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JFF mourns passing of sports journalist Donald Oliver
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JFF mourns passing of sports journalist Donald Oliver
December 30 02:31 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has expressed condolences to the family and friends of sports broadcaster Donald Oliver, as ...
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No claim that Harding involved in or benefited from alleged SSL fraud — attorney
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No claim that Harding involved in or benefited from alleged SSL fraud — attorney
December 30 02:24 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jacqueline Samuels-Brown, the defence attorney for former CEO of Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL) Zachary Harding, is maintaining...
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10 countries warn of ‘catastrophic’ Gaza situation
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10 countries warn of ‘catastrophic’ Gaza situation
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 30 02:17 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The foreign ministers of 10 nations on Tuesday expressed "serious concerns" about a "renewed deterioration of the human...
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‘Ocean’s Eleven’ gang steals cash, gold from German bank over Christmas
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‘Ocean’s Eleven’ gang steals cash, gold from German bank over Christmas
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BERLIN, Germany (AFP)—Robbers used a large drill to break into a German bank's vault room during the extended Christmas break and steal cash, gold and...
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PAJ mourns passing of distinguished sports journalist Donald Oliver
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PAJ mourns passing of distinguished sports journalist Donald Oliver
December 30 01:46 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) is mourning the passing of sports journalist and broadcaster Donald Oliver. Oliver died sud...
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Donald Oliver, award-winning sports journalist and Observer AV manager, has died
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Donald Oliver, award-winning sports journalist and Observer AV manager, has died
December 30 01:16 PM
Jamaica Observer audio visual manager and prominent sports journalist Donald Oliver has died. Oliver, who was the Press Association of Jamaica’s Sport...
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Women playing more dominant role in human trafficking
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Women playing more dominant role in human trafficking
December 30 12:48 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Children’s Advocate and National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison, says that women are gradually assu...
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Holness outlines roof repairs, waste reform in hurricane recovery push
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Holness outlines roof repairs, waste reform in hurricane recovery push
December 30 12:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is moving from disaster relief to long-term recovery following the passage of Hu...
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Arsenal hold off surging Man City, Villa as Wirtz ends drought
December 28, 2025
Arsenal hold off surging Man City, Villa as Wirtz ends drought
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Top 8 named in 2025 JCDC FIWI Short Film Comp
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Top 8 named in 2025 JCDC FIWI Short Film Comp
December 28, 2025
Top 8 named in 2025 JCDC FIWI Short Film Comp
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Container homes: Reckless shortcut or miracle cure?
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Container homes: Reckless shortcut or miracle cure?
BY DEAN JONES 
December 28, 2025
Container homes: Reckless shortcut or miracle cure?
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Caribbean companies face higher tax bill due to OECD changes
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Caribbean companies face higher tax bill due to OECD changes
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28, 2025
Caribbean companies face higher tax bill due to OECD changes
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Caribbean women leaders are burning out, and Dr Kerriann Peart has solutions
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Caribbean women leaders are burning out, and Dr Kerriann Peart has solutions
December 28, 2025
Caribbean women leaders are burning out, and Dr Kerriann Peart has solutions
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Watkins wants to sicken Arsenal-supporting family
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Watkins wants to sicken Arsenal-supporting family
December 28, 2025
Watkins wants to sicken Arsenal-supporting family
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Jazz Gone Dub via Gaudi
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Jazz Gone Dub via Gaudi
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28, 2025
Jazz Gone Dub
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Volunteers bring holiday cheer to Hanover Infirmary
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Volunteers bring holiday cheer to Hanover Infirmary
December 28, 2025
Volunteers bring holiday cheer to Hanover Infirmary
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Building Wealth One Christmas Gift at a Time
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...investors to be refunded money
December 28, 2025
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Legacy Isle blasts to victory in Stakes record
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Legacy Isle blasts to victory in Stakes record
December 28, 2025
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11th staging of Eastern Extravaganza to ignite New Year’s Day
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BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
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The Jamaican skin bleaching phenomenon
Health
The Jamaican skin bleaching phenomenon
A toxic intersection of public health emergency and profound societal issues
Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh 
December 28, 2025
A significant body of research has repeatedly sounded the alarm, uncovering “alarmingly high levels of mercury” in numerous imported skin-lightening p...
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Why courage will decide 2026
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Why courage will decide 2026
Lisa Hanna 
December 28, 2025
Why courage will decide 2026
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Service above self
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Service above self
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Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28, 2025
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Fearing your child’s development
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Fearing your child’s development
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December 28, 2025
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Pensioner, 91, awaits final missing pension payment after decade-long struggle
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Pensioner, 91, awaits final missing pension payment after decade-long struggle
December 28, 2025
Pensioner, 91, awaits final missing pension payment after decade-long struggle
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Matthew Fisher turns childhood lessons into professional purpose
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Matthew Fisher turns childhood lessons into professional purpose
December 28, 2025
Matthew Fisher turns childhood lessons into professional purpose
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The literacy crisis we don’t want to admit & the children paying the price
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The literacy crisis we don’t want to admit & the children paying the price
Christine Bailey-Lennon 
December 28, 2025
The literacy crisis we don’t want to admit and the children paying the price
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Sex criminals
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December 28, 2025
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Sunday Horoscope – December 28
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Sunday Horoscope – December 28
December 28, 2025
What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 The moody vi...
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Mane rescues AFCON draw for Senegal against DR Congo
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Mane rescues AFCON draw for Senegal against DR Congo
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No claim that Harding involved in or benefited from alleged SSL fraud — attorney
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jacqueline Samuels-Brown, the defence attorney for former CEO of Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL) Zachary Harding, is maintaining...
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The foreign ministers of 10 nations on Tuesday expressed "serious concerns" about a "renewed deterioration of the human...
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‘Ocean’s Eleven’ gang steals cash, gold from German bank over Christmas
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PAJ mourns passing of distinguished sports journalist Donald Oliver
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PAJ mourns passing of distinguished sports journalist Donald Oliver
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) is mourning the passing of sports journalist and broadcaster Donald Oliver. Oliver died sud...
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