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Michael Jackson biopic debuts atop North America box office
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Michael Jackson biopic debuts atop North America box office
April 26 02:02 PM
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — "Michael," the much-anticipated biopic about late superstar Michael Jackson, debuted atop the North American box of...
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All set for IMPACT x Mystique 2026
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All set for IMPACT x Mystique 2026
April 26 01:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The stage is set for the inaugural staging of IMPACT x Mystique 2026, a new flagship marketing conference by Mystique Integrated, ...
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MP Samuda commends USF Connect a Child Programme as investment in students’ digital future
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MP Samuda commends USF Connect a Child Programme as investment in students’ digital future
April 26 12:46 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for St Ann North East, Matthew Samuda, has commended the Universal Service Fund (USF) for what he described as ...
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Haiti faces security crossroads as Kenyan forces withdraw
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Haiti faces security crossroads as Kenyan forces withdraw
April 26 12:42 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — Haiti’s already fragile security environment is entering a new phase with the gradual departure of nearly 500 Kenyan pol...
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Fashion, film and purpose to take centre stage at The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere
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Fashion, film and purpose to take centre stage at The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere
April 26 12:18 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Fashion, film and philanthropy will take centre stage when the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) hosts the red carpet premiere o...
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‘Dancehall cyaa stall’, say fans of Barbados Reggae Weekend
DANA MALCOLM, Observer Online reporter, malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 26 11:50 AM
From “Fireman” Capleton to “Unruly Boss” Popcaan, the atmosphere between patrons and performers on night two of Barbados Reggae Weekend galvanised eve...
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Kirky D’s ‘Passion for Fashion’ to assist with hurricane relief and community initiatives
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Kirky D’s ‘Passion for Fashion’ to assist with hurricane relief and community initiatives
April 26 11:12 AM
Before he migrated to the United States several years ago, recording artiste Kirkland Falconer, better known as Kirky D, always had a heart for philan...
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Peter Price launches Gregory Isaacs biography for lovers of the reggae icon
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Peter Price launches Gregory Isaacs biography for lovers of the reggae icon
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
April 26 11:00 AM
At the April 13 launch of his Gregory Isaacs biography at Triple T restaurant in St Andrew, Peter Price was surrounded by admirers of the acclaimed si...
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Tax Administration Jamaica

TAJ moves to enforcement phase in property tax operations in Portmore and Spanish Town
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TAJ moves to enforcement phase in property tax operations in Portmore and Spanish Town
April 10, 2026
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), in partnership with the Portmore and St Catherine municipal corporations, is advising the public that it has now adv...
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Jamaican tax offices to open on select Saturdays through April
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Jamaican tax offices to open on select Saturdays through April
January 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) announced on Thursday that several of its offices will operate on the final Saturday of each mont...
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TAJ driver’s licence validation system temporarily offline, several services affected
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TAJ driver’s licence validation system temporarily offline, several services affected
January 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has advised that its system used to validate driver’s licences is currently offline, resulting in...
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TAJ clarifies circulating video as western tax offices remain closed after hurricane
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TAJ clarifies circulating video as western tax offices remain closed after hurricane
November 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is distancing itself from a video circulating on social media that claims to be a public service ...
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Online filing of objections becomes mandatory July 1 – TAJ
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Online filing of objections becomes mandatory July 1 – TAJ
June 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising taxpayers that the process for filing Objections to Notices of Assessments must be do...
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More than $18b in outstanding taxes collected in Special Arrears Settlement Programme
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More than $18b in outstanding taxes collected in Special Arrears Settlement Programme
June 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government’s Special Arrears Settlement Programme, administered by Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), which ended May 31, 2025,...
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3% of investigation reports from Integrity Commission referred to FID, TAJ— Stephenson
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3% of investigation reports from Integrity Commission referred to FID, TAJ— Stephenson
October 16, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Only about three per cent of the cases that are investigated by the Integrity Commission (IC) are referred to external entities suc...
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Motor vehicle registration renewal now available online
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Motor vehicle registration renewal now available online
September 30, 2024
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is officially reporting the full implementation of the first phase of online motor vehicle registration renewal. In a...
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WATCH: Downtown Kingston businesses targeted in compliance crackdown
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WATCH: Downtown Kingston businesses targeted in compliance crackdown
August 15, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Businesses in downtown Kingston were the target of a multi-agency operation on Wednesday aimed at ensuring that they are compliant...
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Portmore Tax Office closes early after employee reportedly suffers electric shock
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Portmore Tax Office closes early after employee reportedly suffers electric shock
July 12, 2024
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A longstanding electrical fault, which has reportedly caused shocks to both staff and customers on multiple occasions, led to ...
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$20,000 reverse tax credit won’t help with non-compliance, says Robinson
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$20,000 reverse tax credit won’t help with non-compliance, says Robinson
March 14, 2024
The intent of the Government’s decision to grant a $20,000 one-off payment in the form of a reverse tax credit will not be realised, according to Oppo...
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Michael Jackson biopic debuts atop North America box office
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Michael Jackson biopic debuts atop North America box office
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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — "Michael," the much-anticipated biopic about late superstar Michael Jackson, debuted atop the North American box of...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
All set for IMPACT x Mystique 2026
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All set for IMPACT x Mystique 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The stage is set for the inaugural staging of IMPACT x Mystique 2026, a new flagship marketing conference by Mystique Integrated, ...
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MP Samuda commends USF Connect a Child Programme as investment in students’ digital future
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MP Samuda commends USF Connect a Child Programme as investment in students’ digital future
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ST ANN, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for St Ann North East, Matthew Samuda, has commended the Universal Service Fund (USF) for what he described as ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Haiti faces security crossroads as Kenyan forces withdraw
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Haiti faces security crossroads as Kenyan forces withdraw
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — Haiti’s already fragile security environment is entering a new phase with the gradual departure of nearly 500 Kenyan pol...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Fashion, film and purpose to take centre stage at The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere
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Fashion, film and purpose to take centre stage at The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Fashion, film and philanthropy will take centre stage when the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) hosts the red carpet premiere o...
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