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St James Municipal Corporation looking at making Charles Gordon Market more manageable
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St James Municipal Corporation looking at making Charles Gordon Market more manageable
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James Municipal Corporation is examining ways to make the Charles Gordon Market more manageable for those who use it, espec...
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is reminding the public that under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family She...
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Several Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries have been highlighted for the progress made in their health sectors,...
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Family seeks answers after US influencer dies during ‘dream’ vacation with fiancé
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Family members of Ashly Robinson, the American content creator popularly known as Ashlee Jenae, are seeking answers following her sudden death while o...
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JTA welcomes announcement of relocation of Hurricane Melissa shelterees
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JTA welcomes announcement of relocation of Hurricane Melissa shelterees
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is welcoming the announcement by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development ...
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Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, April 13, ended trading at $159.09 down by 9 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...
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Increase in income tax threshold now in effect—TAJ
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Increase in income tax threshold now in effect—TAJ
April 13 04:06 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding employers and tax payers that the income tax threshold (tax-free amount) has incr...
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Trial for ‘Beachy Stout’ in murder of first wife adjourned to January
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Trial for ‘Beachy Stout’ in murder of first wife adjourned to January
April 13 03:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The trial for Portland businessman Everton “Beachy Stout” McDonald in relation to the murder of his first wife, Marlene McDonald has...
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Positive vibrations mark Bob Marley’s 81st Birthday
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Positive vibrations mark Bob Marley’s 81st Birthday
February 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Celebrations marking the 81st anniversary of the birth of Robert Nesta Marley took place on Thursday at the Bob Marley Museum at 5...
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Faith and resilience carry Zelpha Brown to 100
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Faith and resilience carry Zelpha Brown to 100
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When Zelpha Brown suffered a stroke just two days before her 99th birthday, her family feared they might lose her. A year later, B...
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Senior citizens feted on National Grandparents Days
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Senior citizens feted on National Grandparents Days
September 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Senior citizens from clubs all across Jamaica came together for an afternoon of fun, food and fellowship in celebration of Nationa...
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Top state care female PEP student cries happy tears
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Top state care female PEP student cries happy tears
August 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The top-performing female Primary Exit Profile (PEP) student in state care wore a bright smile on Thursday (August 21), proudly ce...
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Golding calls for economic and social justice in Emancipation Day message
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Golding calls for economic and social justice in Emancipation Day message
August 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Leader Mark Golding, in his Emancipation Day 2025 message, has urged Jamaicans to reflect on the meaning of true freedo...
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Florida Father’s Day concert with Willie Stewart set for June 21
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Florida Father’s Day concert with Willie Stewart set for June 21
June 15, 2025
FLORIDA, United States — The Legacy Learning Foundation (LLF), a non-profit organisation based in South Florida, will honour the man of the house on J...
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Two deaths, 559 arrests mar French celebrations after PSG’s Champions League win
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Two deaths, 559 arrests mar French celebrations after PSG’s Champions League win
June 1, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Two people died, hundreds were arrested and cars set ablaze in France overnight as football fans celebrated Paris Saint-Germain...
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Digital innovation to define next chapter for Sangster International Airport as MBJ celebrates 22 years
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Digital innovation to define next chapter for Sangster International Airport as MBJ celebrates 22 years
May 5, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica –  MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), operators of Sangster International Airport (SIA), is charting the course to a fully digital travelle...
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Office of the Public Defender celebrates 25 years of service
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Office of the Public Defender celebrates 25 years of service
April 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Office of the Public Defender (OPD) is this year, celebrating 25 years of dedicated service to the people of Jamaica. Establis...
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IDT to kick off 50th anniversary celebration Sunday
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IDT to kick off 50th anniversary celebration Sunday
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IDT to kick off 50th anniversary celebration Sunday
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Pablo YG, Javillani team up for new single ‘Celebration’
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Pablo YG, Javillani team up for new single ‘Celebration’
February 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall artiste Pablo YG has teamed up with Javillani to release his new single Celebration . The single produced by YGF Records...
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Lava Vein soars with ‘Celebration’
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Lava Vein soars with ‘Celebration’
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December 18, 2024
Recording artiste Lava Vein upped the ante of his career with his latest single titled  Celebration , featuring Artary Return. Produced by Artary Retu...
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Barbados celebrates 58 years of political independence
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December 1, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has appealed to Barbadians to reflect on the sacrifices of those who have gone before and...
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is reminding the public that under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family She...
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Several Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries have been highlighted for the progress made in their health sectors,...
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Family seeks answers after US influencer dies during ‘dream’ vacation with fiancé
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JTA welcomes announcement of relocation of Hurricane Melissa shelterees
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