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Family services shake-up
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Family services shake-up
CPFSA, parenting support unit to see major shift in operations
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
September 16 12:20 AM
Family services shake-up
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Global aviation squeeze
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Global aviation squeeze
Jamaica’s tourism sector feeling impact of aircraft shortage and rising fuel costs
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
September 16 12:18 AM
Global aviation squeeze
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Sugar Cain promises powerful music, deep message
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Sugar Cain promises powerful music, deep message
Vernon Davidson | Executive Editor, Publications | davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 16 12:16 AM
Sugar Cain
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KINGSTON BOOKSHOP’S $1-B EXPANSION
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KINGSTON BOOKSHOP’S $1-B EXPANSION
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 16 12:14 AM
Kingston Bookshop opens
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ROAD TO RECOVERY
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ROAD TO RECOVERY
JFF aims to heal World Cup wound ahead of Boyz return to the National Stadium
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 16 12:12 AM
JFF seeks to win back Boyz fan base in Nations League campaign
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Food prices push inflation to 7.9%
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Food prices push inflation to 7.9%
September 16 12:11 AM
Food prices push inflation to 7.9%
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Digicel narrows focus to Caribbean with El Salvador sale
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Digicel narrows focus to Caribbean with El Salvador sale
September 16 12:11 AM
Digicel narrows focus to Caribbean with El Salvador sale
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MJE upsizes bond after hitting $1.5-b target early
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MJE upsizes bond after hitting $1.5-b target early
September 16 12:10 AM
MJE upsizes bond after hitting $1.5-b target early
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Daley wants greater attention paid to men’s mental health
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Daley wants greater attention paid to men’s mental health
June 30, 2026
Opposition Spokesperson on gender, the elderly, and persons with disability, Denise Daley, wants greater attention to be paid to men’s mental health. ...
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Hayles proposes national strategy to modernise Jamaica’s water sector
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Hayles proposes national strategy to modernise Jamaica’s water sector
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Water and Special Projects, Ian Hayles, has outlined what he says is a comprehensive strategy aimed at ...
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Montego Bay Perimeter Road cost increases by US$80 million
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Montego Bay Perimeter Road cost increases by US$80 million
June 17, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The contract for the Montego Bay Perimeter Road, which is currently under construction, has increased by nearly US$80 million from...
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Give municipal corporations power to borrow, says Neita Garvey
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Give municipal corporations power to borrow, says Neita Garvey
June 11, 2026
Opposition Spokesperson on Local Government and Participatory Democracy, Natalie Neita Garvey, wants municipal corporations to be empowered to borrow ...
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Neita Garvey calls for Smart Municipal Jamaica Initiative
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Neita Garvey calls for Smart Municipal Jamaica Initiative
June 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shadow Minister of Local Government and Participatory Democracy, Natalie Neita Garvey is calling for the creation of a Smart Munic...
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No human rights problem in Jamaica, says Chuck
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No human rights problem in Jamaica, says Chuck
June 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has declared that there are no human rights problems in Jamaica. He made the declaration Wednesday a...
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Gov’t to invest $200m in care facilities expansion
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Gov’t to invest $200m in care facilities expansion
June 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will invest $200 million this year to expand capacity at care facilities, thereby easing overcrowding and freeing u...
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$60m allocated for shelter improvements
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$60m allocated for shelter improvements
June 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, has announced the allocation of an additional $60 millio...
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Wheatley announces ‘House of Innovation’ to drive growth
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Wheatley announces ‘House of Innovation’ to drive growth
June 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr Andrew Wheatley has announced that he will be seeking Cabinet approval fo...
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Farmers, fisherfolk struggling, says Campbell
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Farmers, fisherfolk struggling, says Campbell
June 2, 2026
Opposition Spokesman on Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Dayton Campbell has argued that despite some progress, too many farmers and fisherfolk are still...
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Newell wants clarity on oil exploration in Jamaica’s waters
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Newell wants clarity on oil exploration in Jamaica’s waters
May 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the Government increasingly optimistic that oil will be found in Jamaica’s waters in commercial quantities, Opposition Spokes...
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Put labour matters under one ministry, says Hinds
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Put labour matters under one ministry, says Hinds
May 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—With issues relating to labour spread across different ministries, Opposition Spokesman on Labour and Sport, Wavell Hinds, is propos...
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Jamaica’s hospitals, clinics saw over 2.75 million patient visits in 2025 – Tufton
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Jamaica’s hospitals, clinics saw over 2.75 million patient visits in 2025 – Tufton
May 12, 2026
Jamaica's public health system saw 1,155,949 patient visits in hospitals and 1,596,871 patient visits in health centres in 2025 according the Minister...
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Five per cent of traffic fines to boost road safety efforts, says Vaz
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Five per cent of traffic fines to boost road safety efforts, says Vaz
May 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government’s National Road Safety Policy is being boosted by five per cent of the proceeds of traffic fines to the Ministry of...
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Raise age of consent to 18 to combat teenage pregnancies, says Crawford
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Raise age of consent to 18 to combat teenage pregnancies, says Crawford
April 28, 2026
If Opposition Spokesman on Education Damion Crawford has his way, the age of consent in Jamaica would move from 16 to 18 years. He made the call for t...
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Hermitage Dam to be upgraded at a cost of US$250 million, says Samuda
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Hermitage Dam to be upgraded at a cost of US$250 million, says Samuda
April 28, 2026
The Government is moving ahead with plans to upgrade the Hermitage Dam in Stony Hill, St Andrew to the tune of US$250 million. Minister of Water, Envi...
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Climate Change legislation coming this fiscal year, says Samuda
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Climate Change legislation coming this fiscal year, says Samuda
April 28, 2026
The development and passage of climate change legislation will mark a significant step in strengthening Jamaica’s governance framework, according to t...
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Food handlers permits to be issued for two years – Tufton
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Food handlers permits to be issued for two years – Tufton
June 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - In a major overhaul, the food handlers permit which is required for work in food and other establishments will now be issued for t...
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Constant Spring Golf Club to be declared Forest Management Area — Samuda
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Constant Spring Golf Club to be declared Forest Management Area — Samuda
May 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Forestry Department is moving to declare the iconic Constant Spring Golf Club in St Andrew a Forest Management Area. Minister ...
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Chang says under 600 murders possible this year
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Chang says under 600 murders possible this year
April 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—If the current trends continue, Jamaica could record fewer than 600 murders this year, according to Minister of National Security Dr...
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Family services shake-up
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Family services shake-up
CPFSA, parenting support unit to see major shift in operations
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September 16, 2026
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Global aviation squeeze
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Global aviation squeeze
Jamaica’s tourism sector feeling impact of aircraft shortage and rising fuel costs
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
September 16, 2026
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Sugar Cain promises powerful music, deep message
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Sugar Cain promises powerful music, deep message
Vernon Davidson | Executive Editor, Publications | davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 16, 2026
Sugar Cain
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KINGSTON BOOKSHOP’S $1-B EXPANSION
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KINGSTON BOOKSHOP’S $1-B EXPANSION
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 16, 2026
Kingston Bookshop opens
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ROAD TO RECOVERY
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ROAD TO RECOVERY
JFF aims to heal World Cup wound ahead of Boyz return to the National Stadium
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 16, 2026
JFF seeks to win back Boyz fan base in Nations League campaign
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