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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 — Police took Rob Reiner's son into custody after the Hollywood director of hits including "When Harry Met Sally" and his w...
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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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Australia to toughen gun laws as it mourns deadly Bondi attack
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Australia to toughen gun laws as it mourns deadly Bondi attack
December 15 07:37 AM
SYDNEY, Australia — Australia's leaders agreed Monday to toughen gun laws after attackers killed 15 people at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach, the wo...
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Director Rob Reiner, wife found dead in Los Angeles
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Director Rob Reiner, wife found dead in Los Angeles
December 15 07:10 AM
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — American director Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead at their southern California mansion, United States (US) ...
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Small clique, big damage
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Small clique, big damage
Vaz says utility vandalism targeted, not widespread
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 15 12:30 AM
Small clique, big damage
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UDC to lead Black River clean-up — Holness
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UDC to lead Black River clean-up — Holness
December 15 12:28 AM
UDC to lead Black River clean-up — Holness
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Mona continue Walker Cup defence against Hydel
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Mona continue Walker Cup defence against Hydel
December 15 12:26 AM
Mona High once again put their ISSA Walker Cup title on the line when they face Hydel High in the curtain raiser at 2:00 pm before many-times winners ...
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Caricom says it remains committed to long-term plan for peace and security in Haiti
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Caricom says it remains committed to long-term plan for peace and security in Haiti
December 31, 2024
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Caribbean Community (Caricom) Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett says the 15-member regional integration movement remains ...
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Panama marks canal handover anniversary in shadow of Trump threat
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Panama marks canal handover anniversary in shadow of Trump threat
December 31, 2024
PANAMA CITY, Panama (AFP) - Panama on Tuesday marked the 25th anniversary of the United States' handover of its interoceanic canal, a milestone oversh...
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‘Island-wide’ outage hits Puerto Rico on New Year’s Eve
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‘Island-wide’ outage hits Puerto Rico on New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2024
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AFP) — A major power outage plunged much of Puerto Rico into darkness Tuesday, with the United States (US) island territory's e...
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T&T’s Rowley mourns death of brother
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T&T’s Rowley mourns death of brother
December 31, 2024
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,  (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley has confirmed that his brother, Alpheus, died on Monday, the same da...
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I was fearful that my potential might be silenced by poverty,’
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I was fearful that my potential might be silenced by poverty,’
Medical doctor lauds GGPE I Believe initiative
December 31, 2024
ST ANN, Jamaica - Dr Tashagay Campbell, who hails from Grant’s Mountain, a deep rural community in St Ann, sums up her journey to becoming a medical d...
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US farmers fret over Trump’s deportation plans
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US farmers fret over Trump’s deportation plans
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31, 2024
Firebaugh, United States (AFP) - Lifelong farmer Joe Del Bosque knows that America can't live without immigrants, but he worries that many of his coun...
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Man shot dead during fracas at St Catherine burial
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Man shot dead during fracas at St Catherine burial
December 31, 2024
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A man was shot dead after disrupting a burial at the Dovecot Memorial Park in St Catherine on Monday. The man, believed to be ...
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Gonsalves writes Putin, Zelensky, Biden, UN calling for end to war in Ukraine
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Gonsalves writes Putin, Zelensky, Biden, UN calling for end to war in Ukraine
December 31, 2024
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) – St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has written to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian ...
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BMR Wind fetes 200 children
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BMR Wind fetes 200 children
December 31, 2024
MALVERN, St Elizabeth — Just over 200 children were feted during the festive season at the annual BMR Wind Jamaica Christmas Children’s Treat at Bethl...
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World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil, and Trump
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World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil, and Trump
December 31, 2024
SYDNNEY, Australia (AFP) - Crowds will marvel at fireworks and toast champagne to greet 2025 on Tuesday, waving goodbye to a year that brought Olympic...
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28 per cent drop in St Mary murders — police
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28 per cent drop in St Mary murders — police
December 31, 2024
PORT MARIA, St Mary — Head of the St Mary Police Division, Acting Superintendent Anthony Wallace has commended the team he leads for what he says has ...
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Kiwanis Club of Mandeville spreads cheer at Mandeville Regional Hospital
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Kiwanis Club of Mandeville spreads cheer at Mandeville Regional Hospital
December 31, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — In the spirit of giving and kindness, the Kiwanis Club of Mandeville brought joy and festive cheer to the Mandeville Regional Ho...
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Gov’t confirms importation of ice
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Gov’t confirms importation of ice
December 31, 2024
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, has confirmed reports that ice is being imported into Jamaica. In a release on Monday the ministry ...
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Autopsy report states Bouterse died from liver failure due to alcohol abuse
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Autopsy report states Bouterse died from liver failure due to alcohol abuse
December 31, 2024
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, (CMC) – Former Suriname president, Desi Bouterse, died last week due to liver disease, the Public Prosecution Service (OM) has s...
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Guyana records significant increases in rice, corn and soya production
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Guyana records significant increases in rice, corn and soya production
December 31, 2024
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (CMC) – Guyana is reporting increased production in rice, corn, and soya this year and is intent on expanding production in the ne...
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Grenada says new pension scheme more favourable to civil servants
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Grenada says new pension scheme more favourable to civil servants
December 31, 2024
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) – The Grenada government says the Public Sector Employees (Pension Fund) Bill, which will establish a new system of paying...
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Spark comes to life
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Spark comes to life
PM vows strict accountability, value for money as $45-b road, water project kicks off in Harbour View
Jason Cross | Reporter 
December 31, 2024
Spark comes to life
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$6.8-million fire
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$6.8-million fire
Constant Spring Arcade shop owners suspect arson
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31, 2024
$6.8-million fire
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Solid support for Agent Sasco’s milestone concert
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Solid support for Agent Sasco’s milestone concert
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 31, 2024
Solid support for Agent Sasco’s milestone concert
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Russell, Rutherford, Pooran make ESPNCricinfo’s Teams of the Year
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Russell, Rutherford, Pooran make ESPNCricinfo’s Teams of the Year
December 31, 2024
Russell, Rutherford, Pooran make ESPNCricinfo’s Teams of the Year
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ON THE MEND
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ON THE MEND
Reggae Boy Antonio ‘in good spirits’, says West Ham teammate
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31, 2024
Reggae Boy Antonio ‘in good spirits’, says West Ham teammate
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3, 2, 1!
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3, 2, 1!
Ring in 2025 in dazzling style!
December 31, 2024
3, 2, 1!
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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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SYDNEY, Australia — Australia's leaders agreed Monday to toughen gun laws after attackers killed 15 people at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach, the wo...
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