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Absent witness, IT issues delay Ruel Reid and Co trial
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Absent witness, IT issues delay Ruel Reid and Co trial
October 12, 2026
An absent witness meant no evidence was elicited in the trial of former Education Minister Ruel Reid, Former head of the Caribbean Maritime University...
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The 20-round loophole in the Firearms Act
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The 20-round loophole in the Firearms Act
October 12, 2026
Even as defence lawyers protest the rigidity of the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act, 2022, calling for a review by legislators,...
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7 Jamaicans feature on Rolling Stone’s ‘Best Albums of 1976’ list
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7 Jamaicans feature on Rolling Stone’s ‘Best Albums of 1976’ list
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
October 12, 2026
Albums by seven Jamaicans made Rolling Stone magazine's 76 Best Albums of 1976 list, which was released on Sunday. King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown by...
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Seiveright apologises to Barita over social media post, acknowledges ‘unfair impression’
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Seiveright apologises to Barita over social media post, acknowledges ‘unfair impression’
October 12, 2026
Government Minister Delano Seiveright has expressed regret over a social media post concerning the pilot rollout of a product by the Barita Financial ...
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By-election breach
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By-election breach
CAFFE flags three municipalities for ignoring the law
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 12, 2026
CITIZENS Action for Free and Fair Elections (CAFFE) has joined calls for municipal corporations to hold four overdue by-elections, warning that the pr...
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Observer, NEPA launching Fi Wi Land environmental series October 19
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Observer, NEPA launching Fi Wi Land environmental series October 19
October 12, 2026
BATS have long been the subject of fear, folklore, and ‘duppy’ stories but these creatures we’ve spent generations running from are some of nature’s h...
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$96 billion in missed opportunities
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$96 billion in missed opportunities
Opposition senator scolds Government for failing to utilise allocated funds
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 12, 2026
NEARLY $100 billion allocated to Jamaica’s capital budget over the past decade went unspent, leaving major road, water, and health infrastructure proj...
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Shaneil Muir steps into new season
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Shaneil Muir steps into new season
Entertainer finds her freedom, unlocks chart success
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 12, 2026
MUSICAL maturity has the ability to unlock a certain kind of confidence, one that arrives quietly and doesn’t need a grand announcement. It comes afte...
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Manchester farmer freed after judge upholds no-case submission in ammo case
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Manchester farmer freed after judge upholds no-case submission in ammo case
October 12, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica—Radcliffe Frazer, a farmer who was charged with unlawful possession of ammunition, was on Monday acquitted in the Manchester Paris...
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10 dead after van falls off cliff precipice in Bolivia
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10 dead after van falls off cliff precipice in Bolivia
October 12, 2026
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AFP)—Ten people died and four more were injured when a van plunged off a cliff in a mountainous region of western Bolivia on Monday, ...
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From partner draw to 5- truck fleet —NCB SME Fund fuels Maragh’s haulage growth
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From partner draw to 5- truck fleet —NCB SME Fund fuels Maragh’s haulage growth
October 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – When 32-year-old entrepreneur Romario Maragh decided to start his trucking business in 2018, it was a ‘partner draw’ that helped h...
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US actress Selma Blair arrested after flight altercation
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US actress Selma Blair arrested after flight altercation
October 12, 2026
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—United States (US) actress Selma Blair was arrested after an alleged altercation on a flight from Los Angeles to New Yor...
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Sangster International named Caribbean’s Leading Airport at World Travel Awards
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Sangster International named Caribbean’s Leading Airport at World Travel Awards
Montego Bay facility extends winning streak to 18 consecutive years
October 12, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica -- Less than a year after Hurricane Melissa forced its closure, Sangster International Airport (SIA) has been named the Caribbean's ...
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‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dead at 34
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‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dead at 34
October 12, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)—RJ Mitte, the young actor best known for playing Walter White Jr in the award-winning TV series Breaking Bad , has di...
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October 12, 2026
Tile City & Home Centre officially opened the doors to its signature showroom at its 114 Constant Spring Road location with a grand unveiling on Thurs...
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Black River ITA Service Hub to reopen October 13
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Black River ITA Service Hub to reopen October 13
October 12, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica —The Black River Service Hub of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA)  is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and wil...
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Absent witness, IT issues delay Ruel Reid and Co trial
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Absent witness, IT issues delay Ruel Reid and Co trial
October 12, 2026
An absent witness meant no evidence was elicited in the trial of former Education Minister Ruel Reid, Former head of the Caribbean Maritime University...
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Hear The Children’s Cry condemns Kidd Lane killings, suggests death penalty
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Hear The Children’s Cry condemns Kidd Lane killings, suggests death penalty
October 12, 2026
Children’s lobby group Hear The Children’s Cry (HTCC) has condemned what it describes as the “horrendous" triple murder in Kidd Lane, St Andrew on Fri...
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WATCH: Police following several leads in Balcombe Drive double murder
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WATCH: Police following several leads in Balcombe Drive double murder
October 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Commanding Officer of the St Andrew South Police Division Senior Superintendent Damion Manderson said the police are following sever...
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The 20-round loophole in the Firearms Act
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The 20-round loophole in the Firearms Act
October 12, 2026
Even as defence lawyers protest the rigidity of the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act, 2022, calling for a review by legislators,...
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Manning Cup games involving Walker Cup finalists KC and JC brought forward to Tuesday
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Manning Cup games involving Walker Cup finalists KC and JC brought forward to Tuesday
October 12, 2026
Kingston College (KC) and Jamaica College (JC) will return to Manning Cup action on Tuesday as the two Walker Cup finalists look to maintain their mom...
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WALK AWAY! Ex-CWI president suggests drastic action over revenue inequality
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 12, 2026
FORMER Cricket West Indies (CWI) president, Jamaica’s Dave Cameron believes CWI should consider pulling out from international cricket if its financia...
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Back on top!
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Back on top!
MBU brush aside Cavalier; return to JPL summit
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 12, 2026
TURNERS, Clarendon — Montego Bay United reclaimed the lead in the Jamaica Premier League after dominating Cavalier 3-1 in their first-round game playe...
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West Indies fall short in another high-scoring contest
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West Indies fall short in another high-scoring contest
October 12, 2026
INDORE, India (CMC) — India’s bowlers held their composure this time around to deny a gutsy run chase by West Indies and take the third Twenty20 Inter...
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Little London stars resist big transfer offers
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Little London stars resist big transfer offers
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
October 12, 2026
LITTLE LONDON, Westmoreland — Two student athletes at Little London High School, both recently called up to represent Jamaica at the national level, h...
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Gov’t defends $40m salary for NaRRA CEO
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Government has moved to provide clarification regarding the remuneration of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Re...
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NHT refund hurdle cleared
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Dear Claudienne, Good day. I have been an overseas voluntary contributor to the NHT for the past 12 years. For the past four years I was able to colle...
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Reggae Girlz defeat Mexico 4-3 in friendly
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Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz outscored Mexico 4-3 in the first of two friendly internationals in Aguascalientes on Friday as they stepped up preparations fo...
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Body of Chinese businessman found after fire destroys Port Maria supermarket
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ST MARY, Jamaica — The body of a 24-year-old Chinese businessman was discovered inside his supermarket after a massive fire destroyed the establishmen...
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‘Miss Nellie’ still going strong at 103
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ONE young man’s dream of becoming a doctor took shape when he was just four years old. Now, at 20, after securing the academic achievements necessary ...
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