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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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World U-20 Champs: Jamaica feeling confident of relay gold in men’s 4x100m
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World U-20 Champs: Jamaica feeling confident of relay gold in men’s 4x100m
August 30, 2024
LIMA, Peru – Lead-off runner Jace Witter has expressed confidence that the Jamaican men’s 4x100m relay team will win the gold medal on Saturday’s fina...
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Gauff rallies to keep US Open repeat bid alive
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Gauff rallies to keep US Open repeat bid alive
August 30, 2024
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Coco Gauff survived late-match drama to keep her US Open title defence alive with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory over Elina ...
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Strong women’s 4x100m relay team lead qualification in Lima
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Strong women’s 4x100m relay team lead qualification in Lima
August 30, 2024
LIMA, Peru – A strong Jamaican team led qualifying for the women’s 4x100m relay final at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Lima, Peru, aft...
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NWC receives pipes and fittings to enhance water infrastructure across key areas
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NWC receives pipes and fittings to enhance water infrastructure across key areas
August 30, 2024
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Matthew Samuda conducted a tour Wednesday of pipes and fitting...
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World Under-20 Champs: Discus thrower Chad Hendricks suffers knee injury
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World Under-20 Champs: Discus thrower Chad Hendricks suffers knee injury
August 30, 2024
LIMA, Peru – Jamaica’s national junior discus thrower Chad Hendricks has suffered a knee injury which resulted in him failing to appear for the event ...
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World U-20 Champs: Jamaica’s men’s 4x400m fail to advance to final
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World U-20 Champs: Jamaica’s men’s 4x400m fail to advance to final
August 30, 2024
LIMA, Peru – Despite a gallant anchor leg run by Kemarrio Bygrave, Jamaica’s men’s 4x400m failed to qualify for Saturday’s final at the World Athletic...
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Women’s 4x400m into final at World U-20 Championships
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Women’s 4x400m into final at World U-20 Championships
August 30, 2024
LIMA, Peru – Jamaica’s women’s 4x400m relay team advanced to Saturday’s final at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Lima after placing seco...
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WATCH: Disastrous summer for Portmore beach operators after Beryl
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WATCH: Disastrous summer for Portmore beach operators after Beryl
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
August 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Nearly two months after Hurricane Beryl brushed Jamaica’s south coast, beach operators across Portmore, St Catherine say they're s...
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World U-20 Champs: Jamaica name 4x400m teams
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World U-20 Champs: Jamaica name 4x400m teams
August 30, 2024
LIMA, Peru – Shanque Williams, who was part of the mixed 4x400m team that ran in the final on the opening day of the World Athletics Under-20 Champion...
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Mpox vaccines expected to arrive in DR Congo within days: WHO chief
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Mpox vaccines expected to arrive in DR Congo within days: WHO chief
August 30, 2024
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — A first delivery of mpox vaccines is expected to arrive in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the coming days, the World ...
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WATCH: Crawford says too many students ‘scraping through’ CSEC math
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WATCH: Crawford says too many students ‘scraping through’ CSEC math
August 30, 2024
Opposition spokesperson on education and community development, Senator Damion Crawford says the government needs to conduct a thorough analysis of th...
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Vaz invites transport operators to suggest how funds can be used to address issues within sector
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Vaz invites transport operators to suggest how funds can be used to address issues within sector
August 30, 2024
As the transport ministry looks forward to an allocation of funds from fines gained from traffic offences and speeding tickets, portfolio minister Dar...
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Leon Bailey recalled to Reggae Boyz squad for Nations League
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Leon Bailey recalled to Reggae Boyz squad for Nations League
August 30, 2024
Aston Villa forward Leon Bailey is set to make his return to the Reggae Boyz setup after being named in new head coach Steve McClaren’s squad for the ...
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Frenchman accused of enlisting strangers to rape drugged wife
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Frenchman accused of enlisting strangers to rape drugged wife
August 30, 2024
AVIGNON, France (AFP) — A French retiree goes on trial Monday accused of recruiting dozens of strangers online to rape his wife after he drugged her i...
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Oil giant Shell to cut hundreds of jobs
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Oil giant Shell to cut hundreds of jobs
August 30, 2024
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British energy giant Shell plans to cut hundreds of jobs from its oil and gas exploration division as part of a cost-cu...
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Caucasian farmer, employees accused of murdering black women, discarding bodies in pigsty in South Africa
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Caucasian farmer, employees accused of murdering black women, discarding bodies in pigsty in South Africa
August 30, 2024
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — A white South African farmer and two of his workers were in court Friday accused of murdering two black women and f...
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Singaporean jailed for planting weed in wife’s car
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August 30, 2024
SINGAPORE (AFP) — A Singaporean man has been sentenced to nearly four years behind bars after attempting to frame his estranged wife by placing cannab...
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LIGHTS AT LAST!
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LIGHTS AT LAST!
JPS announces full restoration in St Elizabeth, says network rebuilding will continue
BY ALECIA SMITH Senior staff reporter smitha@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 30, 2024
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Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 30, 2024
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August 30, 2024
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STUCK IN LIMBO
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STUCK IN LIMBO
PBS shareholders still can’t trade for at least another two months
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 30, 2024
PBS investors stuck until October
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STONA IN ROMA
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STONA IN ROMA
Olympic champion set to make Diamond League debut in Rome
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 30, 2024
Stona set for DL debut in Rome
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