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Veteran interpreter claims she is being blacklisted by Jamaica Debates Commission
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Veteran interpreter claims she is being blacklisted by Jamaica Debates Commission
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s primary sign language interpreter, Antoinette Aiken, has made claims that she is being blacklisted by the Jamaica Debate...
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Income tax battle
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Income tax battle
JLP, PNP seek to woo voters with disparate plans ahead of debate on economy
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
August 26, 2025
Income tax battle
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‘A third term is not guaranteed’
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‘A third term is not guaranteed’
JLP taking nothing for granted, says chairman
August 26, 2025
‘A third term is not guaranteed’
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Grace Food Festival serves up excitement
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Grace Food Festival serves up excitement
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 26, 2025
Grace Food Festival serves up excitement
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‘It’s better here’
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‘It’s better here’
Former Tallawahs hierarchy prefer to stay in Antigua and Barbuda as Falcons
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 26, 2025
‘It’s better here’
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Calls return for stand-alone ministry and council for sporting affairs
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 26, 2025
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Shorts du jour: Jorts
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August 26, 2025
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Golding says JLP income tax plan would mean ‘huge tax break’ for the rich
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Golding says JLP income tax plan would mean ‘huge tax break’ for the rich
August 25, 2025
The Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) plan to reduce the base rate of personal income tax from 25 per cent to 15 per cent on a phased basis, should it be r...
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UK to help dozens of Gazans study at British universities
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UK to help dozens of Gazans study at British universities
August 26, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Britain's interior ministry has agreed to adapt immigration arrangements to help several dozen students from Gaza take ...
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Wisynco and Select Brands announce strategic alliance
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Wisynco and Select Brands announce strategic alliance
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Wisynco Group Limited and Select Brands Limited on Monday announced a new strategic alliance following Wisynco’s acquisition of th...
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Bartlett calls for urgent action to tackle regional tourism challenges
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Bartlett calls for urgent action to tackle regional tourism challenges
August 26, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — With the Caribbean being the most tourism-reliant region worldwide, where the industry contributes some 22 per cent of gross domes...
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US nationals deported from Trinidad and Tobago
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US nationals deported from Trinidad and Tobago
August 26, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The United States (US) on Tuesday said that two American citizens have been deported from Trinidad and Tobago to face ...
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60 children get musical training at Food For The Poor’s ‘Band Camp’
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60 children get musical training at Food For The Poor’s ‘Band Camp’
August 26, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Approximately 60 young individuals from across the island received hands-on training in various musical disciplines including ...
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US sending more ships to Caribbean to counter drug cartels
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US sending more ships to Caribbean to counter drug cartels
August 26, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump is dispatching two more ships to the Caribbean to crack down on drug carte...
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Men charged after gun found on premises in Kingston
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Men charged after gun found on premises in Kingston
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Two men have been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon in relation to a firearm seizure on Varma Road in Kingston on Mond...
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Veteran interpreter claims she is being blacklisted by Jamaica Debates Commission
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Veteran interpreter claims she is being blacklisted by Jamaica Debates Commission
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s primary sign language interpreter, Antoinette Aiken, has made claims that she is being blacklisted by the Jamaica Debate...
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Income tax battle
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Income tax battle
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Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
August 26, 2025
Income tax battle
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‘A third term is not guaranteed’
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‘A third term is not guaranteed’
JLP taking nothing for granted, says chairman
August 26, 2025
‘A third term is not guaranteed’
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Police praised for excellent job
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Police praised for excellent job
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Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 26, 2025
Police praised for excellent job
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Racing United take over JPL lead after first round
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Racing United take over JPL lead after first round
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Racing United lead the Jamaica Premier League points table after the first round after hammering Arnett Gardens 5-1 at Stadium Eas...
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Owen Hill resigns as Professional Football Jamaica CEO
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Owen Hill resigns as Professional Football Jamaica CEO
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Owen Hill has resigned from his post as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Professional Football Jamaica Limited. His resignation ta...
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‘It’s better here’
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‘It’s better here’
Former Tallawahs hierarchy prefer to stay in Antigua and Barbuda as Falcons
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 26, 2025
‘It’s better here’
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Calls return for stand-alone ministry and council for sporting affairs
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August 26, 2025
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Liverpool rely on 16-year-old Ngumoha to overcome 10-man Newcastle fightback
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Liverpool rely on 16-year-old Ngumoha to overcome 10-man Newcastle fightback
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Veteran interpreter claims she is being blacklisted by Jamaica Debates Commission
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