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US$5-m push into local housing manufacturing
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US$5-m push into local housing manufacturing
Modular Jamaica scales hurricane-resistant construction after storm-tested home stands
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:03 AM
US$5-m push into local housing manufacturing
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Pollard’s Emirates miss out on direct final spot in loss to Desert Vipers
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Pollard’s Emirates miss out on direct final spot in loss to Desert Vipers
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Pollard’s Emirates miss out on direct final spot
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Coffee beans rot in field as roads remain inaccessible post-Melissa
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Coffee beans rot in field as roads remain inaccessible post-Melissa
JCGA head calls for better support of sector in 2026
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
December 31 12:02 AM
Coffee beans rot in field as roads remain inaccessible post-Melissa
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Walcott, Bertrand walk away with top honours at TTOC awards
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Walcott, Bertrand walk away with top honours at TTOC awards
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Walcott, Bertrand walk away with top honours at TTOC awards
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Debris removal continues
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Debris removal continues
Clean-up of Black River progressing steadily, NSWMA says
December 31 12:02 AM
Debris removal continues
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SBAJ to up advocacy for small  business sector in 2026
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SBAJ to up advocacy for small business sector in 2026
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
December 31 12:01 AM
SBAJ to up advocacy for small business sector in 2026
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Senegal top AFCON group ahead of DR Congo as Tanzania make history
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Senegal top AFCON group ahead of DR Congo as Tanzania make history
December 31 12:01 AM
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Stars R Us for Mas Camp Saturday
August 19, 2010
ANOTHER staging of the highly anticipated vintage showcase, Stars R Us, is scheduled to take place at the Mas Camp in New Kingston on Saturday, August...
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Catch Di Riddim
Kevin Jackson 
August 19, 2010
Lauryn Hill returns to the charts after more than 10 years Former Fugees member Lauryn Hill makes a return to the Billboard charts this week. Hill, wh...
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Milk moves on – Takes up music and acting following sex tape
August 19, 2010
COMMENTS to reports that former TV host Amelia 'Milk' Sewell has recorded and is releasing music have been fast and furious. "Music? Milk? That's a la...
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How come?
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How come?
August 19, 2010
Elva a talk up! AM I the only person in our sweet little island of Jamaica noticing that fuel prices at the pump and on our 'favourite' utility bill, ...
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Consular Corps of Jamaica
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Consular Corps of Jamaica
August 18, 2010
Members of the Consular Corps of Jamaica (from left) Robert MacMillan, dean; Clelia Barretto-Hunter, member; Patrick Lynch, treasurer; Madai Hernandez...
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Ruffi-Ann focused on the growth of her career
August 18, 2010
Dancehall artiste Sharon Peterkin aka Ruffi-Ann is determined to take her career to higher heights. The hard-hitting cultural deejay, who recently del...
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Nicki Minaj revives female voice in rap
August 18, 2010
NEW YORK, USA (AP) — While the death of hip-hop has been a matter of debate in recent years, the demise of the star female emcee had been all but acce...
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I Eye grateful for Festival experience
August 18, 2010
In 2008, a young singer named Versatile placed in the Top 10 of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Festival Song Competition. Although...
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The explosive Expendables
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The explosive Expendables
BY STEVEN JACKSON Observer staff reporter jacksons@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 17, 2010
JAMAICANS cheered heaviest during the ‘black parts’ of the Expendables, a Hollywood film about seven US-based mercenaries who kill the entire army of ...
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Gospel Song winner Ann-Marie Laing — Ready for musical Ministry
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Gospel Song winner Ann-Marie Laing — Ready for musical Ministry
August 17, 2010
LOOKING back, Ann-Marie will be forever grateful to her friend who entered her in the 2010 gospel song finals as she was initially reluctant to commit...
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Khago: making his mark with music
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Khago: making his mark with music
August 17, 2010
KHAGO'S debut single Cyaan Cool, is proving to be more than just words to a song, but a self-fulfilling prophecy. In the heat of this summer, Khago bl...
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This week on Digicel Rising Stars
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This week on Digicel Rising Stars
August 17, 2010
Sunday night's performances were worthy of any church altar, as the six remaining contestants humbled and moved the Courtleigh Auditorium congregation...
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Miss Universe 2009 says her replacement is clear
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August 17, 2010
LAS VEGAS, USA (AP) — Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez says it’s clear in her mind who’ll replace her as the world’s top beauty queen. “I have my...
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National Gallery regrets the passing of Seya Parboosingh
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National Gallery regrets the passing of Seya Parboosingh
August 17, 2010
THE National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) has added its name to the list of persons and entities paying tribute to artist Seya Parboosingh who died on Fri...
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DJs reaching new heights with Heineken Green Synergy
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DJs reaching new heights with Heineken Green Synergy
August 16, 2010
HEINEKEN Green Synergy has been playing an integral role in providing a platform where young aspiring DJs can showcase their talent to take their care...
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Distant Relatives tops Billboard Reggae
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Distant Relatives tops Billboard Reggae
August 16, 2010
The Marley names continues to dominate the Billboard Reggae Albums chart for this week. The name accounts for three of the albums on this week's top 1...
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Reggae film festival for Rototom Reggae Sunsplash
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Reggae film festival for Rototom Reggae Sunsplash
By Basil Walters Observer staff reporter 
August 15, 2010
AN added attraction has been introduced to the 2010 Rototom Reggae Sunsplash to be held for the first time in Benicassim, Spain from August 22 -25. As...
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Expendables seizes No. 1 spot with $35M debut
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Expendables seizes No. 1 spot with $35M debut
August 15, 2010
SYLVESTER Stallone has proven that he’s not quite expendable yet at the box office. Stallone and his pumped-up pals lifted Lionsgate’s 1980s-style act...
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Gramps, Peetah Morgan complete European tour
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Gramps, Peetah Morgan complete European tour
August 15, 2010
REGGAE singer, Gramps and his brother Peetah Morgan are reportedly still on a musical high after completing solo tours of Europe that saw them deliver...
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Nettleford Lives
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Nettleford Lives
Richard Johnson 
August 14, 2010
NDTC delivers another stunning performance The spirit of Rex Nettleford, the late founder of the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC), thrives within...
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It’s the Weekend
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It’s the Weekend
August 14, 2010
Partygoers in the Second City marked the Independence holiday with the three-day event, dubbed The Weekend, staged in various locations across Montego...
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Record box office sales continue at cinemas
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Record box office sales continue at cinemas
August 14, 2010
Jamaicans spent a record $582.8 million at the cinemas over 12 months to June 2010, which was 26.7 per cent more year-on-year despite the economic dow...
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