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MegaMart Portmore closing
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MegaMart Portmore closing
•‘It’s a very hard decision for me,’ Azan says •Closure could affect some 200 employees
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 28, 2026
MEGAMART Portmore is set to close on June 30, ending 27 years of operation at the retail chain’s first Jamaican store, with Chairman Gassan Azan descr...
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‘They take us for fools’
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‘They take us for fools’
Former top cop Hardley Lewin scoffs at excuses for delay in full roll-out of body-worn cameras by police
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
May 28, 2026
FORMER Commissioner of Police Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin has dismissed what he charged are the frequent excuses from the Government and the leadership...
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Computer Paul drives Sara Part 2
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Computer Paul drives Sara Part 2
May 28, 2026
Veteran producer Paul “Computer Paul” Henton is once again at the helm of a major reggae juggling release, turning up the heat with Sara Juggling Part...
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All right with Anderson
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All right with Anderson
Private sector leaders express confidence in Government’s choice, hopeful on NaRRA
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 28, 2026
MEMBERS of Jamaica’s private sector and civil society are expressing cautious optimism following the Government’s decision to appoint Major General (R...
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Interim boss Speid satisfied as Reggae Boyz book spot in Unity Cup final
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 28, 2026
R eggae Boyz interim head coach Rudolph Speid says he is pleased with the team’s 2-0 win over India in the Unity Cup semi-final at The Valley in Londo...
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And The 2026 Nominees For Best (New) Local Product Are… (Part 2)
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And The 2026 Nominees For Best (New) Local Product Are… (Part 2)
May 28, 2026
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Jetour Jamaica officially launches, unveils new vehicles
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Jetour Jamaica officially launches, unveils new vehicles
May 27, 2026
Jetour Jamaica officially marked its arrival on the local automotive landscape on Sunday with a grand launch event at its Mary Brown’s Corner showroom...
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Jamaica secures US$200m in hurricane insurance coverage through World Bank catastrophe bond
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Jamaica secures US$200m in hurricane insurance coverage through World Bank catastrophe bond
May 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The World Bank on Tuesday issued a catastrophe bond providing the Government of Jamaica with US$200 million in insurance coverage ...
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SBAJ welcomes Anderson’s appointment to NaRRA
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SBAJ welcomes Anderson’s appointment to NaRRA
May 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) is congratulating Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson on his recent appointment...
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Jevaughn Gordon named among Ignite Caribbean’s 30 Under 30 Changemakers
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Jevaughn Gordon named among Ignite Caribbean’s 30 Under 30 Changemakers
BY BRIAN PITTER, Observer Reporter, Pitterb@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 28, 2026
For Jevaughn Gordon, being named among Ignite Caribbean’s 30 Under 30 Changemakers is more than an award, it is a reflection of resilience, purpose an...
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Italy declares red heatwave alert for Rome, four other cities
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Italy declares red heatwave alert for Rome, four other cities
May 28, 2026
ROME, Italy (AFP) — Italy's health ministry on Thursday declared a red heatwave alert for the cities of Rome, Florence, Bologna, Brescia and Turin as ...
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Neymar a doubt for Brazil’s World Cup opener due to injury — doctor
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Neymar a doubt for Brazil’s World Cup opener due to injury — doctor
May 28, 2026
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Brazil forward Neymar is a doubt for the start of the World Cup after injuring his calf, requiring two to three weeks o...
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‘You are not alone’ in Ebola fight, says WHO chief heading to DR Congo
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‘You are not alone’ in Ebola fight, says WHO chief heading to DR Congo
May 28, 2026
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization’s (WHO) chief pledged to do "everything in my power" to help conquer a deadly Ebola outbreak...
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Jamaican model Romae Gordon shines in WWD eyewear spread
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Jamaican model Romae Gordon shines in WWD eyewear spread
May 28, 2026
Jamaican model Romae Gordon continues to cement her return to the global fashion spotlight, starring in a new editorial for Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) s...
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From the first strum on the guitar to the afternoon’s final bite, Sunday, May 10, was a fitting tribute to mothers. Page 2 offers final snapshots from...
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MegaMart Portmore closing
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MegaMart Portmore closing
•‘It’s a very hard decision for me,’ Azan says •Closure could affect some 200 employees
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 28, 2026
MEGAMART Portmore is set to close on June 30, ending 27 years of operation at the retail chain’s first Jamaican store, with Chairman Gassan Azan descr...
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‘They take us for fools’
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‘They take us for fools’
Former top cop Hardley Lewin scoffs at excuses for delay in full roll-out of body-worn cameras by police
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
May 28, 2026
FORMER Commissioner of Police Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin has dismissed what he charged are the frequent excuses from the Government and the leadership...
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All right with Anderson
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All right with Anderson
Private sector leaders express confidence in Government’s choice, hopeful on NaRRA
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 28, 2026
MEMBERS of Jamaica’s private sector and civil society are expressing cautious optimism following the Government’s decision to appoint Major General (R...
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More money unspent
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More money unspent
Only 23 per cent of $1-billion Solidarity Programme spent nearly a year after launch
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
May 28, 2026
MEMBERS of Parliament’s Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) were left perplexed on Wednesday after officials revealed that only ...
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‘A list in someone’s head is not a disaster plan’
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‘A list in someone’s head is not a disaster plan’
PM urges local government ministry to execute disaster drills in communities ahead of hurricane season
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
May 28, 2026
WITH the start of the Atlantic hurricane season just days away, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has charged the Ministry of Local Government and Comm...
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Interim boss Speid satisfied as Reggae Boyz book spot in Unity Cup final
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 28, 2026
R eggae Boyz interim head coach Rudolph Speid says he is pleased with the team’s 2-0 win over India in the Unity Cup semi-final at The Valley in Londo...
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JCA boss says new election date remains undecided
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JCA boss says new election date remains undecided
May 28, 2026
Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) President Dr Donovan Bennett says a new election date will be decided when the board has ratified proposed changes t...
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West Indies Women skipper urges dominant Tri-series display
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West Indies Women skipper urges dominant Tri-series display
May 28, 2026
DUBLIN, Ireland (CMC) — Hayley Matthews, West Indies Women’s captain, has made it clear that the team’s goal is to win all four of their matches in th...
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West Indies coach confident of winning fifth-straight ODI home series
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West Indies coach confident of winning fifth-straight ODI home series
May 28, 2026
ST JOHN’S, Antigua — Having been dominant at home in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) over the past three years, West Indies Head Coach Daren Sammy expec...
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Palace where they belong after year-long ‘detour’, says Glasner
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Palace where they belong after year-long ‘detour’, says Glasner
May 28, 2026
LEIPZIG, Germany (AFP) — Departing Crystal Palace Manager Oliver Glasner toasted Wednesday’s UEFA Conference League final victory by saying the club i...
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