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HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Power was restored across Cuba on Friday following a large-scale blackout, but the island's energy crisis remained acute, with oi...
Inflation slips in April as electricity costs ease
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Inflation slips in April as electricity costs ease
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May 15 05:34 PM
Falling electricity rates pushed Jamaica’s inflation rate back into negative territory in April, offering consumers some relief from rising food and f...
Audio guidance now live at Scotia ATMs
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Audio guidance now live at Scotia ATMs
May 15 05:14 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Scotiabank Jamaica launched audio guidance at some of its automated teller machines (ATM) across the island, the bank said Friday....
Forex: $159.02 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.02 to one US dollar
May 15 04:38 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, May 14, ended trading at $159.02, down 17 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
Haiti targeting World Cup knockout rounds, says coach
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Haiti targeting World Cup knockout rounds, says coach
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — Haiti coach Sebastien Migne said Friday his team are targeting a place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup as he nam...

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Burn victim needs blood; sister released from custody
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Burn victim needs blood; sister released from custody
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
The  Jamaica Observer  understands that Westmoreland burn victim, Dacia Forrester successfully underwent a medical procedure to remove burnt skin cell...
Man charged with killing cop during gas station robbery
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July 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A man has been charged in connection with the killing of a policeman during a gas station robbery in December last year. The accus...
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WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A fire has engulfed a building complex in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, Observer Online understands. Unconfirmed reports sugge...
Gas prices up $0.25, diesel down $0.25
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, according to the latest ex-refinery cos...

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, May 14, ended trading at $159.02, down 17 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...

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