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MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26 12:18 AM
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Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26 12:12 AM
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
February 26 12:11 AM
As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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Entrepreneurs operating informally urged to get regularised
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Entrepreneurs operating informally urged to get regularised
February 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, is appealing to entrepreneurs who are oper...
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Guyana to distribute mining lands to small scale gold miners
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Guyana to distribute mining lands to small scale gold miners
February 16, 2026
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The Guyana government says it will distribute a large acreage of mining lands to local small-scale gold miners within the n...
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Throne Speech: NaRRA represents new development architecture for Jamaica — GG
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Throne Speech: NaRRA represents new development architecture for Jamaica — GG
February 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government’s vehicle to drive reconstruction efforts post-Hurricane Melissa — the National Reconstruction and Resilience Autho...
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Government worker on cocaine rap granted $1m bail; co-accused’s bail extended
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Government worker on cocaine rap granted $1m bail; co-accused’s bail extended
February 4, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — One of two government employees detained at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay last month following the seizure of ...
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Government launches public sector flexible work arrangement
January 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Government has officially launched the implementation of flexible work arrangements within the public sector, starting on a pha...
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Government focused on economic independence for Jamaica — Holness
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Government focused on economic independence for Jamaica — Holness
January 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the key to true political independence is economic independence, which is one of the primary fo...
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Gov’t better equipped to measure, address poverty
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Gov’t better equipped to measure, address poverty
January 18, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica is now better equipped to measure and address poverty across the island following the launch of the Nati...
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Gov’t to roll out RE-LEAF to restore forests battered by Hurricane Melissa – Samuda
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Gov’t to roll out RE-LEAF to restore forests battered by Hurricane Melissa – Samuda
January 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will be embarking on Operation RE-LEAF and phase two of the National Tree Planting Initiative (NTPI2), as part of e...
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PM urges church partnership to help further reduce Jamaica’s murder rate
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PM urges church partnership to help further reduce Jamaica’s murder rate
January 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness, is urging the church to partner with the Government in reducing Jamaica’s murder rate to align with...
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Gov’t allocates $100 million for Shettlewood–Anchovy road project
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Gov’t allocates $100 million for Shettlewood–Anchovy road project
January 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has allocated $100 million under the GO Road Rehabilitation Programme for works on critical sections of the roadway...
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Charles Jr commends senior citizens embracing digital skills through GetConnected Programme
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Charles Jr commends senior citizens embracing digital skills through GetConnected Programme
January 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Labour and Social Security Minister Pearnel Charles Jr has commended senior citizens who are embracing digital skills through the ...
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PM reaffirms State’s support for Maroon communities
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PM reaffirms State’s support for Maroon communities
January 7, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed Government’s support for the Maroon communities. “You are part of Jamaica and you ar...
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Gov’t to safeguard integrity of Overseas Employment Programme
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Gov’t to safeguard integrity of Overseas Employment Programme
January 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will be taking steps to preserve the integrity of the Overseas Employment Programme. This was disclosed by Minister...
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Opposition demands stronger oversight of Govt’s Hurricane relief distribution
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Opposition demands stronger oversight of Govt’s Hurricane relief distribution
December 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for a more robust and transparent system to track the distribution of gove...
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Opposition urges caution as Gov’t prepares JPS licence update
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Opposition urges caution as Gov’t prepares JPS licence update
November 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition is warning the Government against granting excessive concessions to the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) as the...
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Opposition welcomes creative economy Green Paper, urges inclusion and action
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Opposition welcomes creative economy Green Paper, urges inclusion and action
Jerome Williams Observer Staff Reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government’s latest policy move to formalise and expand Jamaica’s cultural and creative industries has received bipartisan sup...
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French PM under pressure to put together cabinet
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French PM under pressure to put together cabinet
October 5, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) — France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was under mounting pressure on Sunday to pull together a cabinet as he struggled t...
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White House says firings ‘imminent’ as plan to reopen govt collapses
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White House says firings ‘imminent’ as plan to reopen govt collapses
October 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Efforts to swiftly end the United States (US) government shutdown collapsed Wednesday as Democrats in Congress went ...
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US on brink of govt shutdown as last-ditch vote fails
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US on brink of govt shutdown as last-ditch vote fails
September 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) government barreled towards its first shutdown in six years Tuesday, with funding expiring at...
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Seiveright ready for new challenge at ‘super ministry’
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Seiveright ready for new challenge at ‘super ministry’
September 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Newly minted Member of Parliament (MP) for St Andrew North Central, Delano Seiveright, has welcomed the decision of Prime Minister...
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13 appointed ministers of state, Morgan named parliamentary secretary
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13 appointed ministers of state, Morgan named parliamentary secretary
September 19, 2025
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has named a new slate of ministers of state from among members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The 13 mi...
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St Kitts and Nevis gov’t says US murder accused never visited federation
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St Kitts and Nevis gov’t says US murder accused never visited federation
September 15, 2025
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) — The St Kitts and Nevis government Monday sought to distance the twin island federation from reports on social media that ...
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ICE COOLING
As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
February 26, 2026
ICE COOLING
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Joyful pulse
Entertainment, ...
Joyful pulse
Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Joyful pulse
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26, 2026
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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BALL OUT!
Basketball, ...
BALL OUT!
Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
Battling Bahamas
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