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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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JLP accuses Golding of making false claims during leadership debate
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JLP accuses Golding of making false claims during leadership debate
August 30, 2025
The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has accused Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding of making several false claims du...
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‘Consultation vs no referendum’: Island’s leaders clash on process to determine final appellate court
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‘Consultation vs no referendum’: Island’s leaders clash on process to determine final appellate court
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The issue of Jamaica's final appellate court took centre stage at Thursday night's election debate on leadership, with Prime Minis...
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Cuthbert-Flynn says PNP president ‘crossed the line’ with remarks on PM’s wife
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Cuthbert-Flynn says PNP president ‘crossed the line’ with remarks on PM’s wife
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn says the President of the People’s National Party (PNP), Mark Golding, “crossed...
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Golding, Holness commit to press freedom at election debates
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Golding, Holness commit to press freedom at election debates
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Leader, Prime Minister Andrew Holness, and People’s National Party (PNP) President, Opposition Leader M...
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‘Not true!’ Holness says he’s not the holder of 28 bank accounts, under no investigation
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‘Not true!’ Holness says he’s not the holder of 28 bank accounts, under no investigation
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 28, 2025
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has denied that he has 28 bank accounts as being peddled by operatives of the People's National Party (PNP) following th...
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Golding shows his ‘birth paper’ at election debate
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Golding shows his ‘birth paper’ at election debate
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 28, 2025
People's National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding's renounced British citizenship was one of the issues brought up at the leadership debate on Thur...
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Golding defends PNP’s proposed $3.5 million income tax threshold
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Golding defends PNP’s proposed $3.5 million income tax threshold
August 28, 2025
People's National Party (PNP) President, Opposition Leader Mark Golding has again defended the party's plan to increase the income tax threshold to $3...
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Holness denies that Gov’t attempting to undermine oversight bodies; Golding disagrees
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Holness denies that Gov’t attempting to undermine oversight bodies; Golding disagrees
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 28, 2025
The high stakes leadership debate between Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, and People’s National Party (PNP) Presi...
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Golding says JLP income tax plan would mean ‘huge tax break’ for the rich
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Golding says JLP income tax plan would mean ‘huge tax break’ for the rich
August 25, 2025
The Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) plan to reduce the base rate of personal income tax from 25 per cent to 15 per cent on a phased basis, should it be r...
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‘Absolute nonsense!’ Golding rubbishes suggestions PNP would discontinue Gov’t programmes
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‘Absolute nonsense!’ Golding rubbishes suggestions PNP would discontinue Gov’t programmes
August 25, 2025
Mark Golding has labeled as "nonsense" suggestions that a People’s National Party (PNP) administration would "discontinue" existing government program...
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‘You will always be able to afford to pay student loans’
Golding says SLB lending terms to be modified under PNP
August 24, 2025
People’s National Party President Mark Golding says “help is on the way” for Jamaicans struggling to repay loans with the Students' Loan Bureau (SLB),...
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WATCH: Golding confident PNP will reclaim Westmoreland, chides the JLP’s leadership
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WATCH: Golding confident PNP will reclaim Westmoreland, chides the JLP’s leadership
August 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — President of the People’s National Party (PNP), Mark Golding, says he is confident that the parish of Westmoreland will return to ...
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PNP confirms full slate of candidates for general election
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PNP confirms full slate of candidates for general election
August 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The People’s National Party (PNP) has confirmed that all its standard-bearers were successfully nominated in constituencies across...
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WATCH: Golding ‘feeling good’, but warns supporters against complacency
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WATCH: Golding ‘feeling good’, but warns supporters against complacency
Jason Cross, Observer staff reporter, crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 18, 2025
People's National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding warned his supporters on Monday against complacency amid confidence among Comrades over the party...
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Golding says no AI in PNP manifesto; pledges to ‘jook’ Jamaicans with credible plans
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Golding says no AI in PNP manifesto; pledges to ‘jook’ Jamaicans with credible plans
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Leader of the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP), Mark Golding has fired back at members of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) w...
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WATCH: Golding arrives to cheers at Cross Roads meeting, dances on stage
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WATCH: Golding arrives to cheers at Cross Roads meeting, dances on stage
August 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – President of the People's National Party (PNP), Mark Golding received what could be described as a hero's welcome as he arrived at...
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WATCH: Golding urges comrades in St James Southern not to sell out Burchell
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WATCH: Golding urges comrades in St James Southern not to sell out Burchell
August 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica –PNP President and Opposition Leader Mark Golding, has urged PNP supporters in St James Southern, not to ‘sell out’ the party’s cand...
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PNP to introduce laws to tackle smartphone tracking, online stalking, if elected
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PNP to introduce laws to tackle smartphone tracking, online stalking, if elected
August 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Are you into tracking someone on their smartphone? Or into online stalking or the nonconsensual sharing of private content? If you’r...
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‘The election called itself, they were running scared’ – Golding
August 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding says the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) “were running scared” to call the general...
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WATCH: Golding chides government, urges PNP to ‘step up our game’ ahead of election
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WATCH: Golding chides government, urges PNP to ‘step up our game’ ahead of election
August 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People's National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding on Saturday accused the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) government of mismanagemen...
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WATCH: PNP rallies supporters in Clarendon
August 9, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica – The People’s National Party (PNP) bus tour continued in Clarendon on Saturday morning with party president Mark Golding and senio...
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Holness, Golding deliver contrasting Independence Day messages ahead of election
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Holness, Golding deliver contrasting Independence Day messages ahead of election
August 6, 2025
While signaling that Jamaicans will soon head to the polls to elect their next government, Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Go...
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