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World Bank review shows progress, setbacks in public health
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4, 2026
THE latest review of Jamaica’s public health sector presents a mixed bag of progress and troubling setbacks, with improvements in infrastructure and s...
Utility cables hobble SPARK project
News, Western
Utility cables hobble SPARK project
November 4, 2026
GREENWOOD, St James — Utility cables have emerged as the latest obstacle delaying the completion of a Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvemen...
Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
Entertainment, Music
Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
Dancehall star returns to Portmore to launch ambitious festival, promises a historic night of music on Dec 19
November 4, 2026
P ortmore , his birthplace and the community that helped shape his journey, will take centre stage in a defining moment for Masicka when he brings his...
FREIGHT FEARS
Business
FREIGHT FEARS
Caribbean seeks permanent shield from US shipping fees
November 4, 2026
CARIBBEAN businesses are pressing the United States to permanently exempt the region from maritime fees that could send freight costs soaring by as mu...
MOLYNES MESS
Football, Sports
MOLYNES MESS
Thomas’s uncertain departure sparks tensions as JPL club lines up Patrick as replacement
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4, 2026
UNCERTAINTY surrounds the coaching situation at Molynes United amid growing tensions between the Legend Jamaica Premier League (JPL) club and Head Coa...
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WATCH: House in turmoil over Cuba censure motion
November 3, 2026
A motion seeking to censure the Government over Jamaica's abstention on a United Nations resolution against the US embargo on Cuba triggered heated ex...
Latest News, News
WATCH: House in turmoil over Cuba censure motion
November 3, 2026
A motion seeking to censure the Government over Jamaica's abstention on a United Nations resolution against the US embargo on Cuba triggered heated ex...
Tensions flare as Phillips, McKenzie clash in Parliament
Latest News, News
Tensions flare as Phillips, McKenzie clash in Parliament
November 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An altercation occurred in the House of Representatives involving Manchester North West Member of Parliament Mikael Phillips and  ...
Couple held in St Mary for cocaine
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Couple held in St Mary for cocaine
November 3, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica — A 63-year-old man and his common-law wife are now in custody after police seized approximately three pounds of cocaine at their apa...
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Monday, November 2, 2026
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Monday, November 2, 2026
Alayne Richards | Reporter | AlayneR@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 2, 2026
The 32nd Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Hall of Fame Gala took place on Thursday, October 29 at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel. The black-ti...
Hard truths
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Hard truths
World Bank review shows progress, setbacks in public health
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4, 2026
THE latest review of Jamaica’s public health sector presents a mixed bag of progress and troubling setbacks, with improvements in infrastructure and s...
Utility cables hobble SPARK project
News, Western
Utility cables hobble SPARK project
November 4, 2026
GREENWOOD, St James — Utility cables have emerged as the latest obstacle delaying the completion of a Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvemen...
No shots fired
News
No shots fired
Cops nabbed alleged gangsters without shooting, sergeant testifies
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
November 4, 2026
A sergeant of police who was part of the team behind the takedown of five alleged members of the St Catherine-based Klansman Gang in June 2020, insist...
From Premier League to travelling barber
News
From Premier League to travelling barber
Richard Gooden’s goal is 1,000 free haircuts for graduating students
Ingrid Henry | Observer Writer 
November 4, 2026
ROSEND, St Mary — Former forward for Molynes United Football Club, Richard “Richcut” Gooden no longer aims for the back of the net but he still has hi...
MOLYNES MESS
Football, Sports
MOLYNES MESS
Thomas’s uncertain departure sparks tensions as JPL club lines up Patrick as replacement
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4, 2026
UNCERTAINTY surrounds the coaching situation at Molynes United amid growing tensions between the Legend Jamaica Premier League (JPL) club and Head Coa...
Waterhouse stretch unbeaten run to eight games
Football, Sports
Waterhouse stretch unbeaten run to eight games
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4, 2026
WITH Waterhouse FC continuing their unbeaten start to the Legend Jamaica Premier League (JPL), Head Coach Donovan Duckie says they have ambitions of w...
Deitz departs as Windies Women head coach
Cricket, Sports
Deitz departs as Windies Women head coach
November 4, 2026
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Shane Deitz is out as West Indies Women head coach after serving in the position for just over three years. A release from ...
Reifer credits Windies batters for approach to spin
Cricket, Sports
Reifer credits Windies batters for approach to spin
November 4, 2026
SYLHET, Bangladesh (CMC) — West Indies batting coach Floyd Reifer has lauded the team’s batters for the manner in which they negotiated Bangladesh’s s...

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