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Caribbean-American congresswoman leads letter urging exemption from US$100k fee for H-1B visas
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Caribbean-American congresswoman leads letter urging exemption from US$100k fee for H-1B visas
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NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette  Clarke has collaborated with New York Congressman Michael Lawler i...
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
February 12 06:32 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arnett Gardens moved up three places to fifth in the points table despite playing out a 1-1 draw with Dunbeholden FC in their resc...
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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 06:31 PM
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
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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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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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LONDON, United Kingdom -- Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape. The 32-year-old, who now plays for...
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PATH recognised among regional best practices in fight to eliminate child labour
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PATH recognised among regional best practices in fight to eliminate child labour
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 12 05:53 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica -Jamaica's Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) has been lauded as a regional best practice in child labour ...
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to ensure peace dividends are felt across the society – GG
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to ensure peace dividends are felt across the society – GG
February 12 05:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a bid to maintain the gains made by the security forces in reducing crime, particulalry murders, the Ministry of National Secur...
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Forex: $158.92 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.92 to one US dollar
February 12 05:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, February 12, ended at $157.92, up 91 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily ex...
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UWI confers honorary doctorate posthumously upon late Don Wehby
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UWI confers honorary doctorate posthumously upon late Don Wehby
January 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The University of the West Indies (UWI) posthumously conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) upon the late Honourab...
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
December 26, 2025
From a once in a lifetime hurricane to a historic third term for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), a 30-year low in murders, and the major flop by the R...
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Senate pays tribute to late former senator Don Wehby
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Senate pays tribute to late former senator Don Wehby
November 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Members of the Senate paid tribute to the late former senator and Group Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy Limited, Don Wehby, ...
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Victory is for Don, says Fitz-Henley as he praises late former Senate colleague
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Victory is for Don, says Fitz-Henley as he praises late former Senate colleague
September 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Communication Taskforce, Abka Fitz-Henley, has hailed the contribution of former senato...
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Johnson Smith expresses profound regret at passing of Don Wehby
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Johnson Smith expresses profound regret at passing of Don Wehby
July 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Kamina Johnson Smith says the late Don Wehby was a distinguished and principl...
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Tributes pour in following Don Wehby’s passing
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Tributes pour in following Don Wehby’s passing
July 27, 2025
Tributes are pouring in following the death of prominent business leader and former government minister Don Wehby. The Private Sector Organisation of ...
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Gov’t Senate caucus pays tribute to Don Wehby, ‘one of Jamaica’s finest sons’
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Gov’t Senate caucus pays tribute to Don Wehby, ‘one of Jamaica’s finest sons’
July 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government Senate caucus has joined the outpouring of tributes following the death of distinguished corporate leader and forme...
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‘Don Wehby was a remarkable leader’ — GraceKennedy
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‘Don Wehby was a remarkable leader’ — GraceKennedy
July 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GraceKennedy Limited is mourning the loss of its retired Group Chief Executive Officer, Don Wehby, whose passing was confirmed by ...
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PNP remembers Don Wehby as respected leader and nation builder
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PNP remembers Don Wehby as respected leader and nation builder
July 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) has paid tribute to the former GraceKennedy Group chief executive officer and Government Senator...
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Jamaica Labour Party mourns loss of corporate giant Don Wehby
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Jamaica Labour Party mourns loss of corporate giant Don Wehby
July 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is expressing deep regret over the passing of Don Wehby, the former GraceKennedy Group chief execut...
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Business giant Don Wehby has died
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Business giant Don Wehby has died
July 27, 2025
Don Wehby, the former GraceKennedy Group chief executive officer and Government Senator died on Saturday, July 26. He was 62. His family, who announce...
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GraceKennedy announces additional leadership changes for 2025
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GraceKennedy announces additional leadership changes for 2025
February 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica– GraceKennedy Limited (GK) has announced more leadership changes set to take effect in 2025 as part of the company’s succession plan...
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Don Wehby to retire from GraceKennedy, new CEO appointed
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Don Wehby to retire from GraceKennedy, new CEO appointed
January 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GraceKennedy Limited has announced the retirement of long-standing Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Don Wehby effective Februar...
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GK looks to close year on positive note
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GK looks to close year on positive note
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
November 14, 2024
Following a recent adjustment in top level management, food and financial conglomerate GraceKennedy Limited (GK) is looking to close out the year on a...
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Don Wehby resigns from Senate
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Don Wehby resigns from Senate
November 7, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Senator Don Wehby has announced his resignation from the Senate, effective immediately. It follows last month's announcement that ...
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GraceKennedy CEO Don Wehby takes leave for health reasons
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GraceKennedy CEO Don Wehby takes leave for health reasons
October 4, 2024
Group Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy Limited, Don Wehby has announced he is taking a temporary leave of absence for health reasons. “This was...
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GraceKennedy pledges full support to national recovery effort
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GraceKennedy pledges full support to national recovery effort
July 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GraceKennedy (GK) on Friday announced its full-fledged support for Jamaica's national recovery efforts following the passage of Hu...
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Senator Wehby defends move to give ECJ ombudsman duties
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February 10, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Government Senator Don Wehby on Friday declared his support for a move to transfer the functions of the now defunct Office of the ...
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arnett Gardens moved up three places to fifth in the points table despite playing out a 1-1 draw with Dunbeholden FC in their resc...
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
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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
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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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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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