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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
December 17 04:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
December 17 03:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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Gas prices down $3.06, Diesel down $3.06
December 17 03:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
December 17 03:31 PM
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government on Wednesday said it is “actively engaged” in discussions with the United States authori...
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
December 17 01:40 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, is calling on the Government to engage in dialogue with municipal corporations regarding its propo...
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
December 17 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GenXS Carnival has officially launched its fourth season under the theme “INFINITI”, which aims to focus on cultural expression an...
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Trade unionist against election during pandemic
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Trade unionist against election during pandemic
BY ALPHEA SAUNDERS Senior staff reporter saundersa@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 13, 2020
PRESIDENT of the Union of Clerical Administrative and Supervisory Employees (UCASE) Vincent Morrison says he is opposed to a general election in the m...
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Phillips to put councillors on alert
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Phillips to put councillors on alert
June 28, 2020
Opposition People's National Party President Dr Peter Phillips will address councillors and caretakers today, as speculation arises that an election i...
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Bunting rises!
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Bunting rises!
BY HG HELPS Editor-at-large helpsh@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 21, 2020
Manchester Central MP set to replace Guy as Leader of Opposition Business in House; will become co-campaign director THE Opposition People's National ...
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Duncan Sutherland sees the light
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Duncan Sutherland sees the light
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 5, 2020
PNP caretaker apologises for unleashing 'observers' during Clarendon SE by-election PEOPLE'S National Party (PNP) caretaker for Clarendon South Easter...
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JLP using Clarendon by-election to test ‘pulse of the people’
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JLP using Clarendon by-election to test ‘pulse of the people’
BY KIMONE FRANCIS Senior staff reporter francisk@jamaicaobsewrver.com 
February 13, 2020
PRIME Minister Andrew Holness yesterday said that the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) will be using the Clarendon South Eastern by-election, scheduled for ...
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Fake news warning
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Fake news warning
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
February 10, 2020
PM says JLP will take legal action against those who libel, slander party officials on social media Declaring that he is well aware that the political...
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Photos: THE COLOURS OF A CONTEST
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Photos: THE COLOURS OF A CONTEST
September 8, 2019
Former Member of Parliament for St Andrew South Dr Omar Davies (left) converses with MP for the area Mark Golding. A policewoman searches a delegate. ...
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BIRTHDAY BEATING!
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BIRTHDAY BEATING!
Vernon Davidson | Executive Editor, Publications | davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 8, 2019
Triumphant Phillips eases past Bunting, calls for peace and unity in PNP Dr Peter Phillips yesterday defended a challenge to his presidency of the Opp...
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One PNP set to ‘Rise’ united
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One PNP set to ‘Rise’ united
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 18, 2019
Leaders say party will come back together after presidential contest despite marred campaign CALLS for a tone down of the vulgar and rude rhetoric whi...
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Nomination time
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Nomination time
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 26, 2019
Phillips, Bunting to be placed under official starter's orders today A show of force is expected from both camps as the People's National Party (PNP) ...
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Holness: No ‘buy-election’
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Holness: No ‘buy-election’
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 21, 2019
JLP leader rejects charges that people were paid to vote for Vaz PRIME Minister Andrew Holness has rubbished claims that the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP...
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Phillips blames media, pollsters
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Phillips blames media, pollsters
BY KIMONE FRANCIS Observer staff reporter francisk@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 11, 2019
Pure, simple propaganda directed against PNP, he says OPPOSITION Leader and People's National Party (PNP) President Dr Peter Phillips is ripping into ...
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Photos: SPOTLIGHT ON PORTLAND EASTERN (part 1)
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Photos: SPOTLIGHT ON PORTLAND EASTERN (part 1)
April 7, 2019
Triumphant Jamaica Labour Party candidate in Portland Eastern Ann- Marie Vaz is escorted to the polling station in Fairy Hill by Clarendon Municipal C...
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Photos: SPOTLIGHT ON PORTLAND EASTERN (part 2)
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Photos: SPOTLIGHT ON PORTLAND EASTERN (part 2)
April 7, 2019
Attorney-at-law and People's National Party candidate for Portland Western, Valeria Neita Robertson listens as a  PNP supporter speaks with a policema...
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Photos: SCENES FROM PORTLAND EASTERN
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Photos: SCENES FROM PORTLAND EASTERN
April 5, 2019
Ann-Marie Vaz, the Jamaica Labour Party's candidate in yesterday's by-election, is all smiles in Portland Eastern amid supporters. (Photos: Joseph Wel...
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By-election drives small business sales in Port Antonio
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By-election drives small business sales in Port Antonio
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5, 2019
Some small businesses in Port Antonio reported good sales as jubilant supporters of both the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and People's National Party (P...
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This is it!
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This is it!
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2019
Crawford, Vaz confident as they await verdict of Portland Eastern voters WEEKS of campaigning, millions of dollars spent, scores of public meetings an...
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Portland Eastern election history
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Portland Eastern election history
April 4, 2019
THE constituency of Portland Eastern extends from a point where the Guava River crosses the St Thomas/Portland parish boundary at Macuna Hill, easterl...
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Portland’s prize fight
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Portland’s prize fight
March 17, 2019
Crawford, Vaz outline plans for seat as April 4 battle looms Candidates in the April 4 by-election to fill the vacancy in Portland Eastern have spoken...
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Vaz: I’m ready to change lives
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Vaz: I’m ready to change lives
BY KIMONE FRANCIS Staff reporter francisk@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 17, 2019
JAMAICA Labour Party (JLP) candidate in the Portland Eastern by-election Ann-Marie Vaz says she is ready to change the lives of constituents if electe...
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Crawford wants to adjust mindset of ‘gem’ Portland
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Crawford wants to adjust mindset of ‘gem’ Portland
BY KIMONE FRANCIS Staff reporter francisk@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 16, 2019
DAMION Crawford, the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) candidate for the Portland Eastern by-election, has tasked himself with changing the min...
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Labourites celebrate 75th anniversary at conference today
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Labourites celebrate 75th anniversary at conference today
Balford Henry | Observer Writer 
November 18, 2018
GENERAL secretary of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Dr Horace Chang says the party is confident of a very successful 75th anniversary year annu...
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