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MSMEs must be at centre of economic growth, says Hylton
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MSMEs must be at centre of economic growth, says Hylton
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on Trade, Industry and Global Logistics, Anthony Hylton, has outlined the Opposition’s strategy for growing t...
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Senator Morgan says audit highlights $11 billion in Hurricane Melissa recovery spending
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government Senator and Parliamentary Secretary in the Information Ministry, Marlon Morgan, says a real-time audit by the Auditor G...
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Supligen honours downtown vendor after viral livestream moment
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A viral interaction between popular American streamer IShowSpeed and a Downtown Kingston vendor during the content creator’s recen...
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California probing possible violations over World Cup ticket sales
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CALIFORNIA, United States (AFP) —  California has contacted FIFA over possible legal violations in the sale of World Cup tickets following allegations...
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Subsidised nursery and daycare fees part of Five Pillar Policy to tackle declining birth rate, says Tufton
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Subsidised nursery and daycare fees, universal pre-K for all four-year-olds, and after-school care at primary schools to support pa...
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Cops found not guilty in Shrewsbury fatal shooting
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May 13 02:33 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two police constables charged with the fatal shooting of three men in Shrewsbury, Westmoreland, in 2013 were acquitted on three co...
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UK fines online suicide forum linked to 130 deaths £950,000
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain's media regulator on Wednesday slapped the United States (US) based host of an online forum blamed for 130 deat...
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$92 million road works to resume on Oakland Crescent
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$92 million road works to resume on Oakland Crescent
May 13 01:57 PM
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — Road work will resume on Oakland Crescent and Oakland Road in St Andrew on Thursday under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerat...
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Auditor General flags slow use of hurricane donations
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Heat on former UHWI chairman
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Shereita Grizzle Online Coordinator grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026
TJH profit jumps 46% as new highway leg drives traffic surge
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Get in or get out!
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May 13, 2026
Champions Cavalier looking to oust Waterhouse in battle for JPL semi-final spot
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Storms spark parametric push
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Storms spark parametric push
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Storms spark parametric push
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Tufton announces $1-b Health Infrastructure Maintenance Fund
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Tufton announces $1-b Health Infrastructure Maintenance Fund
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BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 13, 2026
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Crown forced to halt witness testimony
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May 13, 2026
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NCBFG retools storm response after Melissa
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May 13, 2026
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Land title boost
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Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 13, 2026
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Genac begins acquisition of Beacon
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BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 13, 2026
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Crumbling roads, flooding push Oakland Crescent residents to breaking point
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MP says SPARK delays hurting the people
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 13, 2026
Crumbling roads, flooding push Oakland Crescent residents to breaking point
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Melissa insurance claims backlog fuels frustration
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Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 13, 2026
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Fathers who cook for mothers a huge success
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Fathers who cook for mothers a huge success
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Registration opens for 26th Reggae Marathon
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May 13, 2026
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Public outcry didn’t force raunchy billboard’s removal, says mayor
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Jason Cross | Reporter 
May 13, 2026
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James undecided on future after Lakers bow out of NBA play-offs
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JMMB Bank adds new fraud-prevention tool
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Marrying recovery with opportunities
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Keith Collister 
May 13, 2026
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‘International law must matter’
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Jason Cross | Reporter 
May 13, 2026
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Spain coach counting on Yamal and Williams fitness for World Cup
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Spain coach counting on Yamal and Williams fitness for World Cup
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