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Sin tax not enough to fight NCDs, warns public health specialist
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Sin tax not enough to fight NCDs, warns public health specialist
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
April 4 12:30 AM
Sin tax not enough to fight NCDs, warns public health specialist
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Port Antonio Hospital gets two electronic beds; 10 more coming
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Port Antonio Hospital gets two electronic beds; 10 more coming
BY EVERARD OWEN 
April 4 12:28 AM
Port Antonio Hospital gets two electronic beds; 10 more coming
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IT IS FINISHED!
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IT IS FINISHED!
April 4 12:26 AM
IT IS FINISHED!
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Eclipse reopening signals Jamaica’s bold pivot to luxury tourism, says Bartlett
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Eclipse reopening signals Jamaica’s bold pivot to luxury tourism, says Bartlett
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
April 4 12:26 AM
Eclipse reopening signals Jamaica’s bold pivot to luxury tourism, says Bartlett
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US-based Mwata Modola eyes Ja market with Garrison
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April 4 12:26 AM
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800 workers back on the job as Bahia Principe, Runaway Bay reopens
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800 workers back on the job as Bahia Principe, Runaway Bay reopens
April 4 12:24 AM
800 workers back on the job as Bahia Principe, Runaway Bay reopens
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Libra-Don pleased with response to debut EP Unstoppable
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April 4 12:24 AM
Libra-Don pleased with response to debut EP
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Traffic relief expected after JPS turns on lights
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Traffic relief expected after JPS turns on lights
April 4 12:22 AM
Traffic relief expected after JPS turns on lights
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Historic Port Royal steps into the digital future with free public Wi-Fi
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Historic Port Royal steps into the digital future with free public Wi-Fi
March 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The historic town of Port Royal took a bold step into the digital future as the Universal Service Fund (USF) officially launched f...
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USF to expand Jamaica’s digital infrastructure in 2026/27
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USF to expand Jamaica’s digital infrastructure in 2026/27
March 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In fiscal year 2026/27, the Universal Service Fund (USF) plans to expand Jamaica’s digital infrastructure to increase internet acc...
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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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Sin tax not enough to fight NCDs, warns public health specialist
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Sin tax not enough to fight NCDs, warns public health specialist
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
April 4, 2026
Sin tax not enough to fight NCDs, warns public health specialist
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Port Antonio Hospital gets two electronic beds; 10 more coming
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Port Antonio Hospital gets two electronic beds; 10 more coming
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April 4, 2026
Port Antonio Hospital gets two electronic beds; 10 more coming
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IT IS FINISHED!
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IT IS FINISHED!
April 4, 2026
IT IS FINISHED!
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Eclipse reopening signals Jamaica’s bold pivot to luxury tourism, says Bartlett
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Eclipse reopening signals Jamaica’s bold pivot to luxury tourism, says Bartlett
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
April 4, 2026
Eclipse reopening signals Jamaica’s bold pivot to luxury tourism, says Bartlett
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US-based Mwata Modola eyes Ja market with Garrison
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