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Fresh questions over MVP as Clayton twins linked to new track setup
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Fresh questions over MVP as Clayton twins linked to new track setup
HOWARD WALKER, Observer writer 
October 19, 2026
Rumours of sprint twins Tia and Tina Clayton possibly leaving MVP Track Club for a new professional outfit being established by coach Corey Bennett – ...
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‘Cherish our heritage’
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‘Cherish our heritage’
Pastor calls for return to Jamaica’s traditions of love, respect and community
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 19, 2026
PASTOR of Lakes Pen Apostolic Church, Overseer Cassel Dunkley is urging Jamaicans to reclaim the everyday acts of kindness and respect that once broug...
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PM wants security forces to get tougher on criminals
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PM wants security forces to get tougher on criminals
October 19, 2026
PRIME Minister Dr Andrew Holness has urged the leadership of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to intensify its efforts to go after criminal gangs ...
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Police step up hunt for alleged killer ‘Papa’
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Police step up hunt for alleged killer ‘Papa’
October 19, 2026
AN islandwide manhunt is now on for Kenroy “Papa” Willis who the police have described as a “high-risk target” linked to at least five murders committ...
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NUFF offers more than enough
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NUFF offers more than enough
Film festival draws enthusiasts for fun and convo
BY ACEION CUNNINGHAM Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 19, 2026
Negril Universal Film Festival (NUFF), formerly known as the Skylark Film Festival, brought four days of Jamaican and international storytelling from ...
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149 outstanding Jamaicans to be honoured today
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149 outstanding Jamaicans to be honoured today
October 19, 2026
Six Jamaicans will receive the nation’s fifth highest honour, the Order of Jamaica (OJ), at the 2026 Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of Natio...
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Unfair playing field
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Unfair playing field
Dehring wants urgent review of ICC revenue model amid CWI financial crisis
October 19, 2026
With Cricket West Indies (CWI) set to earn nothing from the men’s team’s tour of India, C WI CEO, Jamaica’s Chris Dehring, is urging the International...
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AFJ Hummingbird Gala raises more than US$900,000
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AFJ Hummingbird Gala raises more than US$900,000
Adam Stewart and Sheryl Lee Ralph honoured
October 19, 2026
THE American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) raised more than US$900,000 ($143 million) in total donor support at its 2026 Hummingbird Gala on Friday, surpas...
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Police warn of crime risk amid growing business developments in St Ann
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Police warn of crime risk amid growing business developments in St Ann
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 19, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — Police say the proliferation of business developments in St Ann is creating additional challenges for law enforcement in the parish....
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‘My pickney dead innocent’: Family protests police killing in Mandeville
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‘My pickney dead innocent’: Family protests police killing in Mandeville
October 19, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The family of one of two men fatally shot by the police in Mandeville, Manchester on Monday morning gathered in front of the Man...
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Over $1 billion worth of cocaine seized in 48-hour JCF operations
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Over $1 billion worth of cocaine seized in 48-hour JCF operations
October 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than J$1 billion worth of cocaine was seized during a series of counter-narcotics operations conducted by the Jamaica Constab...
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Trelawny police launch beat patrol unit to tackle crime in Falmouth
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Trelawny police launch beat patrol unit to tackle crime in Falmouth
October 19, 2026
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — The Trelawny Police Division has launched its Beat Officer Patrol Division (BOPD) as part of efforts to strengthen police visibil...
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Ronaldo banned for 30 days, fined US$285 over Portugal dispute
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Ronaldo banned for 30 days, fined US$285 over Portugal dispute
October 19, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined 255 euros (US$285.83) by the Portuguese Football Association following a dispute with natio...
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Fresh questions over MVP as Clayton twins linked to new track setup
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Fresh questions over MVP as Clayton twins linked to new track setup
HOWARD WALKER, Observer writer 
October 19, 2026
Rumours of sprint twins Tia and Tina Clayton possibly leaving MVP Track Club for a new professional outfit being established by coach Corey Bennett – ...
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WATCH: Two alleged gunmen fatally shot in Mandeville
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WATCH: Two alleged gunmen fatally shot in Mandeville
October 19, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police in Manchester have confirmed that two alleged gunmen were fatally shot during a reported confrontation with cops on Old G...
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Golding repeats call for Marley and ‘Miss Lou’ to be named National Heroes
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Golding repeats call for Marley and ‘Miss Lou’ to be named National Heroes
October 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Leader Mark Golding has renewed his call for reggae king Bob Marley and cultural icon Louise Bennett-Coverley to be for...
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Holness talks reparatory justice, Melissa recovery and NaRRA in Heroes Day address
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Holness talks reparatory justice, Melissa recovery and NaRRA in Heroes Day address
October 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has highlighted reparatory justice, recovery from Hurricane Melissa and the work of the National Rec...
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‘Cherish our heritage’
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‘Cherish our heritage’
Pastor calls for return to Jamaica’s traditions of love, respect and community
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 19, 2026
PASTOR of Lakes Pen Apostolic Church, Overseer Cassel Dunkley is urging Jamaicans to reclaim the everyday acts of kindness and respect that once broug...
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PM wants security forces to get tougher on criminals
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PM wants security forces to get tougher on criminals
October 19, 2026
PRIME Minister Dr Andrew Holness has urged the leadership of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to intensify its efforts to go after criminal gangs ...
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Tyrone Mullings bags first-ever JPL hat-trick for Tru Juice
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Tyrone Mullings bags first-ever JPL hat-trick for Tru Juice
October 19, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Tyrone Mullings scored Tru-Juice FC’s first-ever Jamaica Premier League hattrick on Sunday as they romped to a 4-0 win over Hu...
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Dehring wants urgent review of ICC revenue model amid CWI financial crisis
October 19, 2026
With Cricket West Indies (CWI) set to earn nothing from the men’s team’s tour of India, C WI CEO, Jamaica’s Chris Dehring, is urging the International...
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The Prince’s Spur to reign in Jamaica Cup
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The Prince’s Spur to reign in Jamaica Cup
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
October 19, 2026
T he Rohan Crichton-conditioned The Princ e’s Spur (United States) sent a chilling warning to the entire compound on September 27, 2026, and on the st...
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Arnett rally to earn ‘big’ point away to Montego Bay
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Arnett rally to earn ‘big’ point away to Montego Bay
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 19, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Arnett Gardens FC rallied from two goals down to earn a point in a 2-2 draw against leaders Montego Bay United in the Jamaica ...
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Anderson times it right as Wall Street Trader nabs feature
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Anderson times it right as Wall Street Trader nabs feature
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
October 19, 2026
Apprentice Jaheim Anderson delivered a perfectly timed ride to get Wall Street Trader (United States) up in the shadow of the post and land the $1.25-...
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Manchester dad charged in suspected revenge killing of two men over daughter’s murder
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