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St James Municipal Corporation looking at making Charles Gordon Market more manageable
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St James Municipal Corporation looking at making Charles Gordon Market more manageable
April 13 06:32 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James Municipal Corporation is examining ways to make the Charles Gordon Market more manageable for those who use it, espec...
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
April 13 05:44 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is reminding the public that under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family She...
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
April 13 05:20 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Several Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries have been highlighted for the progress made in their health sectors,...
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Family seeks answers after US influencer dies during ‘dream’ vacation with fiancé
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Family seeks answers after US influencer dies during ‘dream’ vacation with fiancé
April 13 05:17 PM
Family members of Ashly Robinson, the American content creator popularly known as Ashlee Jenae, are seeking answers following her sudden death while o...
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JTA welcomes announcement of relocation of Hurricane Melissa shelterees
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JTA welcomes announcement of relocation of Hurricane Melissa shelterees
April 13 04:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is welcoming the announcement by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development ...
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Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar
April 13 04:14 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, April 13, ended trading at $159.09 down by 9 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...
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Increase in income tax threshold now in effect—TAJ
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Increase in income tax threshold now in effect—TAJ
April 13 04:06 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding employers and tax payers that the income tax threshold (tax-free amount) has incr...
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Trial for ‘Beachy Stout’ in murder of first wife adjourned to January
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Trial for ‘Beachy Stout’ in murder of first wife adjourned to January
April 13 03:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The trial for Portland businessman Everton “Beachy Stout” McDonald in relation to the murder of his first wife, Marlene McDonald has...
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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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St James Municipal Corporation looking at making Charles Gordon Market more manageable
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is reminding the public that under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family She...
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
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JTA welcomes announcement of relocation of Hurricane Melissa shelterees
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