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Prisoner charged with inmate’s death at Annotto Bay lock-up
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Prisoner charged with inmate’s death at Annotto Bay lock-up
December 15 02:50 PM
ST MARY, Jamaica — A 23-year-old prisoner has been charged with murder in relation to the death of a fellow inmate during an altercation at the Annott...
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Health ministry implements outreach programme for expectant and new mothers
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Health ministry implements outreach programme for expectant and new mothers
December 15 02:13 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has implemented a maternal outreach programme targeted at pregnant and new mothers, particular...
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Donald Trump launches attack on director found dead in Los Angeles
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Donald Trump launches attack on director found dead in Los Angeles
December 15 01:37 PM
Donald Trump has launched a public attack following the fatal stabbing of director Rob Reiner and his wife, who were found dead on Sunday. In a post o...
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PNP extends condolences on passing of Gleaner CEO
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PNP extends condolences on passing of Gleaner CEO
December 15 12:36 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) has extended condolences following the passing of Chief Executive Officer of the RJRGleaner Comm...
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Montego Bay United seek to reclaim JPL lead
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Montego Bay United seek to reclaim JPL lead
December 15 12:12 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Montego Bay United could reclaim the lead in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) with a win over Arnett Gardens in the second game of...
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Son arrested after Rob Reiner and wife found dead
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Son arrested after Rob Reiner and wife found dead
December 15 11:33 AM
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Police took Rob Reiner's son into custody after the Hollywood director of hits including "When Harry Met Sally" and...
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Excelsior and Eltham reach first Manning Cup semi-final in 19 years
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Excelsior and Eltham reach first Manning Cup semi-final in 19 years
December 15 10:54 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Nearly two decades after their last semi-final playoff, Excelsior High will be hoping history is on their side when they face Elth...
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LargeUp Agency, Brooklyn Bowl to host Hurricane Melissa relief fundraiser
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LargeUp Agency, Brooklyn Bowl to host Hurricane Melissa relief fundraiser
December 15 09:03 AM
The LargeUp Agency, in partnership with Brooklyn Bowl, is set to host a fundraising event in support of Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts in Jamaica....
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Jamaican homeowners buckling under higher mortgage rates
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Jamaican homeowners buckling under higher mortgage rates
Monthly payments increase by tens of thousands of dollars
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May 30, 2024
Jamaican authorities are being urged to find workable solutions for homeowners facing financial hardship from rising mortgage rates. Several homeowner...
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Nearly 15,000 seniors registered on Social Pension Programme – Charles Jr
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Nearly 15,000 seniors registered on Social Pension Programme – Charles Jr
May 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A total of 14,932 people are currently registered on the Social Pension Programme, which recorded more than $408 million in benefit...
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Nicki Minaj’s Dutch concert nixed in drugs arrest aftermath
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Nicki Minaj’s Dutch concert nixed in drugs arrest aftermath
May 30, 2024
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP)— A second Dutch concert by US rapper Nicki Minaj scheduled for Amsterdam this weekend has been cancelled after her arrest...
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England overwhelm Pakistan in final T20 before World Cup defence
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England overwhelm Pakistan in final T20 before World Cup defence
May 30, 2024
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Reigning champions England produced a fine all-round display as they beat Pakistan by seven wickets at The Oval on Thurs...
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Chelsea appoint Enzo Maresca as new manager – reports
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Chelsea appoint Enzo Maresca as new manager – reports
May 30, 2024
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Chelsea have appointed Leicester's Enzo Maresca as their new head coach, according to British media reports late Thursda...
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Quan Dajai says BET nomination for Bob Marley biopic is well deserved
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Quan Dajai says BET nomination for Bob Marley biopic is well deserved
Kevin Jackson 
May 30, 2024
Actor and singer Quan Dajai says that the Bob Marley: One Love biopic being nominated for Best Movie in the 2024 BET Awards, is well- deserved. Quan D...
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Forex: J$156.50 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$156.50 to one US dollar
May 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Thursday, May 30 ended trading at $156.50 up by six cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trad...
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Cornwall College footballer succumbs to gunshot wounds
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Cornwall College footballer succumbs to gunshot wounds
May 30, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Cornwall College family was plunged into mourning on Thursday with the news that student Dane Buckley, a member of the school’...
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Donald Trump convicted on all charges in hush money trial
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Donald Trump convicted on all charges in hush money trial
May 30, 2024
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A New York jury convicted Donald Trump on all charges in his hush money case Thursday in a seismic development barely ...
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Rushell Clayton leads sweep in Oslo Diamond League
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Rushell Clayton leads sweep in Oslo Diamond League
May 30, 2024
KINGSTON, St James— World leader Rushell Clayton led a Jamaican sweep of the podium places in the women’s 400m hurdles at Thursday’s Wanda Diamond Lea...
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Men caught stealing $150k worth of goods from vendor’s stall
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Men caught stealing $150k worth of goods from vendor’s stall
May 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two men who were caught on video stealing items from a vendor’s stall pleaded guilty to simple larceny on Tuesday, when they appea...
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Vybz Kartel, co-accused remain behind bars
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Vybz Kartel, co-accused remain behind bars
May 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and two of his three co-accused will remain behind bars after a judge rejected the habeas corpus applica...
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Senator Samuda says he’s renouncing British citizenship
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Senator Samuda says he’s renouncing British citizenship
May 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government Senator Matthew Samuda, who also serves as minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creati...
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Education minister condemns attack on Vere Tech teacher
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Education minister condemns attack on Vere Tech teacher
May 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams has condemned the recent violent attack on a teacher at Vere Technical High Schoo...
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‘Knockins’ charged with wounding with intent after intervening in argument
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‘Knockins’ charged with wounding with intent after intervening in argument
May 30, 2024
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A man who intervened in an argument between two people before allegedly attacking one of them with a knife has been charged with w...
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DJ Smoke has died
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DJ Smoke has died
May 30, 2024
Disc jockey Ryan Williams, popularly known as DJ Smoke, has died. Observer Online understands that Williams, who had been battling a heart condition, ...
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Trelawny Municipal Corporation to construct two-storey complex to house headquarters
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Trelawny Municipal Corporation to construct two-storey complex to house headquarters
May 30, 2024
TRELAWNY, Jamaica - The Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) has announced plans to construct a new two-storey multi-purpose complex to replace its pr...
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Humanity in ‘race against time’ on AI — UN
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Humanity in ‘race against time’ on AI — UN
May 30, 2024
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — Humanity is in a race against time to harness the colossal emerging power of artificial intelligence for the good of all, ...
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Webb telescope finds most distant galaxy ever observed, again
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Webb telescope finds most distant galaxy ever observed, again
May 30, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered what appears to be a new record-holder for the most distant known gala...
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Maradona’s heirs fail to block 1986 World Cup ‘Golden Ball’ trophy sale
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Maradona’s heirs fail to block 1986 World Cup ‘Golden Ball’ trophy sale
May 30, 2024
NANTERRE, France (AFP) - Diego Maradona's heirs on Thursday lost their legal bid in France to block the sale of the Argentine football legend's 'Golde...
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Pharma firm urged to share new ‘game-changer’ HIV drug
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Pharma firm urged to share new ‘game-changer’ HIV drug
May 30, 2024
PARIS, France - More than 300 politicians, health experts and celebrities called Thursday for US pharmaceutical giant Gilead to allow generic versions...
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Accused burglar allegedly caught on camera
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Accused burglar allegedly caught on camera
May 30, 2024
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — A man has been charged with burglary and larceny after CCTV cameras allegedly caught him escaping from the balcony of a home in Co...
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ST MARY, Jamaica — A 23-year-old prisoner has been charged with murder in relation to the death of a fellow inmate during an altercation at the Annott...
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Health ministry implements outreach programme for expectant and new mothers
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Donald Trump has launched a public attack following the fatal stabbing of director Rob Reiner and his wife, who were found dead on Sunday. In a post o...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) has extended condolences following the passing of Chief Executive Officer of the RJRGleaner Comm...
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