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NO TB OUTBREAK
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NO TB OUTBREAK
...but PCOA again voices discontent with continued overcrowding at lock-ups
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY WILLIS Senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 6, 2026
NO TB OUTBREAK
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TAX CHEATS WARNED
MoBay Chamber president chides tax dodgers over ‘hustling’ mentality
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
April 6, 2026
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‘JACDEN hasn’t broken any law’
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‘JACDEN hasn’t broken any law’
…but Golding says Gordon to step aside from PAC and shadow cabinet with immediate effect
April 6, 2026
‘JACDEN hasn’t broken any law’
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Armanii delivers at Pic-Nic Beach Club
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Armanii delivers at Pic-Nic Beach Club
April 6, 2026
Armanii delivers at Pic-Nic Beach Club
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Ganja? Or hemp?
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Ganja? Or hemp?
Forensics lab can now test THC percentage in cannabis
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 6, 2026
Ganja? Or hemp?
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We need meaningful employment opportunities!
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Tertiary students’ union claps back at finance minister over loans priority comments
April 6, 2026
We need meaningful employment opportunities!
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CPL chief exec emphasises Jamaica’s importance to regional T20 tournament, expects economic bounce
April 6, 2026
CPL CEO expects T20 tournament to boost Jamaica’s cricket, economy
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Rastafari JP concerns
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Rastafari JP concerns
Chang suggests further ganja law reforms to allow Rastas to willingly serve
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
April 6, 2026
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Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
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Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
April 6, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Several families left homeless by Hurricane Melissa are now on the path to recovery, as a multi-partner initiative moves to constr...
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Flood waters affect residents in Amity Hall
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Flood waters affect residents in Amity Hall
April 6, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Heavy rainfall on Sunday triggered flooding in parts of St James, leaving several areas submerged. In Amity Hall, located in the L...
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Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
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Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
April 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica added three more medals, two gold and a silver, on Monday morning’s penultimate session at the 53rd Carifta Games at the K...
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Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles tie the knot
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Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles tie the knot
April 6, 2026
Jamaican Olympian Junelle Bromfield and American sprinter Noah Lyles officially tied the knot on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at The Conservatory at Black...
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Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal ‘very significant step’
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April 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said Monday the United States has studied a proposal for a 45-day ceasefire ...
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Fabolous makes triumphant return to Jamaica at Vacae Weekend 2026
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Fabolous makes triumphant return to Jamaica at Vacae Weekend 2026
April 6, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — International hip-hop star Fabolous made his highly anticipated return to Jamaican stages on Sunday night, delivering a standout per...
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From Meadowbrook High, SoChill goes global
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From Meadowbrook High, SoChill goes global
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — What started over 15 years ago with friends and teammates from the Meadowbrook High School basketball team in St Andrew chilling u...
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NO TB OUTBREAK
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NO TB OUTBREAK
...but PCOA again voices discontent with continued overcrowding at lock-ups
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY WILLIS Senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 6, 2026
NO TB OUTBREAK
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TAX CHEATS WARNED
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MoBay Chamber president chides tax dodgers over ‘hustling’ mentality
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April 6, 2026
TAX CHEATS WARNED
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‘JACDEN hasn’t broken any law’
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‘JACDEN hasn’t broken any law’
…but Golding says Gordon to step aside from PAC and shadow cabinet with immediate effect
April 6, 2026
‘JACDEN hasn’t broken any law’
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Ganja? Or hemp?
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Ganja? Or hemp?
Forensics lab can now test THC percentage in cannabis
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 6, 2026
Ganja? Or hemp?
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Jamaica claim one sprint relay gold at Carifta Games
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Jamaica claim one sprint relay gold at Carifta Games
April 6, 2026
Jamaica secured just one of the four sprint relay gold medals on Sunday, the second day of the 53rd Carifta Games at the Kirani James Athletics Stadiu...
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Top four clashes fizzle in Jamaica Premier League
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Top four clashes fizzle in Jamaica Premier League
April 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The fireworks expected from the clashes involving the top four teams in the Jamaica Premier League fizzled as both games ended in ...
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Carifta 2026: Douglas anchors U20 girls to sprint relay gold, Jamaica dominate medal table
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Carifta 2026: Douglas anchors U20 girls to sprint relay gold, Jamaica dominate medal table
April 6, 2026
Jamaica won just one of the four sprint relay gold medals on offer on Sunday’s second day of the 53rd Carifta Games at the Kirani James Athletics stad...
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CPL chief exec emphasises Jamaica’s importance to regional T20 tournament, expects economic bounce
April 6, 2026
CPL CEO expects T20 tournament to boost Jamaica’s cricket, economy
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Jamaicans sweep gold in 400m hurdles at Carifta Games
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Jamaicans sweep gold in 400m hurdles at Carifta Games
Mills, Lampart shine in Girls’ shot put
Paul A Reid 
April 6, 2026
Jamaicans sweep gold in 400m hurdles at Carifta Games
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