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World Bank review shows progress, setbacks in public health
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4 12:20 AM
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GREENWOOD, St James — Utility cables have emerged as the latest obstacle delaying the completion of a Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvemen...
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Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
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Caribbean seeks permanent shield from US shipping fees
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CARIBBEAN businesses are pressing the United States to permanently exempt the region from maritime fees that could send freight costs soaring by as mu...
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Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4 12:12 AM
Molynes line up Patrick as Thomas exit turns messy
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Palace mulls parking and other revenue generating use of assets as losses widen
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Palace mulls parking and other revenue generating use of assets as losses widen
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
November 4 12:10 AM
Palace mulls parking and other revenue generating use of assets as losses widen
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Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
November 4 12:07 AM
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From Premier League to travelling barber
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Ingrid Henry | Observer Writer 
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From Premier League to travelling barber
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October 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is advising members of the public that neither the person or persons using the name Cassan...
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FSC intensifies scrutiny of outstanding Hurricane Melissa claims
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FSC intensifies scrutiny of outstanding Hurricane Melissa claims
October 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is intensifying its scrutiny of outstanding Hurricane Melissa insurance claims as its latest...
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Fiscal Commissioner clarifies law allows report publication before tabling in Parliament
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Fiscal Commissioner clarifies law allows report publication before tabling in Parliament
March 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s fiscal commissioner has stated that the law allows the Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) to publish its Economic and F...
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WATCH: ‘Pad up!’ PJ Patterson says FSC may face lawsuit in SSL fraud scandal
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Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson says the Financial Services Commission (FSC) “had better pad up a top-class legal team” over potential lawsuits fro...
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Robinson hits back at Fitz-Henley’s claims that PNP failed to safeguard SSL investors
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) Spokesperson on Finance, Julian Robinson, has hit back at accusations made by Jamaica Labour Party's...
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Bolt’s lawyer slams ‘victim-blaming’ in SSL scandal, claims gov’t failed investors
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February 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The attorney representing Usain Bolt in the Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) fraud case where US$12 million was swindled from h...
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Senator Hill refutes Opposition’s claim FSC Act was established in response to SSL fraud saga
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November 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Government Senator Aubyn Hill last Friday shot down his Opposition counterparts’ suggestion that new legislation brought to the Upp...
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SSL trustee report to be resubmitted
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SSL trustee report to be resubmitted
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The Financial Services Commission (FSC) and trustee of Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), Caydion Campbell, have arrived at a middle ground on the c...
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Legislation coming to prevent ruling similar to one that stripped FSC of control over fraud-hit SSL
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Legislation coming to prevent ruling similar to one that stripped FSC of control over fraud-hit SSL
June 13, 2024
Legislation is coming that will prevent a court ruling similar to one that saw the temporary manager appointed by the Financial Services Commission (F...
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BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4, 2026
Hard truths
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Utility cables hobble SPARK project
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Utility cables hobble SPARK project
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GREENWOOD, St James — Utility cables have emerged as the latest obstacle delaying the completion of a Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvemen...
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Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
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Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
Dancehall star returns to Portmore to launch ambitious festival, promises a historic night of music on Dec 19
November 4, 2026
Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
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FREIGHT FEARS
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Caribbean seeks permanent shield from US shipping fees
November 4, 2026
CARIBBEAN businesses are pressing the United States to permanently exempt the region from maritime fees that could send freight costs soaring by as mu...
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MOLYNES MESS
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Thomas’s uncertain departure sparks tensions as JPL club lines up Patrick as replacement
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November 4, 2026
Molynes line up Patrick as Thomas exit turns messy
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