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Brown, Hall called up to Reggae Boyz squad for Mexico quarterfinal clash
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Brown, Hall called up to Reggae Boyz squad for Mexico quarterfinal clash
November 6, 2026
Mount Pleasant striker Warner Brown and Tottenham midfielder Tyrese Hall are among the players called up by Reggae Boyz coach Rudolph Speid for their ...
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Bleeding billions
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BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 6, 2026
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Detective recounts gun find
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Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
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Shenseea finds freedom in growth
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Kemtek means business
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AFTER nearly four decades concentrating on residential housing, family-owned Kemtek Development and Construction Limited has made its first investment...
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2026 Ford Ranger XL: Excellent value
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Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica to reopen in Runaway Bay on December 1
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Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica, formerly Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica, will reopen in Runaway Bay on December 1 following a comprehensive renovation c...
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Brown, Hall called up to Reggae Boyz squad for Mexico quarterfinal clash
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Two charged in crash that killed four teens in St Ann
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November 6, 2026
Police have charged two men in relation to the crash that claimed the lives of four teenagers in Ocho Rios, St Ann last Saturday. Akeem Palmer and Oma...
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Oil spill in Fern Gully, motorists advised to use alternative route
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November 6, 2026
The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that an oil spill occurred in Fern Gully, St Ann, and motorists should avoid using the roadway at this ti...
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Paraguay president, facing impeachment, seeks more time to prep defense
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ASUNCION, Paraguay (AFP) -- Paraguayan President Santiago Pena, who is facing impeachment proceedings following a banking scandal that has affected mi...
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London police chief expects ‘many more’ complaints against Russell Brand
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- The chief of London's Metropolitan Police said Friday "many more" women might come forward with accusations against Ru...
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Technology shares plunged Friday after an unnerving rout on Wall Street as fears grew that Democrats would accelerate ...
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Jason Cross, Observer staff reporter, crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 6, 2026
Lead prosecutor Latoya Bernard on Thursday delivered her closing statements in the Andre Ruddock murder trial in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston, a...
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Bleeding billions
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BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 6, 2026
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Detective recounts gun find
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Woman jumps from moving taxi after alleged threat to kill her
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Woman jumps from moving taxi after alleged threat to kill her
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Ruddock murder trial could end today
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Mahmud’s 6-90 restricts West Indies in second Bangladesh Test
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SYLHET, Bangladesh (AFP) -- Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud claimed 6-90 for hosts Bangladesh on Friday as they bowled out West Indies for 356 on the second ...
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Sunshine Girls ready for final major assignment before World Cup, says coach
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
November 6, 2026
Sunshine Girls ready for final major assignment before World Cup, says coach
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Nichol arrives!
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November 6, 2026
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Feanny left wanting more despite Pop Rocket’s fighting win
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Feanny left wanting more despite
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Cristiano Ronaldo says ‘time has come’ to leave international stage
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