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West Indies first team into T20 World Cup Super Eights
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MUMBAI, India (AFP) -- The West Indies became the first team to qualify for the Super Eights phase of the T20 World Cup when they cruised to victory a...
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Quick to wed, quicker to walk
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Quick to wed, quicker to walk
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Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 15 12:20 AM
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February 15 12:18 AM
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December weddings, destination ‘I Do’s’ drive 2026 interest
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February 15 12:14 AM
December weddings, destination ‘I Do’s’ drive 2026 interest
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Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
February 15 12:12 AM
Downswell sounds warning
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Fiscal watchdog warning triggers company tax deadline overhaul
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February 15 12:07 AM
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Universal Service Fund targeting upgrade of community access points islandwide
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Universal Service Fund targeting upgrade of community access points islandwide
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Universal Service Fund (USF) is looking to revamp community access points (CAPs) across the island. This was disclosed by Mini...
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USF’s 20th Anniversary Wi-Fi Watch Party lights up Lynch Park
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USF’s 20th Anniversary Wi-Fi Watch Party lights up Lynch Park
June 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Universal Service Fund’s (USF) 20th Anniversary Wi-Fi Watch Party transformed Lynch Park into a glowing hub of digital access,...
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USF free Wi-Fi sparks joy in Half-Way Tree
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USF free Wi-Fi sparks joy in Half-Way Tree
April 29, 2025
An air of gratitude filled Half-Way Tree in St Andrew last week as the Universal Service Fund (USF) prepared to officially launch its Connect Ja Publi...
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Winners announced for USF’s Crack the Code competition
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Winners announced for USF’s Crack the Code competition
December 18, 2024
The Universal Service Fund (USF) has announced the winners of its Crack the Code competition, which ran in celebration of Youth and Technology Month t...
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USF launches Connect Ja Public Wi-Fi site in Brown’s Town
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USF launches Connect Ja Public Wi-Fi site in Brown’s Town
October 15, 2024
ST ANN, Jamaica— The Universal Service Fund (USF) says it launched a new Connect Ja Public Wi-Fi site in Brown’s Town, St Ann on Friday in keeping wit...
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USF’s Connect a Child programme to distribute 630 tablets islandwide
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USF’s Connect a Child programme to distribute 630 tablets islandwide
September 20, 2024
The Universal Service Fund (USF) on Thursday began distributing 630 Samsung Galaxy tablets islandwide to students who have been identified by their Me...
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WATCH: Hannah Town gets free Wi-Fi
September 20, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Hannah Town in West Kingston now has free Wi-Fi service, courtesy of the Universal Service Fund (USF). The service has been made a...
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USF awards over $13 million in scholarships to tertiary students
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USF awards over $13 million in scholarships to tertiary students
August 29, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In line with its vision to advance the country’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, the Universal Service Fund...
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USF bridges ICT access gap at JCDC Independence celebrations
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USF bridges ICT access gap at JCDC Independence celebrations
August 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Universal Service Fund (USF) is enhancing the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Independence events by providing ...
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Scholarship to be established in honour of late CEO of Universal Service Fund
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Scholarship to be established in honour of late CEO of Universal Service Fund
June 29, 2024
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunication and Transport Daryl Vaz has announced that an education scholarship is to be es...
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