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Vaz livid as preliminary JPS report on last Friday’s all-island power failure shows same grid issues from 2006
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 10 12:20 AM
BLACKOUT BLAME
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Big FIFA World Cup bucks for Jamaicans in Florida
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Big FIFA World Cup bucks for Jamaicans in Florida
Jason Cross | Reporter 
June 10 12:18 AM
Big FIFA World Cup bucks for Jamaicans in Florida
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DJ Mac-ing it!
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DJ Mac-ing it!
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DJ Mac-ing it!
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BARITA’S BIG BET
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BARITA’S BIG BET
BOJ clears digital bank roll-out, but adoption targets remain undisclosed
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 10 12:14 AM
BOJ clears Barita digital banking platform
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FIVE-YEAR PUSH
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JFF outlines road map for growth of women’s programme ahead of 2031 World Cup
June 10 12:12 AM
Five-year plan inspires JFF confidence in growth of women’s football
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Kingston Wharves sets new earnings targets
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Kingston Wharves sets new earnings targets
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 10 12:10 AM
Kingston Wharves sets new earnings targets
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The first 48-team World Cup — more opportunities, less jeopardy?
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The first 48-team World Cup — more opportunities, less jeopardy?
June 10 12:10 AM
The first 48-team World Cup — more opportunities, less jeopardy?
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World Cup nears kick-off after pre-tournament turbulence
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World Cup nears kick-off after pre-tournament turbulence
June 10 12:09 AM
World Cup nears kick-off after pre-tournament turbulence
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump was booed ahead of the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday, ...
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New York to show World Cup final in Central Park
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The World Cup final on July 19 will be broadcast in Central Park for about 50,000 people, the mayor of New York and th...
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Caribbean Week opens in New York on June 1
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalised in "critical but stable condition," his spokesman said Sunday, w...
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Teen who fled to Jamaica after deadly New York shooting arrested on return
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NEW YORK, United States — A teenager accused of fatally shooting a 15-year-old boy during an altercation at a New York park has been taken into custod...
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Jamaican-American congresswoman says firing of US Attorney General ‘long overdue’
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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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Bleu & Bougie to honour late consul general to New York
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The death of Alsion Roach-Wilson last November was not only a loss for her family, but Jamaica's diplomatic corps which she served as consul general t...
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New York mayor orders citywide travel ban ahead of major US storm
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Jamaican-American legislator first to officially endorse NY governor for re-election
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NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Jamaican-American New York legislator, Brian Cunningham, has become the first lawmaker to endorse New York Governor Ka...
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Jamaican appointed as chancellor of New York City public education system
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NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Bronx, New York Borough President Vanessa Gibson has welcomed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s appointment of Jama...
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Maduro to appear before judge Monday in New York — court
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Kraff’s management seeks to clarify circumstances for Galiday Bounce cancellation
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The management team of dancehall artiste Kraff has sought to clarify the circumstances that led to him cancelling his scheduled performance for Galida...
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Leftist Mamdani begins first day as New York mayor
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Zohran Mamdani, the young star of the United States (US) left, started his first day as New York mayor on Thursday for...
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Jamaicans invited to ring in new year at fireworks festivals across the island
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December 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans across the island are invited to ring in the New Year at the annual national fireworks celebration, hosted by the Urban ...
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Jamaican former correctional officer mowed down by moped in New York
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NEW YORK, United States— A former correctional officer of the Department of Correctional Services, Trevor Lloyd Samuels, 68, was reportedly killed in ...
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Senate pays tribute to late consul-general to New York
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Members of the Senate paid tribute to the late Consul-General of Jamaica to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson, during the sitting of t...
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Holness departs for official visit to New York
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December 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is scheduled to travel to New York in the United States from Thursday, December 4 to Saturday, Decem...
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Crowds, bargains greet US shoppers on ‘Black Friday’
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November 28, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The annual "Black Friday" kickoff to the United States (US) holiday shopping season drew crowds Friday as millions of ...
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Caribbean legislators in New York rally community for Jamaica relief
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November 23, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — In what has been described as a powerful display of unity, service and Caribbean pride, Caribbean legislators in New Y...
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Promoters aim for US$1m goal with all-star Jamaica Strong relief concert lineup
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November 22, 2025
NEW YORK, United States — Organisers of the Jamaica Strong benefit concert slated for Friday, December 12, at the UBS Arena in New York are seeking to...
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Gov’t denies report about appointment of new Consul-General to New York
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November 21, 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has denied media reports that a new consul-general to New York has been appointed to replace the lat...
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BLACKOUT BLAME
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BLACKOUT BLAME
Vaz livid as preliminary JPS report on last Friday’s all-island power failure shows same grid issues from 2006
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 10, 2026
BLACKOUT BLAME
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Big FIFA World Cup bucks for Jamaicans in Florida
News
Big FIFA World Cup bucks for Jamaicans in Florida
Jason Cross | Reporter 
June 10, 2026
Big FIFA World Cup bucks for Jamaicans in Florida
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DJ Mac-ing it!
Entertainment
DJ Mac-ing it!
Producer talks creative process, global publishing deal with Hapilos
June 10, 2026
DJ Mac-ing it!
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BARITA’S BIG BET
Business
BARITA’S BIG BET
BOJ clears digital bank roll-out, but adoption targets remain undisclosed
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 10, 2026
BOJ clears Barita digital banking platform
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FIVE-YEAR PUSH
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FIVE-YEAR PUSH
JFF outlines road map for growth of women’s programme ahead of 2031 World Cup
June 10, 2026
Five-year plan inspires JFF confidence in growth of women’s football
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