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Author Rohan Budhai has pulled back the curtain on Jamaica’s rich musical legacy with  A Hit Mek , a 560-page publication that explores the island’s c...
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Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in Hungary’s elections on Sunday, ending his 16-year rule as the Opposition surged to a commanding victory. USA Today rep...
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Mt Pleasant’s Peter Gould steps down from PFJL Finance Commitee
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - Chairman of Mt Pleasant FA, Peter Gould, has stepped down with immediate effect from the Finance Committee of Professional Footbal...
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Catherine Hall Health Centre to reopen in two weeks
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April 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, April 9, according to the latest ex-ref...
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UN says humanitarian needs remain in Cuba despite fuel supplies
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UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — The United Nations (UN) has issued an urgent call for international support as Cuba grapples with a “worsening” humanitarian cr...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, March 19, according to the latest ex-re...
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Gas prices up $3.06, $4.50, diesel up $4.50
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March 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, March 5, according to the latest ex-ref...
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Energy prices soar on Iran war fallout, stocks slide
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Oil and gas prices soared, stock markets slid and the dollar firmed on Monday as the widening Iran war shook financial ma...
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February 23, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica  —  Thirty-year-old gas station attendant Collate Swaby has been charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm following...
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Gas prices down $2.19, $2.20, diesel down $1.64
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February 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, February 19, according to the latest ex-re...
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Trinidad gets licences from United States for oil and gas activities in Venezuela
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad and Tobago government on Friday said that it has been issued with two United States general licences, whi...
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Gas prices up $1.94, $2.46, diesel down $3.06
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February 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see increases at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, February 12, according to the latest ex-r...
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Gas prices up $0.17, $0.18, diesel up $1.18
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see increases at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, February 5, according to the latest ex-re...
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Gas prices up $1.20, $1.17, diesel up $2.44
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January 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, January 29, according to the latest ex-...
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Gas prices up $0.45, $0.47, diesel up $2.00
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January 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, January 22, according to the latest ex-...
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Gas prices up $0.25, diesel up $0.11
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, January 15, according to the latest ex-...
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Gas prices down $0.67, $0.69; Diesel down $2.25
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December 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 25, according to the latest ex-re...
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Gas prices up $1, diesel up $1
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November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, November 13, according to the latest ex...
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Guyana signs production sharing agreements with international oil and gas firms
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November 11, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) –  The Guyanese government Tuesday signed a  production sharing agreement for the shallow-water Block S4 offshore Guyana with...
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Trinidad PM says she will not engage in tit-for-tat with Venezuelan VP
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Canadian company to shutdown operations in Trinidad
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Canadian fertiliser company, Nutrien, regarded as the world’s top potash producer Tuesday announced that it has starte...
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Gas prices up $0.75, $0.77, diesel up $2.94
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Dozens wounded in Mexico City gas truck blast
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Nearly 60 people were wounded, 19 gravely, when a gas truck exploded in Mexico City on Wednesday, causing widespread damag...
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Gasoline up $1.04, $0.90, Diesel down $0.25
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Gasoline up $1.04, $0.90, Diesel down $0.25
July 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, July 17, according to the latest ex-ref...
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July 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, July 3, according to the latest ex-refin...
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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
BY CURTIS MYRIE 
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Author Rohan Budhai has pulled back the curtain on Jamaica’s rich musical legacy with  A Hit Mek , a 560-page publication that explores the island’s c...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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