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FNID operations push drug seizures past $1 billion mark
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FNID operations push drug seizures past $1 billion mark
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KINGSTON, Jamaica  — Over $1 billion in illegal drugs has been seized by police since the beginning of the year, according to updates from the  Firear...
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Clean-up of Black River progressing steadily
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Clean-up of Black River progressing steadily
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Phase two of the clean-up of Black River in St Elizabeth is now underway, with the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWM...
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Performers cancel concerts at Kennedy center after Trump renaming
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JFF mourns passing of sports journalist Donald Oliver
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has expressed condolences to the family and friends of sports broadcaster Donald Oliver, as ...
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No claim that Harding involved in or benefited from alleged SSL fraud — attorney
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No claim that Harding involved in or benefited from alleged SSL fraud — attorney
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jacqueline Samuels-Brown, the defence attorney for former CEO of Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL) Zachary Harding, is maintaining...
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10 countries warn of ‘catastrophic’ Gaza situation
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The foreign ministers of 10 nations on Tuesday expressed "serious concerns" about a "renewed deterioration of the human...
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‘Ocean’s Eleven’ gang steals cash, gold from German bank over Christmas
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BERLIN, Germany (AFP)—Robbers used a large drill to break into a German bank's vault room during the extended Christmas break and steal cash, gold and...
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PAJ mourns passing of distinguished sports journalist Donald Oliver
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PAJ mourns passing of distinguished sports journalist Donald Oliver
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) is mourning the passing of sports journalist and broadcaster Donald Oliver. Oliver died sud...
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Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
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Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
December 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dequity Capital Management Limited has terminated its planned initial public offering (IPO) after the share sale failed to attract...
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Access Financial moves upmarket with Herizon women-in-business loan
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Access Financial moves upmarket with Herizon women-in-business loan
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28, 2025
Access Financial moves upmarket with Herizon women-in-business loan
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Amber UTech Launchpad graduates first cohort of tech start-ups
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Caribbean companies face higher tax bill due to OECD changes
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BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28, 2025
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Building Wealth One Christmas Gift at a Time
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Building Wealth One Christmas Gift at a Time
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Pensioner, 91, awaits final missing pension payment after decade-long struggle
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December 28, 2025
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Dequity IPO misses the mark
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Dequity IPO misses the mark
December 28, 2025
Dequity IPO misses the mark
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NORBROOK’S PANAMANIAN PLAY
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Jamaican-backed firm bets US$15m on KFC growth
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December 26, 2025
Platinum Brands investing US$15 million in new Panamanian KFCs
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Kintyre Holdings forms JV with Miracle Corp to launch consumer goods brand
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BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation
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December 24, 2025
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BOJ waives ACH charges after RTGS upgrade
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CAC 2000 exits retail storefronts in cost-cutting move
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December 24, 2025
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BOJ: banks can weather Melissa and keep credit flowing
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GraceKennedy takes full control of dairy venture in global food push
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A January budget reset
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Jetcon drives into next chapter on new wheels and renewed optimism
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Massy reaps from structured portfolio in 2025
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Cyber vulnerabilities on watch despite Melissa distractions
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Clean-up of Black River progressing steadily
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Clean-up of Black River progressing steadily
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Phase two of the clean-up of Black River in St Elizabeth is now underway, with the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWM...
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No claim that Harding involved in or benefited from alleged SSL fraud — attorney
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