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Caribbean-American congresswoman leads letter urging exemption from US$100k fee for H-1B visas
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NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette  Clarke has collaborated with New York Congressman Michael Lawler i...
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arnett Gardens moved up three places to fifth in the points table despite playing out a 1-1 draw with Dunbeholden FC in their resc...
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
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Government will continue the annual withdrawal of $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) for budgetary support which has been made more c...
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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
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With its revenues severely imperiled by Hurricane Melissa, the Government is looking to raise $29.4 billion in new taxes in the 2026-2027 fiscal year....
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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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PATH recognised among regional best practices in fight to eliminate child labour
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PATH recognised among regional best practices in fight to eliminate child labour
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KINGSTON, Jamaica -Jamaica's Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) has been lauded as a regional best practice in child labour ...
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to ensure peace dividends are felt across the society – GG
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to ensure peace dividends are felt across the society – GG
February 12 05:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a bid to maintain the gains made by the security forces in reducing crime, particulalry murders, the Ministry of National Secur...
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Forex: $158.92 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.92 to one US dollar
February 12 05:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, February 12, ended at $157.92, up 91 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily ex...
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Section of Spanish Town Road temporarily closed for repairs to sewage line
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Section of Spanish Town Road temporarily closed for repairs to sewage line
December 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) says a section of Spanish Town Road in the vicinity of the Sandy Gully Bridge will be closed to vehi...
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Carey Park main road impassable due to overturned truck
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Carey Park main road impassable due to overturned truck
September 12, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The police are advising motorists that the Carey Park main road in Trelawny is impassable due to an overturned truck along the roa...
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Police announce traffic changes for Grand Gala celebration
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Police announce traffic changes for Grand Gala celebration
August 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advising the public that several traffic changes will be in effect to facilitate the 2025 ...
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Temporary closure of roadway from Highgate to Richmond in St Mary
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Temporary closure of roadway from Highgate to Richmond in St Mary
April 11, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the public that the roadway from Highgate to Richmond in St Mary will be closed this we...
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Priory to Bamboo roadway in St Ann to be closed for repairs
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Priory to Bamboo roadway in St Ann to be closed for repairs
April 11, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica — A section of the Priory to Bamboo roadway in St Ann will be closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday. The closure, which will be in the...
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Several road closures for carnival
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Several road closures for carnival
April 6, 2024
Members of the public are being advised that to facilitate the three carnival road marches on Sunday, several road closures will take effect across th...
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
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Government will continue the annual withdrawal of $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) for budgetary support which has been made more c...
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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
February 12, 2026
With its revenues severely imperiled by Hurricane Melissa, the Government is looking to raise $29.4 billion in new taxes in the 2026-2027 fiscal year....
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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