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Flyover Sandy Gully
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Flyover Sandy Gully
Second phase of SPARK to see $25 billion spent on 37 main roads, easing commute for nearly 900,000 motorists
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 3, 2026
Flyover Sandy Gully
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500 cars, 8 events, 5 days for Dream Wknd 2026
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500 cars, 8 events, 5 days for Dream Wknd 2026
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500 cars, 8 events, 5 days for Dream Wknd 2026
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Stew Peas ready!
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Stew Peas ready!
Film makes grand local première to acclaim
BY SANDENA JAMES Social media editor sandenaj@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 3, 2026
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Insurers face $646-m fee hit
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Insurers face $646-m fee hit
FSC issues revised invoices under new schedule as sector feels claims and reinsurance pressure
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 3, 2026
Insurers face $646-m fee hit
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THE DREAM LIVES!
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Ronaldo’s hopes of World Cup glory continue in thrilling win over Croatia
July 3, 2026
Portugal advance in World Cup thanks to last-gasp Ramos winner
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2026 Jaecoo J7 PHEV: Well within range
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2026 Jaecoo J7 PHEV: Well within range
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El Niño strengthens as Caribbean seas warm, increasing risks of heatwaves — CariCOF
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El Niño strengthens as Caribbean seas warm, increasing risks of heatwaves — CariCOF
July 2, 2026
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) says strengthening El Niño conditions and steadily warming Caribbean waters...
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Rescuers dig out Venezuelan man eight days after quakes
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Rescuers dig out Venezuelan man eight days after quakes
July 2, 2026
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Hundreds of rescuers in Venezuela cheered and embraced Thursday after pulling a 43-year-old man alive from the ruins of a c...
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Pope calls for ‘moderation’ in US public discourse
July 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) —  Pope Leo XIV called for "moderation" in United States (US) public discourse on Friday as the country celebrated its...
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Bermuda imports anti-venom as urgent search underway for rattlesnake loose in country
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Bermuda imports anti-venom as urgent search underway for rattlesnake loose in country
July 3, 2026
HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC) –  The Bermudan government says it has received a shipment of the appropriate antivenom for the deadly Eastern Diamondback Rat...
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Pregnant women binge drinking a concern for Bermuda authorities following survey
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Pregnant women binge drinking a concern for Bermuda authorities following survey
July 3, 2026
HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC) – A survey of pregnant women in Bermuda has found that while maternal age has steadily increased and tobacco use has declined ...
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Mechanic walks free after murder conviction overturned
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Mechanic walks free after murder conviction overturned
July 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An auto mechanic who was serving a life sentence for murder had his conviction overturned by the Court of Appeal on Wednesday. Ken...
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Dutch FA to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit
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Dutch FA to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit
July 3, 2026
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) — The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) said Friday it had filed a complaint to the public prosecutor over racist message...
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JMMB invites women entrepreneurs to apply for PowHERful Women in Business programme
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JMMB invites women entrepreneurs to apply for PowHERful Women in Business programme
July 3, 2026
The JMMB Group, through its SME Resource Centre, is inviting women entrepreneurs in Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago to take the next step in their perso...
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David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi’s Argentina at World Cup
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July 3, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) —  A classic David versus Goliath encounter will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as tiny Cape Verde face...
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El Nino set to be ‘strong’, UN warns
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July 3, 2026
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) —  El Nino is here and will quickly develop into a strong event between July and September, fuelling the likelihood of extre...
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Daley calls for greater support for seniors as Gov’t services go digital
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Daley calls for greater support for seniors as Gov’t services go digital
July 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As banking and Government services become increasingly digital, greater measures must be put in place to ensure Jamaica's senior c...
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Bolt donates $1.7 million to Waldensia Primary graduates
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Bolt donates $1.7 million to Waldensia Primary graduates
July 3, 2026
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Sprint legend Usain Bolt brought cheers to graduates of his alma mater Waldensia Primary and Infant School with a $1.7 million don...
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Flyover Sandy Gully
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Flyover Sandy Gully
Second phase of SPARK to see $25 billion spent on 37 main roads, easing commute for nearly 900,000 motorists
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 3, 2026
Flyover Sandy Gully
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European MEPs urge FIFA to probe Infantino over Trump ‘peace prize’
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European MEPs urge FIFA to probe Infantino over Trump ‘peace prize’
July 3, 2026
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) — Fifty members of the European Parliament have urged FIFA's ethics committee to investigate their president Gianni Infant...
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THE DREAM LIVES!
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Ronaldo’s hopes of World Cup glory continue in thrilling win over Croatia
July 3, 2026
Portugal advance in World Cup thanks to last-gasp Ramos winner
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Nautical Star sails home by 7½ lengths in SVL 25th Anniversary Trophy
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Nautical Star sails home by 7½ lengths in SVL 25th Anniversary Trophy
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
July 3, 2026
Nautical Star
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Champo’s quiet resurgence: Omar Walker proving class is permanent
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Champo’s quiet resurgence: Omar Walker proving class is permanent
July 3, 2026
Champo’s quiet resurgence: Omar Walker proving class is permanent
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Bowen falls in love with Jamaica, targets Diamond Mile, Mouttet Mile return
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Bowen falls in love with Jamaica, targets Diamond Mile, Mouttet Mile return
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
July 3, 2026
Bowen falls in love with Jamaica, targets Diamond Mile, Mouttet Mile return
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