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Holness calls out private insurers who have not completed Melissa claims
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June 5, 2026
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300 more container homes to arrive today
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June 5, 2026
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June 5, 2026
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JMMB’s banking bet paying off
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JMMB’s banking bet paying off
Growth in loans and deposits helped soften the impact of weaker investment earnings
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June 5, 2026
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Sprint hurdler secures big win at Rome Diamond League
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 5, 2026
Megan Simmonds wins in Rome as other Jamaicans impress
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CMU employee charged over alleged misappropriation of student funds
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June 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An accounting officer/customer service officer employed at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) was arrested and charged on Wed...
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Dancehall royalty turn out for Spragga Benz 57th birthday celebration
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Dancehall royalty turn out for Spragga Benz 57th birthday celebration
June 5, 2026
After his 2025 birthday party in St Croix, Spragga Benz’ management planned an even bigger event to celebrate his 57th year in 2026. They got that and...
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Debbie DeFire reflects on life and legacy with new singles ‘Rude Bwoy’ And ‘Life’
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Debbie DeFire reflects on life and legacy with new singles ‘Rude Bwoy’ And ‘Life’
June 5, 2026
United Kingdom (UK) based reggae singer Debbie DeFire is showcasing two distinct sides of her artistry with the release of her latest singles, Rude Bw...
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El Feco builds global buzz with ‘Love Seems Far Away’
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El Feco builds global buzz with ‘Love Seems Far Away’
June 5, 2026
Reggae artiste El Feco says the response to his latest single,  Love Seems Far Away , has been deeply encouraging since the release of the official mu...
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Minister Chuck hails late Justice Ian Forte
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June 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Delroy Chuck, has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Justice Ian Forte, ...
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Terrelonge welcomes Fraser-Pryce’s participation in 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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Terrelonge welcomes Fraser-Pryce’s participation in 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
June 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge, has welcomed the participation of Jamai...
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police are reporting that six vendors were arrested and charged with breaches of the Towns and Communities Act, and five others ...
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Judiciary pays tribute to former Court of Appeal president Justice Ian Forte
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Judiciary pays tribute to former Court of Appeal president Justice Ian Forte
June 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Judiciary of Jamaica is mourning the loss of former president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ian Forte, OJ, CD, who died at h...
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7-y-o boy fatally stabbed, grandmother injured in Guyana home attack
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June 5, 2026
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Police in Guyana are searching for a lone suspect following the fatal stabbing of a seven-year-old boy and the injury of hi...
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USF donates $4.2m in computer devices to the Manchester Municipal Corporation
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USF donates $4.2m in computer devices to the Manchester Municipal Corporation
June 5, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Furthering its mission of transforming Jamaica’s digital landscape, the Universal Service Fund (USF) has donated approximately $...
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60-year-old killed in Manchester freak accident
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June 5, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A 60-year-old man succumbed to injuries he sustained after he was struck by several lengths of steel being delivered by a truck ...
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Police name father and son killed execution style in Manchester
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police have identified the father and son who were killed execution style in New Forest, Manchester on Friday morning. Police na...
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June 5, 2026
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Inter Miami star Lionel Messi of Argentina was among the first 11 players named on Friday to the MLS squad for next mo...
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Heineken turns Champions League dreams into reality for Jamaican supporters
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BY BRIAN PITTER Observer writer pitterb@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 5, 2026
For most football fans, the UEFA Champions League Final is an event experienced from a television screen. This year, however, a select group of Jamaic...
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‘Jamaica didn’t call’: Jaydon Hibbert says Turkey rebuilt him after injury setback
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‘Jamaica didn’t call’: Jaydon Hibbert says Turkey rebuilt him after injury setback
June 5, 2026
Fresh off a 17.02-metre comeback jump at the Rome Diamond League, Jaydon Hibbert says Turkey helped rebuild him mentally and emotionally after a devas...
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BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 5, 2026
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Stardom leads deep field of colts and geldings into season’s first Classic
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Stardom leads deep field of colts and geldings into season’s first Classic
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
June 5, 2026
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