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Tougher water fines

Drought drives Samuda to push increased penalities for breech of prohibition order

August 11 12:20 AM

Tougher water fines

News

Who hurt the child?

Attorney livid after one-year-old boy taken to court with severe injuries

Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter

August 11 12:18 AM

Who hurt the child?

Entertainment, ...

Rock-born DJ Damage scores BMI Trailblazers award

...celebrates Billboard #1 recognition

August 11 12:16 AM

Rock-born DJ Damage scores BMI Trailblazers award

Athletics, ...

Wellington praises Team Jamaica after World U-20 exploits

BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com

August 11 12:14 AM

Wellington praises Team Jamaica after World U-20 exploits

Athletics, ...

STAYING PUT!

Seymore placing future in local coaches’ hands

BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com

August 11 12:12 AM

Seymore staying home to make senior teams

Football, ...

Embattled

Infantino target of letter from three confederations

August 11 12:07 AM

Embattled

Sports

Angus, Richardson take mixed doubles title at Jamaica International Badminton Tournament

August 11 12:06 AM

Angus, Richardson take mixed doubles title at Jamaica International Badminton Tournament

Sports

Shaw leads Jamaica’s chess players at Pan American U-20s

August 11 12:05 AM

Shaw leads Jamaica’s chess players at Pan American U-20s

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Market Bag: ‘Auntie Bev’ shares old-time market wisdom as prices fluctuate

August 6, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Jamaica celebrates Independence Day, this week’s episode of Market Bag takes a nostalgic trip through Coronation Market, where ...

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Market Bag: Food prices trending up at Spanish Town Market

July 31, 2026

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Consumers are facing higher costs at the Spanish Town Market, where prices for several key food items have increased this week...

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Market Bag: Soup vendor Bulbie shops for staples as prices fluctuate

July 24, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shoppers at the Coronation Market will encounter a mixed basket in terms of prices this week. Persistent dry conditions continue t...

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Market Bag: Bananas slide to $1,200, tomatoes $100; Kevin Downswell shares shopping tips

July 17, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prices at Kingston's Coronation Market are easing this week, with vendors reporting lower costs for several popular items despite ...

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Market Bag: Bananas for $1,600 amid higher prices, fewer shoppers at Mandeville Market

July 10, 2026

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Banana is selling for as much as $1,600 per dozen at the Mandeville Market this week, with vendors reporting fewer shoppers as r...

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Market Bag: Onion dip to $300, yam up to $500 as Yaksta shops at ‘Curry’

July 3, 2026

KINGSTON, 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 Coronation Market in ...

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Market Bag: Onion up to $400, lettuce at $600 as food prices rise

June 26, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — With cost of living continuing to climb and grocery bills stretching household budgets, Market Bag is back for a brand-new season,...

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Market Bag: Tomatoes now $50 as Floyd Green shops at ‘Curry’

February 20, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- As Jamaica continues its recovery from Hurricane Melissa, prices for agricultural produce at Coronation Market in Kingston are tr...

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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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