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Deadline for dignity
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Deadline for dignity
Petersfield High shelterees clinging to hope of relocation, suitable housing promises
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 26, 2026
Deadline for dignity
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Behaviour breakdown
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Behaviour breakdown
Expert warns of deeper social issues behind youth challenges
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 26, 2026
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Fiercely competitive 2026 Actor Boy Awards field
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Fiercely competitive 2026 Actor Boy Awards field
... presentations now set for June 1
April 26, 2026
Fiercely competitive 2026 Actor Boy Awards field
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Blow after blow
Mounting issues for Hurricane Melissa survivors in Westmoreland
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 26, 2026
Blow after blow
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Jamaica College heat up 4x100s in cold Penn Relays finish
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 26, 2026
JC end Penns on high note
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Chelsea offer £1m a year for Khadija Bunny Shaw — reports
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Chelsea offer £1m a year for Khadija Bunny Shaw — reports
April 25, 2026
Jamaica’s star striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw is reportedly weighing her future amid claims that Chelsea Women have made her a £1 million-per-year offer...
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WATCH: Barbados Reggae Weekend ‘Legends of Reggae’ show a testament to genre’s longevity
BY DANA MALCOLM Observer Online Reporter Jol.malcolmd@gmail.com 
April 25, 2026
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — A legendary lineup of  artistes  opened Barbados Reggae Weekend 2026 on Friday to the delight of a jam-packed Kensington Oval, ...
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WATCH: Night two of Barbados Reggae Weekend ignites with high-energy start
April 25, 2026
Barbados Reggae Weekend night two showdown has started with a bang following energetic opening sets from Idea The Artist and Weather 40 as patrons anx...
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Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala event
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Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala event
April 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday evening at a...
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Allen calls for answers over conditions at Cornwall Regional Hospital
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Allen calls for answers over conditions at Cornwall Regional Hospital
April 25, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) caretaker for St James Central, Janice Allen, is calling for urgent accountability from health autho...
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PNPYO rejects NaRRA Bill, urges stronger oversight
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party Youth Organization (PNPYO) is rejecting the proposed National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority ...
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Peterkin calls for reopening of Maryland-Woodford main road after landslide
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April 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) caretaker for St Andrew East Rural, Patrick Peterkin, is calling on the National Works Agency (NWA) ...
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Trump cancels envoys’ trip to Iran talks in Pakistan
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Trump cancels envoys’ trip to Iran talks in Pakistan
April 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had ordered his envoys not to travel to Pakistan for peace ...
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Deadline for dignity
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Deadline for dignity
Petersfield High shelterees clinging to hope of relocation, suitable housing promises
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 26, 2026
Deadline for dignity
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Behaviour breakdown
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Expert warns of deeper social issues behind youth challenges
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 26, 2026
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April 26, 2026
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From teen shadow to advocate
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From teen shadow to advocate
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Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 26, 2026
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Case dismissed against man accused of killing son
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Jamaica College heat up 4x100s in cold Penn Relays finish
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 26, 2026
JC end Penns on high note
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Scorpions, Pride lock horns in decisive regional four-day match
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Scorpions, Pride lock horns in decisive regional four-day match
April 26, 2026
Scorpions, Pride lock horns in decisive regional four-day match
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Barnaby, Girvano set for Legal Light Trophy showdown
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Barnaby, Girvano set for Legal Light Trophy showdown
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
April 26, 2026
Barnaby, Girvano
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McKay Security bails out St Mary FA with $1 million
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McKay Security bails out St Mary FA with $1 million
April 26, 2026
McKay Security bails out
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Supernatural Power demolishes rivals In World Vet Day Trophy
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Supernatural Power demolishes rivals In World Vet Day Trophy
April 26, 2026
Supernatural Power
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