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Diaspora backs Golding for courageous stance on US-Jamaica relationship
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
August 10 12:30 AM
NEW YORK, USA — Former Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding has earned the backing of many within the Diaspora community here for what is being descr...
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August 10 12:28 AM
Public funds not enough for climate resilience — Samuda
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August 10 12:26 AM
THE end of an era. That is what many Diasporans, including top Jamaican American attorney Alison Smith, are calling the relocation of Consul General O...
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BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 10 12:26 AM
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BY DESMOND ALLEN Executive editor — special assignment allend@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 10 12:24 AM
One doesn’t have to be a motor vehicle enthusiast to feel the pride and joy of Jamaicans who have witnessed the relentless speed of the evolution of A...
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August 10 12:24 AM
Buju remains on Billboard
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August 10 12:23 AM
At last Thursday’s Independence Grand Gala, Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder joined Sizzla Kalonji, Capleton, Beres Hammond, Leroy Sibbles, Derrick Morgan...
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July 31, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Consumers are facing higher costs at the Spanish Town Market, where prices for several key food items have increased this week...
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July 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shoppers at the Coronation Market will encounter a mixed basket in terms of prices this week. Persistent dry conditions continue t...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 6.7 per cent in June, its highest level since January 2024 and above the Bank of Ja...
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July 3, 2026
KINGSTON, 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 Coronation Market in ...
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June 26, 2026
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May 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Devon Biscuits says it has reduced prices on its products despite the implementation of Jamaica’s new sugar tax, positioning the m...
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March 16, 2026
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Diaspora backs Golding for courageous stance on US-Jamaica relationship
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
August 10, 2026
NEW YORK, USA — Former Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding has earned the backing of many within the Diaspora community here for what is being descr...
August 10, 2026
Public funds not enough for climate resilience — Samuda
August 10, 2026
THE end of an era. That is what many Diasporans, including top Jamaican American attorney Alison Smith, are calling the relocation of Consul General O...
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 10, 2026
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