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KINGSTON, Jamaica –As Jamaicans prepare to celebrate the Christmas season, Bellevue Hospital is calling on families to visit their relatives who are a...
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ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) – Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit on Monday said his country is prepared to act as a mediator in the current confli...
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Prisoner charged with inmate’s death at Annotto Bay lock-up
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Prisoner charged with inmate’s death at Annotto Bay lock-up
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ST MARY, Jamaica — A 23-year-old prisoner has been charged with murder in relation to the death of a fellow inmate during an altercation at the Annott...
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Health ministry implements outreach programme for expectant and new mothers
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Health ministry implements outreach programme for expectant and new mothers
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has implemented a maternal outreach programme targeted at pregnant and new mothers, particular...
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PNP extends condolences on passing of Gleaner CEO
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) has extended condolences following the passing of Chief Executive Officer of the RJRGleaner Comm...
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Montego Bay United seek to reclaim JPL lead
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Montego Bay United seek to reclaim JPL lead
December 15 12:12 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Montego Bay United could reclaim the lead in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) with a win over Arnett Gardens in the second game of...
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Son arrested after Rob Reiner and wife found dead
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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Police took Rob Reiner's son into custody after the Hollywood director of hits including "When Harry Met Sally" and...
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New home construction rises, wholesale prices dip
May 18, 2010
WASHINGTON DC, United States - CONSTRUCTION of homes surged in April to the highest level in 18 months, fuelled by buyers capitalising on an expiring ...
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Millions of jobs that were cut won’t likely return
May 18, 2010
WASHINGTON DC, USA — FEWER construction workers will be needed in the US, don't expect as many interior designers or advertising copywriters, either. ...
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FGB suing rogue trader for US$7.6m
May 18, 2010
First Global Bank (FGB) suing its former vice president treasury, Rohan Rose, for US$7.6 million ($680 million) for his role in irregular trading that...
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Secretive speed traders in spotlight after crash
May 18, 2010
NEW YORK, USA — IF you saw a penny on the sidewalk, would you pick it up? You may think it's not worth the effort, but a breed of investors who have b...
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JPS makes $841m in 1Q
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JPS makes $841m in 1Q
May 18, 2010
THE nation's electricity provider, Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), earned US$9.4 million ($841 million) net profit after-tax due to a 40 per cen...
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SVL sees 63% increase in net profit
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SVL sees 63% increase in net profit
May 18, 2010
DESPITE a difficult year and the challenges of reduced consumer spending, gaming and hospitality company Supreme Ventures Limited, realised a 63 per c...
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Dividends: an added incentive to invest in stocks
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May 18, 2010
SSL in the Money IN some investors' opinion, there's nothing more instantly gratifying than receiving their dividend cheques in the mail each quarter....
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May 18, 2010
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Jamaica passes first IMF test
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Jamaica passes first IMF test
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May 18, 2010
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) accepted a lower-than-actual exchange rate on the US dollar to shave $22 billion off the Government of Jamaica's...
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JEP, Wartsila going after 400MW build out
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JEP, Wartsila going after 400MW build out
May 17, 2010
JAMAICA Energy Partners (JEP) says it plans to go after the 300-400 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity build out expected in Jamaica over the next f...
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JAPEX hailed a success
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JAPEX hailed a success
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May 15, 2010
MONTEGO BAY, St James --Tourism players have hailed a success the 20th staging of the three-day Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) which was held at the...
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World Cup rich list
May 15, 2010
The following is a list of the top earning footballers who are expected to take part in next month's World Cup, based off a list of the highest-paid p...
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A Creditable Talk
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A Creditable Talk
May 15, 2010
NCB Co-operative Credit Union president Claudette Stephen (second left) makes a point in discussion with NCB Co-operative Credit Union general manager...
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World Cup to put Young and the Restless to sleep
BY ALICIA ROACHE Sunday Finance reporter roachea@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 15, 2010
CVM undecided on future of show on network CVM television will suspend programming of daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless (Y&R) during the s...
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Sagicor honours 48 long-service employees
May 15, 2010
SAGICOR Life Jamaica on Friday honoured long-service employees for their dedication and loyalty to the company. At a ceremony which took place at the ...
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DVD player infested with cockroaches
Claudienne Edwards | Writer 
May 15, 2010
with Claudienne Edwards Dear Claudienne I purchased a Sony DVD player at the Port Antonio branch of Courts Jamaica Limited on August 8, 2009. On the s...
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Mavis Bank cuts deal to supply Blue Mountain Coffee to US stores
May 15, 2010
Agreement to help offset fallout in Japanese market THE Mavis Bank Coffee Factory (MBCF) said Friday it has signed an agreement with US-based Barnies ...
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Local writers self-publish to crack industry barrier
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Local writers self-publish to crack industry barrier
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May 15, 2010
Artistic control, bigger profits among the benefits HOW can new authors on the local landscape compete with a Stephen King, a JK Rowling, a Derek Walc...
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HIC to launch satellite office in Ocho Rios
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HIC to launch satellite office in Ocho Rios
Julian Richardson | Online Content Manager 
May 15, 2010
Heart disease centre leveraging technology to deliver health care to underserved HEART Institute of the Caribbean (HIC), a diagnosis and treatment cen...
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CVM will profit from World Cup – McBean
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CVM will profit from World Cup – McBean
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May 15, 2010
Local firms plan to spend big on marketing CVM Communications Group, the local television rights holders for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, says it’s expect...
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US regulators plan stricter rules for securities
May 11, 2010
WASHINGTON DC, United States - US banking regulators yesterday proposed stricter rules for asset-backed securities, the bundles of loans that helped s...
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Nokia shakes up management to tackle rivals
May 11, 2010
HELSINKI, Finland — Nokia Corp will reshuffle its management in mobile devices to tackle growing competition from rivals in smart phones and high-end ...
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