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Jamaica spends five times more on imports than it earned from exports in Jan-March quarter—STATIN
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Jamaica spends five times more on imports than it earned from exports in Jan-March quarter—STATIN
June 25 05:32 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica spent five times more on imports than it earned from exports during the January to March quarter of 2026. This is according ...
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Campbell breaks national shot put record again
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Campbell breaks national shot put record again
June 25 05:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Rajindra Campbell broke the Jamaican men’s shot put national record for a second time this year after he threw 22.44m to win the eve...
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Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated
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Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated
June 25 05:17 PM
EAST RUTHERFORD, United States (AFP)—Ecuador squeezed into the last 32 of the World Cup with an upset 2-1 victory over Germany on Thursday as Ivory Co...
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Movies of merit
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June 25 04:34 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Appearing at the recent Caribbean Studies Association’s 50th annual conference on Caribbean Vibes and Vibrations (Culture, Identit...
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Forex: $157.69 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.69 to one US dollar
June 25 04:14 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, June 25, ended trading at $157.69, down by 49, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
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Mother of autistic children highlights autism challenges with new book
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Mother of autistic children highlights autism challenges with new book
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL 
June 25 04:08 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Parents of children with autism usually stress the importance of patience to help their children live a normal life. Susan Vanriel-S...
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‘Roaring Lion’ tops 799,000 YouTube views as Cashan prepares to unveil debut album
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‘Roaring Lion’ tops 799,000 YouTube views as Cashan prepares to unveil debut album
June 25 03:39 PM
Jamaican recording artiste Cashan is entering the biggest week of her career, with her Richie Spice collaboration Roaring Lion surpassing 799,000 YouT...
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Green urges Black River High School graduates to align their future with emerging opportunities in St Elizabeth
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Green urges Black River High School graduates to align their future with emerging opportunities in St Elizabeth
June 25 03:32 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for St Elizabeth South Western, Floyd Green, has challenged t...
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IMF approves US$257-million safety net for Barbados
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IMF approves US$257-million safety net for Barbados
June 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new 36-month precautionary Stand-By Arrangement for Barbados valued at US$257 m...
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IMF chief warns energy recovery to take time after US-Iran ceasefire
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IMF chief warns energy recovery to take time after US-Iran ceasefire
June 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) —The International Monetary Fund chief on Monday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, ...
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IMF, World Bank, IEA chiefs warn of summer fuel scarcity if Hormuz strait remains closed
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IMF, World Bank, IEA chiefs warn of summer fuel scarcity if Hormuz strait remains closed
May 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and International Energy Agency warned on Friday of the ri...
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Middle East oil shock deepens strain on Haiti as IMF extends monitoring programme
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Middle East oil shock deepens strain on Haiti as IMF extends monitoring programme
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 22, 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has extended its Staff-Monitored Programme with Haiti through June 2027 as rising oil prices linked to the confl...
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IMF warns that Middle East war will have an uneven impact on the Caribbean
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IMF warns that Middle East war will have an uneven impact on the Caribbean
April 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said that the Caribbean Community (Caricom) will register mixed econ...
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IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Middle East war
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IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Middle East war
April 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its 2026 global growth projection Tuesday, warning that the world economy co...
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US Treasury chief says IMF, World Bank on right track after criticism
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US Treasury chief says IMF, World Bank on right track after criticism
April 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Worl...
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IMF to cut global growth forecast due to Mideast war
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IMF to cut global growth forecast due to Mideast war
April 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The International Monetary Fund will lower global growth forecasts due to the Middle East war, its chief said Thursday...
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IMF says US policy shift will cut incomes for poorest, raise poverty
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IMF says US policy shift will cut incomes for poorest, raise poverty
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that recent changes to United States (US) fiscal, trade and immigration policies are projected to mat...
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IMF warns pressure is mounting on Trinidad to loosen grip on currency
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IMF warns pressure is mounting on Trinidad to loosen grip on currency
February 22, 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Trinidad and Tobago will need stricter control of government spending and higher interest rates ...
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IMF urges policy reset in Suriname as debt tops 100 per cent of GDP
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IMF urges policy reset in Suriname as debt tops 100 per cent of GDP
January 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Suriname to reset fiscal and monetary policy after warning that recent slippages h...
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Grenada must reapply fiscal discipline by 2027, IMF says after hurricane relief
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Grenada must reapply fiscal discipline by 2027, IMF says after hurricane relief
January 21, 2026
Grenada must return to its key fiscal rule by 2027 to safeguard debt sustainability, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday, after th...
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Global lenders line up US$6.1 billion to support Jamaica’s post-hurricane recovery
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Global lenders line up US$6.1 billion to support Jamaica’s post-hurricane recovery
December 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — A coalition of major international financial institutions has pledged up to US$6.1 billion over the next three years...
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PM urges climate action at G20, meets with IMF and World Bank over hurricane devastation
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PM urges climate action at G20, meets with IMF and World Bank over hurricane devastation
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness used the G20 summit to deliver a stark warning on the growing threat of climate change, outlining th...
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IMF highlights fragile economic gains amid security and institutional challenges in Haiti
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IMF highlights fragile economic gains amid security and institutional challenges in Haiti
October 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported progress in Haiti’s economic programme despite persistent security threats and ...
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World economy not doing as badly as feared, says IMF chief
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World economy not doing as badly as feared, says IMF chief
October 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The global economy is doing better than expected, even as it faces prolonged uncertainty and underwhelming medium-te...
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IMF welcomes strong economic recovery in Belize
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IMF welcomes strong economic recovery in Belize
September 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it welcomes the “strong recovery” in Belize follow...
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Phillips, Clarke and Stewart-Hinchcliffe to receive honorary doctorates from UCC
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Phillips, Clarke and Stewart-Hinchcliffe to receive honorary doctorates from UCC
June 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Minister of Finance and Planning Dr Peter Philips, Deputy Managing Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dr Nig...
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Clarke calls for more efforts to deal with debt restructuring
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Clarke calls for more efforts to deal with debt restructuring
June 30, 2025
SEVILLE, Spain (CMC) – Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr Nigel Clarke, on Monday said the international community ...
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Nigeria repays US$3.4 billion debt to IMF
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Nigeria repays US$3.4 billion debt to IMF
May 15, 2025
Nigeria is now debt-free to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after repaying the US$3.4 billion financial support it received from the financial i...
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Developing countries should fast-track US trade deals—World Bank president
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Developing countries should fast-track US trade deals—World Bank president
April 25, 2025
Washington, United States (AFP)—Developing countries should strike swift trade deals with the United States at the "earliest possible" opportunity, th...
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Trump tariffs have increased financial stability risks — IMF
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Trump tariffs have increased financial stability risks — IMF
April 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States President Donald Trump's stop-start tariff rollout has "significantly" increased global financial stab...
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Jamaica spends five times more on imports than it earned from exports in Jan-March quarter—STATIN
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Forex: $157.69 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.69 to one US dollar
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