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Caribbean tourism industry poised for further growth despite challenging global environment
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Caribbean tourism industry poised for further growth despite challenging global environment
June 1 02:51 PM
NEW YORK,  United States (CMC) — Caribbean Tourism Week began in New York on Monday with the region remaining optimistic of increased visitor arrivals...
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Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Altman over ChatGPT harm to minors
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Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Altman over ChatGPT harm to minors
June 1 02:18 PM
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Florida's attorney general on Monday sued OpenAI and its chief executive officer (CEO) Sam Altman, accusing the compan...
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OECS launches 45th anniversary celebrations
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OECS launches 45th anniversary celebrations
June 1 12:54 PM
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) -The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Monday kicked off its 45th anniversary celebrations, saying that the eve...
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Carey McLeod banned two years for whereabouts violation
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Carey McLeod banned two years for whereabouts violation
June 1 12:47 PM
Two-time national men’s long jump champion Carey McLeod has been banned for two years by World Athletics’ Athletes Integrity Unit (AIU) for a whereabo...
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Three Monymusk Plantation rums win gold at 2026 Beverage Testing Institute Awards
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Three Monymusk Plantation rums win gold at 2026 Beverage Testing Institute Awards
June 1 12:38 PM
CLARENDON, Jamaica -- Three rums from the Monymusk Plantation portfolio were awarded Gold Medals at the 2026 Beverage Testing Institute (BevTest) Worl...
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US green card holder found dead at rental house in Hanover; spouse being questioned by police
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US green card holder found dead at rental house in Hanover; spouse being questioned by police
June 1 11:16 AM
HANOVER, Jamaica — A man believed to be the holder of a United States passport is currently in police custody for questioning regarding the death of h...
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Serena Williams announces return to tennis at Queen’s Club
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Serena Williams announces return to tennis at Queen’s Club
June 1 10:21 AM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Serena Williams confirmed her return to tennis after an absence of nearly four years on Monday, with the American grea...
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Police launch probe into deaths of St Elizabeth car dealer, suspected thief
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Police launch probe into deaths of St Elizabeth car dealer, suspected thief
June 1 10:16 AM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police are awaiting a ballistics report as they continue their investigation into a fatal shooting which left a car dealer and...
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ROJ mobilises teams for Labour Day school projects
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ROJ mobilises teams for Labour Day school projects
May 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ), operators of KFC and Pizza Hut turned Labour Day 2026 into a company-wide show of service, mobilising...
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Explosion reported at downtown Kingston KFC restaurant
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Explosion reported at downtown Kingston KFC restaurant
May 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two technicians sustained burn injuries following an explosion at a KFC restaurant in downtown Kingston earlier Wednesday, accordi...
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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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NEW YORK,  United States (CMC) — Caribbean Tourism Week began in New York on Monday with the region remaining optimistic of increased visitor arrivals...
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Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Altman over ChatGPT harm to minors
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CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) -The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Monday kicked off its 45th anniversary celebrations, saying that the eve...
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Carey McLeod banned two years for whereabouts violation
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Three Monymusk Plantation rums win gold at 2026 Beverage Testing Institute Awards
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