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First Order Brands acquires Domino’s Pizza business in Jamaica
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First Order Brands acquires Domino’s Pizza business in Jamaica
April 13 08:55 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — First Order Brands Limited has acquired the assets of Convenient Brands Ltd, becoming the new master franchisee for Domino’s Pizza...
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Irate residents block Trelawny roadway in protest over lack of piped water
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April 13 08:45 AM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Not even a persistent drizzle could cool tensions as scores of irate Salt Marsh residents mounted an early Monday morning roadbloc...
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UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
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UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
April 13 08:04 AM
Popular podcaster Jhaedee "Jaii Frais" Richards is now in hospital under police guard after a shooting incident that left three people injured after c...
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Big Wall organisers apologise after two shot and injured at carnival party
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Big Wall organisers apologise after two shot and injured at carnival party
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Organisers of the Big Wall Carnival event have issued a statement expressing deep concern after a shooting incident left two people injured during fes...
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Husband-and-wife duo switch to GenXs and loved it
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Jason Cross | Reporter 
April 13 12:18 AM
Husband-and-wife duo switch to GenXs and loved it
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Campari Boulevard: Not just a location; a whole vibe
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Campari Boulevard: Not just a location; a whole vibe
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April 13 12:16 AM
Campari Boulevard:
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JaBBEM slams proposal for hotel beach pass fees
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JaBBEM slams proposal for hotel beach pass fees
... proposes amenity-based charges
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 13 12:14 AM
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JN Group secures investment to expand JN Bank UK services
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JN Group secures investment to expand JN Bank UK services
October 20, 2024
JN Group secures investment to expand JN Bank UK services
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Fierce fight for talent
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Fierce fight for talent
Tight labour market sparks rise in job hopping and staff poaching
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 20, 2024
Fierce fight for talent
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Changing gears: No bonds, now what?
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Changing gears: No bonds, now what?
October 20, 2024
Changing gears: No bonds, now what?
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BoxoSox — the most Jamaican socks ever
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BoxoSox — the most Jamaican socks ever
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
October 20, 2024
BoxoSox — the most Jamaican socks ever
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Businesses urged to prioritise continuity planning amid storm threats
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Businesses urged to prioritise continuity planning amid storm threats
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
October 20, 2024
Businesses urged to prioritise continuity planning amid storm threats
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Help for retired teacher
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Landlord left in lurch
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Landlord left in lurch
October 13, 2024
Landlord left in lurch
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Scotiabank renews global insurance vision
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Scotiabank renews global insurance vision
Jamaican native Anya Schnoor tapped to lead the charge
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 13, 2024
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Retired Viera foresees bright future for MSMEs
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Retired Viera foresees bright future for MSMEs
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
October 13, 2024
Retired Viera foresees bright future for MSMEs
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STRIKE HALT RELIEF
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US port workers returning to work eases local concerns but uncertainty remains
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 6, 2024
Relief for local companies as US ports reopen, but uncertainty remains
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No jobs lost
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No jobs lost
Ibex hiring 1,300 new agents after US$12-m investment
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 6, 2024
No jobs lost
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File failure
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File failure
Jamaican Government’s blunder delays pension for 7 years
October 6, 2024
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The ‘Keynote’ of events
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The ‘Keynote’ of events
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
October 6, 2024
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NROCC principal repayment: 2023 vs 2024 market dynamics
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NROCC principal repayment: 2023 vs 2024 market dynamics
October 6, 2024
NROCC principal repayment: 2023 vs 2024 market dynamics
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Remittances continue to trend down
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Remittances continue to trend down
September 29, 2024
Remittances continue to trend down
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Scotiabank’s back-to-school initiative empowering students for success
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September 29, 2024
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Stakeholders urge overhaul as Gov’t revises construction policy
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Stakeholders urge overhaul as Gov’t revises construction policy
Payment delays, licensing, and fair bidding top the agenda
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 29, 2024
Stakeholders urge overhaul as Gov’t revises construction policy
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Imports, exports down for first five months
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Imports, exports down for first five months
September 29, 2024
Imports, exports down for first five months
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Steps to have your pension payments reinstated
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September 29, 2024
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The Fed delivers supersized rate cut
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The Fed delivers supersized rate cut
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September 29, 2024
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