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Jamaica’s Edwards snatches triple jump gold at World U20 Champs
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Jamaica’s Edwards snatches triple jump gold at World U20 Champs
August 8, 2026
OREGON, USA – Michael Andre Edwards thought he would be able to jump “about 16.80m” but surprised himself with a dramatic final round 17.08m (1.1m/s) ...
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Bartlett blasts people making untruthful claims about island’s beach access overseas
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 8, 2026
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Potential investors wary as tourism GCT increase looms
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Potential investors wary as tourism GCT increase looms
August 8, 2026
Potential investors wary as tourism GCT increase looms
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Grand Gala honours Rock resilience
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Grand Gala honours Rock resilience
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 8, 2026
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US court orders halt to Trump ballroom construction
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US court orders halt to Trump ballroom construction
August 8, 2026
US court orders halt to
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Three alleged exotic dancers from Dom Rep charged with work permit breaches
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Three alleged exotic dancers from Dom Rep charged with work permit breaches
August 8, 2026
Three alleged exotic dancers from Dom Rep charged with work permit breaches
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Douglas and Card grateful for 100m silver medals; look ahead to 200m hunt
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 8, 2026
‘It’s not over yet!’
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92 NCU graduands initiated into nursing profession
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92 NCU graduands initiated into nursing profession
August 8, 2026
92 NCU graduands initiated into nursing profession
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Wildfire forces 20,000 evacuations in western Canada
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Wildfire forces 20,000 evacuations in western Canada
August 8, 2026
VICTORIA, Canada (AFP) — Canadian officials declared a state of emergency Saturday after a fast-moving wildfire forced the overnight evacuation of mor...
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Resilience, ‘Kind’ness and Basketball
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Resilience, ‘Kind’ness and Basketball
2,000 youth expected at 12th annual PMBL basketball camp in Treasure Beach
DANA MALCOLM, Observer Online reporter, malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — At least 2,000 children and teens across western Jamaica are expected to gather in Treasure Beach to benefit from a basketball tra...
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Guardsman welcomes home fire survivors, reaffirms commitment to their recovery
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Guardsman welcomes home fire survivors, reaffirms commitment to their recovery
August 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Guardsman Group has welcomed home two employees who survived the recent fire and returned to Jamaica on Friday, August 7, followin...
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ICE nabs illegal Haitian national facing sex crime and extortion charges
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ICE nabs illegal Haitian national facing sex crime and extortion charges
August 8, 2026
BOSTON, United States (CMC) – United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says it has arrested a 20-year-old Haitian national in Massachus...
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UPDATE: Murder suspect surrenders after hiding in Black River morass
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UPDATE: Murder suspect surrenders after hiding in Black River morass
August 8, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police say a 41-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his brother-in-law in a deadly domestic dispute in Slipe, St Elizabet...
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Hunter Biden says Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to bones, calls it ‘very painful’
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Hunter Biden says Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to bones, calls it ‘very painful’
August 8, 2026
Hunter Biden says his father, former President Joe Biden, is facing a worsening battle with prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones and beyond....
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WISTA Jamaica to donate hurricane relief supplies to Carisbrook Infant and Primary School
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WISTA Jamaica to donate hurricane relief supplies to Carisbrook Infant and Primary School
August 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Jamaica will hand over hurricane relief supplies to Carisbrook ...
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Man killed in St Elizabeth dispute
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Man killed in St Elizabeth dispute
August 8, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police have launched a manhunt for a 41-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his brother-in-law in a deadly domestic dispu...
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SRC STEM Summer Attachment Programme draws strong participation from rural teachers
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SRC STEM Summer Attachment Programme draws strong participation from rural teachers
August 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) push to bring practical science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education ...
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Hurting Jamaica
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Hurting Jamaica
Bartlett blasts people making untruthful claims about island’s beach access overseas
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 8, 2026
Hurting Jamaica
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Potential investors wary as tourism GCT increase looms
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Potential investors wary as tourism GCT increase looms
August 8, 2026
Potential investors wary as tourism GCT increase looms
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World U20 Champs: Card overcomes initial DQ, progresses to 200m final
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World U20 Champs: Card overcomes initial DQ, progresses to 200m final
August 8, 2026
OREGON, USA – Gary Card says he was not worried when he first heard that he had been disqualified for a lane violation in the first round of the men’s...
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Jamaica’s Edwards snatches triple jump gold at World U20 Champs
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Jamaica’s Edwards snatches triple jump gold at World U20 Champs
August 8, 2026
OREGON, USA – Michael Andre Edwards thought he would be able to jump “about 16.80m” but surprised himself with a dramatic final round 17.08m (1.1m/s) ...
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Douglas and Card grateful for 100m silver medals; look ahead to 200m hunt
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 8, 2026
‘It’s not over yet!’
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Jamaica eye more medals on penultimate day
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Jamaica eye more medals on penultimate day
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 8, 2026
Jamaica eye more medals on penultimate day
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Tributes to be paid to Sir Garfield Sobers during 2026 CPL season
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Tributes to be paid to Sir Garfield Sobers during 2026 CPL season
August 8, 2026
Tributes to be paid to Sir Garfield Sobers during 2026 CPL season
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JCF mourns passing of SSP Paulette Green
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is mourning the passing of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Paulette Green, who was atta...
August 7, 2026
Kingston Container Terminal employees arrested as police probe $1 billion cocaine bust
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Kingston Container Terminal employees arrested as police probe $1 billion cocaine bust
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A major multi-agency operation is underway at the Kingston Container Terminal after police uncovered a suspected cocaine smuggling...
August 7, 2026
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Kaylyn pays tribute to Jamaica’s cultural roots with ‘Linstead Party’
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Every year, the days leading up to Emancipation Day and Independence Day are filled with reminders of what it means to be Jamaican. ...
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Card, Douglas win silver in 100m at World U20 Championships
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Card, Douglas win silver in 100m at World U20 Championships
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OREGON, USA — Jamaica’s Gary Card and Shanoya Douglas won silver medals in the men and women’s 100m on Thursday night at the World Athletics Under-20 ...
August 7, 2026
OJ provides spark for Smith as he faces major health challenges
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Four St George’s College alumni to be inducted into 2026 Hall of Fame
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Four alumni of St George’s College will be inducted into the school’s 2026 Hall of Fame on Sunday, November 1. This year’s honoure...
August 7, 2026
NBA player of J’can descent died of heroin, cocaine overdose
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NBA player of J’can descent died of heroin, cocaine overdose
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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The death of NBA Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was ruled an accident due to "the effects of heroin and c...
August 7, 2026
Jamaica’s mixed 4x400m team breaks U20 national record, but misses podium in Eugene
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Jamaica’s mixed 4x400m team breaks U20 national record, but misses podium in Eugene
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OREGON, USA – Despite running a national under-20 record 3:18.78, Jamaica’s mixed 4x400m finished fourth in the final, just outside the medals, on Wed...
August 6, 2026
Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith leads reggae icons honoured with national awards
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Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith leads reggae icons honoured with national awards
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KINGSTON, Jamaica-Guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith, a pillar of the roots-reggae movement, is one of nine music industry figures recognised by the govern...
August 6, 2026
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