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ITA reports 71 road deaths this year
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ITA reports 71 road deaths this year
April 11 09:43 AM
The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 71 people have been killed in 62 fatal crashes since the start of the year. According to the ITA ...
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Falmouth seek revenge against Roaring River
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Falmouth seek revenge against Roaring River
April 11 09:36 AM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Falmouth United will hope to avenge their first round loss to Roaring River Football Club (FC) when they meet in a Zone B retu...
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Paulwell says Dennis Gordon’s recall beyond ethics committee’s power; concerned MP being targeted unfairly
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 11 12:30 AM
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Domestic disputes, gang conflicts behind spike in murders in Manchester
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Domestic disputes, gang conflicts behind spike in murders in Manchester
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April 11 12:28 AM
Domestic disputes, gang conflicts behind spike in murders in Manchester
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Councillor demands presence of St Ann chief medical officer
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April 11 12:26 AM
Patrons soaked up good vibes at Noon Brunch
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‘She is irreplaceable’
Employer mourns worker killed allegedly by her soldier boyfriend who is to undergo psychiatric evaluation
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April 11 12:24 AM
‘She is irreplaceable’
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Jamaica strengthens preparedness for proliferation financing risks through national workshop
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Jamaica strengthens preparedness for proliferation financing risks through national workshop
April 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Financial Investigations Division (FID), in partnership with the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Constabulary Financial Unit (CFU),...
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Three charged in multimillion-dollar bank fraud and money mule probe – FID
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Three charged in multimillion-dollar bank fraud and money mule probe – FID
March 23, 2026
The Financial Investigations Division (FID) is again warning Jamaicans not to allow their bank accounts to be used to receive, move, or withdraw funds...
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FID warns of strict action for breaches of pecuniary penalty orders
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FID warns of strict action for breaches of pecuniary penalty orders
March 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Financial Investigations Division (FID) has issued a warning that it will take firm enforcement action against individuals who...
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Man forfeits J$1.5m, motor car in settlement over Manchester narcotics case
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Man forfeits J$1.5m, motor car in settlement over Manchester narcotics case
February 6, 2026
The Financial Investigations Division (FID) has secured a cash settlement of J$1.5 million and the surrender of a 2013 Toyota Corolla Axio as part of ...
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FID hands over eight forfeited vehicles to CTOC
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FID hands over eight forfeited vehicles to CTOC
January 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Financial Investigations Division (FID) on Thursday handed over eight forfeited motor vehicles to the Jamaica Constabulary For...
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FID again denounces social media post about PM
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FID again denounces social media post about PM
December 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The Financial Investigations Division (FID) says it is denouncing the contents of an old, fabricated social media post claiming i...
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FID and Casino Gaming Commission sign MOU for information sharing and compliance
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FID and Casino Gaming Commission sign MOU for information sharing and compliance
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—   The Financial Investigations Division (FID) and the Casino Gaming Commission (CGC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU...
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Three convicted in $61-m cybercrime and money laundering scheme
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Three convicted in $61-m cybercrime and money laundering scheme
October 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Three people have been convicted in the Corporate Area Parish Court for their roles in a $61-million fraud and money-laundering sch...
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FID amplifies public education to curb financial crimes
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FID amplifies public education to curb financial crimes
October 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Financial Investigations Division (FID) says it is intensifying its nationwide public-education drive to promote public awarenes...
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FID denounces false social media report on PM Holness
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FID denounces false social media report on PM Holness
September 3, 2025
The Financial Investigations Division (FID) says it is aware of a fabricated story currently circulating on social media platforms which falsely claim...
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Sharp increase in attorneys registering on anti-money laundering platform – PIOJ
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Sharp increase in attorneys registering on anti-money laundering platform – PIOJ
July 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A total of 1,018 attorneys were registered on the goAML (anti-money laundering) platform in Jamaica as at December 31, 2024. This ...
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Bunting demands answers on ministry’s retracted statement, calls for Chung’s resignation from FID
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Bunting demands answers on ministry’s retracted statement, calls for Chung’s resignation from FID
July 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Senator Peter Bunting is expressing concern over the Ministry of Finance’s sudden withdrawal of a press release that ad...
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FID urges Jamaicans to avoid becoming money mules amid $96 million POS fraud case
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FID urges Jamaicans to avoid becoming money mules amid $96 million POS fraud case
July 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Financial Investigations Division (FID) is warning Jamaicans, especially young professionals, the unemployed, and small busine...
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‘Nothing to hide in FID selection’, says Morris Dixon
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‘Nothing to hide in FID selection’, says Morris Dixon
July 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, says the Government has nothing to hide in the se...
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In pictures: PNP protests against Chung’s FID appointment, says it sends ‘chilling’ message
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In pictures: PNP protests against Chung’s FID appointment, says it sends ‘chilling’ message
June 2, 2025
The People’s National Party (PNP) on Monday morning staged a protest against the appointment of Dennis Chung as chief technical director of the Financ...
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PNP to stage protest against Dennis Chung’s FID appointment
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PNP to stage protest against Dennis Chung’s FID appointment
June 1, 2025
The People’s National Party (PNP) will on Monday stage what it says will be a peaceful protest against the appointment of Dennis Chung as chief techni...
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JLP rejects PNP call to rescind Dennis Chung FID appointment
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JLP rejects PNP call to rescind Dennis Chung FID appointment
May 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has rejected a call by the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) for the Government to rescind t...
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Dennis Chung leaving JFF, heading to FID
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Dennis Chung leaving JFF, heading to FID
May 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dennis Chung is leaving his general secretary post at the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) to take up an appointment with the Fin...
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Hanover woman acting as money mule convicted for role in SIM swap fraud scheme
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Hanover woman acting as money mule convicted for role in SIM swap fraud scheme
December 20, 2024
A woman was convicted in the Westmoreland Circuit Court on Wednesday for her involvement in a multimillion-dollar SIM swap fraud scheme targeting cust...
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FID forfeits J$1b from drug, lottery scam cases over four-year period
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FID forfeits J$1b from drug, lottery scam cases over four-year period
November 26, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Financial Investigations Division (FID) says it has secured approximately J$1 billion in forfeiture and pecuniary penalty order...
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FID reviewing IC report to determine need for further probe
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FID reviewing IC report to determine need for further probe
September 19, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Financial Investigations Division (FID) says it will undertake a comprehensive analysis of the Integrity Commission’s (IC) rep...
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WATCH: Golding suggests PM misled country over illicit enrichment probe
September 17, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition leader Mark Golding has suggested that Prime Minister Andrew Holness misled the country when he told the media last yea...
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ITA reports 71 road deaths this year
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ITA reports 71 road deaths this year
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The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 71 people have been killed in 62 fatal crashes since the start of the year. According to the ITA ...
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Falmouth seek revenge against Roaring River
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Falmouth seek revenge against Roaring River
April 11, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Falmouth United will hope to avenge their first round loss to Roaring River Football Club (FC) when they meet in a Zone B retu...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
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Paulwell says Dennis Gordon’s recall beyond ethics committee’s power; concerned MP being targeted unfairly
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 11, 2026
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Domestic disputes, gang conflicts behind spike in murders in Manchester
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Domestic disputes, gang conflicts behind spike in murders in Manchester
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Domestic disputes, gang conflicts behind spike in murders in Manchester
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Where’s the CMO?
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