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Cuba power grid back online after huge blackout
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Cuba power grid back online after huge blackout
May 15 05:46 PM
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Power was restored across Cuba on Friday following a large-scale blackout, but the island's energy crisis remained acute, with oi...
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Inflation slips in April as electricity costs ease
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Inflation slips in April as electricity costs ease
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobsever.com 
May 15 05:34 PM
Falling electricity rates pushed Jamaica’s inflation rate back into negative territory in April, offering consumers some relief from rising food and f...
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Audio guidance now live at Scotia ATMs
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Audio guidance now live at Scotia ATMs
May 15 05:14 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Scotiabank Jamaica launched audio guidance at some of its automated teller machines (ATM) across the island, the bank said Friday....
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Forex: $159.02 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.02 to one US dollar
May 15 04:38 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, May 14, ended trading at $159.02, down 17 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
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J’can sentenced to three years in US prison for US$600,000 lottery scam
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J’can sentenced to three years in US prison for US$600,000 lottery scam
May 15 04:21 PM
TACOMA, United States – A Jamaican man who was extradited to the United States (US) on lottery scam charges in 2025 was sentenced to three years in pr...
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Haiti targeting World Cup knockout rounds, says coach
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Haiti targeting World Cup knockout rounds, says coach
May 15 04:05 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — Haiti coach Sebastien Migne said Friday his team are targeting a place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup as he nam...
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JLP’s Morgan says Gov’t spending $67 billion to assist with Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery
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JLP’s Morgan says Gov’t spending $67 billion to assist with Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery
May 15 03:33 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In response to  what he described as “grossly misleading narratives” concerning the Government’s expenditure on relief and recover...
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Authorities in St Elizabeth seeking alternative emergency shelters as hurricane season approaches
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Authorities in St Elizabeth seeking alternative emergency shelters as hurricane season approaches
May 15 03:29 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Authorities in St Elizabeth are working to identify alternative emergency shelters ahead of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season...
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Bahamians voting for new government
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Bahamians voting for new government
May 12, 2026
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — More than 209,000 Bahamians have registered to vote in Tuesday’s general election that Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis ca...
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Palestinians to vote in first elections since Gaza war
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Palestinians to vote in first elections since Gaza war
April 24, 2026
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories (AFP)—Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza head to the polls Saturday for municipal elections in...
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Orbán concedes defeat as Opposition sweeps Hungary’s elections after 16 years
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Orbán concedes defeat as Opposition sweeps Hungary’s elections after 16 years
April 12, 2026
Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in Hungary’s elections on Sunday, ending his 16-year rule as the Opposition surged to a commanding victory. USA Today rep...
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Bahamas PM signals general election ‘soon’ but date still unclear
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Bahamas PM signals general election ‘soon’ but date still unclear
March 14, 2026
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC)—Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis has confirmed that the next general election in The Bahamas will be held soon, but he declin...
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Haiti begins process for holding of elections
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Haiti begins process for holding of elections
March 2, 2026
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) – The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) Monday announced that it had started the process of registering political partie...
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Barbadians voting for new government
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Barbadians voting for new government
February 11, 2026
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — An estimated 271,205 voters have begun casting their ballots in Wednesday’s snap general election that Barbados Prime Min...
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Mottley hints at early 2026 polls
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Mottley hints at early 2026 polls
December 20, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has given the clearest indication yet that Barbadians could be going to the polls ear...
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PNP calls press conference to address election-related issues
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PNP calls press conference to address election-related issues
September 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) has called a press conference, set for Thursday, to address concerns about the recently held gen...
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KSAMC mulls fee for post-election clean-up
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KSAMC mulls fee for post-election clean-up
September 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) says it is considering the application of a fee for the display of politi...
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Morris Dixon happy with number of women elected to Parliament
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Morris Dixon happy with number of women elected to Parliament
September 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Minister of Education, Youth, Skills, and Information, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, says he is elated at the number of women who a...
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Guyana proving to be matured democracy with peaceful and calm elections–US ambassador
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Guyana proving to be matured democracy with peaceful and calm elections–US ambassador
September 4, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, says Guyana is proving that it is a matured democracy and she is proud ...
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More challenges with EVIS as voting continues
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More challenges with EVIS as voting continues
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Incumbent Member of Parliament for Kingston Central, the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) Donovan Williams, is reporting problems with...
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Steady voter traffic in St Andrew East Central
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Steady voter traffic in St Andrew East Central
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Voting has been steady throughout the morning in the St Andrew East Central constituency that is being contested by the People’s N...
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Electors push through physical challenges to vote
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Electors push through physical challenges to vote
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Physical challenges were no bother for 55-year-old Karen and 59-year-old Lesroy Coke, who turned out to vote at Holy Family Primar...
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James Robertson claims outsiders ‘infiltrating’ St Thomas
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James Robertson claims outsiders ‘infiltrating’ St Thomas
September 3, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — Despite claims that people from outside St Thomas have made their way to the parish and are upsetting residents, Jamaica Labour P...
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WATCH: Bunting anticipating high voter turnout, says JLP in trouble
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WATCH: Bunting anticipating high voter turnout, says JLP in trouble
September 3, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for Manchester Southern Peter Bunting says his anticipation of a high voter turnout sugg...
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WATCH: Business execs cast vote amid brisk start in St James West Central
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WATCH: Business execs cast vote amid brisk start in St James West Central
September 3, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Voting is off to a brisk start at Howard Cooke Primary School in St James West Central, which is being contested by incumbent Marl...
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School call!
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School call!
September 3, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — “Brown” rang the bell for his party at Christian Gardens Infant School in St Catherine East Central early Wednesday morning. “...
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WATCH: Terrelonge hailed for fixing roads, uplifting youth
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WATCH: Terrelonge hailed for fixing roads, uplifting youth
September 3, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Supporters of Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) candidate for St Catherine East Central, Alando Terrelonge, were out early Wednesda...
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WATCH: Electors out early in Kingston Central
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WATCH: Electors out early in Kingston Central
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — There is an early crush of voters in sections of Kingston Central where the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP's) Donavon Williams is try...
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Neighbourly support as smooth start to voting in St James Central
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Neighbourly support as smooth start to voting in St James Central
September 3, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Things have gotten off to a smooth start in the St James Central constituency so far. For neighbours Loretta Allen and Melford Gra...
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EOJ says all systems ready for September 3 elections
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EOJ says all systems ready for September 3 elections
September 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) has confirmed that all preparations are complete for the general election and local governme...
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Cuba power grid back online after huge blackout
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Cuba power grid back online after huge blackout
May 15, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Power was restored across Cuba on Friday following a large-scale blackout, but the island's energy crisis remained acute, with oi...
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Inflation slips in April as electricity costs ease
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Inflation slips in April as electricity costs ease
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobsever.com 
May 15, 2026
Falling electricity rates pushed Jamaica’s inflation rate back into negative territory in April, offering consumers some relief from rising food and f...
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Audio guidance now live at Scotia ATMs
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Audio guidance now live at Scotia ATMs
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Scotiabank Jamaica launched audio guidance at some of its automated teller machines (ATM) across the island, the bank said Friday....
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Forex: $159.02 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.02 to one US dollar
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, May 14, ended trading at $159.02, down 17 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
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J’can sentenced to three years in US prison for US$600,000 lottery scam
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J’can sentenced to three years in US prison for US$600,000 lottery scam
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TACOMA, United States – A Jamaican man who was extradited to the United States (US) on lottery scam charges in 2025 was sentenced to three years in pr...
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