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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:30 AM
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Johan-Remaldo Smythe ready to put Holland High on the map
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Johan-Remaldo Smythe ready to put Holland High on the map
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Johan-Ramaldo Smythe showed that he is ready for all comers this season by smashing the Class One 100m record at the Purewater/RDanny Williams/JC Deve...
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Trump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman’s killing
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Trump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman’s killing
January 11 05:00 PM
MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AFP)—US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that hundreds more federal agents were heading to Minneapolis,...
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St Catherine taxi operator charged with murder
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St Catherine taxi operator charged with murder
January 11 04:45 PM
St CATHERINE, Jamaica – A St Catherine taxi operator has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of a man in Portmore, St Catherine on J...
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US now Barbados’ number one source market
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US now Barbados’ number one source market
October 4, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Barbados’ tourism sector has recorded a 5.43 per cent increase in stayover arrivals between January and August 2025, for ...
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Jamaica sets sights on 500,000 UK visitors by 2030
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Jamaica sets sights on 500,000 UK visitors by 2030
October 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has set an ambitious new tourism target of attracting 500,000 visitors from the United Kingdom (UK) annually by 2030, sign...
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JTB and Wingo welcome first direct flights from Colombia to MoBay
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JTB and Wingo welcome first direct flights from Colombia to MoBay
October 2, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), in partnership with Wingo Airlines, Corona and Hyatt Hotels, on Thursday welcomed two “mystery fl...
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Tourism minister highlights importance of youth engagement in sectoral developments
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Tourism minister highlights importance of youth engagement in sectoral developments
September 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has underscored the importance of industry stakeholders engaging the nation’s youth in meaningful d...
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Bartlett announces Hamilton to first focus on cruise tourism
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Bartlett announces Hamilton to first focus on cruise tourism
September 23, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has revealed that newly appointed State Minister Tova Hamilton will concentrate on cruise tourism...
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Montego Bay poised to lead national drive for integrated development, says Mayor Vernon
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Montego Bay poised to lead national drive for integrated development, says Mayor Vernon
September 22, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Amid renewed calls for a dedicated tourism-supported fund to revitalise Montego Bay, Mayor Richard Vernon has declared that the re...
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Barbados gears up for bumper cruise season with cruise ships reporting full occupancy
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Barbados gears up for bumper cruise season with cruise ships reporting full occupancy
September 13, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Cruise ships arriving in Barbados for the 2025/2026 winter cruise season are reporting strong occupancy bookings accordin...
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Bartlett calls for urgent action to tackle regional tourism challenges
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Bartlett calls for urgent action to tackle regional tourism challenges
August 26, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — With the Caribbean being the most tourism-reliant region worldwide, where the industry contributes some 22 per cent of gross domes...
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CTO to showcase the region’s tourism products at CARIFESTA
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CTO to showcase the region’s tourism products at CARIFESTA
August 22, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) says it will spotlight its leadership in sustainable tourism at t...
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WATCH: Jamaica launches new ad campaign featuring Usain Bolt
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WATCH: Jamaica launches new ad campaign featuring Usain Bolt
August 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has officially launched a new advertising campaign featuring sprint legend Usain Bolt, who was rec...
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Cuba, Peru, sign MOU on tourism cooperation
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Cuba, Peru, sign MOU on tourism cooperation
August 2, 2025
HAVANA, Cuba (CMC) – The governments of Cuba and Peru this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation in tourism, which was consid...
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Minister calls for capacity-building in some sectors to support tourism
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Minister calls for capacity-building in some sectors to support tourism
July 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has emphasised the need to build capacity in the local agricultural and manufacturing sectors ...
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Jamaica records US$2.4b in earnings from 2.3 million visitor arrivals since start of 2025
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Jamaica records US$2.4b in earnings from 2.3 million visitor arrivals since start of 2025
July 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica has welcomed approximately 2.3 million visitors since the start of 2025, generating US$2.4 billion in earnings. This was d...
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‘Don’t criminalise Airbnb operators’ – Golding
July 5, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica – People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding is expressing concern over a bill piloted by Government which he says seeks t...
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Business stakeholders say opportunities could result from Caricom Heads of Government Conference
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Business stakeholders say opportunities could result from Caricom Heads of Government Conference
July 2, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Jamaica is gearing up to host a major regional event that promises to bring new opportunities for the country and the wider Caribb...
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JHTA to elect new head as Robin Russell steps down
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JHTA to elect new head as Robin Russell steps down
June 28, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Robin Russell, has told members and those gathered at the JHTA annu...
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Ground to be broken for tallest building in Jamaica next month
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Ground to be broken for tallest building in Jamaica next month
June 28, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has announced that the development of a new hotel is set to break ground next month. However what...
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Direct Nassau-MoBay flights driving regional tourism growth — Bartlett
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Direct Nassau-MoBay flights driving regional tourism growth — Bartlett
June 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed the tourism growth between Nassau, The Bahamas and Montego Bay, Jamaica, follow...
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Seiveright urges small farmers to tap into hotel boom
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Seiveright urges small farmers to tap into hotel boom
June 23, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator Delano Seiveright, is urging small farmers to position themselves to take adva...
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St Vincent and the Grenadines pleased with tourism figures
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St Vincent and the Grenadines pleased with tourism figures
June 13, 2025
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — The St Vincent and the Grenadines government is predicting a continuation of the record-breaking stay-over arrivals duri...
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Bartlett honoured for regional leadership in tourism industry
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Bartlett honoured for regional leadership in tourism industry
June 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has recognised Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, for his leadership and con...
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Usain Bolt appointed Global Ambassador of Jamaica’s tourism
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Usain Bolt appointed Global Ambassador of Jamaica’s tourism
Olympic legend vows to promote Jamaica in bid to further reduce poverty
May 23, 2025
Usain Bolt has been named Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) global ambassador, the Olympic legend vowing to do all he can to continue to promote Jamaica in ...
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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Sad final trip
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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January 12, 2026
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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January 12, 2026
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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