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Electricity restored after fresh outages strike Jamaica
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Electricity restored after fresh outages strike Jamaica
June 9, 2026
Power outages were reported across a number of parishes on Tuesday morning, marking the second major electricity failure in a matter of days. In a rel...
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Man probed by Jamaican police among 5 charged in US firearms smuggling investigation
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Man probed by Jamaican police among 5 charged in US firearms smuggling investigation
June 9, 2026
A Jamaican-American who has been the subject of investigations locally is among five men indicted by the United States Department of Justice on firear...
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HEART of the problem
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HEART of the problem
Principal says Jamaica’s premier skills-training agency has failed to solve chronic labour shortages despite decades of funding
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
June 9, 2026
HEART of the problem
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‘Deliberately misleading’
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BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 9, 2026
‘Deliberately misleading’
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20-y-o med student is MUJ KSA
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20-y-o med student is MUJ KSA
Kevin Jackson 
June 9, 2026
20-y-o med student is MUJ KSA
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Long jumper Robinson happy with 3rd-place finish on Diamond League debut
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Long jumper Robinson happy with 3rd-place finish on Diamond League debut
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 9, 2026
Long jumper Robinson happy with 3rd-place finish on Diamond League debut
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Megan, the fighter
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Megan, the fighter
Simmonds more motivated than ever after joining sprint hurdlers Russell, Charlton at Greene’s training camp
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 9, 2026
Sprint hurdler Simmonds rediscovers self after switching camps
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A Summer Guide to Keeping Cool At Weddings
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A Summer Guide to Keeping Cool At Weddings
June 9, 2026
A Summer Guide to Keeping Cool At Weddings
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Texas teen Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder in death of Austin Metcalf
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Texas teen Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder in death of Austin Metcalf
June 9, 2026
An American teenager was found guilty of murder Tuesday in the death of another teen in a high profile case that sparked debates over self-defense, ra...
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Hadeed family gains stake in GENAC
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Hadeed family gains stake in GENAC
June 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Hadeed family have become the second-largest shareholder in General Accident Insurance Company Jamaica Limited (GENAC) followin...
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Future squatters to be barred from any settlement involving Crown lands, warns Montague
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Future squatters to be barred from any settlement involving Crown lands, warns Montague
June 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Any Jamaican who moves onto Crown lands as of Tuesday, June 9, with a view to squatting, will not be considered for any type of sett...
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Forex: $158.93 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.93 to one US dollar
June 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, June 9, ended trading at $158.93, up 42 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily ...
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Jamaicans among 17 naturalised citizens set to be stripped of US citizenship
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Jamaicans among 17 naturalised citizens set to be stripped of US citizenship
June 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC)–Two Jamaicans are among 17 naturalised citizens set to be stripped of their United States (US) citizenship after being...
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Central America on alert as Tropical Storm Cristina approaches
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Central America on alert as Tropical Storm Cristina approaches
June 9, 2026
SAN  SALVADOR, El Salvador (AFP)—Four Central American countries hunkered down Tuesday as Tropical Storm Cristina approached with potential for heavy ...
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Grants Pen family fun day promotes peace, unity and healthy living
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Grants Pen family fun day promotes peace, unity and healthy living
June 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Children, parents, educators, community leaders and residents gathered at the Grants Pen Peace Park in Kingston recently for a famil...
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TAJ urges customers to remain vigilant against online scams
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TAJ urges customers to remain vigilant against online scams
June 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding customers and members of the public to exercise caution when conducting business onlin...
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Bog Walk Gorge closed after major shooting incident
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Bog Walk Gorge closed after major shooting incident
June 9, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A major shooting incident Tuesday afternoon has forced the closure of the Bog Walk Gorge in St Catherine. Senior Superintenden...
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FOP, Give Back Jamaica strengthen communities through education and healthcare outreach
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FOP, Give Back Jamaica strengthen communities through education and healthcare outreach
June 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Community organisations Friends of Porus (FOP) and Give Back Jamaica (GBJ) have once again demonstrated the power of partnership t...
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Electricity restored after fresh outages strike Jamaica
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Electricity restored after fresh outages strike Jamaica
June 9, 2026
Power outages were reported across a number of parishes on Tuesday morning, marking the second major electricity failure in a matter of days. In a rel...
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Reggae Girlz held 0-0 by Panama
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Reggae Girlz held 0-0 by Panama
June 9, 2026
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz were held to a 0-0 draw by Panama in the second of two international friendlies at Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City on T...
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Long jumper Robinson happy with 3rd-place finish on Diamond League debut
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Long jumper Robinson happy with 3rd-place finish on Diamond League debut
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 9, 2026
Long jumper Robinson happy with 3rd-place finish on Diamond League debut
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Megan, the fighter
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Megan, the fighter
Simmonds more motivated than ever after joining sprint hurdlers Russell, Charlton at Greene’s training camp
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 9, 2026
Sprint hurdler Simmonds rediscovers self after switching camps
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Jamaica Empress franchise joins expanded 2026 Women’s CPL
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Jamaica Empress franchise joins expanded 2026 Women’s CPL
June 9, 2026
Jamaica Empress franchise joins expanded 2026 Women’s CPL
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Denmark’s Eriksen in ‘good spirits’ after collapsing during friendly
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Denmark’s Eriksen in ‘good spirits’ after collapsing during friendly
June 9, 2026
Denmark’s Eriksen in ‘good spirits’ after collapsing during friendly
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