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Meta urges Australia to change teen social media ban
January 12 08:06 AM
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Tech giant Meta urged Australia on Monday to rethink its world-first social media ban for under-16s, while reporting that it...
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Gold hits record high, dollar falls as US targets Fed
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Gold hits record high, dollar falls as US targets Fed
January 12 07:56 AM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The dollar weakened and gold hit a record high Monday as investors digested news that the United States (US) Justice De...
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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
January 12 07:44 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Leaders Montego Bay United (MBU) and Treasure Beach were the only winners in Sunday’s set of second-round games in the Jamaica Pre...
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Sad final trip
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Sad final trip
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:30 AM
Sad final trip
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Scotia x AMEX Platinum dining
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Scotia x AMEX Platinum dining
August 3, 2023
Appetisers by Chef Charissa Henry-Skyers Chef Charissa Henry-Skyers, a Johnson & Wales-trained chef, opened her very own special event catering compan...
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Scotia x AMEX Platinum dining
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Scotia x AMEX Platinum dining
August 3, 2023
Dessert Chef Saleema Barclay A pastry chef and owner of Le Macaron, Chef Barclay started her career in the financial world, but followed her heart and...
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Scotia x AMEX Platinum dining
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Scotia x AMEX Platinum dining
August 3, 2023
AMEX LOCAL RESTAURANT PARTNERS Whether you're looking for some place to enjoy a leisurely meal after work or an impressive setting for someone special...
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Lucca Italian Restaurant
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Lucca Italian Restaurant
July 27, 2023
From musings on restaurant ideas over pizza bites, a running gag took a serious turn when a space was identified and within months an idea began to ta...
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Rockhouse Dinner on the Beach
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Rockhouse Dinner on the Beach
July 27, 2023
The Rockhouse Foundation hosted the latest edition of its fund-raising initiative, Dinner on the Beach, with acclaimed Ghanaian-American chef Eric Adj...
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Subshack Serves Up
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Subshack Serves Up
July 27, 2023
Though different regions call them different things — hoagie (Philadelphia), hero (New York City), grinder (New England), or a spuckie (Boston) — sand...
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Raising The Bar: How To Increase The Quality Of Your Restaurant:
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Raising The Bar: How To Increase The Quality Of Your Restaurant:
Lucca Cortizas 
July 27, 2023
As humans, we tend to notice the little things and remember them. We're insightful and like to observe. This is why creating a high-quality and comfor...
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The charming little Wine Shop…Grands Vins de France
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The charming little Wine Shop…Grands Vins de France
Angelie Martin-Spencer 
July 27, 2023
On my recent Anguilla Culinary Experience journey, I had the privilege of enjoying an after-lunch/pre-dinner, wine tasting at Anguilla's leading wine ...
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Summer Cheers @ AC Hotel
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Summer Cheers @ AC Hotel
July 20, 2023
Follow the city's movers and shakers to the AC Hotel where the award-winning cabal of bartenders have concocted refreshing cocktails for patrons to en...
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Experience the Vibrant Flavours of Jamaica at Natural Blend: A Culinary Gem in New York City
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Experience the Vibrant Flavours of Jamaica at Natural Blend: A Culinary Gem in New York City
July 20, 2023
Have you ever wondered what Jamaican cuisine looks like through a vegan lens? Close your eyes and imagine vibrant dishes of all colours – spicy callal...
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Crispy Chicken Sandwich is S Grill Top-Seller
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Crispy Chicken Sandwich is S Grill Top-Seller
July 20, 2023
What's new, delicious and affordable? The Crispy Chicken sandwich, that's what! Available at the S Grill drive-thru. #IYKYK the S Grill drive-thru ope...
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DURIGUTTI WINES Best In Show
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DURIGUTTI WINES Best In Show
July 20, 2023
The Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is one of the most prestigious and globally recognised wine competitions, celebrating excellence and diversity i...
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Eat Good With KGN Kitchen
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Eat Good With KGN Kitchen
July 13, 2023
KGN Kitchen: The Night Market, an annual food festival aimed at spotlighting the local gastronomy scene, hosted its 11th staging at Hope Gardens, on S...
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Harbour Wines & Spirits Celebrates A Legend
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Harbour Wines & Spirits Celebrates A Legend
July 13, 2023
Local wine distributors Harbour Wines and Spirits (HWS), in collaboration with the award-winning Argentinian winery Familia Zuccardi, hosted a wine an...
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Taste It! Eat It! Drink It! Applaud It!
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Taste It! Eat It! Drink It! Applaud It!
July 13, 2023
Mixologist Kapil Morrison from District 5 at the R Hotel poured a favourite of the night. (Photo: Naphtali Junior) Cotton candy mimosa (Photo: Naphtal...
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Taste It! Eat It! Drink It! Applaud It!
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Taste It! Eat It! Drink It! Applaud It!
July 6, 2023
Food Awards 2023 Recap (Part 2)
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Dubplate Express @ Christopher’s, Hermosa Cove
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Dubplate Express @ Christopher’s, Hermosa Cove
June 29, 2023
The quaint villa resort Hermosa Cove in Ocho Rios, St Ann, was abuzz with excitement Thursday last, as Christopher's, the award-winning restaurant loc...
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Cliff Hotel Hosts A Gourmet Getaway
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Cliff Hotel Hosts A Gourmet Getaway
June 29, 2023
The luxurious Cliff Hotel on Negril's famed 'West End' hosted the third voyage of its utopia-like Gourmet Getaway ballasted with culinary experiences,...
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Argentina Placed As Top Producer In The Region
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Argentina Placed As Top Producer In The Region
June 29, 2023
Argentina emerged as the best-performing South American country when the winners of the recently concluded Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) were publ...
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Friday Night Bar Crawl
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Friday Night Bar Crawl
June 22, 2023
There's nothing quite like a Friday night bar crawl with a fun crew — or make that Food Awards judges! The four city hot spots selected were KarPark C...
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Family-Style Sunday Brunch    @The ROK
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Family-Style Sunday Brunch @The ROK
June 22, 2023
The promise of a uber-chic family-style Sunday brunch at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston was no idle boast! Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards...
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Grilling With Chef Dylan Benoit
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Grilling With Chef Dylan Benoit
June 22, 2023
Thursday Food had a quick catch up with featured Food Network Chef Dylan Benoit who was in the island recently handling guest chef duties for National...
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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Leaders Montego Bay United (MBU) and Treasure Beach were the only winners in Sunday’s set of second-round games in the Jamaica Pre...
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Sad final trip
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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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