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WATCH: 70,000 strong, Jamaica’s New York parade set to rise higher for 65th
November 10, 2026
The inaugural staging of the Jamaican Rising Day Parade in New York was a resounding success, attracting an estimated 70,000 people last August. Buoye...
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Trough to bring showers, thunderstorms across Jamaica
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Trough to bring showers, thunderstorms across Jamaica
November 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Showers and thunderstorms are expected across sections of Jamaica over the next few days as a trough continues to influence weathe...
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Privy Council overturns anti-gay laws in Trinidad
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Privy Council overturns anti-gay laws in Trinidad
November 10, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (CMC) — The London-based Privy Council Tuesday ruled “unanimously” in favour of Jason Jones, who had challenged the laws crimin...
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Guilty after jury fury
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Guilty after jury fury
Pathways killer Andre Ruddock to be sentenced January 22, 2027
Jason Cross | Reporter 
November 10, 2026
POLICE personnel were forced to rush in and restore order in the jury room at the Supreme Court on Monday after tensions boiled over following a split...
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Merl Grove dispute boils over
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Merl Grove dispute boils over
Teachers stage silent protest to demand leadership change at all-girls school
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 10, 2026
THE smouldering dispute at the all-girls Merl Grove High School in St Andrew boiled over into the public space on Monday, with scores of teachers taki...
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Resilience takes centre stage
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Resilience takes centre stage
Treasure Beach celebrates recovery with powerhouse performances from Lila Iké, Protoje
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
November 10, 2026
If Friday night’s Dubwise session at Jack Sprat was the spark that ignited the 2026 Treasure Beach Food, Rum & Reggae Festival, then Saturday’s main s...
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Chase credits Warrican for series win
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Chase credits Warrican for series win
November 10, 2026
SYLHET, Bangladesh (CMC) — West Indies Test Captain Roston Chase has credited his deputy, Jomel Warrican, as one of the main reasons behind his side’s...
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DIFFERENT BALL GAME!
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DIFFERENT BALL GAME!
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 10, 2026
FORMER Reggae Boy Tyrone Marshall has noticed a challenge facing Jamaican clubs in continental football that goes beyond a lack of money and facilitie...
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ISSA Champions Cup returns
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ISSA Champions Cup returns
HOWARD WALKER, Observer writer 
November 10, 2026
The best of urban and rural schoolboy football will collide when the ISSA Champions Cup returns after a one-year hiatus, with eight teams set to battl...
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TW Solar moves to strengthen installer capacity with free technical training
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TW Solar moves to strengthen installer capacity with free technical training
November 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa has sparked renewed interest in solar energy across Jamaica, with homeowners, business...
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WATCH: 70,000 strong, Jamaica’s New York parade set to rise higher for 65th
November 10, 2026
The inaugural staging of the Jamaican Rising Day Parade in New York was a resounding success, attracting an estimated 70,000 people last August. Buoye...
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JN employees express concern about health of coastlines
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JN employees express concern about health of coastlines
November 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — For Kimani Graham, 17 years of participating in beach clean-ups have taught her an important lesson removing garbage from the shor...
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Brown Burke gives Holness,Tavares-Finson, Sinclair 10 days to respond over assault claims
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Brown Burke gives Holness,Tavares-Finson, Sinclair 10 days to respond over assault claims
November 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People's National Party (PNP) Chairman and St Andrew South Western MP Dr Angela Brown Burke has given three parliamentarians 10 da...
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KC edge Mona 2-1 again to open Manning Cup quarter- final group with win
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KC edge Mona 2-1 again to open Manning Cup quarter- final group with win
BY HOWARD WALKER Observer writer 
November 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Walker Cup champions Kingston College (KC) made a significant step toward the Manning Cup semi-final with a 2-1 win over Mona High...
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At ROK Hotel Kingston, Palate is setting the table for its next chapter! The hotel’s signature restaurant is turning up the flavour with a reimagined ...
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Trough to bring showers, thunderstorms across Jamaica
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Trough to bring showers, thunderstorms across Jamaica
November 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Showers and thunderstorms are expected across sections of Jamaica over the next few days as a trough continues to influence weathe...
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Police constable charged with murder granted $1m bail
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Police constable charged with murder granted $1m bail
November 10, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica–Police constable Orlando Garricks was granted bail in the sum of one million dollars with one to three sureties and reporting co...
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No gov’t funds committed to proposed Cardi B concert, says Ministry
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No gov’t funds committed to proposed Cardi B concert, says Ministry
November 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has made no commitment or payment toward appearance fees or any other fees for the proposed concert that was to fea...
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Irish adventurer walks 340km across Jamaica, praises island’s hospitality
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Irish adventurer walks 340km across Jamaica, praises island’s hospitality
BY BRIAN PITTER Observer writer pitterb@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — What began as an 18-day journey across Jamaica turned into an unforgettable experience for Irish adventurer Johnny Coyne, who walk...
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JCS exec director and family donate $500,000 toward mammography machine in memory of Lindel Steele
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JCS exec director and family donate $500,000 toward mammography machine in memory of Lindel Steele
November 10, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A personal loss and a desire to help have inspired Roshane Reid-Koomson, executive director of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS...
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Denbigh players alert at medical facility after lightning incident
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Denbigh players alert at medical facility after lightning incident
November 10, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Denbigh High School daCosta Cup players Lashawn Barnaby and Omarion Wright are alert and aware at a medical facility in Montego Ba...
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Malia Housen wins bronze medal in high jump at Youth Olympics
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Malia Housen wins bronze medal in high jump at Youth Olympics
November 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Malia Housen won the bronze medal in the girls’ high jump at the Youth Olympics at Stade Iba Mar Diop in Dakar, Senegal, on Tuesda...
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Jaeden Campbell sets championship record at Youth Olympics
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Jaeden Campbell sets championship record at Youth Olympics
November 10, 2026
Jaeden Campbell ran a championship record and personal best 50.60 seconds to win Jamaica’s second gold medal, taking the boys 400m hurdles title at th...
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Arnett Gardens end Waterhouse FC’s unbeaten run in Legend JPL
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Arnett Gardens end Waterhouse FC’s unbeaten run in Legend JPL
November 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arnett Gardens ended Waterhouse FC’s unbeaten run in the Legend Jamaica Premier League after winning Monday’s game 1-0 at the Anth...
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World Athletics raises the bar for LA28 as new Olympic qualifying standards are unveiled
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World Athletics raises the bar for LA28 as new Olympic qualifying standards are unveiled
BY HOWARD WALKER Observer writer 
November 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — World Athletics has raised the qualification challenge for athletes targeting the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, with new entr...
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