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No new tax blueprint
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No new tax blueprint
Robinson lays out revenue fix
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 13 12:20 AM
Opposition spokesman on finance Julian Robinson has proposed an alternative plan to raise billions in government revenue without new taxes, arguing th...
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Between grief and closure
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Between grief and closure
Donna-Lee Donaldson’s family wants convict to say what happened to her and name accomplices
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 13 12:18 AM
Donna-Lee Donaldson’s mother and uncle are harbouring mixed feelings as they await this morning’s sentencing of Noel Maitland, the man who was found g...
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Not abandoning MoBay
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Not abandoning MoBay
Vybz Kartel, Mavado for Sumfest stage in one-night-only fest
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 13 12:16 AM
Reggae Sumfest, Jamaica’s iconic festival often hailed as “the greatest reggae show on earth”, is shaking things up for 2026. The annual July event wi...
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HURRICANE HITS AIRPORT TRAFFIC sending Express Catering into loss
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HURRICANE HITS AIRPORT TRAFFIC sending Express Catering into loss
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 13 12:14 AM
EXPRESS Catering Limited swung to a quarterly loss after Hurricane Melissa hammered passenger traffic through Sangster International Airport, cutting ...
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‘CHAMPS’ ON TRACK
Athletics, ...
‘CHAMPS’ ON TRACK
ISSA addresses false-start issues, promises Melissa relief from showpiece meet
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 13 12:12 AM
With the 2026 ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships (Champs) less than two weeks away, meet director Anthony Davis says measures ...
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Jaecoo completes model line-up with J7
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Jaecoo completes model line-up with J7
BY RORY DALEY Auto writer 
March 13 12:10 AM
Omoda | Jaecoo welcomed the Jaecoo J7 on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at their Oxford Road showroom. The compact sport utility vehicle completes its in...
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Robinson again knocks Gov’t over low growth
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Robinson again knocks Gov’t over low growth
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 13 12:04 AM
Opposition spokesman on finance Julian Robinson on Thursday again hammered the Government over its economic policies that, he insisted, have trapped J...
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Multimillion-dollar fraud case ends in settlement
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Multimillion-dollar fraud case ends in settlement
March 13 12:03 AM
MONTEGO BAY, St James — A $15-million motor vehicle deal that triggered fraud allegations reached a quiet conclusion in the St James Parish Court on W...
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Marco Rubio

Regional leaders encouraged by first round of engagement with Rubio
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Regional leaders encouraged by first round of engagement with Rubio
February 25, 2026
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders say they are encouraged by statements made by visiting United States Secretary of S...
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Rubio meets Caribbean leaders as US raises pressure on Cuba
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Rubio meets Caribbean leaders as US raises pressure on Cuba
February 25, 2026
BASSETERRE (AFP), Saint Kitts and Nevis—United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio will seek to address Caribbean leaders' concerns about Cuba ...
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PM welcomes upgrade in Jamaica’s travel advisory, reaffirms ‘shared commitment’ with US in talks with Rubio
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PM welcomes upgrade in Jamaica’s travel advisory, reaffirms ‘shared commitment’ with US in talks with Rubio
January 17, 2026
Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Saturday held a productive telephone conversation with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which the...
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Holness and Rubio discuss hurricane recovery, ‘shared regional priorities’ – US Embassy
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Holness and Rubio discuss hurricane recovery, ‘shared regional priorities’ – US Embassy
January 17, 2026
Prime Minister Andrew Holness held talks with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday. According to the US Embassy in a statement, th...
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Trump names Blair, Rubio to Gaza ‘board of peace’
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Trump names Blair, Rubio to Gaza ‘board of peace’
January 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)-US President Donald Trump on Friday tapped Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former British prime minister Tony Blair...
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US to deport Haitian for engaging in ‘campaign of violence, gang support’
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US to deport Haitian for engaging in ‘campaign of violence, gang support’
September 26, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States government plans to deport a Haitian nation...
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Rubio congratulates Holness, commits to strengthening ties with Jamaica
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Rubio congratulates Holness, commits to strengthening ties with Jamaica
September 22, 2025
United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated Dr Andrew Holness on being re-elected Prime Minister of Jamaica and has committed ...
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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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Son of assassinated Haitian leader appeals to US for help
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Son of assassinated Haitian leader appeals to US for help
July 27, 2025
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) – Joverlein Moïse, the son of the assassinated Haitian president, Jovenel Moïse, has written to the United States Secretar...
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US to deport legal permanent residents affiliated with Haitian criminal gang
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US to deport legal permanent residents affiliated with Haitian criminal gang
July 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Trump administration says it is taking deportation actions against legal permanent residents in the United State...
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Imposter uses AI to contact US gov’t officials as Marco Rubio
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Imposter uses AI to contact US gov’t officials as Marco Rubio
July 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States — An unidentified impostor used artificial intelligence (AI) to imitate United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio an...
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Cuba warns US pressure could trigger migration surge
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Cuba warns US pressure could trigger migration surge
June 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Cuba warned Tuesday that United States (US) pressure could lead to a new surge in migration, as Washington imposed f...
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Rubio says US to refuse visas to officials over online ‘censorship’
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Rubio says US to refuse visas to officials over online ‘censorship’
May 28, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) --The United States will refuse visas to foreign officials who block Americans' social media posts, Secretary of State...
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US chides OAS role in Haiti’s political and security situation
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US chides OAS role in Haiti’s political and security situation
May 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The United States (US) is re-considering its policy towards Haiti where criminal gangs are seeking to overthrow the ...
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US urges greater cooperation in fight against drugs, firearms trafficking and illegal migration
Latest News, Regional
US urges greater cooperation in fight against drugs, firearms trafficking and illegal migration
May 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — United States (US) Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on Tuesday held talks with the leaders of the Organisation of Ea...
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US welcomes victory of Persad Bissessar, observer groups pleased with conduct of election
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US welcomes victory of Persad Bissessar, observer groups pleased with conduct of election
April 29, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The United States government Tuesday welcomed the victory of Kamla Persad Bissessar in Monday’s general election, desc...
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Law-abiding permanent residents, visa holders, ‘will be fine’ – Secretary Rubio
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Law-abiding permanent residents, visa holders, ‘will be fine’ – Secretary Rubio
March 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio says his country will continue to enforce its immigration rules, assuring that la...
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Trinidad PM says meeting with US Secretary of State was ‘very good’
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Trinidad PM says meeting with US Secretary of State was ‘very good’
March 27, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Stuart Young said he held “successful” discussions with the United States (US) Se...
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Rubio says Venezuela gangsters ‘worse than Al Qaeda’
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Rubio says Venezuela gangsters ‘worse than Al Qaeda’
March 27, 2025
Georgetown, Guyana (AFP)—US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday described some Tren de Aragua gang members as being worse than Al Qaeda, while ...
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US vows to protect Guyana, issues warning to Venezuela
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US vows to protect Guyana, issues warning to Venezuela
March 27, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned Venezuela that if it attacks oil assets in Guyana’s Stabroek B...
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Jamaica rebuffs Rubio push against Cuban doctors
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Jamaica rebuffs Rubio push against Cuban doctors
March 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) -- Jamaica on Wednesday rebuffed a push by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to sever a programme that brings in Cuban doctors...
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Rubio says journalist on war chat was ‘big mistake’
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Rubio says journalist on war chat was ‘big mistake’
March 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the inclusion of a journalist in a group chat on military strikes was...
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No new tax blueprint
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No new tax blueprint
Robinson lays out revenue fix
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 13, 2026
Opposition spokesman on finance Julian Robinson has proposed an alternative plan to raise billions in government revenue without new taxes, arguing th...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Between grief and closure
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Between grief and closure
Donna-Lee Donaldson’s family wants convict to say what happened to her and name accomplices
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 13, 2026
Donna-Lee Donaldson’s mother and uncle are harbouring mixed feelings as they await this morning’s sentencing of Noel Maitland, the man who was found g...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Not abandoning MoBay
Entertainment, ...
Not abandoning MoBay
Vybz Kartel, Mavado for Sumfest stage in one-night-only fest
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 13, 2026
Reggae Sumfest, Jamaica’s iconic festival often hailed as “the greatest reggae show on earth”, is shaking things up for 2026. The annual July event wi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
HURRICANE HITS AIRPORT TRAFFIC sending Express Catering into loss
Business
HURRICANE HITS AIRPORT TRAFFIC sending Express Catering into loss
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 13, 2026
EXPRESS Catering Limited swung to a quarterly loss after Hurricane Melissa hammered passenger traffic through Sangster International Airport, cutting ...
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‘CHAMPS’ ON TRACK
Athletics, ...
‘CHAMPS’ ON TRACK
ISSA addresses false-start issues, promises Melissa relief from showpiece meet
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 13, 2026
With the 2026 ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships (Champs) less than two weeks away, meet director Anthony Davis says measures ...
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