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Tropical depression could form in Atlantic by the end of the week
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Tropical depression could form in Atlantic by the end of the week
August 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is advising that a tropical depression could form in the ...
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Diaspora backs Golding for courageous stance on US-Jamaica relationship
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
August 10, 2026
NEW YORK, USA — Former Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding has earned the backing of many within the Diaspora community here for what is being descr...
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Public funds not enough for climate resilience — Samuda
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Public funds not enough for climate resilience — Samuda
August 10, 2026
MINISTER of Water, Environment and Climate Change Matthew Samuda is arguing that Jamaica cannot rely on public funds alone to build the infrastructure...
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Missing Oliver Mair: Miami’s loss is New York’s gain
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Missing Oliver Mair: Miami’s loss is New York’s gain
August 10, 2026
THE end of an era. That is what many Diasporans, including top Jamaican American attorney Alison Smith, are calling the relocation of Consul General O...
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High marks for Redeemed: A Father’s Love at première
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High marks for Redeemed: A Father’s Love at première
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 10, 2026
C arib 5 cinema in Kingston was the epicentre of laughter, gasps, cheers, and spontaneous outbursts on Monday night as audiences reacted to the twists...
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ATL Automotive driven to succeed — now in 21 Caribbean territories
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ATL Automotive driven to succeed — now in 21 Caribbean territories
BY DESMOND ALLEN Executive editor — special assignment allend@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 10, 2026
One doesn’t have to be a motor vehicle enthusiast to feel the pride and joy of Jamaicans who have witnessed the relentless speed of the evolution of A...
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Who should get the Reggae Icon Award?
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Who should get the Reggae Icon Award?
August 10, 2026
At last Thursday’s Independence Grand Gala, Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder joined Sizzla Kalonji, Capleton, Beres Hammond, Leroy Sibbles, Derrick Morgan...
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Jamaica win women’s 4x100m gold; finish World U-20 with eight medals
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 10, 2026
OREGON, USA — Jamaica’s fourth-consecutive women’s 4x100m relay gold medal delivered a special moment for double silver medallist Shanoya Douglas on m...
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JLP regrets passing of attorney and former legal advisor, George Soutar
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JLP regrets passing of attorney and former legal advisor, George Soutar
August 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica–The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has expressed regret at the passing of attorney-at-law, political stalwart and former public sector b...
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19-y-o woman listed as wanted by fraud squad
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19-y-o woman listed as wanted by fraud squad
August 10, 2026
KINGSTON–A 19-year-old woman has been listed as wanted by detectives of the fraud squad and Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FSFCID) of the Sp...
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OnlyFans model who killed boyfriend gets six years after plea deal
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OnlyFans model who killed boyfriend gets six years after plea deal
August 10, 2026
A former OnlyFans model was sentenced to six years in prison Monday after accepting a plea deal in connection with the April 2022 stabbing death of he...
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‘A scare’: Brazil player leaps into tunnel in joy over goal
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‘A scare’: Brazil player leaps into tunnel in joy over goal
August 10, 2026
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) -- A Brazilian footballer said Monday he was recovering well after an exuberant goal celebration saw him jump over a barrier a...
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Colombia quake leaves 69 dead, with more trapped under rubble
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Colombia quake leaves 69 dead, with more trapped under rubble
August 10, 2026
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AFP) — At least 69 people have been confirmed dead after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, toppling doze...
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WATCH: Four cops injured in north west Clarendon crash
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WATCH: Four cops injured in north west Clarendon crash
August 10, 2026
CLARENDON, Jamaica — Four policemen assigned to the Manchester division were rushed to hospital Monday morning after the service vehicle they were tra...
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Rum enthusiasts were in high spirits as the Appleton Estate On The Rum Tour pulled in to its latest stop: 105 Water Lane in downtown Kingston on Frida...
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UTech and UWI lecturers on strike
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UTech and UWI lecturers on strike
August 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Lecturers at the University of Technology Jamaica and the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus are on strike on Monday ...
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Major updates at UHWI as access to specialist care expands
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Major updates at UHWI as access to specialist care expands
August 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Patients at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) now have greater access to specialist care following a major expansi...
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Tropical depression could form in Atlantic by the end of the week
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Tropical depression could form in Atlantic by the end of the week
August 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is advising that a tropical depression could form in the ...
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Bold Bruce
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Bold Bruce
Diaspora backs Golding for courageous stance on US-Jamaica relationship
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
August 10, 2026
NEW YORK, USA — Former Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding has earned the backing of many within the Diaspora community here for what is being descr...
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Public funds not enough for climate resilience — Samuda
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Public funds not enough for climate resilience — Samuda
August 10, 2026
MINISTER of Water, Environment and Climate Change Matthew Samuda is arguing that Jamaica cannot rely on public funds alone to build the infrastructure...
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World Cup co-hosts US and Canada oppose Infantino
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World Cup co-hosts US and Canada oppose Infantino
August 10, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The football federations of the United States (US) and Canada -- two of the 2026 World Cup host nations -- on Monda...
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Jamaica win women’s 4x100m gold; finish World U-20 with eight medals
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 10, 2026
OREGON, USA — Jamaica’s fourth-consecutive women’s 4x100m relay gold medal delivered a special moment for double silver medallist Shanoya Douglas on m...
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Tiana Marshall expresses gratitude after medal finish
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Tiana Marshall expresses gratitude after medal finish
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 10, 2026
OREGON, USA ­­— Tiana Marshall says she did not get what she came to the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon to achieve but is ne...
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T&T stun Jamaica to grab first-ever netball gold
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T&T stun Jamaica to grab first-ever netball gold
August 10, 2026
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (CMC) — Trinidad and Tobago’s Calypso Girls shocked Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls to capture their maiden netball title a...
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Infantino denies allegations of affair, favouritism while at UEFA
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Infantino denies allegations of affair, favouritism while at UEFA
August 10, 2026
PARIS, France — FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has endured a week of scathing criticism revolving around the now-shelved private investment plan...
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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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FALMOUTH, Trelawny — Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has criticised people who he says are creating a false impression internationally that Jamaic...
August 8, 2026
Four St George’s College alumni to be inducted into 2026 Hall of Fame
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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
Omar McFarlane named CEO of Pure National Limited
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Omar McFarlane named CEO of Pure National Limited
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Pure National Limited, Jamaica's leading ice manufacturer and one of the biggest in the English-speaking Caribbean, which  produce...
August 9, 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
UPDATE: Murder suspect surrenders after hiding in Black River morass
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UPDATE: Murder suspect surrenders after hiding in Black River morass
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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...
August 8, 2026
Grand Gala honours Rock resilience
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Grand Gala honours Rock resilience
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As the island’s annual Emancipendence celebrations culminated in grand style on Thursday evening, thousands of Jamaicans draped in black, green and go...
August 8, 2026
Jhaianna Santo:From Jamaica to a Navy warship
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Jhaianna Santo:From Jamaica to a Navy warship
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AIRMAN Jhaianna Santo, from St Catherine, serves aboard USS Essex, a United States (US) Navy warship which was participating in the biennial Rim of th...
August 9, 2026
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FUELLED by her own childhood experiences with sexual assault and incidents of incest that she’d witnessed, Susan Higgins helped track down Troy Ellis,...
August 9, 2026
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