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January 20, 2025
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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 12:20 AM
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 12:18 AM
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 12:16 AM
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 12:14 AM
Wedding Trends 2026:
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Cold hard cash
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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 12:12 AM
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 12:10 AM
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 12:08 AM
Big four clash in Alberga Cup semi-final showdown
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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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Laughed at and scorned
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Laughed at and scorned
Police sanctioned for TikTok video faced humiliation after being sent back to training school
Jason Cross | Reporter 
January 20, 2026
Laughed at and scorned
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Betting on bamboo
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Betting on bamboo
Company says test plots withstood Melissa’s fury and are still standing in Westmoreland
January 20, 2026
Betting on bamboo
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Quality council to position Jamaica as trusted producer of goods and services
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Quality council to position Jamaica as trusted producer of goods and services
January 20, 2026
Quality council to position Jamaica as trusted producer of goods and services
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Five retired ministers lauded
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Five retired ministers lauded
January 20, 2026
Five retired ministers lauded
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Better hurricane emergency shelters coming
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Better hurricane emergency shelters coming
McKenzie to meet with stakeholders to discuss more and improved facilities for 2026 season
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
January 20, 2026
Better hurricane emergency shelters coming
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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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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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48-hour curfew extended in sections of Kingston East
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48-hour curfew extended in sections of Kingston East
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 48-hour curfew has been extended in sections of the Kingston Eastern policing division. The curfew will begin at 6:00 pm on Mond...
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Bamboo Bioproducts Ltd test plots show resilience in the  face of Hurricane Melissa
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Bamboo Bioproducts Ltd test plots show resilience in the face of Hurricane Melissa
January 19, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica—When Category 5 Hurricane Melissa tore across Jamaica, flattening fields and uprooting livelihoods, one crop stood its ground. I...
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Gov’t strengthening health system to meet hurricane, flu demands
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Gov’t strengthening health system to meet hurricane, flu demands
January 19, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica—The Government is taking steps to strengthen health services and address rising demand, as it responds to the combined impact of Hurri...
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Holness urges vigilance against exploitation of ROOFS programme
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Holness urges vigilance against exploitation of ROOFS programme
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Prime Minister Andrew Holness has cautioned beneficiaries of the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) initiativ...
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Forex: $158.26 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.26 to one US dollar
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, January 19, ended trading at $158.26, down by 4 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s...
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Shelters across Jamaica to be improved
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Shelters across Jamaica to be improved
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Shelters across Jamaica are to be improved as the Government moves to strengthen national disaster preparedness ahead of the upcomin...
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Flow launches voice over Wi-Fi calling to customers nationwide
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Flow launches voice over Wi-Fi calling to customers nationwide
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Telecoms provider Flow has announced that a substantial portion of its customer base can now access voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi), enabl...
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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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Prosecution makes closing arguments in Maitland murder trial
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Prosecution makes closing arguments in Maitland murder trial
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The prosecution is now making closing arguments to the seven-member jury in the Noel Maitland murder trial, drawing the case that ...
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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
Lifestyle, ...
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
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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
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Coaches rue cancellation of Champions Cup schoolboy competition
Football, ...
Coaches rue cancellation of Champions Cup schoolboy competition
January 20, 2026
Coaches rue cancellation of Champions Cup schoolboy competition
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