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Absent witness, IT issues delay Ruel Reid and Co trial
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Absent witness, IT issues delay Ruel Reid and Co trial
October 12, 2026
An absent witness meant no evidence was elicited in the trial of former Education Minister Ruel Reid, Former head of the Caribbean Maritime University...
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The 20-round loophole in the Firearms Act
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The 20-round loophole in the Firearms Act
October 12, 2026
Even as defence lawyers protest the rigidity of the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act, 2022, calling for a review by legislators,...
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7 Jamaicans feature on Rolling Stone’s ‘Best Albums of 1976’ list
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7 Jamaicans feature on Rolling Stone’s ‘Best Albums of 1976’ list
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
October 12, 2026
Albums by seven Jamaicans made Rolling Stone magazine's 76 Best Albums of 1976 list, which was released on Sunday. King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown by...
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Seiveright apologises to Barita over social media post, acknowledges ‘unfair impression’
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Seiveright apologises to Barita over social media post, acknowledges ‘unfair impression’
October 12, 2026
Government Minister Delano Seiveright has expressed regret over a social media post concerning the pilot rollout of a product by the Barita Financial ...
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By-election breach
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CAFFE flags three municipalities for ignoring the law
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 12, 2026
CITIZENS Action for Free and Fair Elections (CAFFE) has joined calls for municipal corporations to hold four overdue by-elections, warning that the pr...
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Observer, NEPA launching Fi Wi Land environmental series October 19
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Observer, NEPA launching Fi Wi Land environmental series October 19
October 12, 2026
BATS have long been the subject of fear, folklore, and ‘duppy’ stories but these creatures we’ve spent generations running from are some of nature’s h...
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$96 billion in missed opportunities
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$96 billion in missed opportunities
Opposition senator scolds Government for failing to utilise allocated funds
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 12, 2026
NEARLY $100 billion allocated to Jamaica’s capital budget over the past decade went unspent, leaving major road, water, and health infrastructure proj...
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Shaneil Muir steps into new season
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Shaneil Muir steps into new season
Entertainer finds her freedom, unlocks chart success
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 12, 2026
MUSICAL maturity has the ability to unlock a certain kind of confidence, one that arrives quietly and doesn’t need a grand announcement. It comes afte...
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Coventry crush Newcastle to climb out of relegation zone
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Coventry crush Newcastle to climb out of relegation zone
October 12, 2026
COVENTRY, United Kingdom (AFP)—Coventry earned a slice of Premier League history as they climbed out of the relegation zone with a stylish 4-1 win aga...
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Trump admin moves to strip citizenship from Haitian, Cubans
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Trump admin moves to strip citizenship from Haitian, Cubans
October 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC)—The Donald Trump administration says it has filed denaturalisation actions in multiple US district courts against one ...
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Absent witness, IT issues delay Ruel Reid and Co trial
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Absent witness, IT issues delay Ruel Reid and Co trial
October 12, 2026
An absent witness meant no evidence was elicited in the trial of former Education Minister Ruel Reid, Former head of the Caribbean Maritime University...
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Jamaican woman charged with voting illegally in US general election
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Jamaican woman charged with voting illegally in US general election
October 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC)—United States authorities on Monday named a Jamaican woman among 16 individuals in connection with illegal voting, fra...
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Hear The Children’s Cry condemns Kidd Lane killings, suggests death penalty
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Hear The Children’s Cry condemns Kidd Lane killings, suggests death penalty
October 12, 2026
Children’s lobby group Hear The Children’s Cry (HTCC) has condemned what it describes as the “horrendous" triple murder in Kidd Lane, St Andrew on Fri...
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Glen Washington looks to break into new markets
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Glen Washington looks to break into new markets
October 12, 2026
Glen Washington is banking on a new arrangement with an Atlanta-based company to break him in new markets. The veteran singer and Donsome Records sign...
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October 12, 2026
Tile City & Home Centre officially opened the doors to its signature showroom at its 114 Constant Spring Road location with a grand unveiling on Thurs...
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St James police to seek support to address traffic snarls along Elegant Corridor
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St James police to seek support to address traffic snarls along Elegant Corridor
October 12, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Head of the St James Police Division, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels has revealed that cops will be seeking additional sup...
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WATCH: Police following several leads in Balcombe Drive double murder
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WATCH: Police following several leads in Balcombe Drive double murder
October 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Commanding Officer of the St Andrew South Police Division Senior Superintendent Damion Manderson said the police are following sever...
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The 20-round loophole in the Firearms Act
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The 20-round loophole in the Firearms Act
October 12, 2026
Even as defence lawyers protest the rigidity of the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act, 2022, calling for a review by legislators,...
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NWC says storage levels remain low despite recent rainfall
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NWC says storage levels remain low despite recent rainfall
October 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The National Water Commission (NWC) says despite recent rainfall across sections of Kingston and St Andrew, storage levels remain s...
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Montego Bay mayor seeks private partners to optimise SJMC assets
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Montego Bay mayor seeks private partners to optimise SJMC assets
October 12, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — As part of efforts to optimise assets owned by the St James Municipal Corporation (SJMC), Mayor of Montego Bay Councillor Richard ...
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Little London stars resist big transfer offers
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Little London stars resist big transfer offers
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
October 12, 2026
LITTLE LONDON, Westmoreland — Two student athletes at Little London High School, both recently called up to represent Jamaica at the national level, h...
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Manning Cup games involving Walker Cup finalists KC and JC brought forward to Tuesday
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Manning Cup games involving Walker Cup finalists KC and JC brought forward to Tuesday
October 12, 2026
Kingston College (KC) and Jamaica College (JC) will return to Manning Cup action on Tuesday as the two Walker Cup finalists look to maintain their mom...
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WALK AWAY! Ex-CWI president suggests drastic action over revenue inequality
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 12, 2026
FORMER Cricket West Indies (CWI) president, Jamaica’s Dave Cameron believes CWI should consider pulling out from international cricket if its financia...
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Back on top!
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Back on top!
MBU brush aside Cavalier; return to JPL summit
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 12, 2026
TURNERS, Clarendon — Montego Bay United reclaimed the lead in the Jamaica Premier League after dominating Cavalier 3-1 in their first-round game playe...
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West Indies fall short in another high-scoring contest
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West Indies fall short in another high-scoring contest
October 12, 2026
INDORE, India (CMC) — India’s bowlers held their composure this time around to deny a gutsy run chase by West Indies and take the third Twenty20 Inter...
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Gov’t defends $40m salary for NaRRA CEO
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Government has moved to provide clarification regarding the remuneration of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Re...
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Reggae Girlz defeat Mexico 4-3 in friendly
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Reggae Girlz defeat Mexico 4-3 in friendly
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Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz outscored Mexico 4-3 in the first of two friendly internationals in Aguascalientes on Friday as they stepped up preparations fo...
October 10, 2026
NHT refund hurdle cleared
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Dear Claudienne, Good day. I have been an overseas voluntary contributor to the NHT for the past 12 years. For the past four years I was able to colle...
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‘Miss Nellie’ still going strong at 103
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‘Miss Nellie’ still going strong at 103
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MINISTER of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr on Wednesday joined family and well-wishers in celebrating Nellie Pearl Eulalee Pennycooke, ...
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Body of Chinese businessman found after fire destroys Port Maria supermarket
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October 11, 2026
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