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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government on Wednesday said it is “actively engaged” in discussions with the United States authori...
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
December 17 01:40 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, is calling on the Government to engage in dialogue with municipal corporations regarding its propo...
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — GenXS Carnival has officially launched its fourth season under the theme “INFINITI”, which aims to focus on cultural expression an...
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Unit trusts — alive again
Hilary Reid 
June 15, 2010
The Financial Services Commission ("FSC") has lifted the moratorium it placed on the registration of new unit trusts and new unit trust products in th...
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BCIC takes VMI
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BCIC takes VMI
June 15, 2010
VICTORIA Mutual Insurance Company (VMI) and British Caribbean Insurance Company (BCIC) have entered into a share exchange that will leave VMI with a m...
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JPS to receive Japanese grant for Great River hydro plant study
June 15, 2010
THE Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd (JPS) yesterday revealed that it will receive a grant from Japanese engineering firm Nippon Koei in order to co...
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US OKs rules to protect credit card customers
June 15, 2010
This file photo taken Nov 18, 2009, shows a pile of MasterCard and VISA credit cards in Frankfurt, Germany. Heads are still spinning over credit card ...
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Employee recognition: a silver bullet for business success?
Yvonne Grinam-Nicholson 
June 15, 2010
Business Communications ROI Do you work at a company that values the daily positive contribution you make to the bottom line? And by value I do not me...
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RBTT opens US$10-m credit line for SMEs
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RBTT opens US$10-m credit line for SMEs
June 15, 2010
RBTT Bank has opened a US$10 million fund to lend to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) specifically for the purposes of trade financing and ca...
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CWJA Efforts Fail to Boost Bottom Line
Kimberly Thelwell 
June 15, 2010
SSL in the Money Cable & Wireless Jamaica Ltd (CWJA) recently posted its third Loss in as many years, as it continues to grapple with hefty costs rela...
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Urban joblessness diverge in Ja, T&T
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Urban joblessness diverge in Ja, T&T
June 15, 2010
Urban unemployment throughout 24 regional nations positioned Jamaica the fourth worst and Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) third best performer despite both na...
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Jamaica Teas to open IPO Thurs
June 15, 2010
JAMAICA Teas — formerly Tetley Tea Jamaica — will tomorrow open its public offer to raise $83.9 million by making available 16 per cent of its shares ...
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Air J deal will unite Caribbean people, says Carib Airlines head
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Air J deal will unite Caribbean people, says Carib Airlines head
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
June 15, 2010
NEGRIL, Westmoreland — Arguing that the West Indies Cricket and regional politicians have so far failed to unite the region, Ian Brunton, chief execut...
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New England ports expect record cruise ship season
June 15, 2010
In this June 4, 2010 photo, the Maasdam, a 1258-passenger cruise ship, sits at anchor in Frenchman's Bay off Bar Harbor, Maine. (Photo: AP) Maine, Uni...
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Bill Express looks to strata corps
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Bill Express looks to strata corps
Julian Richardson | Online Content Manager 
June 12, 2010
GraceKennedy subsidiary Bill Express is exploring a move to diversify its bill payment services to include maintenance payments for strata corporation...
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Country House Products — Modernising an old standard
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Country House Products — Modernising an old standard
June 12, 2010
Continental Baking (National) has listed 11 companies who will be showcased in their sponsored programme 'Bold Ones' to recognize outstanding new Jama...
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A tale of two states: Colombia and Jamaica
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A tale of two states: Colombia and Jamaica
BY ALICIA ROACHE Sunday Finance reporter roachea@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 12, 2010
Economist explores the parallels at PSOJ Economic Forum Visionary leadership and private sector involvement in strategy formulation catalysed the dram...
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Jamaican chef nominated for prestigious UK award
June 12, 2010
Respected Jamaican-born chef, Collin Brown, who has been shortlisted for the prestigious Craft Guild of Chefs Awards in the United Kingdom (UK). Respe...
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Expo Jamaica opens up a world of business opportunities
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Expo Jamaica opens up a world of business opportunities
June 12, 2010
Local businesses have a big opportunity to gain international exposure this week, with over 200 overseas buyers expected to converge on the island for...
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Churches Credit Union gives back to civil servants
June 12, 2010
Churches Co-operative Credit Union (CCCU) is offering a one month moratorium on loan payments to select civil servants who played a role in stabilisin...
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Fixed Income Investment Strategies – The Commercial Paper Option
By Bob Russell 
June 12, 2010
Retail investors and financial institutions that used to enjoy the previous higher rates now have to look elsewhere to replace the return that they ha...
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A case of miscalculating GCT
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A case of miscalculating GCT
Claudienne Edwards | Writer 
June 12, 2010
Tell Claudienne Dear Claudienne As a public servant, I have to ensure that my limited financial resources are utilised in the most prudent manner. Thi...
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JNSBL launches Eezy Loan payment card
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JNSBL launches Eezy Loan payment card
June 12, 2010
JN Small Business Loans Limited (JNSBL), the microfinance subsidiary of Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS), has launched a new payment card aime...
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Red Stripe rolls out World Cup beer campaign
June 12, 2010
RED Stripe has launched a major campaign to promote the brand during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The beer manufacturer's campaign includes major sponsors...
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Networking for Earning
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Networking for Earning
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June 9, 2010
Your Money Over the past weeks, we have been examining the age-old question "How can I earn more money?" If you're seeking an answer to this problem, ...
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