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Cuba power grid back online after huge blackout
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Cuba power grid back online after huge blackout
May 15 05:46 PM
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Power was restored across Cuba on Friday following a large-scale blackout, but the island's energy crisis remained acute, with oi...
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Inflation slips in April as electricity costs ease
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Inflation slips in April as electricity costs ease
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May 15 05:34 PM
Falling electricity rates pushed Jamaica’s inflation rate back into negative territory in April, offering consumers some relief from rising food and f...
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Audio guidance now live at Scotia ATMs
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Audio guidance now live at Scotia ATMs
May 15 05:14 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Scotiabank Jamaica launched audio guidance at some of its automated teller machines (ATM) across the island, the bank said Friday....
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Forex: $159.02 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.02 to one US dollar
May 15 04:38 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, May 14, ended trading at $159.02, down 17 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
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J’can sentenced to three years in US prison for US$600,000 lottery scam
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J’can sentenced to three years in US prison for US$600,000 lottery scam
May 15 04:21 PM
TACOMA, United States – A Jamaican man who was extradited to the United States (US) on lottery scam charges in 2025 was sentenced to three years in pr...
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Haiti targeting World Cup knockout rounds, says coach
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Haiti targeting World Cup knockout rounds, says coach
May 15 04:05 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — Haiti coach Sebastien Migne said Friday his team are targeting a place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup as he nam...
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JLP’s Morgan says Gov’t spending $67 billion to assist with Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery
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JLP’s Morgan says Gov’t spending $67 billion to assist with Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery
May 15 03:33 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In response to  what he described as “grossly misleading narratives” concerning the Government’s expenditure on relief and recover...
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Authorities in St Elizabeth seeking alternative emergency shelters as hurricane season approaches
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Authorities in St Elizabeth seeking alternative emergency shelters as hurricane season approaches
May 15 03:29 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Authorities in St Elizabeth are working to identify alternative emergency shelters ahead of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season...
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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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Masicka dismisses Vybz Kartel ‘beef’ rumours
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Masicka dismisses Vybz Kartel ‘beef’ rumours
...dubs MC Nuffy 'wasteman' in IG live
July 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a response shared with his fans a short while ago, dancehall front runner Masicka dispelled rumours that trouble was brewing be...
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Flow brings the Riddim to life at Reggae Sumfest 2025
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Flow brings the Riddim to life at Reggae Sumfest 2025
July 21, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica - Flow’s Riddim was in full effect at Reggae Sumfest 2025 delivering an unforgettable experience for customers and festivalgoers. Po...
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Blitz 2025 set to deliver style and sound during Reggae Sumfest
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Blitz 2025 set to deliver style and sound during Reggae Sumfest
June 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the countdown to Reggae Sumfest continues, Blitz All Black erupts at Catherine Hall Stadium in Montego Bay on July 16, fusing S...
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Magnum Street Dance a hit with patrons as Reggae Sumfest festivities kick off
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Magnum Street Dance a hit with patrons as Reggae Sumfest festivities kick off
July 16, 2024
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — The Magnum Street Dance made a successful return to Montego Bay in St James on Monday night as patrons packed the Catherine Hal...
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Cuba power grid back online after huge blackout
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May 15, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Power was restored across Cuba on Friday following a large-scale blackout, but the island's energy crisis remained acute, with oi...
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Inflation slips in April as electricity costs ease
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Inflation slips in April as electricity costs ease
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobsever.com 
May 15, 2026
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Audio guidance now live at Scotia ATMs
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Audio guidance now live at Scotia ATMs
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Scotiabank Jamaica launched audio guidance at some of its automated teller machines (ATM) across the island, the bank said Friday....
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Forex: $159.02 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.02 to one US dollar
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, May 14, ended trading at $159.02, down 17 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
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J’can sentenced to three years in US prison for US$600,000 lottery scam
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J’can sentenced to three years in US prison for US$600,000 lottery scam
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TACOMA, United States – A Jamaican man who was extradited to the United States (US) on lottery scam charges in 2025 was sentenced to three years in pr...
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