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Answer the call like war veterans did, Rev Carlyle urges Jamaicans
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 17, 2026
Jamaicans have been urged to summon the courage of a previous generation and stand firm in defence of truth and liberty just as men and women from thi...
First hurdle cleared
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First hurdle cleared
Attorney inspired to run for US Congress by fighting deportation of Jamaican, on his way after winning Democratic primary
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
August 17, 2026
NEW YORK, USA — The Georgia-based attorney who says he was inspired to run for a seat in the United States Congress to help deportees like Jamaican Go...
Ahhh Ras Natango rules the world
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Ahhh Ras Natango rules the world
Jamaican family-run attraction tops AAA Club Alliance international ranking
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 17, 2026
Ahhh Ras Natango rules the world
Franno’s last lap
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Franno’s last lap
World beaters, grateful nation bid legendary track and field coach goodbye
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 16, 2026
Franno’s last lap
KFC eats into jerk sales
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KFC eats into jerk sales
Morant Bay vendors taking a hit, but still welcome fast food restaurant to St Thomas capital
BY DANIELLE LOBBAN Observer intern editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 16, 2026
KFC eats into jerk sales
Vision. Mission. Spirit. Impact
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Vision. Mission. Spirit. Impact
Aspiring professionals to benefit from two-day screenwriters’ workshop
Kevin Jackson 
August 16, 2026
Vision. Mission. Spirit. Impact
St Catherine man charged following shooting incident
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St Catherine man charged following shooting incident
August 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged following a shooting incident in Windsor Heights, Central Village, St Catherine, on August 13, ...
PSG beaten by Lens in French Champions’ Trophy
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PSG beaten by Lens in French Champions’ Trophy
August 16, 2026
LENS, France (AFP)—Ten-man Lens denied Paris Saint-Germain a second trophy in five days as Florian Thauvin's first-half goal secured a 1-0 victory in ...
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Defend truth, liberty
News
Defend truth, liberty
Answer the call like war veterans did, Rev Carlyle urges Jamaicans
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 17, 2026
Jamaicans have been urged to summon the courage of a previous generation and stand firm in defence of truth and liberty just as men and women from thi...
First hurdle cleared
News
First hurdle cleared
Attorney inspired to run for US Congress by fighting deportation of Jamaican, on his way after winning Democratic primary
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
August 17, 2026
NEW YORK, USA — The Georgia-based attorney who says he was inspired to run for a seat in the United States Congress to help deportees like Jamaican Go...
Ahhh Ras Natango rules the world
News
Ahhh Ras Natango rules the world
Jamaican family-run attraction tops AAA Club Alliance international ranking
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 17, 2026
Ahhh Ras Natango rules the world
RESPECT, FRANNO
Athletics, Sports
RESPECT, FRANNO
Athletics fraternity gives late MVP head coach final send-off
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
August 16, 2026
‘WE GO ABOVE GOLD’
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Coe says LA Olympics has to involve US Government, not give full control
August 16, 2026
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