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65,000 customers remain without water supply, says Samuda
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65,000 customers remain without water supply, says Samuda
June 6 05:28 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – As at 2:00 pm Saturday, roughly 65,000 customers representing 12 per cent of the National Water Commission’s (NWC) total customer ...
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JPS assessing unexpected ‘cascading effect’ that caused blackout
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JPS assessing unexpected ‘cascading effect’ that caused blackout
Backup systems worked as expected
June 6 05:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— President and chief executive officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Hugh Grant says the company is looking into a “cascading”...
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France, Argentina, Belgium World Cup favourites for JFF boss
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France, Argentina, Belgium World Cup favourites for JFF boss
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 6 05:11 PM
Since Jamaica did not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup which is to be held in North America starting June 11, Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) pre...
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21-y-o charged in connection with murder of Negril restaurant owner
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21-y-o charged in connection with murder of Negril restaurant owner
June 6 04:32 PM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A   21-year-old Westmoreland man has been charged with murder in connection with the May 22 killing of Negril restaurant owner...
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OUR gives JPS till Monday to provide report on islandwide blackout
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OUR gives JPS till Monday to provide report on islandwide blackout
June 6 04:26 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) indicating that power has been restored to customers islandwide, the Office of Utilities Reg...
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Difficulty finding retired high court judge delays work of Data Protection Oversight Committee —Wheatley
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Difficulty finding retired high court judge delays work of Data Protection Oversight Committee —Wheatley
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 6 04:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Difficulty finding a willing and qualified retired high court judge has delayed the work of the Data Protection Oversight Committe...
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JFF intent on getting it right
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JFF intent on getting it right
Jason Cross, Observer staff reporter, crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 6 04:19 PM
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) president, Michael Ricketts has expressed that the JFF is intent on getting things right going forward, following th...
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Gov’t has invested billions in responding to Melissa housing needs via NHT, says Fitz-Henley
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Gov’t has invested billions in responding to Melissa housing needs via NHT, says Fitz-Henley
June 6 04:06 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley, says the Holness administration has invested billion...
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21-y-o charged in connection with murder of Negril restaurant owner
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21-y-o charged in connection with murder of Negril restaurant owner
June 6, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A   21-year-old Westmoreland man has been charged with murder in connection with the May 22 killing of Negril restaurant owner...
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Restaurant rejects racism allegations
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Restaurant rejects racism allegations
May 25, 2026
A Kingston-based restaurant is dismissing claims of racism following a dress code incident involving a local content creator. Describing the informati...
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Negril restaurant owner killed, visitor injured in gun attack at establishment
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Negril restaurant owner killed, visitor injured in gun attack at establishment
May 23, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A Negril restaurant owner was killed and a European tourist seriously injured during a gun attack and robbery at the establish...
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Jamaican-born Chef Darian Bryan competes on Next Level Chef
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Jamaican-born Chef Darian Bryan competes on Next Level Chef
January 30, 2026
Acclaimed Jamaican-born Chef Darian Bryan is competing on season 5 of Next Level Chef, which premiered Thursday on FOX and Hulu. In the popular series...
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Dancehall artiste Lybran opens restaurant in Antigua
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Dancehall artiste Lybran opens restaurant in Antigua
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Five years after relocating to Antigua, dancehall artiste Lybran aka Rum Boss has opened a Jamaican restaurant to satisfy the need...
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WATCH: New Year’s Day blaze at business establishment leaves operators, staff in limbo
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WATCH: New Year’s Day blaze at business establishment leaves operators, staff in limbo
January 4, 2026
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A St Andrew business operator is calling for assistance for his staff following a New Year’s Day fire that gutted his catering ba...
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100 Restaurant & Gaming Lounge celebrates 10th anniversary
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100 Restaurant & Gaming Lounge celebrates 10th anniversary
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Marking its 10th anniversary, 100 Restaurant & Gaming Lounge is hosting a celebratory event on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The e...
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Cracker Barrel revives old logo after Trump, right-wing backlash
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Cracker Barrel revives old logo after Trump, right-wing backlash
August 26, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel announced Tuesday it was reverting to its old logo after its rebrand sparked a f...
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Still open for business: Kingston restaurant allegedly in defiance of Health Department
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Still open for business: Kingston restaurant allegedly in defiance of Health Department
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A Chelsea Avenue restaurant is at odds with the Kingston and St Andrew Health Department following the reported violation of a clo...
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One Park Restaurant and Lounge promises entertainment delights
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One Park Restaurant and Lounge promises entertainment delights
Kevin Jackson 
January 30, 2025
The nightlife in New Kingston has received a boost, thanks to the opening of One Park Restaurant and Lounge which promises diverse entertainment offer...
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US restaurant chain TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy
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US restaurant chain TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy
November 3, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Casual American dining chain TGI Fridays filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Saturday in the US state of Texas, a com...
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65,000 customers remain without water supply, says Samuda
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65,000 customers remain without water supply, says Samuda
June 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – As at 2:00 pm Saturday, roughly 65,000 customers representing 12 per cent of the National Water Commission’s (NWC) total customer ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
JPS assessing unexpected ‘cascading effect’ that caused blackout
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JPS assessing unexpected ‘cascading effect’ that caused blackout
Backup systems worked as expected
June 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— President and chief executive officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Hugh Grant says the company is looking into a “cascading”...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
France, Argentina, Belgium World Cup favourites for JFF boss
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France, Argentina, Belgium World Cup favourites for JFF boss
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 6, 2026
Since Jamaica did not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup which is to be held in North America starting June 11, Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) pre...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
OUR gives JPS till Monday to provide report on islandwide blackout
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OUR gives JPS till Monday to provide report on islandwide blackout
June 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) indicating that power has been restored to customers islandwide, the Office of Utilities Reg...
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Difficulty finding retired high court judge delays work of Data Protection Oversight Committee —Wheatley
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Difficulty finding retired high court judge delays work of Data Protection Oversight Committee —Wheatley
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Difficulty finding a willing and qualified retired high court judge has delayed the work of the Data Protection Oversight Committe...
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