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IMF warns that Middle East war will have an uneven impact on the Caribbean
IMF warns that Middle East war will have an uneven impact on the Caribbean
April 18 11:36 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said that the Caribbean Community (Caricom) will register mixed econ...
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Iran closes Hormuz Strait again, as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’
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Iran closes Hormuz Strait again, as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’
April 18 11:23 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, prompting ships to abandon attempts to transit the water...
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Casino regulatory framework strikes the right balance, says Gov’t senator
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Casino regulatory framework strikes the right balance, says Gov’t senator
April 18 11:13 AM
Government Senator Dr Elon Thompson says the Holness administration has struck the right balance between promoting investment, commerce and entertainm...
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Four charged after armed robbery at bar in St Ann
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Four charged after armed robbery at bar in St Ann
April 18 10:12 AM
ST ANN, Jamaica—Four men have been charged with multiple offences following an armed robbery in Beecher Town, St. Ann, on Sunday, April 5. They are 39...
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Holness honoured with legacy award at UWI gala in New York
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Holness honoured with legacy award at UWI gala in New York
April 18 09:44 AM
NEW YORK, United States (CMC)–Prime Minister Andrew Holness was honoured with the Legacy Award by the New York-based American Foundation for the Unive...
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NEPA signs MOU with SRC, Forestry to conserve endemic and threatened plant species
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NEPA signs MOU with SRC, Forestry to conserve endemic and threatened plant species
April 18 09:21 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has signed two memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the Scientific Research Co...
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‘Keep Jamaica open’
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‘Keep Jamaica open’
SBAJ rejects talk of possible COVID-19-style shutdown to address energy crisis
By ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Observer senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18 12:30 AM
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Consultation controversy
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Consultation controversy
Insurance association blasts FSC over poor communication on fee hike
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18 12:28 AM
Consultation controversy
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WATCH: Crawford says disagreement led to PAAC exit, eyes PNP leadership spot
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WATCH: Crawford says disagreement led to PAAC exit, eyes PNP leadership spot
February 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People's National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament Damion Crawford says he was not pressured into leaving the Public Administratio...
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AuGD flags poor oversight of Gov’t-issued credit card at Parliament
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AuGD flags poor oversight of Gov’t-issued credit card at Parliament
December 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Auditor General’s Department (AuGD) has flagged weaknesses in the oversight of a Government-funded credit card by the Houses o...
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Senator Sinclair proposes statue and museum to honour Jimmy Cliff
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Senator Sinclair proposes statue and museum to honour Jimmy Cliff
December 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government Senator Charles Sinclair has suggested that a statue be erected in St James in honour of the late great international r...
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House Speaker says Opposition walkout a ‘breach of parliamentary decorum’
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House Speaker says Opposition walkout a ‘breach of parliamentary decorum’
October 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Speaker of the House of Representatives Juliet Holness has described the walkout by Opposition members during Tuesday's sitting as...
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Golding leads Opposition walkout from House after speaker repeatedly shuts down questions
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Golding leads Opposition walkout from House after speaker repeatedly shuts down questions
October 21, 2025
Mark Golding led a walkout of Opposition members from the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon, after he was cut off mid-statement by House s...
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Opposition MP demands action on pension payment delays
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Opposition MP demands action on pension payment delays
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 10, 2025
Opposition spokesperson on gender, the elderly and persons with disabilities, Denise Daley, has called for urgent reform to Jamaica’s public sector pe...
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The Executive is overrunning the legislature, warns Campbell
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The Executive is overrunning the legislature, warns Campbell
October 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Dr Dayton Campbell, has suggested that the Executive is “overrunning” th...
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13 appointed ministers of state, Morgan named parliamentary secretary
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13 appointed ministers of state, Morgan named parliamentary secretary
September 19, 2025
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has named a new slate of ministers of state from among members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The 13 mi...
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In pictures: Smiles and pride as legislators take up positions in Parliament
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In pictures: Smiles and pride as legislators take up positions in Parliament
September 18, 2025
Sixty-three Members of Parliament (MPs) and 21 senators took their seats in the Houses of Parliament on Thursday as legislators were sworn-in for the ...
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MPs, senators to be sworn in on Thursday
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MPs, senators to be sworn in on Thursday
September 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Members of Parliament and senators is set for Thursday, September 18. The ceremony ...
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Nepal protesters set parliament ablaze as PM quits
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Nepal protesters set parliament ablaze as PM quits
September 9, 2025
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AFP)-Nepali youth protesters set parliament ablaze on Tuesday as the veteran prime minister obeyed furious crowds to quit, after one...
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Parliament to be dissolved on Friday
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Parliament to be dissolved on Friday
August 14, 2025
The Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen, will dissolve the Parliament of Jamaica on Friday, August 15 by proclamation issued on the advice of Prime Mi...
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Throne Speech: Six new hotels, 1,000 housing solutions for tourism workers
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Throne Speech: Six new hotels, 1,000 housing solutions for tourism workers
February 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The construction of six new hotels totalling 5,600 rooms and housing solutions for 1,000 hotel workers will commence during the cu...
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to focus on literacy and numeracy in 2025/26
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to focus on literacy and numeracy in 2025/26
February 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will be focusing on literacy and numeracy as a priority, targeting children aged zero to eight during the 2025/26 l...
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Holness appoints three new senators
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Holness appoints three new senators
February 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the appointments of Dr Elon Thompson, Marlon Morgan and Delano Seiveright to the Senat...
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Custos of Kingston to deliver Throne Speech
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Custos of Kingston to deliver Throne Speech
February 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Throne Speech to mark Thursday’s ceremonial opening of the Parliament and the start of the 2025/26 parliamentary year will be ...
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Parliament approves second supplementary estimates for 2024/25
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Parliament approves second supplementary estimates for 2024/25
BY ALECIA SMITH Senior staff reporter smitha@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The second Supplementary Estimates for 2024/25 which sought to facilitate a realignment of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (M...
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Grenada parliament to introduce the use of AI in 2025
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Grenada parliament to introduce the use of AI in 2025
November 27, 2024
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) – Grenada’s Parliament will introduce artificial intelligence (AI) tools next year and legislators will be encouraged to ma...
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IC concerned Parliamentarians do not know the law after Warmington’s audit call
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IC concerned Parliamentarians do not know the law after Warmington’s audit call
October 16, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Integrity Commission (IC) says it is concerned that there are Parliamentarians who continue to exhibit a clear lack of knowled...
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Matthew Samuda sworn in as MP for St Ann North Eastern
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Matthew Samuda sworn in as MP for St Ann North Eastern
October 8, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s newest Member of Parliament, Matthew Peter Samuda, representing the constituency of St Ann North Eastern, was sworn in a...
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Brawl in Turkish parliament over ousted MP
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Brawl in Turkish parliament over ousted MP
August 16, 2024
ANKARA, Turkey (AFP) — Dozens of lawmakers became embroiled in a fisticuffs brawl in Turkey's parliament Friday as they argued over a jailed oppositio...
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Eight parliamentarians now referred for illicit enrichment
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Eight parliamentarians now referred for illicit enrichment
-  Integrity Commission moves to correct media reports regarding MPs under investigation 
July 10, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Integrity Commission (IC) on Wednesday sought to correct inaccuracies published by at least two media outlets regarding the par...
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IMF warns that Middle East war will have an uneven impact on the Caribbean
IMF warns that Middle East war will have an uneven impact on the Caribbean
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said that the Caribbean Community (Caricom) will register mixed econ...
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Iran closes Hormuz Strait again, as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’
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Iran closes Hormuz Strait again, as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’
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TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, prompting ships to abandon attempts to transit the water...
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Casino regulatory framework strikes the right balance, says Gov’t senator
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Casino regulatory framework strikes the right balance, says Gov’t senator
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Government Senator Dr Elon Thompson says the Holness administration has struck the right balance between promoting investment, commerce and entertainm...
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Four charged after armed robbery at bar in St Ann
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Four charged after armed robbery at bar in St Ann
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ST ANN, Jamaica—Four men have been charged with multiple offences following an armed robbery in Beecher Town, St. Ann, on Sunday, April 5. They are 39...
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Holness honoured with legacy award at UWI gala in New York
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Holness honoured with legacy award at UWI gala in New York
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