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Caribbean-American congresswoman leads letter urging exemption from US$100k fee for H-1B visas
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Caribbean-American congresswoman leads letter urging exemption from US$100k fee for H-1B visas
February 12 06:37 PM
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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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
February 12 06:22 PM
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
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 12 05:53 PM
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
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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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‘School rules were implemented to instil the principle of compliance’
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‘School rules were implemented to instil the principle of compliance’
Principal association head defends school rules in hair and uniform debate
BY VANASSA MCKENZIE Observer Online reporter mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The president of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS), Linvern Wright, has pushed back against recen...
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Commissioner defends new police uniform
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Commissioner defends new police uniform
March 17, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has publicly responded to ongoing calls from the Custos of Westmoreland, Reverend Hartley P...
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JCF cracks down on officer dress code and grooming standards
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JCF cracks down on officer dress code and grooming standards
December 21, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reinforcing its dress code policy, which outlines approved attire for officers, prohibits ...
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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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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
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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....
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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