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BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 7 12:18 AM
THERE is no indication when Jamaica could see its first cannabis company registered on the local stock market, but key players in the sector are hopef...
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Worship envelopes King’s House for second successful staging
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
August 7 12:16 AM
Come Alive delivers!
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38,000 fixed-service units remain offline as mobile gains and 5G expansion support recovery
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 7 12:14 AM
Flow spends US$25 million on recovery efforts
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Juniors poised for medal push at World Under-20 Championships
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 7 12:12 AM
400m hurdlers make progress at World U-20
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BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 7 12:11 AM
With leading rider Raddesh Roman out of the saddle due to injury, second-place Tevin Foster made full use of the opportunity, booting home four winner...
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BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 7 12:10 AM
The $1.25-million Kaz HoShay Trophy takes centre stage at Caymanas Park on Saturday. The Restricted Overnight Allowance contest for three-year-olds an...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams says the committee searching for the next governor of Bank of Jamaica (...
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Outgoing governor uses final Parliament appearance to defend central bank’s crisis record while warning weak rate pass-through remains unresolved
DASHAN HENDRICKS Business Content Manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 14, 2026
RICHARD Byles’ final appearance before Parliament as governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) was less a farewell than a handover note. He leaves office ...

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June 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Outgoing Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says serving his country through the central bank has been among the most satisfying...
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May 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Richard Byles says many middle managers struggle after promotion because companies elevate strong technical performers into leadersh...
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April 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams on Monday announced the commencement of the search for a new governor ...
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March 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor Richard Byles will open the virtual Caribbean Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Summit on Tuesday as th...
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February 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously agreed to lower the policy rate on overnight placements ...
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August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says the full rollout of Jamaica’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), branded JA...
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August 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is forecasting that inflation will remain low and stable over the next two years. The projection was ann...
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March 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, has underscored the pivotal role of multilateral partnerships in driving the countr...
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Reclassification could open doors to formal financial architecture
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 7, 2026
THERE is no indication when Jamaica could see its first cannabis company registered on the local stock market, but key players in the sector are hopef...
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Worship envelopes King’s House for second successful staging
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
August 7, 2026
Come Alive delivers!
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38,000 fixed-service units remain offline as mobile gains and 5G expansion support recovery
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 7, 2026
Flow spends US$25 million on recovery efforts
Athletics, ...
Juniors poised for medal push at World Under-20 Championships
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 7, 2026
400m hurdlers make progress at World U-20