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Shawn Storm and Kumpliment collaborate on ‘Happy Life’
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Shawn Storm and Kumpliment collaborate on ‘Happy Life’
September 2 11:45 AM
Recording artiste Kumpliment has always been a fan of dancehall artiste Shawn Storm. After meeting the  My Life  deejay and realising that they shared...
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RADA calls for ‘extreme caution’ in bush fire advisory amid drought
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RADA calls for ‘extreme caution’ in bush fire advisory amid drought
September 2 11:13 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), is urging farmers to take immediate action to protect their farms, crops, liv...
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Glen Washington to be honoured with Grammy nomination certificates
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Glen Washington to be honoured with Grammy nomination certificates
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
September 2 09:54 AM
In 1999, Glen Washington had a surprise hit album with  Brother To Brother , produced by the legendary Clement “Coxson” Dodd for the Studio One label....
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Cooper’s Pen children need urgent assistance ahead of new school term — FWCF
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Cooper’s Pen children need urgent assistance ahead of new school term — FWCF
September 2 09:48 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is urging government agencies to intervene immediately to ensure children affected by the dem...
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Leon Bailey to move to Olympiacos — reports
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Leon Bailey to move to Olympiacos — reports
September 2 09:42 AM
Reggae Boy Leon Bailey is expected to leave Aston Villa for Greek Club Olympiacos, according to international reports. The move from the English Premi...
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‘Small wings, big impact’: Celene Hall plans to use Miss Universe Jamaica crown for service
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‘Small wings, big impact’: Celene Hall plans to use Miss Universe Jamaica crown for service
BY SANDENA JAMES Social media editor sandenaj@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 2 08:47 AM
Newly crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2026 Celene Hall is hoping her reign will be remembered for more than what she accomplishes on the international s...
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Deported fugitive charged in 2024 Kingston shooting case
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Deported fugitive charged in 2024 Kingston shooting case
September 2 08:42 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A St Catherine businessman who reportedly fled the country following a 2024 shooting incident has been charged after being deporte...
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LASCO-sponsored 12-y-o creates skincare app following creative design camp
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LASCO-sponsored 12-y-o creates skincare app following creative design camp
September 2 08:29 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Twelve-year-old Shailene Thompson’s has created a skincare app following participation in the Creative Design Camp, an initiative ...
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First Microcredit Act defendants signal guilty plea
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First Microcredit Act defendants signal guilty plea
July 13, 2026
Two men charged in Jamaica's first prosecution under the Microcredit Act have indicated their intention to plead guilty to the charges. Otis Williams ...
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Woman charged after FID alleges she hid drug trafficker’s $250m property portfolio
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Woman charged after FID alleges she hid drug trafficker’s $250m property portfolio
July 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A retired haulage contractor from Clarendon has been charged with multiple money laundering offences after investigators alleged t...
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Two charged under Microcredit Act
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Two charged under Microcredit Act
June 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Financial Investigations Division (FID) has charged two men in connection with the alleged provision of microcredit services w...
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FID secures forfeiture of $2 million in cash and foreign currency
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FID secures forfeiture of $2 million in cash and foreign currency
June 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Financial Investigations Division (FID) has secured cash forfeiture orders in two parish court matters totalling more than $2 ...
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FID warns defaulters to pay back money when ordered by court
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FID warns defaulters to pay back money when ordered by court
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The Financial Investigations Division (FID) is reminding individuals that failure to pay back money under Pecuniary Penalty Order...
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Holness refuses to state whether FID has said there’s no case for him to answer
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Holness refuses to state whether FID has said there’s no case for him to answer
June 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness was circumspect on Monday when he responded to a question about the state of the investigation by...
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FID strengthens capacity to trace, seize cryptocurrency with access to global enforcement platform
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FID strengthens capacity to trace, seize cryptocurrency with access to global enforcement platform
April 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— In an attempt to strengthen Jamaica’s response to increasingly sophisticated financial crime, the Financial Investigations Division...
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FID and JCF ink MOU to repurpose recovered assets
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FID and JCF ink MOU to repurpose recovered assets
April 28, 2026
The Financial Investigations Division (FID) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have formalised an agreement to support law enforcement operation...
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FID, RPD sign MoU to protect revenue and the financial system
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FID, RPD sign MoU to protect revenue and the financial system
April 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Financial Investigations Division (FID) and the Revenue Protection Department (RPD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (M...
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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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Shawn Storm and Kumpliment collaborate on ‘Happy Life’
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Recording artiste Kumpliment has always been a fan of dancehall artiste Shawn Storm. After meeting the  My Life  deejay and realising that they shared...
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RADA calls for ‘extreme caution’ in bush fire advisory amid drought
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Glen Washington to be honoured with Grammy nomination certificates
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Glen Washington to be honoured with Grammy nomination certificates
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
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In 1999, Glen Washington had a surprise hit album with  Brother To Brother , produced by the legendary Clement “Coxson” Dodd for the Studio One label....
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Cooper’s Pen children need urgent assistance ahead of new school term — FWCF
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Cooper’s Pen children need urgent assistance ahead of new school term — FWCF
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is urging government agencies to intervene immediately to ensure children affected by the dem...
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