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Jahfrican returns to his roots with soulful new EP ‘Coming Back Home’
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Jahfrican returns to his roots with soulful new EP ‘Coming Back Home’
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Reggae artiste Jahfrican is ushering in a new chapter of his musical journey with the release of Coming Back Home , a thoughtfully crafted EP that ble...
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83-y-o dies in Manchester freak accident, second in days
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83-y-o dies in Manchester freak accident, second in days
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica— An 83-year-old man succumbed to injuries he sustained after he fell from the platform of a water tank at a house on Woodlawn Road...
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Popular fruit vendor killed in Montego Bay
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Popular fruit vendor killed in Montego Bay
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — A well-known fruit vendor was shot dead in Montego Bay, St James, Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as 42-year-old ...
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Nia Robinson gets third on Diamond League debut
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Nia Robinson gets third on Diamond League debut
June 7 04:04 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — World Athletics Indoor finalist Nia Robinson finished in third place in the women’s long jump on her Wanda Diamond League debut at...
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Campbell blasts decision to cancel National 4-H Achievement Day 2026
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Campbell blasts decision to cancel National 4-H Achievement Day 2026
June 7 04:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The abrupt cancellation of National 4-H Achievement Day 2026 is not sitting well with Opposition Spokesman on Agriculture, Dr Dayt...
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Iran says Israel’s Beirut strike ‘crossed all red lines’
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Iran says Israel’s Beirut strike ‘crossed all red lines’
June 7 03:03 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Iran's military central command said Sunday that Israel's latest strike on the southern Beirut suburbs had "crossed all red lines...
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Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since Mideast truce
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Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since Mideast truce
June 7 02:58 PM
JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) — Air raid sirens sounded in Israel on Sunday as its military worked to intercept barrages of incoming Iranian missiles for...
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Denmark’s Eriksen collapses during Ukraine friendly
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Denmark’s Eriksen collapses during Ukraine friendly
June 7 02:51 PM
PARIS, France (AFP) —  Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest du...
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When roads choke growth
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When roads choke growth
Caribbean nations lose productivity, growth and competitiveness as congestion worsens
BY KELLARAY MILES Business reporter milesk@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7, 2026
When roads choke growth
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Building a business around man’s best friend: Yaadie Kennels
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Building a business around man’s best friend: Yaadie Kennels
BY CODIE-ANN BARRETT Senior business reporter 
June 7, 2026
Building a business around man's best friend: Yaadie Kennels
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Afreximbank pitches trade and investment financing to Jamaica in inaugural roadshow
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Afreximbank pitches trade and investment financing to Jamaica in inaugural roadshow
June 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has stepped up its engagement with Jamaica, hosting its first roadshow in the country...
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Stewart’s Automotive opens US$7-million GWM showroom in Kingston
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Stewart’s Automotive opens US$7-million GWM showroom in Kingston
June 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Stewart's Automotive Group has opened a new US$7-million showroom for Chinese vehicle brand Great Wall Motor (GWM) on South Camp R...
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Showfa Express and Paymaster launch flat-rate parcel delivery service
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Showfa Express and Paymaster launch flat-rate parcel delivery service
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 5, 2026
Customers have been promised a more reliable and cost-effective way of sending and receiving packages through a new flat-rate parcel delivery service ...
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ChatGPT just landed in Google Sheets — here’s why every Jamaican business owner should pay attention
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ChatGPT just landed in Google Sheets — here’s why every Jamaican business owner should pay attention
A new spreadsheet-native AI tool turns the most-used business app on into a financial co-pilot. The catch? You don’t need to be a developer to use it
Peta-Gaye Hardy, Founder, PGH Consulting, LLC 
June 5, 2026
Most Jamaican finance teams I work with are not short on ideas. They are short on hours. A senior accountant spends Tuesday cleaning a messy export fr...
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JMMB’s banking bet paying off
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JMMB’s banking bet paying off
Growth in loans and deposits helped soften the impact of weaker investment earnings
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 5, 2026
JMMB’s banking bet paying off
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Stanley Motta’s new tower lifts profit, but debt becomes the next test
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Stanley Motta’s new tower lifts profit, but debt becomes the next test
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 5, 2026
Stanley Motta’s new tower lifts profit, but debt becomes the next test
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Used-car importers face US$500 fee for inspection breaches
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Used-car importers face US$500 fee for inspection breaches
June 5, 2026
Used-car importers face US$500 fee for inspection breaches
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JBDC moves to unlock growth in local cosmetics industry with new incubator
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JBDC moves to unlock growth in local cosmetics industry with new incubator
BY KARENA BENNETT Senior business reporter bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 5, 2026
JBDC moves to unlock growth in local cosmetics industry with new incubator
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Mastercard looks to transform payment landscape with use of agentic AI
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Mastercard looks to transform payment landscape with use of agentic AI
KELLARAY MILES Business reporter milesk@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 5, 2026
Mastercard looks to transform payment landscape with use of agentic AI
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Business social – June 5
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INSIDE LASCO’S POST-LASCELLES PLAN
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INSIDE LASCO’S POST-LASCELLES PLAN
Dr Eileen Chin outlines plans for exports, acquisitions and succession
DASHAN HENDRICKS Business Content Manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 3, 2026
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Dolphin Cove reports net loss after twin shocks
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Dolphin Cove reports net loss after twin shocks
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 3, 2026
Dolphin Cove reports net loss after twin shocks
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Barita brings merchant bank under flagship brand
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Barita brings merchant bank under flagship brand
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 3, 2026
Barita brings merchant bank under flagship brand
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Lessons from a CEO: Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson
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Lessons from a CEO: Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
June 3, 2026
Lessons from a CEO: Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson
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Jamaica’s polymer money is lasting twice as long — but the smallest notes are wearing out fastest
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Jamaica’s polymer money is lasting twice as long — but the smallest notes are wearing out fastest
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 3, 2026
Jamaica’s polymer money is lasting twice as long — but the smallest notes are wearing out fastest
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Dolla nears Evolve deal
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Dolla nears Evolve deal
Eyes at least 2,000 more borrowers
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 3, 2026
Dolla nears Evolve deal
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Showfa expands reach with fixed-rate islandwide delivery service
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Showfa expands reach with fixed-rate islandwide delivery service
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 3, 2026
Showfa expands reach with fixed-rate islandwide delivery service
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Caribbean marketing education is outdated
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Caribbean marketing education is outdated
The gap starts in the classroom
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Caribbean marketing education is outdated
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New real estate dealer different reports J$3.5B in accepted offers within first five months
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New real estate dealer different reports J$3.5B in accepted offers within first five months
May 31, 2026
New real estate dealer different Capital Limited is reporting that, within its first five months of operations, the firm has secured approximately J$3...
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Jahfrican returns to his roots with soulful new EP ‘Coming Back Home’
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Reggae artiste Jahfrican is ushering in a new chapter of his musical journey with the release of Coming Back Home , a thoughtfully crafted EP that ble...
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