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Forex: $161.05 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.05 to one US dollar
November 24 05:47 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, November 24, ended trading $161.05, down 60 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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PJ Patterson pays tribute to Jimmy Cliff
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PJ Patterson pays tribute to Jimmy Cliff
November 24 05:36 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Prime Minister P J Patterson has expressed profound sadness at the passing of reggae legend James Chambers, better known as...
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Gold in France for Rvssian’s Santa
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Gold in France for Rvssian’s Santa
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
November 24 05:30 PM
Jamaican music producer and recording artiste Rvssian continues to bear gifts as his 2024 hit collaboration Santa featuring Rauw Alejandro and Nigeria...
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Hyde breaks Marathon record
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Hyde breaks Marathon record
November 24 05:24 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former St Andrew High 400m/400m hurdler Michka Hyde broke the Jamaican national record in the women’s Marathon after she completed...
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Fake doctor charged in Trinidad
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Fake doctor charged in Trinidad
November 24 04:50 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Monday urged the public to be cautious after a 39-year-old man appeared ...
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Scientists say most dogs have some wolf DNA – even chihuahuas
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Scientists say most dogs have some wolf DNA – even chihuahuas
November 24 04:06 PM
PARIS, France (AFP) — Those tiny, fluffy dogs walking down the street may look cute but beware -- they probably have some wolf in them. That is the di...
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Lennie Little-White has fond memories of late cousin, Jimmy Cliff
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Lennie Little-White has fond memories of late cousin, Jimmy Cliff
Howard Campbell 
November 24 04:05 PM
In many ways, Jimmy Cliff was similar to Ivan, the ambitious character he played in The Harder They Come , the 1972 movie that made him a superstar. T...
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Limit overexposure to news about hurricane devastation to safeguard mental health
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Limit overexposure to news about hurricane devastation to safeguard mental health
November 24 03:54 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People struggling with feelings of stress and anxiety in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa are being urged to limit their exposur...
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Caricom praises contributions of Trinidad and Tobago on 63rd independence anniversary
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Caricom praises contributions of Trinidad and Tobago on 63rd independence anniversary
August 31, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Caribbean Community (Caricom) Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, has praised the cultural, economic and regional contribu...
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US commends Jamaica’s efforts to reduce violent crime in Independence Day message
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US commends Jamaica’s efforts to reduce violent crime in Independence Day message
August 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a message congratulating the Government and people of Jama...
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WATCH: Port Antonio Independence Day parade underway
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WATCH: Port Antonio Independence Day parade underway
August 6, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — The Independence Day parade in Port Antonio Square, Portland is currently underway. In attendance are Portland Western and Eastern...
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Holness, Golding deliver contrasting Independence Day messages ahead of election
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Holness, Golding deliver contrasting Independence Day messages ahead of election
August 6, 2025
While signaling that Jamaicans will soon head to the polls to elect their next government, Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Go...
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US wishes Jamaica a happy Independence Day
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US wishes Jamaica a happy Independence Day
August 6, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States — The United States’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio is sending well wishes to Jamaicans as the country celebrates Independen...
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Beres Hammond, Leroy Sibbles and Capleton to be honoured at Grand Gala
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Beres Hammond, Leroy Sibbles and Capleton to be honoured at Grand Gala
August 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reggae stalwarts Beres Hammond, Leroy Sibbles and Capleton will be honoured during the Grand Gala celebrations on Wednesday, Augus...
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Jamaicans encouraged to join celebrations for Emancipation and Independence
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Jamaicans encouraged to join celebrations for Emancipation and Independence
July 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -  Jamaicans are being encouraged to take part in this year’s vibrant lineup of national Emancipation and Independence events. Speak...
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‘Bounce Out’ Family Funday expected to thrill
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‘Bounce Out’ Family Funday expected to thrill
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
July 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Families from all over the island are being encouraged to indulge in a day full of activities on Independence Day at the “Bounce O...
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Arguments made for and against PSOJ Emancipendence proposal
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Arguments made for and against PSOJ Emancipendence proposal
Some public commentators say it would boost Jamaica’s culture, others say it would be an ugly history repeat
VANESSA JAMES, Observer Online reporter, jamesv@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 17, 2024
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica’s (PSOJ) proposal to amalgamate Emancipation Day and Independence Day public holidays into a four-day weeke...
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PSOJ seeks to clarify position on Emancipation and Independence Day holidays
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PSOJ seeks to clarify position on Emancipation and Independence Day holidays
October 3, 2024
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) has sought to clarify its position on the Emancipation Day and Independence Day public holidays foll...
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US Antony Blinken send best wishes as Jamaica celebrates Independence Day
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US Antony Blinken send best wishes as Jamaica celebrates Independence Day
August 6, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken wished happiness and success to Jamaicans as the country celebrates its 62nd year o...
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Forex: $161.05 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.05 to one US dollar
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, November 24, ended trading $161.05, down 60 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
PJ Patterson pays tribute to Jimmy Cliff
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PJ Patterson pays tribute to Jimmy Cliff
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Prime Minister P J Patterson has expressed profound sadness at the passing of reggae legend James Chambers, better known as...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Gold in France for Rvssian’s Santa
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Gold in France for Rvssian’s Santa
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
November 24, 2025
Jamaican music producer and recording artiste Rvssian continues to bear gifts as his 2024 hit collaboration Santa featuring Rauw Alejandro and Nigeria...
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Hyde breaks Marathon record
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Hyde breaks Marathon record
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former St Andrew High 400m/400m hurdler Michka Hyde broke the Jamaican national record in the women’s Marathon after she completed...
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Fake doctor charged in Trinidad
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Fake doctor charged in Trinidad
November 24, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Monday urged the public to be cautious after a 39-year-old man appeared ...
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