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Nigerian military rescues 31 worshippers kidnapped during Easter church masses
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Nigerian military rescues 31 worshippers kidnapped during Easter church masses
April 5 04:59 PM
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP)—The Nigerian military said Sunday it had rescued 31 worshippers seized from Easter celebrations in northwestern Kaduna state, tho...
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Gordon steps aside from PAC, shadow cabinet amid JACDEN probe—Mark Golding
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Gordon steps aside from PAC, shadow cabinet amid JACDEN probe—Mark Golding
April 5 04:47 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Leader Mark Golding has announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JACDEN Dennis Gordon has been instructed to step ...
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
April 5 04:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Rupie Edwards, the singer/producer who entered the British national chart in 1975 with Irie Feelings (Skanga) , was laid to rest on ...
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer writer 
April 5 04:00 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican government has promised a delegate-friendly atmosphere for the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June...
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
April 5 03:52 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica added five more medals- a gold, two silver and two bronze- on Sunday morning’s session at the 53rd Carifta Games, being held...
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Leeds beat West Ham in shoot-out to reach FA Cup semis for first time in 39 years
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Leeds beat West Ham in shoot-out to reach FA Cup semis for first time in 39 years
April 5 03:09 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years as they survived a dramatic penalty shoot-out after s...
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Trump appears to extend Iran deadline in cryptic post
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Trump appears to extend Iran deadline in cryptic post
April 5 02:35 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Sunday appeared to extend by 24 hours his deadline for Iran to make a dea...
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JTTA set to shine at Caribbean and Central American Championships
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JTTA set to shine at Caribbean and Central American Championships
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
April 5 01:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Table Tennis Association (JTTA) continues to strengthen its position on the regional stage as Jamaica participates in a ...
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KFC Jamaica says third party vending machine not affiliated with company
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KFC Jamaica says third party vending machine not affiliated with company
January 9, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — KFC Jamaica is distancing itself from reports of a third-party vending machine purporting to carry boxed and ready meals from ...
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Viral moments that defined Jamaica in 2025
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Viral moments that defined Jamaica in 2025
December 29, 2025
From moments of heartbreak to resilience to humour, 2025 was a year of mixed emotions for Jamaicans, experienced in real-time through timelines, lives...
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KFC Black River resumes full operation to communities
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KFC Black River resumes full operation to communities
December 19, 2025
Seven weeks after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, particularly in the south-western section of the island, KFC operator Restaurants of Ja...
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KFC Jamaica rolls out self-service kiosks
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KFC Jamaica rolls out self-service kiosks
December 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — KFC Jamaica has launched self-service ordering kiosks at its restaurants, introducing touchscreen terminals that allow customers t...
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WATCH: KFC opens first restaurant in St Thomas
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WATCH: KFC opens first restaurant in St Thomas
December 2, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — The new KFC restaurant in Morant Bay, St Thomas is now open. Opening its doors to customers on Tuesday, the brand manager of Rest...
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ROJ relief efforts continue with care packages for affected staff members
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ROJ relief efforts continue with care packages for affected staff members
November 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ), operator of KFC and Pizza Hut, has continued its relief efforts with additional support for team mem...
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FirstRock completes third KFC project in Costa Rica
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — FirstRock Real Estate Investments (FirstRock) has completed its third development project for KFC Costa Rica through its subsidiar...
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KFC offering free buckets of chicken in US comeback campaign
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KFC offering free buckets of chicken in US comeback campaign
July 15, 2025
LOUISVILLE, United States — KFC is attempting to reclaim top rankings in the United States (US) fast food industry with free chicken bucket giveaways ...
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“Tell unu long time say Jamaica get tie”
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“Tell unu long time say Jamaica get tie”
'Weh Di Bwoy Put Inna Di Chicken,' artiste says mass turnout at KFC locations not surprising
SHERITA GRIZZLE Staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Declaring himself a prophet, recording artiste Shalam says today’s overwhelming turnout at KFC locations islandwide is proof that th...
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‘Early bird gets the worm’, says woman among first served at KFC Half-Way-Tree
June 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Marjorie Laird, one of the first customers to get through at the Half-Way-Tree location in KFC's 50th anniversary special on Wedne...
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Chicken frenzy: Jamaicans flock KFC locations for 50th anniversary deal
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Chicken frenzy: Jamaicans flock KFC locations for 50th anniversary deal
June 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Customers across the island flocked to several KFC locations as early as 5:00 am before their 10:00 am opening hours to take advan...
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KFC brings stories to life at Clan Carthy, Tarrant Primary for Read Across Jamaica Day
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KFC brings stories to life at Clan Carthy, Tarrant Primary for Read Across Jamaica Day
May 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Restaurants of Jamaica Limited, the company that operates the KFC franchises, participated in the national observance of Read Acro...
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KFC spends $220-m to open Christiana branch
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KFC spends $220-m to open Christiana branch
November 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Restaurant of Jamaica (ROJ) has disclosed that it spent approximately $220 million to construct the new KFC restaurant in Christian...
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KFC Jamaica seeks to clarify construction issues in Christiana
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KFC Jamaica seeks to clarify construction issues in Christiana
November 15, 2024
KFC Jamaica has sought to clarify reports of a stop order issued on the construction of the building which will house its new restaurant in Christiana...
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WATCH: Stop order issued on KFC building under construction in Christiana
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WATCH: Stop order issued on KFC building under construction in Christiana
November 15, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Mayor of Mandeville Donovan Mitchell says a stop order has been issued halting construction of a new KFC restaurant in Christian...
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Jaydon Hibbert inks endorsement deal with KFC ahead of Paris Olympics
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Jaydon Hibbert inks endorsement deal with KFC ahead of Paris Olympics
July 17, 2024
Triple jump sensation Jaydon Hibbert, one of Jamaica’s most exciting young athletes, has inked a brand partnership with fast food giant KFC. The partn...
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KFC returns as exclusive fast food partner for GenXS and Xodus during carnival
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KFC returns as exclusive fast food partner for GenXS and Xodus during carnival
March 21, 2024
KFC Jamaica is back on board as the exclusive quick service food partner for carnival bands GenXS and Xodus for Carnival in Jamaica 2024. The fast foo...
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‘It can’t even buy a bucket of KFC’ says Golding of extra income from increased tax threshold
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‘It can’t even buy a bucket of KFC’ says Golding of extra income from increased tax threshold
March 19, 2024
“It can’t even buy a bucket of KFC”. Those were the remarks of Opposition Leader Mark Golding on Tuesday as he ripped into the opening Budget presenta...
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LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP)—The Nigerian military said Sunday it had rescued 31 worshippers seized from Easter celebrations in northwestern Kaduna state, tho...
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Gordon steps aside from PAC, shadow cabinet amid JACDEN probe—Mark Golding
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Leader Mark Golding has announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JACDEN Dennis Gordon has been instructed to step ...
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Rupie Edwards, the singer/producer who entered the British national chart in 1975 with Irie Feelings (Skanga) , was laid to rest on ...
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican government has promised a delegate-friendly atmosphere for the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June...
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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