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Nigerian military rescues 31 worshippers kidnapped during Easter church masses
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Nigerian military rescues 31 worshippers kidnapped during Easter church masses
April 5 04:59 PM
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP)—The Nigerian military said Sunday it had rescued 31 worshippers seized from Easter celebrations in northwestern Kaduna state, tho...
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Gordon steps aside from PAC, shadow cabinet amid JACDEN probe—Mark Golding
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Gordon steps aside from PAC, shadow cabinet amid JACDEN probe—Mark Golding
April 5 04:47 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Leader Mark Golding has announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JACDEN Dennis Gordon has been instructed to step ...
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
April 5 04:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Rupie Edwards, the singer/producer who entered the British national chart in 1975 with Irie Feelings (Skanga) , was laid to rest on ...
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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April 5 04:00 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican government has promised a delegate-friendly atmosphere for the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June...
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
April 5 03:52 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica added five more medals- a gold, two silver and two bronze- on Sunday morning’s session at the 53rd Carifta Games, being held...
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Leeds beat West Ham in shoot-out to reach FA Cup semis for first time in 39 years
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Leeds beat West Ham in shoot-out to reach FA Cup semis for first time in 39 years
April 5 03:09 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years as they survived a dramatic penalty shoot-out after s...
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Trump appears to extend Iran deadline in cryptic post
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Trump appears to extend Iran deadline in cryptic post
April 5 02:35 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Sunday appeared to extend by 24 hours his deadline for Iran to make a dea...
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JTTA set to shine at Caribbean and Central American Championships
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JTTA set to shine at Caribbean and Central American Championships
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
April 5 01:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Table Tennis Association (JTTA) continues to strengthen its position on the regional stage as Jamaica participates in a ...
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Food price slump pushes Jamaica’s inflation lower in February
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Food price slump pushes Jamaica’s inflation lower in February
March 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Consumer prices in Jamaica fell in February as a sharp drop in vegetable prices pushed down food costs, offering temporary relief ...
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Market Bag: Burgerman takes shop-off challenge as prices continue to fall at ‘Curry’
February 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prices at Coronation Market continue to trend downwards this week, with tomatoes selling for as low as $30 per pound, while cabbag...
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Market Bag: Plenty of variety, good prices at fully organic Ujima market in St Andrew
February 13, 2026
There is abundant variety of fresh, colorful vegetables at the Ujima Natural Farmers Market in St Andrew. And the prices aren’t too bad. Observer Onli...
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Market Bag: Tomato at $100, lettuce for $200 as prices lower at ‘Curry’
Banana and plantain still scarce
February 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – There are “good” prices for food items at the Coronation Market this week as crops continue to recover from the devastation of Hur...
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Market Bag: Shopping with Chef Lumley in Papine, pepper prices ‘hot’
January 30, 2026
ST ANDREW, Jamaica – Food prices were higher at the Papine Market compared to our shopping trip at the Linstead Market last week. Scotch bonnet and sw...
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Market Bag: Food prices steady, egg supplies improving
January 23, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — There is limited movement in food prices at the Linstead market this week as the cost of produce held largely steady compared ...
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Higher food prices drive 1.3 per cent increase in December CPI, says STATIN
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Higher food prices drive 1.3 per cent increase in December CPI, says STATIN
January 17, 2026
The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that the All Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2025 increased by 1.3 per cent...
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Market Bag: Mixed basket for food prices in Linstead
January 16, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – It’s a mixed bag for food prices this weekend as the costs of some items are up while others are down at the Linstead Market i...
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Market Bag: Hot pepper as low as $500 as food prices cool at ‘Curry’
January 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – There’s good news for shoppers this week as Scotch bonnet pepper prices – a ‘hot’ topic during the recent Christmas holidays – are...
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Market Bag: Sorrel at $800 a pound, expected to rise above $1,000
December 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Sorrel prices are around $800 a pound at the Coronation Market this week and are expected to climb above $1,000 as Christmas draws...
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Market Bag: Lower prices at ‘Curry’ offer Jamaicans slight reprieve
December 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Shoppers at the Coronation Market in downtown Kingston are breathing a sigh of relief this week amid lower food prices following w...
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Market Bag: Hot pepper price heats up to $5k, sweet pepper cools to $600
December 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – This week at the Coronation Market in downtown Kingston sees Scotch bonnet prices continue to surge, with some vendors selling the...
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Market Bag: Escallion buyers get slight reprieve as price falls to $800, but…
November 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shoppers at Coronation Market can brace for another week of fluctuating prices, with hot pepper reaching as high as $1,500 per pou...
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Jamaica’s inflation ticks up in October, driven by food prices
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Jamaica’s inflation ticks up in October, driven by food prices
November 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica's consumer prices rose by 0.7 per cent in October, with higher costs for food and electricity being the main drivers. The ...
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Market Bag: Sweet pepper up to $1,500 as vendors predict more price spikes
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Market Bag: Sweet pepper up to $1,500 as vendors predict more price spikes
November 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Food prices continue to climb following what Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has described as a devastating blow to the sector. O...
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Market Bag: Escallion up to $1,200 as food prices soar after Melissa
November 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With farmers across Jamaica taking a massive hit from Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, food prices at the Coronation Market are on th...
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Consumers benefiting from sharp reductions in vegetable, fruit prices – Green
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Consumers benefiting from sharp reductions in vegetable, fruit prices – Green
February 4, 2025
Consumers are paying significantly less for some fruits and vegetables compared to the high prices that followed Hurricane Beryl last July when the lo...
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Over 2,819 hectares of damaged crops restored
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Over 2,819 hectares of damaged crops restored
December 19, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - More than 2,819 hectares of crops that were damaged by Hurricane Beryl and Tropical Storm Rafael have been restored. Minister of A...
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Nigerian military rescues 31 worshippers kidnapped during Easter church masses
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Gordon steps aside from PAC, shadow cabinet amid JACDEN probe—Mark Golding
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Leader Mark Golding has announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JACDEN Dennis Gordon has been instructed to step ...
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Rupie Edwards, the singer/producer who entered the British national chart in 1975 with Irie Feelings (Skanga) , was laid to rest on ...
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican government has promised a delegate-friendly atmosphere for the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June...
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica added five more medals- a gold, two silver and two bronze- on Sunday morning’s session at the 53rd Carifta Games, being held...
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