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Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dies at age 84
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Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dies at age 84
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6 02:01 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Veteran British sports administrator Craig Reedie, a former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and a key figure ...
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Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
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Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6 01:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Criminal Records Office is advising the public that there will be temporary changes to operat...
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Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
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Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
April 6 12:56 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Several families left homeless by Hurricane Melissa are now on the path to recovery, as a multi-partner initiative moves to constr...
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Flood waters affect residents in Amity Hall
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Flood waters affect residents in Amity Hall
April 6 12:18 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Heavy rainfall on Sunday triggered flooding in parts of St James, leaving several areas submerged. In Amity Hall, located in the L...
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Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
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Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
April 6 12:13 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica added three more medals, two gold and a silver, on Monday morning’s penultimate session at the 53rd Carifta Games at the K...
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Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles tie the knot
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Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles tie the knot
April 6 11:44 AM
Jamaican Olympian Junelle Bromfield and American sprinter Noah Lyles officially tied the knot on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at The Conservatory at Black...
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Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal ‘very significant step’
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Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal ‘very significant step’
April 6 11:13 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said Monday the United States has studied a proposal for a 45-day ceasefire ...
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Fabolous makes triumphant return to Jamaica at Vacae Weekend 2026
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Fabolous makes triumphant return to Jamaica at Vacae Weekend 2026
April 6 10:44 AM
ST ANN, Jamaica — International hip-hop star Fabolous made his highly anticipated return to Jamaican stages on Sunday night, delivering a standout per...
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Budget Debate: Regulations to be amended to ease process for life insurance companies to invest in corporate debt
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Budget Debate: Regulations to be amended to ease process for life insurance companies to invest in corporate debt
March 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Regulation 47 of the Insurance Regulation is to be simplified to make it easier for life insurance companies to invest in corporat...
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Prices of locally-manufactured products set to rise with increase in Environmental Protection Levy
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Prices of locally-manufactured products set to rise with increase in Environmental Protection Levy
February 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The prices of locally-manufactured goods are set to rise as the Government has moved to increase the Environmental Protection Levy...
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GCT to apply on vehicles imported by public sector workers
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GCT to apply on vehicles imported by public sector workers
February 12, 2026
Government is tapping into the motor vehicle concession regime for public sector employees in a bid to raise revenues following the fallout caused by ...
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
February 12, 2026
Government will continue the annual withdrawal of $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) for budgetary support which has been made more c...
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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
February 12, 2026
With its revenues severely imperiled by Hurricane Melissa, the Government is looking to raise $29.4 billion in new taxes in the 2026-2027 fiscal year....
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New taxes coming, Gov’t confirms
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New taxes coming, Gov’t confirms
February 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Finance Minister Fayval Williams confirmed late Wednesday that new tax measures will form part of Jamaica’s upcoming budget, as th...
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$14 billion added to budget as Williams tables fourth supplementary estimates
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$14 billion added to budget as Williams tables fourth supplementary estimates
February 3, 2026
The fourth supplementary estimates, which will see $14.36 billion being added to the 2025-2026 Budget, was tabled in the House of Representatives on T...
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Budget-friendly Christmas: 9 ways to prevent overspending this holiday season
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Budget-friendly Christmas: 9 ways to prevent overspending this holiday season
December 1, 2025
Christmas is the season of giving, but with all its associated expenses, it's also a season that can break the bank, especially this year, as many hou...
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NMIA transformation moves ahead with US$161m infrastructure budget
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NMIA transformation moves ahead with US$161m infrastructure budget
June 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The operators of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) have launched the infrastructure phase of their comprehensive tran...
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WHO must cut budget by fifth after US pullout
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WHO must cut budget by fifth after US pullout
March 29, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has proposed slashing a fifth of its budget following the US decision to withdraw, and...
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US could start defaulting on debts in August  — CBO
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US could start defaulting on debts in August — CBO
March 26, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States could begin defaulting on its debts in August or September this year if lawmakers do not act, Cong...
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UWI Mona forum to examine budget
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UWI Mona forum to examine budget
March 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica– With the Government’s 2025/26 Budget now tabled in Parliament, the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona says its annual Budget...
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Holness announces $1 billion ‘Solidarity Programme’ for 50,000 vulnerable Jamaicans
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Holness announces $1 billion ‘Solidarity Programme’ for 50,000 vulnerable Jamaicans
March 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that 50,000 vulnerable Jamaicans are to benefit from a new $1 billion ‘Solidarity Prog...
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Gov’t to provide first $200m for the HOPE for Children Trust Fund – PM
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Gov’t to provide first $200m for the HOPE for Children Trust Fund – PM
March 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will seed the first $200 million to the HOPE for Children Trust Fund, under which any Jamaican child born on or aft...
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New Alley Bridge to cost $1.2 billion – Morgan
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New Alley Bridge to cost $1.2 billion – Morgan
March 7, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica – It will take $1.2 billion to replace the problem-plagued Alley Bridge in south Clarendon over the long term, says the Minister wi...
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Trinidad Gov’t shortlists companies for oil refinery
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Trinidad Gov’t shortlists companies for oil refinery
October 1, 2024
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad and Tobago government has shortlisted three bidders for the takeover of the state-owned oil refinery in P...
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Gov’t senator touts opportunities in budget for youth, seniors, skilled and unskilled
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Gov’t senator touts opportunities in budget for youth, seniors, skilled and unskilled
March 28, 2024
Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley is hailing the budget which has been approved in both houses of parliament as arguably the most far-reaching estim...
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Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dies at age 84
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Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dies at age 84
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Veteran British sports administrator Craig Reedie, a former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and a key figure ...
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Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
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Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Criminal Records Office is advising the public that there will be temporary changes to operat...
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Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
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Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
April 6, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Several families left homeless by Hurricane Melissa are now on the path to recovery, as a multi-partner initiative moves to constr...
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Flood waters affect residents in Amity Hall
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Flood waters affect residents in Amity Hall
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Heavy rainfall on Sunday triggered flooding in parts of St James, leaving several areas submerged. In Amity Hall, located in the L...
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Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
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Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica added three more medals, two gold and a silver, on Monday morning’s penultimate session at the 53rd Carifta Games at the K...
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