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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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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
February 12 06:32 PM
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
February 12 06:31 PM
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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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
February 12 06:13 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom -- Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape. The 32-year-old, who now plays for...
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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
February 12 05:23 PM
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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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, 2026
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette  Clarke has collaborated with New York Congressman Michael Lawler i...
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China, Canada reach ‘landmark’ deal on tariffs, visas
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China, Canada reach ‘landmark’ deal on tariffs, visas
January 16, 2026
BEIJING, China (AFP) — Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on a raft of measures from trade to tourism on Frid...
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UK rejects visa for Jamaican child left homeless by Hurricane Melissa
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UK rejects visa for Jamaican child left homeless by Hurricane Melissa
November 28, 2025
An eight-year-old Jamaican girl living with her grandmother, whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa, will not be able to join her parents in th...
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US revokes visa of Haitian official accused of backing gangs
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US revokes visa of Haitian official accused of backing gangs
November 25, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The US State Department announced sanctions against a Haitian government official accused of supporting gangs and hind...
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US revokes visa of Haitian official accused of backing gangs
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US revokes visa of Haitian official accused of backing gangs
November 25, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US State Department announced sanctions against a Haitian government official accused of supporting gangs and hi...
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US revokes visa of NGO official critical of US presence in Caribbean
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US revokes visa of NGO official critical of US presence in Caribbean
November 22, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago Government has sought to distance itself from a decision taken by the United States (US) to re...
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US Embassy warns against travelling while pregnant for birthright citizenship
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US Embassy warns against travelling while pregnant for birthright citizenship
October 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) Embassy in Kingston is advising women against travelling for the primary purpose of giving birth in the US ...
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Visa becomes official sponsor of Reggae Boyz
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Visa becomes official sponsor of Reggae Boyz
September 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Visa is now an official sponsor of the Reggae Boyz, as they continue their campaign to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The an...
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US abruptly stops visas for foreign truck drivers
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US abruptly stops visas for foreign truck drivers
August 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States has immediately stopped issuing visas for truck drivers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced ...
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US may require visa applicants to pay bond of up to US$15,000
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US may require visa applicants to pay bond of up to US$15,000
August 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States — The United States (US) Department has proposed a pilot programme that could require business and tourist visa applicants f...
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Principle highlights upward social mobility on Visa
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Principle highlights upward social mobility on Visa
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
July 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Visa , a song highlighting upward social mobility, is the latest release by reggae artiste Principle. The Rock Hall, St Andrew nat...
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WATCH: Will the new US Embassy social media policy affect how you post online?
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WATCH: Will the new US Embassy social media policy affect how you post online?
July 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The US Embassy in Jamaica has implemented a new social media policy for some visa applicants, requiring them to adjust the privac...
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US Embassy asks visa applicants to make social media accounts public
June 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Effective immediately, all individuals applying for F, M or J nonimmigrant visas are required to set their social media accounts t...
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Ireland to require visas for Trinidadians
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Ireland to require visas for Trinidadians
May 11, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC) – Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago will now need to obtain a visa before traveling to Ireland. The announcement was mad...
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Jamaica to review visa facilitation for GCC visitors
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Jamaica to review visa facilitation for GCC visitors
May 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a bid to attract more visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, ...
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NCB, Visa show off phone payments for customers
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NCB, Visa show off phone payments for customers
April 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Described as transformative, Visa’s tap-on-phone payment option was highlighted at the recent Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters ...
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No evidence of human trafficking in Cuban medical corporation programme, says Johnson Smith
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No evidence of human trafficking in Cuban medical corporation programme, says Johnson Smith
March 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica’s foreign ministry had undertaken a review of the Cuban medical cooperation programme long before any international scrutin...
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Grenada’s finance minister says he will give up US visa and stand behind Cuba
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Grenada’s finance minister says he will give up US visa and stand behind Cuba
March 19, 2025
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Finance Minister, Dennis Cornwall says he and others in the Grenada government are willing to give up their United States...
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Jamaica lifts visa requirement for Dominican Republic residents
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Jamaica lifts visa requirement for Dominican Republic residents
March 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -  Jamaica has waived the visa requirement for residents of the Dominican Republic who travel to the island for visits – whether for...
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Vybz Kartel to know visa fate Friday
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Vybz Kartel to know visa fate Friday
Jason Cross | Reporter 
January 28, 2025
Dancehall superstar, Adidja "Vybz Kartel" Palmer will know by Friday, whether he will receive the green light to enter the United States of America (U...
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Busy Signal calls for gov’t intervention over denied Canadian visa
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Busy Signal calls for gov’t intervention over denied Canadian visa
January 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall artiste Busy Signal has called on the Jamaican authorities to intervene in his immigration woes after his application fo...
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Important changes for temporary work and exchange visa applicant
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Important changes for temporary work and exchange visa applicant
January 8, 2025
Each year, thousands of Jamaicans work on a temporary basis in the United States on H-2A (agricultural), H-2B (non-agricultural), J-1 (exchange visito...
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
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February 12, 2026
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...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
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...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
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, 2026
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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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
February 12, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom -- Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape. The 32-year-old, who now plays for...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
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, 2026
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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