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Jamaica draw Italy, Ivory Coast in U17 World Cup
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Jamaica draw Italy, Ivory Coast in U17 World Cup
May 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica were on Thursday drawn in Group E along with Italy, Ivory Coast and Uzbekistan for the first round of the FIFA Boys Under-...
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Contractor suspected of suicide was wanted for alleged machete attack — police
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Contractor suspected of suicide was wanted for alleged machete attack — police
May 21, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica — The 43-year-old contractor whose body was found on Wednesday behind his house in a decomposing state in what appears to be a suspec...
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Cavalier stun MBU to advance to fourth consecutive JPL final
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Cavalier stun MBU to advance to fourth consecutive JPL final
May 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Defending champions Cavalier are through to the final of the Jamaica Premier League for the fourth consecutive year after overturn...
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Zero bureaucracy
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Zero bureaucracy
Digital revolution to make doing business in Jamaica a seamless process
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
May 21, 2026
Zero bureaucracy
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Double challenge
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PIOJ flags rising oil prices, lingering effects of Melissa for impacting growth outlook
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
May 21, 2026
Double challenge
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Kryptic set for Cuty Splash return
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Kryptic set for Cuty Splash return
May 21, 2026
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Newell pushes sweeping environmental overhaul amid transparency concerns
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Newell pushes sweeping environmental overhaul amid transparency concerns
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
May 21, 2026
Newell pushes sweeping environmental overhaul amid transparency concerns
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Basketball star Powell underlines commitment to Jamaica, wants other NBA players to follow suit
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 21, 2026
All-Star Powell underlines commitment to Jamaica, wants other NBA stars to follow suit
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Jamaica draw Italy, Ivory Coast in U17 World Cup
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Jamaica draw Italy, Ivory Coast in U17 World Cup
May 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica were on Thursday drawn in Group E along with Italy, Ivory Coast and Uzbekistan for the first round of the FIFA Boys Under-...
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Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup
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Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup
May 21, 2026
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — World Cup fans are wielding artificial intelligence to mass-produce viral songs supporting their teams ahead of next month's ...
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Contractor suspected of suicide was wanted for alleged machete attack — police
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Contractor suspected of suicide was wanted for alleged machete attack — police
May 21, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica — The 43-year-old contractor whose body was found on Wednesday behind his house in a decomposing state in what appears to be a suspec...
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US expects ‘below normal’ Atlantic hurricane season
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US expects ‘below normal’ Atlantic hurricane season
May 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) forecasters on Thursday predicted the Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be "below normal" in...
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Rubio says Cuba has accepted US offer of US$100 million in aid
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Rubio says Cuba has accepted US offer of US$100 million in aid
May 21, 2026
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that Cuba accepted an offer of US$100 million in aid but ...
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Implementation phase of using donated funds to provide houses to Jamaicans underway, says Fitz-Henley
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Implementation phase of using donated funds to provide houses to Jamaicans underway, says Fitz-Henley
May 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — State Minister Abka Fitz-Henley says, following a commitment made by Prime Minister Andrew Holness in December last year, the Gove...
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Police suspect domestic dispute in Westmoreland murder
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Police suspect domestic dispute in Westmoreland murder
May 21, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — An interpersonal dispute may be behind the gruesome killing of a man in Retreat, Westmoreland on Wednesday, according to polic...
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924 containerised housing units in Jamaica
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924 containerised housing units in Jamaica
May 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Approximately 924 containerised housing units are on the island as the Government presses ahead with its temporary housing relief ...
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WATCH: Overturned trailer truck causing traffic delays in Central Village
Renae Osbouurne, Observer staff reporter, osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 21, 2026
A 40-foot trailer truck overturned along the main road in Central Village, St Catherine on Thursday morning after the vehicle reportedly developed mec...
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Newell wants clarity on oil exploration in Jamaica’s waters
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Newell wants clarity on oil exploration in Jamaica’s waters
May 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the Government increasingly optimistic that oil will be found in Jamaica’s waters in commercial quantities, Opposition Spokes...
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Education ministry monitoring students following motor vehicle accident
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Education ministry monitoring students following motor vehicle accident
May 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Education says it is closely monitoring the condition of students involved in Wednesday morning’s crash in Clarend...
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Cavalier stun MBU to advance to fourth consecutive JPL final
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Cavalier stun MBU to advance to fourth consecutive JPL final
May 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Defending champions Cavalier are through to the final of the Jamaica Premier League for the fourth consecutive year after overturn...
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Basketball star Powell underlines commitment to Jamaica, wants other NBA players to follow suit
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 21, 2026
All-Star Powell underlines commitment to Jamaica, wants other NBA stars to follow suit
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T&T Red Force claim historic West Indies Championship first-class title
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T&T Red Force claim historic West Indies Championship first-class title
May 21, 2026
TT Red Force claim historic West Indies Championship first-class title
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PTD edge MOESYI to win 2026 JCSA domino title
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PTD edge MOESYI to win 2026 JCSA domino title
May 21, 2026
PTD edge MOESYI to win 2026 JCSA domino title
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Chin, Mair crowned first-ever All Jamaica Masters Squash champions
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Chin, Mair crowned first-ever All Jamaica Masters Squash champions
May 21, 2026
Chin, Mair crowned first-ever All Jamaica Masters Squash champions
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Starlink raises Jamaica’s monthly internet price by 6.4 per cent
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Satellite internet provider Starlink has increased the monthly price of its residential internet service in Jamaica to $7,450 from...
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IMF raises pressure on Trinidad and Tobago amid FX strains
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Jamaicans register wins at NJCAA Champs
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A number of Jamaicans were among the winners at last weekend’s National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) Outdoor Track and Field Champions...
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‘We are asking for a little bit more time’
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 Despite growing unrest by public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators over the government’s unfulfilled promise to apply an outstanding 16 per cent fare...
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At 100 years old, Dr Mavis Gilmour makes rare visit to Parliament
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Former Minister of Education Dr Mavis Gilmour made a rare visit to the Parliament on Tuesday as a guest of Labour and Social Security Minister Pearnel...
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Miss Universe Jamaica makes first public appearance since fall in Thailand
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry has made her first public appearance after suffering a fall from the stage during th...
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Umbrella Group of Churches condemns ‘desecration’ of woman’s body by cops, calls for body-worn cameras,
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Umbrella Group of Churches condemns ‘desecration’ of woman’s body by cops, calls for body-worn cameras,
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC) is decrying what it says is the shameful treatment of the body of Latoya Bulgin by ...
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Teenagers included in Reggae Boyz team for Unity Cup
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—A number of teenagers have been included in Jamaica’s 24-man squad that was named on Wednesday to take part in the Unity Cup footbal...
May 20, 2026
Portmore United overturn deficit to beat Mt Pleasant in JPL semis
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Portmore United overturned a first-leg 1-0 deficit to beat Mt Pleasant FA 4-2 in extra- time in Wednesday’s return leg of the Jamaic...
May 20, 2026
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