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Armed gangs backing squatters
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Armed gangs backing squatters
Landowner lists litany of woes behind stalled Flamingo Beach development
BY CHARMAINE N CLARKE Executive editor, regional correspondents network clarkec@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 8, 2026
Armed gangs backing squatters
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Nurse offers land for proposed Portland hospital
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Nurse offers land for proposed Portland hospital
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 8, 2026
Nurse offers land for proposed Portland hospital
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Romain Virgo bares his soul on My Woman & I
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Romain Virgo bares his soul on My Woman & I
Reggae singer draws on relationship struggles to deliver a message of enduring love
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
November 8, 2026
Romain Virgo bares his soul on
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The 15-year challenge
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The 15-year challenge
PFJL’s Hill says Jamaican clubs face long road to Concacaf success
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 8, 2026
Building Jamaican clubs to compete on Concacaf stage
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Loyalty At Heart
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Loyalty At Heart
November 8, 2026
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Man suspected of drowning in Alligator Pond
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Man suspected of drowning in Alligator Pond
November 7, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man is suspected to have drowned in Alligator Pond, south Manchester on Saturday. Police identified him as Simon Newman, a res...
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Manning Cup quarterfinalists decided
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Manning Cup quarterfinalists decided
November 7, 2026
Former champions Jamaica College (JC), Mona High and Wolmer’s Boys were the last three qualifiers to the ISSA Manning Cup quarterfinal following the f...
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NWC customers miss out on $50m
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NWC customers miss out on $50m
Utility pays only 32% of potential compensation after 14,817 service breaches
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
November 7, 2026
NWC customers miss out on $50m
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Hodge hits 140 as West Indies build lead over Bangladesh
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Hodge hits 140 as West Indies build lead over Bangladesh
November 8, 2026
SYLHET, Bangladesh (AFP) — Kavem Hodge hit an unbeaten 140 to extend West Indies' lead to 315 on the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh ...
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Trump says elections were ‘giant step back in history’ for US
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Trump says elections were ‘giant step back in history’ for US
November 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump vowed Sunday to bounce back stronger after a massive midterm-election loss that he called a "...
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World Bank outlines 12-month reform plan to support Haiti’s recovery
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World Bank outlines 12-month reform plan to support Haiti’s recovery
November 8, 2026
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — Haiti is to undertake a series of reforms aimed at strengthening governance, restoring public confidence and addressing ...
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Haitian gang leader killed as security forces intensify operations
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Haitian gang leader killed as security forces intensify operations
November 8, 2026
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — Haitian security forces have intensified their offensive against powerful armed gangs, killing a notorious gang leader a...
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Tru-Juice FC target top JPL spot in derby clash with Portmore United
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Tru-Juice FC target top JPL spot in derby clash with Portmore United
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 8, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Newcomers Tru-Juice FC will be chasing a return to the top of the Legend Jamaica Premier League standings when they face defen...
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Cornwall, Glenmuir lead daCosta Cup quarterfinal qualifiers
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Cornwall, Glenmuir lead daCosta Cup quarterfinal qualifiers
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 8, 2026
CLARENDON, Jamaica — Former champions Cornwall College and Glenmuir High led the qualifiers for the quarterfinals of the ISSA daCosta Cup football com...
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Armed gangs backing squatters
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Armed gangs backing squatters
Landowner lists litany of woes behind stalled Flamingo Beach development
BY CHARMAINE N CLARKE Executive editor, regional correspondents network clarkec@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 8, 2026
Armed gangs backing squatters
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Nurse offers land for proposed Portland hospital
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Nurse offers land for proposed Portland hospital
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 8, 2026
Nurse offers land for proposed Portland hospital
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Legacy cast in stone
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Legacy cast in stone
Fallen soldiers monument evokes grief, gratitude among bereaved family members
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 8, 2026
Legacy cast in stone
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Public meetings to discuss Shared Community Bill
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Public meetings to discuss Shared Community Bill
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
November 8, 2026
Public meetings to discuss Shared Community Bill
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Easington residents won’t lose homes under land divestment, says municipal corporation
November 8, 2026
Easington residents won’t lose homes under land divestment, says municipal corporation
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The 15-year challenge
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The 15-year challenge
PFJL’s Hill says Jamaican clubs face long road to Concacaf success
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 8, 2026
Building Jamaican clubs to compete on Concacaf stage
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Neo Star ready to shine again
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Neo Star ready to shine again
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
November 8, 2026
Neo Star
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Legacy Isle unstoppable in Temperance Oaks Trophy
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Legacy Isle unstoppable in Temperance Oaks Trophy
November 8, 2026
Legacy Isle
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Kemps Hill squeeze into daCosta Cup quarterfinal on fifth tie-breaker as last eight decided
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Kemps Hill squeeze into daCosta Cup quarterfinal on fifth tie-breaker as last eight decided
November 7, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – Kemps Hill High were awarded the eighth and final spot in the quarterfinals of the ISSA daCosta Cup football competition on Sa...
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Manning Cup quarterfinalists decided
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Manning Cup quarterfinalists decided
November 7, 2026
Former champions Jamaica College (JC), Mona High and Wolmer’s Boys were the last three qualifiers to the ISSA Manning Cup quarterfinal following the f...
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