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Young Jamaica calls for Dennis Gordon’s resignation over UHWI tax exemption findings
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Young Jamaica calls for Dennis Gordon’s resignation over UHWI tax exemption findings
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica has called for the immediate resignation of Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Dennis Gordon, citing his company’s...
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Xesus Johnston, former CEO of Supreme Ventures Gaming, has died
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Xesus Johnston, former CEO of Supreme Ventures Gaming, has died
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Xesus Johnston, the former chief executive officer of Supreme Ventures Gaming Limited, has died. Observer Online understands that ...
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Montego Bay United hold off Cavalier 3-1 in JPL third round
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April 1 11:32 AM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Montego Bay United secured a crucial 3-1 victory over defending champions Cavalier SC in the third round of the Jamaica Premier Le...
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Duke Holness brings over 30 years of pharmaceutical expertise to MDS board
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Medical Disposables & Supplies Limited (MDS) has announced the appointment of Duke Holness to its board of directors, effective Fe...
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Physical Education teacher to represent Jamaica at Mr Friendship International
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Orlando Collin, a physical education teacher at the Papine High School in St Andrew, was recently selected as Jamaica’s representative for the Mr Frie...
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Nastasia Barrette wins Miss Utech Ja 2026 title
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Last Friday night, inside the Alfred Sangster Auditorium at the University of Technology, 24-year-old Nastasia Barrette, a third year student in the F...
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Swatch International still going strong after 34 years
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After 34 years at the forefront of the sonic rebellion sparked by Jamaican sound systems, Swatch International continues to be a force in the Jamaican...
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DR Congo celebrates historic World Cup return with national holiday
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a national holiday after its men’s football team secured a historic return to the FIFA World Cup, ending...
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Xesus Johnston, former CEO of Supreme Ventures Gaming, has died
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Xesus Johnston, former CEO of Supreme Ventures Gaming, has died
April 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Xesus Johnston, the former chief executive officer of Supreme Ventures Gaming Limited, has died. Observer Online understands that ...
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Jobs fall even as unemployment dips
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April 1, 2026
Unemployment falls, but fewer seeking work
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Property tax back in frame as Gov’t weighs revenue options
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Property tax back in frame as Gov’t weighs revenue options
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April 1, 2026
Property tax back in frame as Gov’t weighs revenue options
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Gambling nation
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DASHAN HENDRICKS Business Content Manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 1, 2026
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Hotels see softer Champs demand but brace for Carnival surge
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April 1, 2026
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Melissa weakens Q1 performance for Indies Pharma
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Oil shock threat forces BOJ hold
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Oil shock threat forces BOJ hold
War-driven price surge risks pushing inflation above target as central bank braces for fallout
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April 1, 2026
THE Bank of Jamaica held its policy rate at 5.5 per cent on Tuesday, warning that a surge in global oil and commodity prices driven by the US-Israeli ...
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EquityLine MIC placed into receivership
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EquityLine MIC placed into receivership
...Jamaican investors owed nearly $1 billion
March 29, 2026
EquityLine MIC placed into receivership
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When climate risk becomes financial risk
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Gov’t open to bigger disaster insurance push
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Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 29, 2026
Gov't open to bigger disaster insurance push
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Oil shock, inflation risks, and the outlook for fixed income investors
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Oil shock, inflation risks, and the outlook for fixed income investors
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Oil shock, inflation risks, and the outlook for fixed income investors
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Jetcon’s China-driven rebound fuels renewed electric vehicle push
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Jetcon’s China-driven rebound fuels renewed electric vehicle push
March 29, 2026
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Years without access: JN account dispute resolved after regulatory intervention
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Years without access: JN account dispute resolved after regulatory intervention
March 29, 2026
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Anointed Treasures unlocks skin and haircare confidence
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Jamaican-owned GroceryList says it turned a profit last year with US$2.7m in revenues
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Jamaican-owned GroceryList says it turned a profit last year with US$2.7m in revenues
March 27, 2026
Jamaican-owned digital platform GroceryList, which operates out of Pompano Beach in South Florida, is reporting that it crossed US$2.7 million in reve...
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Carib Cement addresses delivery delays
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Carib Cement addresses delivery delays
March 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCC) says there is no cement shortage in the market, but indicated that recent weather events hav...
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Public Advisory: Fraudulent Website Alert
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Jamaica Observer Limited is advising the public of an unauthorised and deceptive website that is unlawfully using our name, logo, and other brand elem...
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Weak boards threaten financial stability
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Weak boards threaten financial stability
BOJ warns poor oversight leaves system vulnerable
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 27, 2026
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Government lists $623 billion in bonds on JSE
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March 27, 2026
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X Fund board to meet on capital changes
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X Fund board to meet on capital changes
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X Fund board to meet on capital changes
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