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World Bank review shows progress, setbacks in public health
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4 12:20 AM
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Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
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Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
Dancehall star returns to Portmore to launch ambitious festival, promises a historic night of music on Dec 19
November 4 12:16 AM
Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
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Thomas’s uncertain departure sparks tensions as JPL club lines up Patrick as replacement
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4 12:12 AM
Molynes line up Patrick as Thomas exit turns messy
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Palace mulls parking and other revenue generating use of assets as losses widen
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Palace mulls parking and other revenue generating use of assets as losses widen
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
November 4 12:10 AM
Palace mulls parking and other revenue generating use of assets as losses widen
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Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
November 4 12:07 AM
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Two settle vehicle fraud case; co-accused still before the court
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Two settle vehicle fraud case; co-accused still before the court
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Two settle vehicle fraud case;
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From Premier League to travelling barber
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From Premier League to travelling barber
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Commonwealth looks to unlock prosperity for 2.7 billion people
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Commonwealth looks to unlock prosperity for 2.7 billion people
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Commonwealth looks to unlock prosperity for 2.7 billion people
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana remains one of the world's fastest-growing economies, and a new report shows the country is improving at managing wh...
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Brian Langrin appointed BOJ governor
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August 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Economist Dr R Brian Langrin has been appointed governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), effective Wednesday, August 19, succeeding ...
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PPC renews commitment to support MSMEs on World MSME Day
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Jamaica's micro, small and medium-sized enterp...
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Jamaica economy contracts 7.1 per cent in fourth quarter after hurricane impact
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Jamaica economy contracts 7.1 per cent in fourth quarter after hurricane impact
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April 2, 2026
Jamaica’s economy contracted 7.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, official data showed on Monday, as Hurricane Melissa disrupted activity acros...
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IDB and partners commited to developing the silver economy
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IDB and partners commited to developing the silver economy
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BARCELONA, Spain, (CMC) – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), says it is working on a joint development agenda to address challenges and opport...
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Hard truths
World Bank review shows progress, setbacks in public health
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4, 2026
Hard truths
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Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
Entertainment, ...
Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
Dancehall star returns to Portmore to launch ambitious festival, promises a historic night of music on Dec 19
November 4, 2026
Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
MOLYNES MESS
Football, ...
MOLYNES MESS
Thomas’s uncertain departure sparks tensions as JPL club lines up Patrick as replacement
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4, 2026
Molynes line up Patrick as Thomas exit turns messy
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Palace mulls parking and other revenue generating use of assets as losses widen
Business
Palace mulls parking and other revenue generating use of assets as losses widen
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
November 4, 2026
Palace mulls parking and other revenue generating use of assets as losses widen
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No shots fired
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No shots fired
Cops nabbed alleged gangsters without shooting, sergeant testifies
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
November 4, 2026
No shots fired
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