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Former CMU worker details university’s accounting, banking systems
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Former CMU worker details university’s accounting, banking systems
DANA MALCOLM, Observer Online reporter, malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 20, 2026
A former senior member of staff of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is expected to continue testimony regarding the school's finances on Wednes...
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NWC seeks 51 per cent tariff increase
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NWC seeks 51 per cent tariff increase
October 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) has applied to the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) for a 51 per cent tariff increase, a m...
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11 things only a Queen’s girl would know
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11 things only a Queen’s girl would know
October 20, 2026
From the famous 'Holy Ground' to the lizards roaming the school grounds, The Queen’s School had its own quirks, traditions and unwritten rules, accord...
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A nation’s salute
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A nation’s salute
Six vested with Order of Jamaica as country thanks 149 for service
October 20, 2026
Recipients of the Order of Jamaica (OJ), the nation’s fourth-highest award, are seen at Monday’s Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National ...
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Where is the outrage?
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Where is the outrage?
Pastor decries public silence over killing of two cops in firefight last Friday
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
October 20, 2026
CARTERWOOD, Trelawny — Minister of religion Lisean Gordon has criticised what she described as the public’s readiness to demand justice when police of...
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Ochie ‘Lovers Rock’ gets Hollywood pop-in
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Ochie ‘Lovers Rock’ gets Hollywood pop-in
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 20, 2026
A Hollywood power player showed up at Lovers Rock: A Night of British Reggae last Friday. Jimmy Fallon, host of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon...
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Netball Jamaica boss talks up Sunshine Girls’ chances in Horizon Series
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Netball Jamaica boss talks up Sunshine Girls’ chances in Horizon Series
October 20, 2026
NETBALL Jamaica (NJ) President Karen Baugh has promised entertainment galore as the Sunshine Girls look to tackle England’s Roses in the Horizon Serie...
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Downswell eyes U-17 World Cup history in Qatar
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 20, 2026
WITH the FIFA Under-17 World Cup now less than 30 days away, national under-17 Head Coach Wendell Downswell says the group have had to make the most o...
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Ronaldinho’s record label put Sean Paul in the lead
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Ronaldinho’s record label put Sean Paul in the lead
October 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho, who dazzled the world in the famous number 10 shirt, is now a record label boss with Jamaican danceh...
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VP Records and Super Cat revisit ‘Boops’
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VP Records and Super Cat revisit ‘Boops’
October 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Before legendary dancehall icon Super Cat became the 'Don Dada', he wowed the Jamaican dancehall with the monster hit, Boops, a son...
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Svitolina to divorce fellow tennis star Monfils
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Svitolina to divorce fellow tennis star Monfils
October 20, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Elina Svitolina announced on Monday she is divorcing fellow tennis star Gael Monfils after five years of marriage. Ukraine's Sv...
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Campion College student Alliana Freeman launches CPR initiative after bun-eating contest tragedy
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Campion College student Alliana Freeman launches CPR initiative after bun-eating contest tragedy
October 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Inspired by a tragedy and determined to make a difference, Campion College sixth-form student Alliana Freeman has launched Safe Hand...
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Former CMU worker details university’s accounting, banking systems
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Former CMU worker details university’s accounting, banking systems
DANA MALCOLM, Observer Online reporter, malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 20, 2026
A former senior member of staff of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is expected to continue testimony regarding the school's finances on Wednes...
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Polish parliament votes to liberalise abortion rights
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Polish parliament votes to liberalise abortion rights
October 20, 2026
WARSAW, Poland (AFP)—Poland's parliament voted on Tuesday to liberalise abortion laws in the traditionally Catholic country, which has some of the EU'...
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More diaspora Jamaicans recognised with national honours
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More diaspora Jamaicans recognised with national honours
October 20, 2026
Elaine Grant-Bryan, Jamaica’s honorary consul to Atlanta, sees the increase in diaspora figures receiving national awards as a sign to Jamaicans abroa...
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Abandoned as a child, former cop Dawn Smikle turns pain into purpose
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Abandoned as a child, former cop Dawn Smikle turns pain into purpose
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 20, 2026
After being abandoned at a police station by her mother and spending years in state care, Dawn Smikle has turned her childhood trauma into a source of...
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UTech certifies 23 contact investigators to strengthen national public health response
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UTech certifies 23 contact investigators to strengthen national public health response
October 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—With an estimated 28,000 Jamaicans living with HIV, STIs and other forms of communicable diseases, strengthening disease prevention ...
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NWC seeks 51 per cent tariff increase
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NWC seeks 51 per cent tariff increase
October 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) has applied to the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) for a 51 per cent tariff increase, a m...
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11 things only a Queen’s girl would know
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11 things only a Queen’s girl would know
October 20, 2026
From the famous 'Holy Ground' to the lizards roaming the school grounds, The Queen’s School had its own quirks, traditions and unwritten rules, accord...
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Cavalier’s youth-first policy paying dividends, says Stanley
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Cavalier’s youth-first policy paying dividends, says Stanley
…Unbeaten Under-15 champions underline club’s commitment to developing talent
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
October 20, 2026
Cavalier Football Club’s return to the summit of the KSAFA Under-15 competition is more than another trophy for the St Andrew-based outfit. For coach ...
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Top NBA Draft pick Dybantsa to miss opener with ankle sprain
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Top NBA Draft pick Dybantsa to miss opener with ankle sprain
October 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — AJ Dybantsa, the top pick in this year's NBA Draft, will miss Washington's season opener Wednesday against visiting ...
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Chong’s free-kick earns Molynes victory over Cavalier
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Chong’s free-kick earns Molynes victory over Cavalier
October 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Molynes United scored a surprise 1-0 win over inconsistent Cavalier FC in their Legend Jamaica Premier League first round game pla...
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Netball Jamaica boss talks up Sunshine Girls’ chances in Horizon Series
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Netball Jamaica boss talks up Sunshine Girls’ chances in Horizon Series
October 20, 2026
NETBALL Jamaica (NJ) President Karen Baugh has promised entertainment galore as the Sunshine Girls look to tackle England’s Roses in the Horizon Serie...
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Downswell eyes U-17 World Cup history in Qatar
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 20, 2026
WITH the FIFA Under-17 World Cup now less than 30 days away, national under-17 Head Coach Wendell Downswell says the group have had to make the most o...
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