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Prolonged heat stress can alter genes — study
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Prolonged heat stress can alter genes — study
March 17, 2025
People dealing with prolonged extreme heat exposure can appear older and even have their genes altered, according to a new study published in Science ...
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WATCH: Warmington tells PJ to ‘back off’
March 17, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Controversial St Catherine South Western Member of Parliament Everald Warmington has blasted former Prime Minister and People’s ...
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Nothing on ICE
Jamaican social events still on in the US despite immigration raids
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
March 17, 2025
NEW YORK, USA — Promoters of entertainment and fund-raising events within the Jamaican community here are, in the main, ignoring fears and concerns am...
Marks, Seiveright to be added to PM’s executive today
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Marks, Seiveright to be added to PM’s executive today
March 17, 2025
RECENTLY appointed Government senators Audrey Marks and Delano Seiveright are to be sworn in today a members of Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s execut...
Skeng, Tommy Lee Sparta, Nicki Minaj collab for Disappear Season
Entertainment, Music
Skeng, Tommy Lee Sparta, Nicki Minaj collab for Disappear Season
DropTop Records, Ratty Gang kick off 2025 with powerhouse track
March 17, 2025
What happens when Jamaica’s most fearless dancehall stars and hip-hop’s reigning queen join forces? You get Disappear Season — a high-energy, no-holds...
Financial institutions owe KSAMC millions for signs
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Financial institutions owe KSAMC millions for signs
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 17, 2025
KINGSTON and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has alleged that five financial institutions owe it more than $12 million in fees for signs insta...
Starbucks ordered to pay $50m for hot tea spill
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Starbucks ordered to pay $50m for hot tea spill
March 17, 2025
Los Angeles, United States  (AFP) —Starbucks has been ordered to pay $50 million to a customer who was burned when hot tea spilled on his lap at a Cal...
One dead, three injured in St Mary crash
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One dead, three injured in St Mary crash
March 17, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — A man was killed in a three-vehicle collision on the Tower Isle main road in St Mary early Monday morning. The accident left three ...
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The Style Issue, March 13, 2025
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The Style Issue, March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025
International Women’s Day (IWD) — a day for the global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women — has been a...
Cold front expected to impact Jamaica late Monday
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Cold front expected to impact Jamaica late Monday
March 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chilly weather is to be expected for some parishes by Monday night or Tuesday morning as a cold front moves across the country, ac...
Latest News, News, Politics
WATCH: Warmington tells PJ to ‘back off’
March 17, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Controversial St Catherine South Western Member of Parliament Everald Warmington has blasted former Prime Minister and People’s ...
Nothing on ICE
News
Nothing on ICE
Jamaican social events still on in the US despite immigration raids
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
March 17, 2025
NEW YORK, USA — Promoters of entertainment and fund-raising events within the Jamaican community here are, in the main, ignoring fears and concerns am...
Marks, Seiveright to be added to PM’s executive today
News
Marks, Seiveright to be added to PM’s executive today
March 17, 2025
RECENTLY appointed Government senators Audrey Marks and Delano Seiveright are to be sworn in today a members of Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s execut...
Humble Lion out of relegation zone in JPL
Football, Latest News, Sports
Humble Lion out of relegation zone in JPL
March 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Humble Lion are out of the relegation zone in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) after beating Harbour View 1-0 in their third-round...
IOC set to include boxing on 2028 Olympics programme
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IOC set to include boxing on 2028 Olympics programme
March 17, 2025
COSTA NAVARINA, Greece (AFP) — Boxing is set to be among the sports at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after a new governing body was selected, IOC chie...
COACH’S BACKING
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COACH’S BACKING
McClaren confident Bailey can make impact for Reggae Boyz in Gold Cup qualifiers
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 17, 2025
ALTHOUGH Leon Bailey hasn’t had the greatest of seasons, Reggae Boyz Head Coach Steve McClaren has been impressed with the winger’s form in recent wee...
Speid sees Cavalier as international brand
Football, National Premier League, Sports
Speid sees Cavalier as international brand
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 17, 2025
THE National Stadium was abuzz with electricity as Cavalier Football Club clashed with United States Major League Soccer (MLS) giants Inter Miami in t...
Frazsiers Whip race to third-straight win
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Frazsiers Whip race to third-straight win
Real MoBay, Proven even after 6-goal thriller
Paul A Reid 
March 17, 2025
DEFENDING champions Frazsiers Whip raced to a third-straight big win, spanking Los Perfectos 7-1 in the first game of the Jamaica Women’s Premier Leag...

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Jamaica’s digital payment revolution
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Traditional banking methods give way to modern solutions
DASHAN HENDRICKS Business Content Manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 16, 2025
In a significant transformation of Jamaica's financial landscape, digital payment methods have steadily eclipsed traditional banking instruments over ...
Fiscal certainty at risk
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Fiscal certainty at risk
Government urged to start settling wage increases before budget
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 16, 2025
Fiscal certainty at risk
New Orá segment to boost sales for Fontana
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New Orá segment to boost sales for Fontana
BY KELLARAY MILES Business reporter milesk@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 16, 2025
New Orá segment to boost sales for Fontana
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Plan for $750 million!
Junior Market to get boost in coming weeks
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 16, 2025
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Buying property? Get a lawyer
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Buying property? Get a lawyer
BY CHARMAINE N CLARKE Executive editor, regional correspondents network clarkec@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 10, 2024
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Flying the Jamaica flag high
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Flying the Jamaica flag high
Jean Lowrie-Chin 
March 17, 2025
Flying the Jamaica flag high
Changing our criminal culture
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Changing our criminal culture
BY Yannick Pessoa 
March 17, 2025
Changing our criminal culture
The passing of a legend
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The passing of a legend
March 16, 2025
The passing of a legend
Cybersecurity as an export
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Cybersecurity as an export
March 16, 2025
Cybersecurity as an export
Women’s timeline
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Tony Robinson 
March 16, 2025
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BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 9, 2025
‘Excellent move’
2025 Kia Carnival: Because 11
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BY RORY DALEY Auto writer 
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BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
March 3, 2025
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