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Trump signs order naming Antifa as ‘domestic terrorist’ group
September 22 07:17 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump signed an order Monday designating the left-wing Antifa movement as a domestic terrorist ...
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21 of 40 Haitian refugees captured after boat arrives in Portland
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21 of 40 Haitian refugees captured after boat arrives in Portland
September 22 07:09 PM
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Police have captured 21 of 40 Haitians who arrived in an 18-foot multi-coloured canoe at Kensington, Portland on Monday. The Haiti...
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Golfview Hotel introduces intimate dining experience, Chef’s Table Series
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Golfview Hotel introduces intimate dining experience, Chef’s Table Series
September 22 06:56 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – The Golfview Hotel (GVH) in Mandeville last week launched a new service offering customers a customized, private dining experien...
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Canada wildlife decline ‘most severe’ in decades — WWF
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MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — Biodiversity in Canada has plunged 10 per cent over the last half century, with hundreds of species facing extinction, the Wo...
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September 22 06:27 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) pharmaceutical regulator approved the drug leucovorin for the treatment of autism Monday, as ...
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Nimba Reggae Festival in Guinea a success
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Nimba Reggae Festival in Guinea a success
September 22 06:26 PM
Takana Zion, main player in the recent Nimba Reggae Festival in Guinea, says the two-day event was a success. The singer, who was one of its headliner...
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Gramps Morgan to embark on first solo headlining tour of America
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Gramps Morgan to embark on first solo headlining tour of America
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
September 22 05:12 PM
Fresh from his recent headlining stint on Japanese sound system Mighty Crown’s Far East Reggae Cruise, singer Gramps Morgan will later this week embar...
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White House rejects talks offer from Venezuela’s Maduro
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September 22 04:43 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)-The White House on Monday dismissed a request by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for talks with counterpart Donald Trump ...
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Malahoo Forte’s non-appointment to the Cabinet ‘conspicuous’ says Archer
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Malahoo Forte’s non-appointment to the Cabinet ‘conspicuous’ says Archer
September 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Principal Director at National Integrity Action, Danielle Archer, has stated that it is “conspicuous” that the former Minister of ...
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In pictures: Smiles and pride as legislators take up positions in Parliament
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In pictures: Smiles and pride as legislators take up positions in Parliament
September 18, 2025
Sixty-three Members of Parliament (MPs) and 21 senators took their seats in the Houses of Parliament on Thursday as legislators were sworn-in for the ...
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‘We have an impeccable record’ says Don Anderson after polling attacked during election campaign
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‘We have an impeccable record’ says Don Anderson after polling attacked during election ca...
September 17, 2025
Noted pollster Don Anderson has stoutly defended his poll results dating back to the 2002 general election, declaring that he is proud of the work of ...
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ECJ dismisses CAFFE’s claims of voter disenfranchisement
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ECJ dismisses CAFFE’s claims of voter disenfranchisement
September 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has strongly rejected claims made by Citizens Action for Free & Fair Elections (CAFFE) t...
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Buchanan’s Portland Eastern victory confirmed in official count
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Buchanan’s Portland Eastern victory confirmed in official count
September 6, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — The People’s National Party's (PNP) Isat Buchanan has been declared the winner of the Portland Eastern constituency in the Septemb...
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PNP concerned over reports of vote buying and voter suppression in General Election
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PNP concerned over reports of vote buying and voter suppression in General Election
September 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) has voiced concerns over reports of vote-buying, voter suppression, significant delays at pollin...
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JLP supporters confident in Kingston Central win for Williams
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JLP supporters confident in Kingston Central win for Williams
Dana Malcom| Observer Online Reporter 
September 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters have lined the streets outside Convent of Mercy Academy ‘Alpha’ as they anxiously await the r...
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JFJ congratulates JLP on election win, calls for bold action on justice and governance
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JFJ congratulates JLP on election win, calls for bold action on justice and governance
September 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is extending congratulations to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and its leader Andrew Holness, on their v...
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‘No weapon formed against me shall prosper’: Holness defiant in victory speech
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‘No weapon formed against me shall prosper’: Holness defiant in victory speech
September 4, 2025
Prime Minister Andrew Holness delivered a powerful victory speech after the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) general election win on Wednesday, declaring ...
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A festive mood at JLP election watch party
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A festive mood at JLP election watch party
September 3, 2025
It's a festive atmosphere here at the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) headquarters on Belmont Road in St Andrew as it becomes clear that the party seems se...
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General Elections: Damion Crawford wins in St Catherine North Western
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General Elections: Damion Crawford wins in St Catherine North Western
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) Damion Crawford has won the St Catherine North Western seat in the 2025 General Election, based on p...
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Focus Group: Political parties need to step up game to engage youth voters
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Focus Group: Political parties need to step up game to engage youth voters
September 3, 2025
At least two young Jamaicans believe the island's main political parties need to step up their efforts to engage youth voters. However, one member of ...
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More social programmes needed as economy improves, say J’cans
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More social programmes needed as economy improves, say J’cans
September 3, 2025
Two members of a recent election focus group hosted by the Jamaica Observer has called for more social programmes to be implemented given Jamaica's im...
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Focus Group: Cost of living, education and social services among important factors for voters
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Focus Group: Cost of living, education and social services among important factors for voters
September 3, 2025
As Jamaicans headed to the polls Wednesday in the general elections, a Jamaica Observer focus group identified several key issues that would influence...
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30.41% voter turnout up to 3:00 pm — EOJ
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30.41% voter turnout up to 3:00 pm — EOJ
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Voter turnout in Jamaica’s General Election climbed to 30.41 per cent by 3:00 pm, according to the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EO...
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Watch election coverage live on Jamaica Observer platforms
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Watch election coverage live on Jamaica Observer platforms
September 3, 2025
The Jamaica Observer Media Group is providing viewers and readers with front row seats as the battle for Jamaica House happens in real time. Tune in t...
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PNP worker orders JLP’s Robert Chin to leave polling station
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PNP worker orders JLP’s Robert Chin to leave polling station
September 3, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — Tensions flared at the Kemps Hill High School polling station in Clarendon South Western during the general election proceedings ...
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PNP reassures voters after EOJ suspends EVIS in four constituencies
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PNP reassures voters after EOJ suspends EVIS in four constituencies
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) is reassuring voters that their right to vote remains fully protected, despite the Electoral Off...
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Elderly voter calls for peaceful post-election process
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Elderly voter calls for peaceful post-election process
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 3, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — Arthur Laing, an 87-year-old resident of Clarendon South West, is calling for a peaceful post-election process following Wednesda...
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WATCH: Bumper-to-bumper traffic in New Green, Manchester NW
September 3, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Voting has been progressing smoothly at New Green Primary School in Manchester North Western where scores of electors are contin...
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General Elections: Voter turnout trending lower at 11am
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General Elections: Voter turnout trending lower at 11am
September 3, 2025
Jamaicans are showing early signs of lower participation in Wednesday’s General Election, with 14.8 per cent of voters casting ballots by 11:00 am, ac...
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Long line of voters at Negril community centre
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Long line of voters at Negril community centre
September 3, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Voters at the Negril Community Centre in Negril which is a polling division in the Westmoreland Western Constituency are compl...
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21 of 40 Haitian refugees captured after boat arrives in Portland
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Golfview Hotel introduces intimate dining experience, Chef’s Table Series
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica – The Golfview Hotel (GVH) in Mandeville last week launched a new service offering customers a customized, private dining experien...
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