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No hidden hands
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No hidden hands
FID, MOCA say race, class, status, or political affiliation not considered in their investigations
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
January 20, 2026
No hidden hands
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Maitland’s miscarriage claim rubbished by DPP
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Maitland’s miscarriage claim rubbished by DPP
Prosecutor says strategy of cop on murder rap has been to deny, deflect, and dismiss
Jason Cross | Reporter 
January 20, 2026
Maitland’s miscarriage claim rubbished by DPP
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The ‘Reggae Ambassador’ bows out
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The ‘Reggae Ambassador’ bows out
Stephen “Cat” Coore, founding visionary of Third World, dies at 69
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
January 20, 2026
The ‘Reggae Ambassador’ bows out
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Wedding Trends 2026: A Stylish Guide for the Mother of the Bride
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Wedding Trends 2026: A Stylish Guide for the Mother of the Bride
January 20, 2026
Wedding Trends 2026:
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Cold hard cash
Bobsleigh federation believes podium finish at Winter Olympics within reach but more financial support needed
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 20, 2026
JBSF believes podium finish at Winter Olympics within reach
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Coaches rue cancellation of Champions Cup schoolboy competition
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Coaches rue cancellation of Champions Cup schoolboy competition
January 20, 2026
Coaches rue cancellation of Champions Cup schoolboy competition
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Valentino, Italy’s fashion king, dies at 93
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Valentino, Italy’s fashion king, dies at 93
January 19, 2026
ROME, Italy (AFP) — One of the top designers of his era, Italy's elegance aficionado Valentino Garavani spent nearly half a century dressing the world...
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Transport Authority investigating video which captures officer pulling gun on civilian
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Transport Authority investigating video which captures officer pulling gun on civilian
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Transport Authority (TA) says an internal investigation has been initiated into a video circulating on social media depicting ...
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Despite precarious life in Colombia, Venezuelans rule out returning home soon
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Despite precarious life in Colombia, Venezuelans rule out returning home soon
January 19, 2026
LA FORTALEZA, Colombia (AFP)-They fled hunger in Venezuela only to find poverty and violence across the border in Colombia -- but for Franklin Petit a...
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48-hour curfew imposed in Robins Bay and Nutfield communities in St Mary
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48-hour curfew imposed in Robins Bay and Nutfield communities in St Mary
January 19, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica—A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of the Robins Bay and Nutfield communities in the St Mary Police Division. The curfew t...
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Jermaine Edwards pushes back against claims Rushawn received US$1 million for Beautiful Day
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Jermaine Edwards pushes back against claims Rushawn received US$1 million for Beautiful Day
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Gospel singer Jermaine Edwards is pushing back against claims that Rushawn Ewears, the young man who captured the hearts of many wi...
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SDC processing over 170 applications under Gov’t’s church clean-up, restoration initiative
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SDC processing over 170 applications under Gov’t’s church clean-up, restoration initiative
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—More than 170 applications have been received and are currently being processed by the Social Development Commission (SDC) under the...
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Jamaican-Canadian transplant launches cultural marketing firm for Caribbean brands
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Jamaican-Canadian transplant launches cultural marketing firm for Caribbean brands
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Adion Communications, a Canada-based multicultural marketing agency, is calling for more Jamaican and Caribbean brands to make inter...
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Prince Harry, Elton John ‘violated’ by UK media’s alleged intrusion
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Prince Harry, Elton John ‘violated’ by UK media’s alleged intrusion
January 19, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Alleged unlawful information gathering by two UK newspapers made Prince Harry "paranoid beyond belief" and left Elton Joh...
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Daniel Wheeler Reporter wheelerd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 20, 2026
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No hidden hands
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No hidden hands
FID, MOCA say race, class, status, or political affiliation not considered in their investigations
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
January 20, 2026
No hidden hands
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Maitland’s miscarriage claim rubbished by DPP
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Maitland’s miscarriage claim rubbished by DPP
Prosecutor says strategy of cop on murder rap has been to deny, deflect, and dismiss
Jason Cross | Reporter 
January 20, 2026
Maitland’s miscarriage claim rubbished by DPP
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MOCA strengthens digital forensics muscle
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MOCA strengthens digital forensics muscle
Agency resolute in hunt for cyber-savvy financial criminals
Renae Osbourne Reporter OsbourneR@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 20, 2026
MOCA strengthens digital forensics muscle
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Finally, parents get more time
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Finally, parents get more time
Bustamante Hospital launches extended visiting hours pilot
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 20, 2026
Finally, parents get more time
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From Google Flights to island vibes
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From Google Flights to island vibes
20-year-old solo traveller finds ‘real Jamaica’ in Kingston
Sandena James | Social Media Editor 
January 20, 2026
From Google Flights to island vibes
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Bobsleigh federation believes podium finish at Winter Olympics within reach but more financial support needed
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 20, 2026
JBSF believes podium finish at Winter Olympics within reach
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Coaches rue cancellation of Champions Cup schoolboy competition
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Coaches rue cancellation of Champions Cup schoolboy competition
January 20, 2026
Coaches rue cancellation of Champions Cup schoolboy competition
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Big four clash in Alberga Cup semi-final showdown
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Big four clash in Alberga Cup semi-final showdown
January 20, 2026
Big four clash in Alberga Cup semi-final showdown
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Dominica joins Special Olympics Global Coalition
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Dominica joins Special Olympics Global Coalition
Caribbean island takes bold step for inclusion and youth empowerment
January 20, 2026
Dominica joins Special Olympics Global Coalition
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Jade-Ann Dawkins sets indoor triple jump PB
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Jade-Ann Dawkins sets indoor triple jump PB
January 20, 2026
Jade-Ann Dawkins sets indoor triple jump PB
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US upgrades travel advisory for Jamaica to Level 2
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The United States Government on Saturday revised its travel advisory for Jamaica to Level 2, two months after the passage of Hurricane Melissa which r...
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Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore, Jamaican music icon and Third World co-founder, dies at 69
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Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore, Jamaican music icon and Third World co-founder, dies at 69
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Stephen “Cat” Coore, co-founder of legendary reggae band Third World and one of Jamaica’s most respected musicians, has died. The iconic guitarist pas...
January 19, 2026
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton win 60m at Puma JAAA Fuller-Anderson Meet
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Bowen leaving NCB, Martin appointed interim CEO
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January 19, 2026
Oblique Seville, Tina Clayton crowned National Sportsman and Sportswoman for 2025
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World Championships 100m gold medallist Oblique Seville and silver medallist Tina Clayton were crowned the National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Y...
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Two gov’t employees arrested in cocaine bust at Sangster airport
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Detectives assigned to the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) have arrested two senior government employees - a ...
January 17, 2026
Portmore Community College appoints new principal
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Portmore Community College appoints new principal
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ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Portmore Community College (PCC) has appointed long-time educator Reverend Dr Austin Wright as the new principal of the instit...
January 19, 2026
PM welcomes upgrade in Jamaica’s travel advisory, reaffirms ‘shared commitment’ with US in talks with Rubio
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Saturday held a productive telephone conversation with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which the...
January 17, 2026
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