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Jamaica to write to FIFA about ‘hand ball’ goal vs DR Congo in failed World Cup bid

April 3 03:46 PM

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) intends to protest the Reggae Boyz' loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Inter-continental World Cu...

WATCH: High spirit at Black River police concert

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WATCH: High spirit at Black River police concert

April 3 02:51 PM

ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The inaugural staging of the St Elizabeth police’s gospel concert in Black River on Thursday is being hailed as a success with...

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Morgan expresses condolences following death at closed bridge in St Thomas

April 3 02:14 PM

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan has expressed condolences following the tragic death of an individual ...

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Jamaican-American congresswoman says firing of US Attorney General ‘long overdue’

April 3 12:53 PM

NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman, Yvette D Clarke, has welcomed the dismissal of United States Attorney Gen...

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Pepsi to partner with Yard Mas Carnival for 4th consecutive year

April 3 11:41 AM

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Pepsi Jamaica has announced that it will continue its partnership with Yard Mas Carnival for the 2026 season, marking the fourth c...

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Jamaica rises to 49th in World Happiness Report

April 3 11:13 AM

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has climbed to 49th place in the World Happiness Report 2026, up from 73rd last year. According to the study , the island ...

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The 20 Greatest Personalities in Rocksteady

April 3 10:51 AM

Alton Ellis, the soulful singer whose songs defined the 1966-68 rocksteady era, has been named number one on the Observer Online's 60 Greatest Rockste...

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Nine-year-old drowns after trying to retrieve ball in St Elizabeth tank

April 3 10:21 AM

ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A nine-year-old boy is suspected to have drowned in a tank at his home in Long Hill district, St Elizabeth on Thursday. Police...

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Market Bag: Plenty of variety, good prices at fully organic Ujima market in St Andrew

February 13, 2026

There is abundant variety of fresh, colorful vegetables at the Ujima Natural Farmers Market in St Andrew. And the prices aren’t too bad. Observer Onli...

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Market Bag: Shopping with Chef Lumley in Papine, pepper prices ‘hot’

January 30, 2026

ST ANDREW, Jamaica – Food prices were higher at the Papine Market compared to our shopping trip at the Linstead Market last week. Scotch bonnet and sw...

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Market Bag: Food prices steady, egg supplies improving

January 23, 2026

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — There is limited movement in food prices at the Linstead market this week as the cost of produce held largely steady compared ...

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Market Bag: Mixed basket for food prices in Linstead

January 16, 2026

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – It’s a mixed bag for food prices this weekend as the costs of some items are up while others are down at the Linstead Market i...

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Market Bag: Hot pepper as low as $500 as food prices cool at ‘Curry’

January 9, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica – There’s good news for shoppers this week as Scotch bonnet pepper prices – a ‘hot’ topic during the recent Christmas holidays – are...

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Market Bag: Sorrel at $800 a pound, expected to rise above $1,000

December 19, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Sorrel prices are around $800 a pound at the Coronation Market this week and are expected to climb above $1,000 as Christmas draws...

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Market Bag: Lower prices at ‘Curry’ offer Jamaicans slight reprieve

December 12, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Shoppers at the Coronation Market in downtown Kingston are breathing a sigh of relief this week amid lower food prices following w...

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Market Bag: Hot pepper price heats up to $5k, sweet pepper cools to $600

December 5, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica – This week at the Coronation Market in downtown Kingston sees Scotch bonnet prices continue to surge, with some vendors selling the...

Market Bag: Sweet pepper up to $1,500 as vendors predict more price spikes

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Market Bag: Sweet pepper up to $1,500 as vendors predict more price spikes

November 14, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Food prices continue to climb following what Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has described as a devastating blow to the sector. O...

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Jamaica to write to FIFA about ‘hand ball’ goal vs DR Congo in failed World Cup bid

April 3, 2026

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) intends to protest the Reggae Boyz' loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Inter-continental World Cu...

Latest News, ...

WATCH: High spirit at Black River police concert

April 3, 2026

ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The inaugural staging of the St Elizabeth police’s gospel concert in Black River on Thursday is being hailed as a success with...

Latest News, ...

Morgan expresses condolences following death at closed bridge in St Thomas

April 3, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan has expressed condolences following the tragic death of an individual ...

Latest News, ...

Jamaican-American congresswoman says firing of US Attorney General ‘long overdue’

April 3, 2026

NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman, Yvette D Clarke, has welcomed the dismissal of United States Attorney Gen...

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Pepsi to partner with Yard Mas Carnival for 4th consecutive year

April 3, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Pepsi Jamaica has announced that it will continue its partnership with Yard Mas Carnival for the 2026 season, marking the fourth c...

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