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April 18 12:30 AM
‘Keep Jamaica
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Insurance association blasts FSC over poor communication on fee hike
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18 12:28 AM
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PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
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PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
...reiterates that Jamaicans will be put first
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
April 18 12:26 AM
PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
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New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
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BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com
New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
April 18 12:24 AM
New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
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‘Jahvy Ambassador’ charged in Big Wall shooting incident
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‘Jahvy Ambassador’ charged in Big Wall shooting incident
April 17 10:17 PM
Police have laid charges against record producer Jahvel “Jahvy Ambassador” Morrison in relation to the shooting incident at the Big Wall carnival part...
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Second sibling dies following Spanish Town blaze
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Second sibling dies following Spanish Town blaze
April 17 09:45 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — As loved ones prepared to host a memorial for a 14-year-old victim of a house fire in Spanish Town Friday night, they were gre...
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Nayoka Clunis improves hammer throw national record
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Nayoka Clunis improves hammer throw national record
April 17 09:42 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Nayoka Clunis broke her Jamaican national record in the women’s hammer throw after she threw 72.03m to win the Women’s Invitationa...
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St James police get tough on motorcyclists following motorcycle boost
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St James police get tough on motorcyclists following motorcycle boost
April 17 09:36 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James Police have upped the ante in dealing with motorcyclists deemed to have breached the Road Traffic Act. Part of that c...
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Gas prices down $0.25, diesel down $0.25
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April 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, April 16, according to the latest ex-ref...
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Gas prices up $4.50, diesel up $4.50
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Gas prices up $4.50, diesel up $4.50
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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UN says humanitarian needs remain in Cuba despite fuel supplies
April 7, 2026
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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Gas prices up $4.50, diesel up $4.50
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Gas prices up $4.50, diesel up $4.50
March 18, 2026
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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Gas prices up $3.06, $4.50, diesel up $4.50
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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March 2, 2026
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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Gas station attendant charged with assault after woman set alight
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Gas station attendant charged with assault after woman set alight
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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Gas prices down $2.19, $2.20, diesel down $1.64
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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Trinidad gets licences from United States for oil and gas activities in Venezuela
February 13, 2026
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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Gas prices up $1.94, $2.46, diesel down $3.06
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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Gas prices up $0.17, $0.18, diesel up $1.18
February 4, 2026
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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Gas prices up $1.20, $1.17, diesel up $2.44
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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Gas prices up $0.45, $0.47, diesel up $2.00
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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Gas prices up $0.25, diesel up $0.11
January 14, 2026
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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Gas prices down $0.67, $0.69; Diesel down $2.25
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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Gas prices up $1, diesel up $1
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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Guyana signs production sharing agreements with international oil and gas firms
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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Trinidad PM says she will not engage in tit-for-tat with Venezuelan VP
October 23, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Thursday downplayed a potential rift with Venezuela ove...
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Canadian company to shutdown operations in Trinidad
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Canadian company to shutdown operations in Trinidad
October 21, 2025
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
October 1, 2025
Motorist should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, October 2, according to the latest ex-refinery costs from Pe...
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Dozens wounded in Mexico City gas truck blast
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Dozens wounded in Mexico City gas truck blast
September 10, 2025
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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‘Keep Jamaica open’
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‘Keep Jamaica open’
SBAJ rejects talk of possible COVID-19-style shutdown to address energy crisis
By ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Observer senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18, 2026
‘Keep Jamaica
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Consultation controversy
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Consultation controversy
Insurance association blasts FSC over poor communication on fee hike
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18, 2026
Consultation controversy
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PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
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PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
...reiterates that Jamaicans will be put first
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
April 18, 2026
PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
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New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
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BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com
New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
April 18, 2026
New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
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‘Jahvy Ambassador’ charged in Big Wall shooting incident
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‘Jahvy Ambassador’ charged in Big Wall shooting incident
April 17, 2026
Police have laid charges against record producer Jahvel “Jahvy Ambassador” Morrison in relation to the shooting incident at the Big Wall carnival part...
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