 home defeat to Brighton on Sunday as Gabriel Martinelli's...
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Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final
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Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final
January 11 04:33 PM
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AFP)—Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with a thrilling 3-2 Clasico win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Raphi...
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Over 3,400 candidates with varying disabilities sat CXC examinations in 2025
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Over 3,400 candidates with varying disabilities sat CXC examinations in 2025
January 11 04:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A total of 3,444 special needs students across the Caribbean, the majority of whom were visually-impaired, sat examinations administ...
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Shanoya Douglas tastes rare defeat at hand of Trinidadian Alexxe Henry
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Shanoya Douglas tastes rare defeat at hand of Trinidadian Alexxe Henry
January 11 04:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica’s rising star Shanoya Douglas was beaten into second place in the Class One 100m at the PureWater/RDanny Williams/JC develo...
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Singer woes
February 19, 2022
Tell Claudienne Dear Claudienne, In August 2017 my wife and I purchased an LG 24 cu ft stainless steel French door refrigerator from Singer in Village...
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It’s more than fitness goals with Kay
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It’s more than fitness goals with Kay
February 12, 2022
WITH less than $10,000 and a high-energy, can-do spirit that doesn't only work in the gym, Lesakay Henry not only transformed her body but took her bu...
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Scotiabank defends bank fees
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Scotiabank defends bank fees
BY ANDREW LAIDLEY Senior business reporter laidleya@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 12, 2022
AT least two executives at Scotiabank are opening up about the factors which contribute to rising bank fees and charges. Executive vice-president of S...
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How much mortgage can you afford?
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How much mortgage can you afford?
BY AVIA USTANNY COLLINDER Senior business reporter collindera@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 12, 2022
THIS week we are aiming to answer the question of “how much mortgage can I afford?” The question will attract different answers depending on your age,...
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Scotiabank reimburses pensioner
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Scotiabank reimburses pensioner
February 12, 2022
Tell Claudienne Dear Claudienne, Hope you are well. Wishing you all the best for the new year. I am a senior citizen (81 years old) and a pensioner. I...
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Keep cash, but don’t leave it idle
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Keep cash, but don’t leave it idle
By Toni-Ann Neita Elliott 
February 12, 2022
The Sterling Report It may be a good strategy to keep some cash as part of a well-balanced investment portfolio, for planned and unplanned expenses, o...
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FLOW Foundation Observes Safer Internet Week
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FLOW Foundation Observes Safer Internet Week
February 22, 2021
The Flow Foundation observed Safer Internet Week (February 8 – 12) with several activities geared at increasing awareness about safe online practices ...
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Wolmer’s Boys Benefit From Flow Foundation and Sean Paul Foundation Tablet Partnership
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Wolmer’s Boys Benefit From Flow Foundation and Sean Paul Foundation Tablet Partnership
February 17, 2021
The Wolmer's Trust High School for Boys has welcomed the gesture by the Sean Paul Foundation in partnership with the Flow Foundation to provide much n...
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To Airbnb, or not to Airbnb
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To Airbnb, or not to Airbnb
BY PAUL ALLEN 
August 3, 2019
Yardie Travels The advent of Airbnb has brought forth countless options for the discerning individual seeking a memorable but less expensive vacation ...
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I turned 30 and the world didn’t end
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I turned 30 and the world didn’t end
BY PAUL ALLEN 
August 3, 2019
I spent the early half of my 20s wondering what people did when they turned 30, and the second half dreading it. Well, I'm now two weeks into what I t...
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Preparing your home for a hurricane
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Preparing your home for a hurricane
BY PAUL ALLEN 
August 3, 2019
When Hurricane Ivan battered Jamaica with gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and storm surges of up to four metres in some areas, for many, it was remin...
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Credit unions — what do they do?
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Credit unions — what do they do?
June 15, 2019
Credit Unions worldwide operate on the philosophy of “People Helping People”. In a nutshell, they exist to serve their members through the mobilisatio...
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You want to move out, but can you afford to live alone?
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You want to move out, but can you afford to live alone?
June 15, 2019
You have a great relationship with your parents and up to now they have gone above and beyond to provide for you. But chances are this won't last fore...
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I’m broke all the time… can I still actually budget?
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I’m broke all the time… can I still actually budget?
March 10, 2019
WHEN you are struggling to make ends meet and someone tells you that you need to make a budget, it's almost as if they are insulting you. You're not '...
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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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Kirky D’s Passion for Fashion
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Kirky D’s Passion for Fashion
May 12, 2016
Kirky D celebrates his birthday on May 21 with the annual Passion For Fashion event at United Banquet Hall in Hartford, Connecticut. “This is my annua...
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Business, Personal Finance
Poor customer service at RGD — Gov’t worker
Claudienne Edwards | Writer 
September 14, 2013
Tell Claudienne Dear Claudienne I am an employee of the Ministry of Health, St James Health Department. There is an error on my birth certificate in r...
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Money Mission: Embrace the Opportunities in Change
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Money Mission: Embrace the Opportunities in Change
With Cherryl Hanson-Simpson 
September 4, 2013
Your Money As we continue to look at strategies that can help you to accomplish the financial goals that you set for 2013, it is important to consider...
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Loyalty reward unaffected by billing error
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Loyalty reward unaffected by billing error
Claudienne Edwards | Writer 
August 31, 2013
Tell Claudienne Dear Claudienne I received a Flow bill due on April 28, 2013, for a total of $3,157.63. The bill had an error as it included a charge ...
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Is Your Personal Information Secure?
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Is Your Personal Information Secure?
BY TAMEKA GORDON Assistant business co-ordinator tamekag@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 8, 2013
Identity theft has been deemed one of the fastest growing criminal activities locally by law enforcers. From using old debit cards to get through ATM ...
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Tips For Accumulating Wealth
April 8, 2013
The global financial markets have been ravaged by stormy seas for the past 4 years. As we enter the second quarter of 2013, here are some tips to help...
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Avoid last-minute retirement planning
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Avoid last-minute retirement planning
BY TAMEKA GORDON Assistant business co-ordinator tamekag@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 30, 2013
PLANNING for retirement maybe the last thing on your mind the first day of your professional life, but it should actually be at the foremost of your m...
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