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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
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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
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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
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Senegal top AFCON group ahead of DR Congo as Tanzania make history
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Obesity can erode health and economic gains — Tufton
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Obesity can erode health and economic gains — Tufton
January 11, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister of Health Dr Christopher Tufton says obesity among adults in Jamaica is increasing by one per cent every year, cont...
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Security guards arrested after chopping alleged lime thief to death
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Security guards arrested after chopping alleged lime thief to death
January 11, 2018
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — A man was chopped to death after security guards caught him picking limes on the Good Hope Farm in Trelawny yesterday. Dead is Pat...
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National CCTV system awaits funds for launch in February
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National CCTV system awaits funds for launch in February
January 11, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — National Security Minister Robert Montague says nearly $3 billion is needed over the next two years for the full roll out of the n...
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Most Americans ‘don’t want’ Oprah to run for president
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Most Americans ‘don’t want’ Oprah to run for president
January 11, 2018
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Americans may love Oprah Winfrey, but most don't want the chat show queen to run for president, although if she did sh...
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Bahamas contemplates decriminalising marijuana
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Bahamas contemplates decriminalising marijuana
January 11, 2018
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — A movement is building in the Bahamas to decriminalise marijuana. This follows a town hall meeting held here  by the Caribbean...
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Two suspects arrested in connection with murder of cop’s 16-y-o stepson
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Two suspects arrested in connection with murder of cop’s 16-y-o stepson
January 11, 2018
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Two men have been taken into custody for the brazen gun attack which left 16-year-old Cornwall College student Mark Williams dead ...
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NSWMA receives funds to repair garbage trucks
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NSWMA receives funds to repair garbage trucks
January 11, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says it has received $120 million from Government to effect repairs on appro...
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JLP’s Derrick Smith to resign
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JLP’s Derrick Smith to resign
January 11, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for St Andrew North Western Derrick Smith is to resign. Smith, who has been the MP for 29 years, told members...
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PSOJ announces new CEO
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PSOJ announces new CEO
January 11, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) today announced the appointment of Jennifer McDonald as its new chief executive ...
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Chinese coaches arrive in Jamaica
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Chinese coaches arrive in Jamaica
January 11, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The first set of coaches being provided to Jamaica by the People's Republic of China for seven sports arrived in Kingston yesterda...
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Exam shows Trump in ‘excellent health’ — White House
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Exam shows Trump in ‘excellent health’ — White House
January 11, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump's doctor says he is in excellent health, after the 71-year-old president underwent his first medical ex...
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Caribbean Airlines launches Cuba flight
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Caribbean Airlines launches Cuba flight
January 11, 2018
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines (CAL) started flying to Havana, Cuba on Friday. The announcement was made on Thur...
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Weather update: Expect widely scattered showers this afternoon
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A cold front is expected to enter the western Caribbean region tomorrow evening, which will result in an increase of rainfall acti...
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JaFEDCO charting a new course for correctional services — Charles Jr
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JaFEDCO charting a new course for correctional services — Charles Jr
January 11, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator Pearnel Charles Jr has commended the Jamaica Federation of Correction...
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Education minister wants bus system for students in all parishes
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Education minister wants bus system for students in all parishes
January 11, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator Ruel Reid, wants to create a national school bus system, which will pr...
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Chinese woman who slapped Trelawny school girl charged
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Chinese woman who slapped Trelawny school girl charged
January 11, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Chinese woman, who was seen slapping a school girl in a video being circulated on social media, has been charged with assault oc...
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Caribbean-American legislator arrested for protesting detention of Trinidadian community leader
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January 11, 2018
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — A Caribbean-American legislator was arrested in New York on Thursday while protesting the detention of Trinidadian com...
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Shaw urges beverage manufacturers to cut sugar content
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January 11, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister of Finance and the Public Service Audley Shaw is appealing to beverage manufacturers to lower the sugar content in ...
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Hurricanes 147-7 vs Scorpions at lunch
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Hurricanes 147-7 vs Scorpions at lunch
January 11, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Leeward Islands Hurricanes progressed to 147-7 at lunch on Friday in reply to Jamaica Scorpions' first-innings score of 197 in the...
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US arrests Trinidad-born activist for deportation
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US arrests Trinidad-born activist for deportation
January 10, 2018
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — US immigration agents arrested a prominent New York activist on Thursday to deport him to his country of birth, Trinid...
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HAJ set to make big profit this fiscal year
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HAJ set to make big profit this fiscal year
January 10, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) is looking forward to a positive end to the 2017/2018 fiscal year, as it increases the e...
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Health ministry moving towards electronic storage of patients’ records
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Health ministry moving towards electronic storage of patients’ records
January 10, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Ministry of Health will be moving towards the electronic storage of patients' health records this year. This was disclos...
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