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Colombia’s Petro says US bombed suspected cocaine factory in Venezuela
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Colombia’s Petro says US bombed suspected cocaine factory in Venezuela
December 30 09:40 PM
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (AFP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday said the United States bombed a suspected cocaine factory in the port city of Ma...
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Body of abducted Trinidad fireman found
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Body of abducted Trinidad fireman found
December 30 08:35 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad  (CMC) –  Trinidadian police say the body of a 46-year-old fireman, who had been abducted from his home last weekend, was foun...
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Six men charged following storehouse heist
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Six men charged following storehouse heist
December 30 07:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Six men, including two taxi drivers and a 62-year-old, have been slapped with multiple offences for their alleged involvement in a...
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
December 30 07:03 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been charged after allegedly firing shots in a public place. Charged with possession...
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
December 30 06:58 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With many individuals dealing with emotional scars in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, licensed clinical psychologist and trauma spe...
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
December 30 06:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, December 30, ended trading at $159.83, down nine cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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NCB Foundation spreads Christmas cheer, aids hurricane relief with Christine Haber Ministries
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NCB Foundation spreads Christmas cheer, aids hurricane relief with Christine Haber Ministries
December 30 05:52 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A $250,000 Christmas donation from NCB Foundation’s Grant a Wish initiative is helping to strengthen  hurricane relief efforts led...
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Campari signs partnership with Sandz; Skippa headlines Jan 1 staging
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Campari signs partnership with Sandz; Skippa headlines Jan 1 staging
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 30 05:45 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Campari has signed a year-long title partnership with popular event series Sandz Music Festival.  The collaboration comes into eff...
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Grace Headley Cup final: Manchester 214 take first innings v STETHS
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Grace Headley Cup final: Manchester 214 take first innings v STETHS
March 20, 2019
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — An impressive seven-wicket stand of 133 between Andre Morgan and Wavel Anniford carried Manchester High to first innings lead ...
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Prayer for the day
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Prayer for the day
March 20, 2019
Lord Jesus, direct your spirit of honesty upon me, that my soul may always remain stainless. Guide my daily thoughts, words and actions, to join those...
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Three J’cans charged with importing ganja to Cayman
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Three J’cans charged with importing ganja to Cayman
March 20, 2019
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (CMC) — Three Jamaican men appeared in Court here on Wednesday all charged with importing approximately 900 pounds of mari...
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Ruel Reid resigns
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Ruel Reid resigns
March 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Education, Youth and Information Senator Ruel Reid has resigned. Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the disclosure thi...
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PNPYO says Ruel Reid unfit to be a Justice of the Peace
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PNPYO says Ruel Reid unfit to be a Justice of the Peace
March 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People's National Party Youth Organisation (PNPYO) is calling on the Custos of St Andrew, Dr Patricia Dunwell to determine if ...
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OBSERVER ONLINE readers respond to Ruel Reid’s resignation
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OBSERVER ONLINE readers respond to Ruel Reid’s resignation
March 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — OBSERVER ONLINE readers this morning responded to news that Minister of Education, Youth and Information Senator Ruel Reid has res...
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Jamaica Embassy in Venezuela temporarily closed
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Jamaica Embassy in Venezuela temporarily closed
March 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica has announced that its Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela will be temporarily closed with effect April 1. The...
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O-Wrap: Ruel Reid resigns… Trump, Holness to meet… Ja Embassy in Venezuela closed
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O-Wrap: Ruel Reid resigns… Trump, Holness to meet… Ja Embassy in Venezuela closed
March 20, 2019
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE's top 10 stories for today: 1. Ruel Reid resigns Minister of Education, Youth and Information Senator ...
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PNP wants reasons for Ruel Reid’s resignation made public
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PNP wants reasons for Ruel Reid’s resignation made public
March 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Leader of the People's National Party (PNP) Peter Phillips is calling on Prime Minister Andrew Holness to immediately disclose his...
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Gas prices down $0.03, diesel down $0.73
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Gas prices down $0.03, diesel down $0.73
March 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline and a decrease in the price of diesel, effective Thursday, ...
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Application deadline set for new BoJ governor
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Application deadline set for new BoJ governor
March 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With Brian Wynter's 10-year tenure as governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) set to end in November when his contract expires, Fina...
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Elletson Road Police seek assistance in identifying murder victims
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Elletson Road Police seek assistance in identifying murder victims
March 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Detectives assigned to the Elletson Road Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) are seeking the public's assistance in identifying t...
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Trump to meet with Holness, four other Caribbean leaders
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Trump to meet with Holness, four other Caribbean leaders
March 20, 2019
WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump will meet with leaders of five Caribbean nations on Friday in an effort t...
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AGD audit of Education Ministry to be completed April
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AGD audit of Education Ministry to be completed April
March 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A performance audit of the Education, Youth and Information Ministry by the Auditor General's Department (AGD) is to be completed ...
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Karl Samuda assigned to Education Ministry
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Karl Samuda assigned to Education Ministry
March 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Karl Samuda, has been assigned to the Ministry of ...
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Aid agencies struggle to rescue Mozambique cyclone victims as waters rise
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Aid agencies struggle to rescue Mozambique cyclone victims as waters rise
March 20, 2019
BEIRA, Mozambique (AFP) — International aid agencies raced Wednesday to rescue survivors and meet spiralling humanitarian needs in three impoverished ...
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PSOJ lauds Holness on governance protocols for public bodies
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PSOJ lauds Holness on governance protocols for public bodies
March 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) says it has noted with satisfaction the evident priority that Prime Minister And...
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#BudgetDebate2019: Budget represents opportunities for all Jamaicans, Finance Minister insists
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#BudgetDebate2019: Budget represents opportunities for all Jamaicans, Finance Minister insists
March 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr Nigel Clarke says that the 2019/2020 budget is one that represents economic opportun...
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Future of PEP concerns PNP
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Future of PEP concerns PNP
March 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) has expressed concern about the future of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination ...
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NWC plans 15-million gallon water treatment plant to increase supply to Corporate Area
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NWC plans 15-million gallon water treatment plant to increase supply to Corporate Area
March 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) says it is far advanced in its plans to increase the water production capacity for the Corpora...
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Forex: J$124.90 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$124.90 to one US dollar
March 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, March 19 ended trading at J$124.90 up by two cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign ex...
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22-y-o St Elizabeth man killed in motor vehicle crash
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22-y-o St Elizabeth man killed in motor vehicle crash
March 20, 2019
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – Twenty-two-year-old Noel Facey, mason of Springfield district in St Elizabeth, died from injuries he sustained in a motor vehi...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Six men, including two taxi drivers and a 62-year-old, have been slapped with multiple offences for their alleged involvement in a...
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