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FAO equips Jamaican farmers with adapted greenhouse technologies
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FAO equips Jamaican farmers with adapted greenhouse technologies
October 31, 2026
SEVERAL vegetable farmers across Jamaica are now combining adapted greenhouse covering materials and digital sensors to improve growing conditions and...
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Relief in sight
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Relief in sight
KPH promises fresh push for patient awaiting spinal surgery for five months
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 31, 2026
KINGSTON Public Hospital (KPH) has pledged an urgent consultation with doctors at Black River Hospital (BRH) to determine Garfield Granston’s next ste...
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NOON Brunch goes Pink at Devon House
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NOON Brunch goes Pink at Devon House
Kevin Jackson 
October 31, 2026
After making its debut in April of this year, the NOON Brunch series returned on Sunday, October 25 with a pink theme and an even bigger turnout. Held...
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Prosecution rests
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Prosecution rests
Defence can now call witnesses in Andre Ruddock murder trial
Jason Cross | Reporter 
October 31, 2026
AFTER calling 10 individuals to give evidence since September 17, the prosecution in the Andre Ruddock murder trial closed its case on Friday, opening...
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NSWMA takes aim at more than 50 derelict vehicles in Norwood, St James
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NSWMA takes aim at more than 50 derelict vehicles in Norwood, St James
October 31, 2026
THE National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) deployed four crane trucks to Norwood, St James, on Thursday to remove derelict vehicles and bul...
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USF restores Wi-Fi hotspots in St Mary
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USF restores Wi-Fi hotspots in St Mary
October 31, 2026
The Universal Service Fund (USF) has restored 23 free public Wi-Fi hotspots across St Mary, an investment of $50 million, as part of the State’s effor...
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I Dream Again to be tested in competitive Announcers’ Trophy
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I Dream Again to be tested in competitive Announcers’ Trophy
October 31, 2026
IN form four-year-old bay colt I Dream Again will start as the one to beat when 16 runners face off in the fifth running of the $1.25-million Caymanas...
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Red Cross rolls out cash grants for farmers, fishers and micro-business operators
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Red Cross rolls out cash grants for farmers, fishers and micro-business operators
October 31, 2026
The Jamaica Red Cross, with support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has launched a $192-million cash...
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Trump, Milei under pressure to explain Bolsonaro flight from Brazil
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Trump, Milei under pressure to explain Bolsonaro flight from Brazil
October 30, 2026
BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump and Argentina's Javier Milei faced mounting pressure Friday to explain the role their...
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Dolphin Cove sale in doubt as majority owner says deal unlikely to close
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Dolphin Cove sale in doubt as majority owner says deal unlikely to close
October 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The sale of World of Dolphins Inc’s 79.99 per cent stake in Dolphin Cove Limited is in doubt, after the majority shareholder told t...
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Rutty pledges unity, greater service as new Trelawny JP Association president
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Rutty pledges unity, greater service as new Trelawny JP Association president
October 30, 2026
TRELAWNY, Jamaica—Reverend Junior Rutty has been elected president of the Trelawny Justices of the Peace Association, pledging to strengthen member en...
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Market Bag: Food prices cool after rains, but vendor warns of reversal
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Market Bag: Food prices cool after rains, but vendor warns of reversal
October 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shoppers can expect some relief this week as prices for several agricultural produce items have declined, following recent rainfal...
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Ghanaian teen fatally shot on way to school in Bronx
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Ghanaian teen fatally shot on way to school in Bronx
October 30, 2026
The West African community in Bronx, New York, has been plunged into mourning after a teenage boy from Ghana was fatally shot Thursday morning while o...
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Supreme Court sanctions Scotia Group Jamaica scheme of arrangement
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Supreme Court sanctions Scotia Group Jamaica scheme of arrangement
October 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJ) has become a wholly owned subsidiary of The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) following the Suprem...
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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October 27, 2026
PJ WRIGHT knows how to bring a crowd together! After all, he’s spent years shaping some of Jamaica’s most talked-about social experiences. This time, ...
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NSWMA takes aim at more than 50 derelict vehicles in Norwood, St James
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NSWMA takes aim at more than 50 derelict vehicles in Norwood, St James
October 31, 2026
THE National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) deployed four crane trucks to Norwood, St James, on Thursday to remove derelict vehicles and bul...
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Rushing into danger
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Rushing into danger
Opposition senator warns against legislative haste
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
October 31, 2026
OPPOSITION Senator Ramon Small-Ferguson has accused the Government of repeatedly forcing Parliament to scrutinise major legislation under tight deadli...
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FAO equips Jamaican farmers with adapted greenhouse technologies
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FAO equips Jamaican farmers with adapted greenhouse technologies
October 31, 2026
SEVERAL vegetable farmers across Jamaica are now combining adapted greenhouse covering materials and digital sensors to improve growing conditions and...
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Relief in sight
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Relief in sight
KPH promises fresh push for patient awaiting spinal surgery for five months
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 31, 2026
KINGSTON Public Hospital (KPH) has pledged an urgent consultation with doctors at Black River Hospital (BRH) to determine Garfield Granston’s next ste...
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Prosecution rests
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Prosecution rests
Defence can now call witnesses in Andre Ruddock murder trial
Jason Cross | Reporter 
October 31, 2026
AFTER calling 10 individuals to give evidence since September 17, the prosecution in the Andre Ruddock murder trial closed its case on Friday, opening...
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Pop Rocket to break maiden
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Pop Rocket to break maiden
October 30, 2026
A field of seven juvenile native-bred two-year-olds will contest a maiden special weight event over 4½ furlongs (900m) for a purse of $1.01 million at...
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I Dream Again to be tested in competitive Announcers’ Trophy
Horse Racing, Sports
I Dream Again to be tested in competitive Announcers’ Trophy
October 31, 2026
IN form four-year-old bay colt I Dream Again will start as the one to beat when 16 runners face off in the fifth running of the $1.25-million Caymanas...
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Chance down
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Chance down
October 31, 2026
MIRPUR, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s Mominul Haque drops a catch off West Indies captain Roston Chase during the third day of the first Test cricket matc...
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HAPPY SHE’S BACK!
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Netball boss backs returning star shooter to inspire Sunshine Girls vs England Roses
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
October 30, 2026
NETBALL Jamaica (NJ) President Karen Baugh is confident the senior Sunshine Girls will reclaim the Rhone-Hornsby Trophy, arguing that selectors have a...
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Birthday King aims for three-in-a-row in Hover Craft Sprint
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Birthday King aims for three-in-a-row in Hover Craft Sprint
October 30, 2026
Birthday King (USA) headlines a small but capable field of six runners for the $2-million Hover Craft Sprint at Caymanas Park tomorrow. The event is a...
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Buju Banton hits back at Holness, says it takes more than waving a flag to promote Jamaican culture
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Reggae and dancehall superstar Buju Banton is hitting back at comments by Prime Minister Andrew Holness that some entertainers wave the Jamaican flag ...
October 29, 2026
Winsome Grant, former Caribbean Firefighter of the Year, passes
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Winsome Grant, former Caribbean Firefighter of the Year, passes
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Fire Brigade is mourning the loss of one of its senior officers, Senior Superintendent Winsome Grant, who reportedly d...
October 30, 2026
Stephen Edwards appointed new CEO of National Works Agency
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Stephen Edwards appointed new CEO of National Works Agency
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development (MEGID) has announced the appointment of experienced civil engineer...
October 28, 2026
Popular businesswoman found dead at home in Dover
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Popular businesswoman found dead at home in Dover
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ST MARY, Jamaica — The community of Dover in St Mary is in shock after a well-known businesswoman was found dead inside her home. She has been identif...
October 29, 2026
Stop asking the living to prove they’re alive, says Hylton
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Stop asking the living to prove they’re alive, says Hylton
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October 28, 2026
Kingston High to withdraw termination letters issued to teachers
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October 29, 2026
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Against the backdrop of criticism from dancehall veteran Beenie Man over the Government’s hurricane relief efforts, Prime Mini...
October 28, 2026
John Holt’s son plans Jamaica promo push for ‘The Tide Is High’
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John Holt’s son plans Jamaica promo push for ‘The Tide Is High’
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October 28, 2026
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THE Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is calling for a comprehensive review of the Dangerous Drugs Act, saying gaps and ambiguities in the law governin...
October 29, 2026
Charles Ganga-Singh leads Rio Cobre lawsuit
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October 28, 2026
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