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NCB Midas cards to be deactivated Monday
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NCB Midas cards to be deactivated Monday
March 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Customers of the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) who are still using NCB Midas cards must upgrade to the NCB Visa de...
#Champs2025: KC, Edwin Allen lead after day two
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#Champs2025: KC, Edwin Allen lead after day two
March 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Despite some setbacks in the defence of their titles, defending champions Kingston College and Edwin Allen High were the leaders a...
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US secretary of state promises equipment, technology, other assistance for Jamaica’s anti-crime fight
BY ARTHUR HALL Editor-at-Large halla@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 27, 2025
THE United States’ top diplomat, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has announced major plans to help improve the security situation in Jamaica. Since th...
83-year-old August Town resident couldn’t miss Champs 2025
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83-year-old August Town resident couldn’t miss Champs 2025
Former BVI athlete finally makes it to event after years of persuasion
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 27, 2025
DAY two of the Issa Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Athletics Championships on Wednesday managed to attract among its spectators 83-year-old August Town ...
Admiral Bailey promises great dancehall, soca Mello Vibes
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Admiral Bailey promises great dancehall, soca Mello Vibes
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 27, 2025
Veteran deejay Admiral Bailey says patrons attending this Saturday’s staging of Smirnoff Mello Vibes: Dancehall & Soca Jammin Up edition are in for a ...
Jamaica/Cuba medical programme set to continue
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Jamaica/Cuba medical programme set to continue
BY ARTHUR HALL Editor-at-Large halla@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 27, 2025
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has rubbished social media reports that Jamaica is on the verge of sending home several Cuban medic...
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CHAMPION’S METTLE!
Favourite Card battles to dramatic gold in marquee Boys’ 100m final
BY ROBERT BAILEY Staff reporter robertb@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 27, 2025
THE final of the Boys’ Class One 100m during the ISSA/GraceKennedy Athletics Championships on Wednesday failed to live up to its billing as race favou...
RAINFOREST RUNDOWN MUSSELS
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RAINFOREST RUNDOWN MUSSELS
March 27, 2025
Rundown Mussels Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 1 bag Rainforest Mussels (half-shell) 4 cups coconut milk 4 sprigs...
Seiveright defends Emirates flight announcement
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Seiveright defends Emirates flight announcement
March 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of State in Ministry of Tourism Delano Seiveright says there was no misinforming of the public regarding a new Emirates f...
Flankers FC, Reggae Youths return to St James FA final
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Flankers FC, Reggae Youths return to St James FA final
March 27, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former champions Reggae Youths and Flankers FC will meet in the finals of the St James Football Association/Sandals Resorts Intern...
NCB Midas cards to be deactivated Monday
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NCB Midas cards to be deactivated Monday
March 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Customers of the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) who are still using NCB Midas cards must upgrade to the NCB Visa de...
Number of UK children in poverty highest in 20 years
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Number of UK children in poverty highest in 20 years
March 27, 2025
London, United Kingdom (AFP) — The number of children living in poverty in the UK reached a new record, according to data published Thursday, as the g...
T&T police detain two, seize fake US currency
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T&T police detain two, seize fake US currency
March 27, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago police on Wednesday said they had detained two suspects, including a member of the Trinidad and T...
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March 26, 2025
While the Bombay Sapphires lifted the Kingston Polo Club Players’ Championship Trophy on Sunday, one could argue that perhaps the true winners of the ...
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US secretary of state promises equipment, technology, other assistance for Jamaica’s anti-crime fight
BY ARTHUR HALL Editor-at-Large halla@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 27, 2025
THE United States’ top diplomat, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has announced major plans to help improve the security situation in Jamaica. Since th...
Tourism minister misleading on Emirates flights – PNP
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Tourism minister misleading on Emirates flights – PNP
March 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— People’s National Party (PNP) spokesperson on tourism Senator Janice Allen has accused Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett of misle...
Two firearms seized in St Andrew
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Two firearms seized in St Andrew
March 27, 2025
ST ANDREW, Jamaica— Two men were arrested early Thursday morning after being found with illegal firearms. St Andrew police say about 12:30 lawmen went...
High-powered gun seizures in Portland, St Thomas
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High-powered gun seizures in Portland, St Thomas
March 27, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—  One assault rifle was found in St Thomason Wednesday, while Two high-powered rifles were seized in Portland. In St Thomas, a team...
Sensational Seymoure retains Girls’ Class 1 discus crown
Athletics, Sports
Sensational Seymoure retains Girls’ Class 1 discus crown
March 27, 2025
EXCELSIOR High’s Najhada Seymoure retained her ISSA/GraceKennedy Athletics Championships Girls’ Class One discus title when she threw a personal best ...
#Champs2025: KC, Edwin Allen lead after day two
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#Champs2025: KC, Edwin Allen lead after day two
March 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Despite some setbacks in the defence of their titles, defending champions Kingston College and Edwin Allen High were the leaders a...
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Favourite Card battles to dramatic gold in marquee Boys’ 100m final
BY ROBERT BAILEY Staff reporter robertb@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 27, 2025
THE final of the Boys’ Class One 100m during the ISSA/GraceKennedy Athletics Championships on Wednesday failed to live up to its billing as race favou...
McClaren sees future for local players as Boyz book Gold Cup spot
Football, Sports
McClaren sees future for local players as Boyz book Gold Cup spot
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 27, 2025
Against the backdrop of the Jamaica Reggae Boyz’s qualification to the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, Head Coach Steve McClaren believes the local-based play...

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March 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, March 27, according to the latest ex-re...
Forex: $158.15 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.15 to one US dollar
March 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, March 26, ended trading at $158.15 up by 33 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange tr...
UWI Mona forum to examine budget
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UWI Mona forum to examine budget
March 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica– With the Government’s 2025/26 Budget now tabled in Parliament, the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona says its annual Budget...
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BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 26, 2025
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NCB Financial Group refinancing $10 billion in debt
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March 26, 2025
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Allison Richards 
March 27, 2025
As Easter approaches, Jamaicans across the island are preparing for the traditional celebration that often includes fish and seafood dishes at the hea...
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BY CARLYSIA RAMDEEN Observer staff reporter ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 22, 2025
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