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Billionaire Lee-Chin weighs sale of NCBFG stake to settle debt, shares down 23% YTD
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Billionaire Lee-Chin weighs sale of NCBFG stake to settle debt, shares down 23% YTD
December 31 12:22 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican-Canadian billionaire Michael Lee-Chin is considering the sale of his controlling stake in National Commercial Bank Financ...
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No parking permitted on Palisadoes Road to view fireworks — police
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No parking permitted on Palisadoes Road to view fireworks — police
December 31 11:05 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Members of the public are being advised that parking along the Palisadoes main road in Kingston for the purpose of viewing firewor...
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CDB providing grant funding for region’s cultural and creative industries
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CDB providing grant funding for region’s cultural and creative industries
December 31 10:45 AM
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it is providing a grant of US$190,000 to support the hosting of ...
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Jada Kingdom announces highly anticipated new EP
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Jada Kingdom announces highly anticipated new EP
December 31 10:40 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Recording artist Jada Kingdom has announced the release of her highly anticipated new EP, Just A Girl In A Money Man’s World , set...
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Trinidad PM likely to make official visit to Grenada
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Trinidad PM likely to make official visit to Grenada
December 31 09:18 AM
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, is due to make an official visit to Grenada early next year...
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Guyana to launch national consultation on children’s screen time and social media misuse
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Guyana to launch national consultation on children’s screen time and social media misuse
December 31 07:56 AM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The Guyanese Government says it will launch a national consultation in January to address the growing abuse of social media...
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Guyana exporting locally produced processed goods to Caricom markets
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Guyana exporting locally produced processed goods to Caricom markets
December 31 07:46 AM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali says two containers of locally produced agro-processed goods are destined for Caribbean marke...
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A voice in sport lost
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A voice in sport lost
Tributes pour in for award-winning journalist Donald Oliver
December 31 12:20 AM
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From Clarendon to Ohio: Chef Denval Daley dishes gratitude
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From Clarendon to Ohio: Chef Denval Daley dishes gratitude
October 19, 2025
Gratitude is the secret ingredient incorporated in every pastry made by Chef Denval Daley whose journey began in a small classroom in Lionel Town, Cla...
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Farming in their blood
Three rural women continue family tradition
October 19, 2025
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Mental health warning signs
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Mental health warning signs
Adverse childhood experiences, hopelessness linked to risks
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 12, 2025
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Psychiatrist urges caution when reporting on suicides
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Psychiatrist urges caution when reporting on suicides
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 12, 2025
Psychiatrist urges caution when reporting on suicides
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Don Yute teams up with Half Pint for ‘Beautiful Girls’
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Don Yute teams up with Half Pint for ‘Beautiful Girls’
October 5, 2025
Dancehall veteran Don Yute has teamed up with Half Pint to deliver the Afrobeats-inspired Beautiful Girls which has been lighting up the airwaves sinc...
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Dream takes flight
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Dream takes flight
Jamaican merges passion for drones, platform to inspire youth
Jerome Williams Reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 5, 2025
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WATCH: Culture Minister underscores importance of Jamaica Food and Drink Festival
September 28, 2025
Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange says the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival plays a significant role in providing a platform for the isl...
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‘My car became  an ambulance’
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Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 28, 2025
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A big deal!
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St James High surpasses expectations in CSEC
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
September 28, 2025
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Double dream chaser
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14-year-old lands two CSEC subjects, spot on national youth swim team simultaneously
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 21, 2025
IT was a double celebration for 14-year-old Kayla Brown when she learnt she’d earned grade ones in mathematics and information technology at the Carib...
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Luigi Allen’s ‘mind-blowing’ journey to Microsoft
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Luigi Allen’s ‘mind-blowing’ journey to Microsoft
...encourages students to keep going despite setbacks
September 21, 2025
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Jamaica’s coercion politics weakening, says researcher
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Jamaica’s coercion politics weakening, says researcher
...Links low voter turnout in Sept 3 polls to people exercising free will
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 14, 2025
Jamaica’s coercion politics weakening, says researcher
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Two CSEC subjects and counting
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Two CSEC subjects and counting
...14-year-old cops grade ones; sets sights on 13 more
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 14, 2025
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Jah Mission spreading good vibes on Africa tour
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Jah Mission spreading good vibes on Africa tour
September 7, 2025
DJ Ras Tariq, a well-known selector from Amsterdam, is excited about the cultural possibilities of the 'Jah Mission Africa Tour' which kicked off in G...
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Golding made a mark
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Golding made a mark
Political analysts agree PNP president did enough to avoid internal challenge
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Sunday Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 7, 2025
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Love wins
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Love wins
MP-elect Dawes credits unity after bitter internal race for St Catherine South Eastern victory
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 7, 2025
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From groundsman to man in charge
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From groundsman to man in charge
BY CHARMAINE N CLARKE Executive editor, regional correspondents network clarkec@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 10, 2025
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Bat country
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Two critically endangered species saved; expert says Jamaica is ‘best conservation story’ of his career
Anika Richards | Senior Editor | richardsai@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 10, 2025
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Danger of the minority vote
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Danger of the minority vote
Researchers warn that decreasing voter turnout could undermine Vision 2030
BY DANA MALCOLM Observer staff reporter malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 27, 2025
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Trailblazing Jamaican-American making waves at Harvard
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Trailblazing Jamaican-American making waves at Harvard
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 27, 2025
Trailblazing Jamaican-American making waves at Harvard
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‘Stop winging it’
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‘Stop winging it’
Parents urged to seek support amid rise in anti-social behaviour among children
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 13, 2025
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Top boy
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Living with cerebral palsy, 17-year-old Ranique Wright outperforms batchmates
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 13, 2025
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No parking permitted on Palisadoes Road to view fireworks — police
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Recording artist Jada Kingdom has announced the release of her highly anticipated new EP, Just A Girl In A Money Man’s World , set...
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