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New Mexico jury finds Meta liable for endangering children
March 24 07:04 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found social media giant Meta liable for endangering children by making them vulnerable...
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Forex: $158.52 to US dollar
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Forex: $158.52 to US dollar
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, March 24, ended trading at $158.52, down by 34 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s...
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#Champs2026: Vere Tech’s Freemantle into girls Class 1 discus final
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#Champs2026: Vere Tech’s Freemantle into girls Class 1 discus final
March 24 06:47 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vere Technical’s Ramona Freemantle booked her spot in a second final on the first day of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athl...
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Abortion pill prescriptions surge in US states with bans — study
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Abortion pill prescriptions surge in US states with bans — study
March 24 06:43 PM
WASHINGTON, United States  (AFP) — Women living in United States (US) states with abortion restrictions have shifted from travelling out of state to g...
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Rygin King faces ‘Tuff’ challenges with ICE
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March 24 06:20 PM
Sources close to dancehall artiste Rygin King have revealed that the  Tuff  singer was just "hours away" from his green card interview with the US Cit...
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Shena Carty, a beloved champion for the needy, dies in Florida crash
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Shena Carty, a beloved champion for the needy, dies in Florida crash
March 24 06:04 PM
Shena Carty, a Jamaican who is widely known for her charity work and advocacy, has died in a motorcycle crash in Winter Haven, Florida on Sunday. Unit...
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#Champs2026: Calabar’s Edwards leaps into Class 2 long jump final with single jump
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#Champs2026: Calabar’s Edwards leaps into Class 2 long jump final with single jump
March 24 05:54 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Calabar High’s Talshawn Edwards, Cornwall College’s Zhi-Hew Whitter and Kingston College’s Odane Noble all needed only one jump to...
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#Champs2026: Holmwood lead girls Class 2 and 3 400m qualifying
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#Champs2026: Holmwood lead girls Class 2 and 3 400m qualifying
March 24 05:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Annastacia Hall and Malya McLennon of Holmwood Technical led the qualifiers into the semi-finals of the girls Class 2 and 3 400m a...
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Newly minted PSOJ president focused on achieving economic growth
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Newly minted PSOJ president focused on achieving economic growth
February 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Newly minted president of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Patrick Hylton, says economic growth will be an area o...
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Patrick Hylton appointed PSOJ’s new president
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Patrick Hylton appointed PSOJ’s new president
January 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Patrick Hylton, former president and chief executive officer of the National Commercial Bank Financial Group, has been appointed p...
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Private sector unites to deliver urgent relief to western Jamaica
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Private sector unites to deliver urgent relief to western Jamaica
November 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) and Jamaica Chamber of C...
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Private sector groups urge swift, coordinated action from Gov’t in hurricane recovery effort
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Private sector groups urge swift, coordinated action from Gov’t in hurricane recovery effort
November 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Several influential private sector groups have written to Prime Minister Andrew Holness expressing concerns surrounding the curren...
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PSOJ calls for workplace reforms to support mental health
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PSOJ calls for workplace reforms to support mental health
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) is reaffirming the urgent need to prioritise mental health as a critical compone...
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PSOJ congratulates JLP on election victory, highlights low voter turnout
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PSOJ congratulates JLP on election victory, highlights low voter turnout
September 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) is extending congratulations to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) on securing vict...
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PSOJ welcomes JLP, PNP manifestos, urges transparent analysis before income tax relief adoption
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PSOJ welcomes JLP, PNP manifestos, urges transparent analysis before income tax relief adoption
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) is welcoming elements of both the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and People’s National...
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PSOJ calls for designated entertainment zones citing traffic snarls after events
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PSOJ calls for designated entertainment zones citing traffic snarls after events
August 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) is expressing deep concern about what it describes as “the persistent logistical...
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Tributes pour in following Don Wehby’s passing
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Tributes pour in following Don Wehby’s passing
July 27, 2025
Tributes are pouring in following the death of prominent business leader and former government minister Don Wehby. The Private Sector Organisation of ...
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Private sector groups welcome Govt’s move to reform Jamaica’s electricity framework
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Private sector groups welcome Govt’s move to reform Jamaica’s electricity framework
July 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Private sector groups, the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), and the P...
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PSOJ says appointment of Dennis Chung as FID boss a ‘great choice’
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PSOJ says appointment of Dennis Chung as FID boss a ‘great choice’
May 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Metry Seaga, the president of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), is welcoming the appointment of Dennis Chung as c...
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PSOJ president calls for strategic investment in Jamaicans
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PSOJ president calls for strategic investment in Jamaicans
May 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga, says there is a need for strong structure, stability ...
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Charles Jr taps PSOJ to help streamline work permit process
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Charles Jr taps PSOJ to help streamline work permit process
April 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr has enlisted the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) as an acc...
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NHF cops top prize at Corporate Governance Awards
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NHF cops top prize at Corporate Governance Awards
December 17, 2024
The National Health Fund (NHF) recently copped top prizes at the Public Bodies’ Corporate Governance Awards, winning six, including the coveted Greta ...
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TEF wins PSOJ award for most improved public body
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TEF wins PSOJ award for most improved public body
December 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has been recognised for its exceptional progress in governance, securing the Private Sector Org...
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Arguments made for and against PSOJ Emancipendence proposal
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Arguments made for and against PSOJ Emancipendence proposal
Some public commentators say it would boost Jamaica’s culture, others say it would be an ugly history repeat
VANESSA JAMES, Observer Online reporter, jamesv@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 17, 2024
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica’s (PSOJ) proposal to amalgamate Emancipation Day and Independence Day public holidays into a four-day weeke...
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Barita Investments boosts Project Star with $10 million contribution
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Barita Investments boosts Project Star with $10 million contribution
November 14, 2024
Barita Investments Limited has made a substantial contribution of $10 million to Project Star, the social and economic transformation initiative spear...
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PSOJ seeks to clarify position on Emancipation and Independence Day holidays
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PSOJ seeks to clarify position on Emancipation and Independence Day holidays
October 3, 2024
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) has sought to clarify its position on the Emancipation Day and Independence Day public holidays foll...
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Forex: $158.52 to US dollar
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