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Social media video upends false claims about Blue Lagoon access
June 8, 2026
A long-running claim that Jamaicans are denied access to Blue Lagoon in Portland has been crushed by publication of a recently created video posted on...
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Third time unlucky?
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Third time unlucky?
Tide turns against Holness in latest bid to enter US Congress
By Harold G Bailey Observer write 
June 8, 2026
NEW YORK, USA — Disappointed! That’s how Dale Holness, the Jamaican-born businessman and politician who is making a third bid for Florida’s 20th Congr...
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Integrated Diaspora Service moves to bridge gap between Jamaicans globally
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Integrated Diaspora Service moves to bridge gap between Jamaicans globally
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
June 8, 2026
NEW YORK, USA — Integrated Diaspora Services (IDS), a technology service firm here, has announced the appointment of Jamaican-American Peter Gracey as...
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Prod.LoudSpeakr plans 1876 Riddim compilation drop for June 26
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Prod.LoudSpeakr plans 1876 Riddim compilation drop for June 26
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 8, 2026
Music producer Prod.LoudSpeakr is preparing to release his highly anticipated 1876 Riddim compilation on June 26, a project that brings together a div...
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Crime an emotional burden on Jamaicans, says cop once held hostage by prisoners
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Crime an emotional burden on Jamaicans, says cop once held hostage by prisoners
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
June 8, 2026
NEW YORK, USA — A senior cop who was once held hostage by prisoners but escaped, said crime has become an emotional burden carried by Jamaicans everyw...
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Rural communities not forgotten, says Holness
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Rural communities not forgotten, says Holness
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
June 8, 2026
TROY, Trelawny — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has sought to reassure residents that the Government has not forgotten Jamaica’s rural communities, ...
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Can the troubled Granville community rise again?
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Can the troubled Granville community rise again?
June 8, 2026
Canada-based Ron Cunningham, community development activist and former resident of Granville, St James, looks on the challenges facing the troubled co...
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Speid supports JFF’s expanded head coach search
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 8, 2026
Although Rudolph Speid appeared to be the front-runner to become the permanent head coach of the Reggae Boyz, the interim boss says he supports the Ja...
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New York to show World Cup final in Central Park
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New York to show World Cup final in Central Park
June 8, 2026
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The World Cup final on July 19 will be broadcast in Central Park for about 50,000 people, the mayor of New York and th...
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Jamalco strengthens technical education at Porus High with $2m donation
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Jamalco strengthens technical education at Porus High with $2m donation
June 8, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Jamalco has reinforced its commitment to education with the donation of over $2 million worth of tools and equipment to enhance ...
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US imposes visa restrictions on Nicaraguans after activist death
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US imposes visa restrictions on Nicaraguans after activist death
June 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) State Department announced Monday that it will restrict visa access for over 100 Nicaraguan o...
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WATCH: Hundreds bid farewell to broadcaster Daniel Thompson
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WATCH: Hundreds bid farewell to broadcaster Daniel Thompson
June 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hundreds of mourners flocked to the Majorie Meyer Hall at the Shortwood Teachers College on Saturday to bid farewell to radio pers...
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Suspect in custody in Trinidad after body of missing 12-year-old found
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Suspect in custody in Trinidad after body of missing 12-year-old found
June 8, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC) – Trinidad police say a 26-year-old man is assisting their investigations following the death of 12-year-old Mercedez L...
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Senior clergyman urges funding and greater church role in disaster response
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Senior clergyman urges funding and greater church role in disaster response
June 8, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica —  Chairman of the Word Power Ministry Board, Pastor Dr Donville Bell is calling for the government to provide state funding for...
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June 8, 2026
Page 2 opens the week on a celebratory note, extending congratulations to Toronto Metropolitan University Chancellor Donette Chin-Loy Chang on her inv...
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Integrated Diaspora Service moves to bridge gap between Jamaicans globally
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Integrated Diaspora Service moves to bridge gap between Jamaicans globally
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
June 8, 2026
NEW YORK, USA — Integrated Diaspora Services (IDS), a technology service firm here, has announced the appointment of Jamaican-American Peter Gracey as...
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PNPYO demands apology from Young Jamaica over comments on Golding’s statutory declaration
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PNPYO demands apology from Young Jamaica over comments on Golding’s statutory declaration
June 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The People's National Party Youth Organisation (PNPYO) is calling on Young Jamaica and the Jamaica Labour Party's Communications ...
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Hunt on for new NWA head
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Hunt on for new NWA head
June 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) has officially advertised for a new chief executive officer, signalling the end of the tenure of i...
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Absolutely not true!
Social media video upends false claims about Blue Lagoon access
June 8, 2026
A long-running claim that Jamaicans are denied access to Blue Lagoon in Portland has been crushed by publication of a recently created video posted on...
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Third time unlucky?
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Third time unlucky?
Tide turns against Holness in latest bid to enter US Congress
By Harold G Bailey Observer write 
June 8, 2026
NEW YORK, USA — Disappointed! That’s how Dale Holness, the Jamaican-born businessman and politician who is making a third bid for Florida’s 20th Congr...
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Nia Robinson gets third on Diamond League debut
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Nia Robinson gets third on Diamond League debut
June 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — World Athletics Indoor finalist Nia Robinson finished in third place in the women’s long jump on her Wanda Diamond League debut at...
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Right Move
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Right Move
Speid supports JFF’s expanded head coach search
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 8, 2026
Although Rudolph Speid appeared to be the front-runner to become the permanent head coach of the Reggae Boyz, the interim boss says he supports the Ja...
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Sabrina Dockery, Jodean Williams join sub-11 seconds club
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Sabrina Dockery, Jodean Williams join sub-11 seconds club
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 8, 2026
Sabrina Dockery and Jodean Williams joined the growing list of Jamaican women who have run under 11 seconds in the 100m, after outstanding performance...
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Reggae Girlz seek sharper edge in second Panama friendly today
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Reggae Girlz seek sharper edge in second Panama friendly today
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 8, 2026
After grinding out a 1-0 win in Friday’s opener, Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz return to action today for the second and final friendly against Panama, with ...
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Salute The Don edges Stardom in $3.75-m 2000 Guineas
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Salute The Don edges Stardom in $3.75-m 2000 Guineas
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 8, 2026
Salute The Don announced himself as a possible Triple Crown contender with a gutsy victory in Sunday’s $3.75-million 2000 Guineas at Caymanas Park, gi...
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Power outages reported across several parishes
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Power outages reported across several parishes
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Blackouts have been reported across several parishes in Jamaica, affecting electricity service in multiple areas. Efforts to conta...
June 5, 2026
JPS begins phased restoration of electricity after ‘unacceptable’ all-island blackout – Vaz
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JPS begins phased restoration of electricity after ‘unacceptable’ all-island blackout – Vaz
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The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has begun to restore electricity to Jamaicans following an all-island power outage on Friday night, according...
June 5, 2026
Dancehall royalty turn out for Spragga Benz 57th birthday celebration
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Dancehall royalty turn out for Spragga Benz 57th birthday celebration
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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...
June 5, 2026
Police name father and son killed execution style in Manchester
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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...
June 5, 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A fire broke out at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Friday evening. Jamaica Fire Brigade Commissioner Stewart Beckford confirmed the f...
June 5, 2026
Seville leads Jamaican invasion of Texas
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Seville leads Jamaican invasion of Texas
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WORLD Championships 100m gold medallist Oblique Seville, former World Champion men’s 400m winner Antonio Watson, as well as two-time World Indoor men’...
June 6, 2026
Fire at Up Park Camp extinguished – JDF
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Fire at Up Park Camp extinguished – JDF
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The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF)says a fire that broke out at the barracks area of Up Park Camp on Friday night has been extinguished. According to the...
June 5, 2026
‘I work where others play, and it’s the greatest job in the world’
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‘I work where others play, and it’s the greatest job in the world’
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FOR the past eight years, in his capacity as the head of one of Jamaica’s leading marine waste management companies, Michael McCarthy has had his batt...
June 7, 2026
Hayles fires Reggae Girlz to 1-0 win over Panama
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Hayles fires Reggae Girlz to 1-0 win over Panama
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Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz beat Panama 1-0 in the first of their two friendly internationals played at Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City on Friday. ...
June 6, 2026
JPS assessing unexpected ‘cascading effect’ that caused blackout
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JPS assessing unexpected ‘cascading effect’ that caused blackout
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— President and chief executive officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Hugh Grant says the company is looking into a “cascading”...
June 6, 2026
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