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MAGA loyalist’s nomination as US ambassador to Jamaica draws mixed reactions
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MAGA loyalist’s nomination as US ambassador to Jamaica draws mixed reactions
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 15, 2026
The nomination of controversial political figure and former TV anchor Kari Lake Halperin as the next United States ambassador to Jamaica has drawn mix...
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JLP’s Morgan says Gov’t spending $67 billion to assist with Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery
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JLP’s Morgan says Gov’t spending $67 billion to assist with Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In response to  what he described as “grossly misleading narratives” concerning the Government’s expenditure on relief and recover...
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Accompong Electoral Committee defies court injunction, says nominations will proceed
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Accompong Electoral Committee defies court injunction, says nominations will proceed
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Accompong Electoral Committee says nomination day activities scheduled for Friday in Accompong, St Elizabeth will proceed as p...
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LALOR SALUTED
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LALOR SALUTED
Late business titan hailed as nation-builder, patriot
May 15, 2026
LALOR SALUTED
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Court ruling pauses Accompong election process
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Court ruling pauses Accompong election process
Jason Cross | Reporter 
May 15, 2026
Court ruling pauses Accompong election process
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‘Journey to Kingston’
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‘Journey to Kingston’
Spragga Benz to celebrate legacy with multi-city birthday series
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
May 15, 2026
‘Journey to Kingston’
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GLOBAL OIL SHOCK THREATENS JAMAICA’S INFLATION PROGRESS
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GLOBAL OIL SHOCK THREATENS JAMAICA’S INFLATION PROGRESS
Fuel prices jump nearly 25 per cent in 11 weeks ahead of Statin data and upcoming BOJ policy meeting
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 15, 2026
Global oil shock threatens Jamaica’s inflation progress
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BIG MAN TIME
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BIG MAN TIME
Champions Cavalier face Montego Bay; Portmore book clash with Mount Pleasant in JPL semis
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 15, 2026
Don’t count us out!
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Wray, Pottinger register wins at ACC outdoors
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Wray, Pottinger register wins at ACC outdoors
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica –  Jamaicans Despiro Wray of Florida State University and Brandon Pottinger were winners on Friday’s second day of the Atlantic Coas...
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US team ‘devastated’ by lack of home support, says World Cup doc maker
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US team ‘devastated’ by lack of home support, says World Cup doc maker
May 15, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — For most national soccer teams, playing a tournament on home turf is a huge advantage. For the United States, it ca...
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68-y-o bearer killed during robbery attempt in Half-Way Tree
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68-y-o bearer killed during robbery attempt in Half-Way Tree
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A bearer employed at a popular financial institution was shot dead during an attempted robbery on a section of Half- Way Tree Road...
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St Elizabeth police ramp up road safety efforts
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St Elizabeth police ramp up road safety efforts
May 15, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police in St Elizabeth on Friday distributed 30 helmets to motorcyclists in Junction as part of a road safety initiative. Head...
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MAGA loyalist’s nomination as US ambassador to Jamaica draws mixed reactions
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MAGA loyalist’s nomination as US ambassador to Jamaica draws mixed reactions
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 15, 2026
The nomination of controversial political figure and former TV anchor Kari Lake Halperin as the next United States ambassador to Jamaica has drawn mix...
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UPDATE: Ukrainian aircraft given green light to leave Trinidad and Tobago
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UPDATE: Ukrainian aircraft given green light to leave Trinidad and Tobago
May 15, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago  (AATT) Friday night said that a Ukrainian aircraft impounded at the Pia...
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Holness departs Jamaica for official engagement in Turks and Caicos Islands
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Holness departs Jamaica for official engagement in Turks and Caicos Islands
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness departed the island on Friday for the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) where he is scheduled to par...
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NCB Foundation makes $525,000 vision kit donation for child’s month
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NCB Foundation makes $525,000 vision kit donation for child’s month
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The NCB has donated $525,000 in vision kits for children through the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB) as the country marks Chil...
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Audio guidance now live at Scotia ATMs
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Audio guidance now live at Scotia ATMs
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Scotiabank Jamaica launched audio guidance at some of its automated teller machines (ATM) across the island, the bank said Friday....
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Forex: $159.02 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.02 to one US dollar
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, May 14, ended trading at $159.02, down 17 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
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J’can sentenced to three years in US prison for US$600,000 lottery scam
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J’can sentenced to three years in US prison for US$600,000 lottery scam
May 15, 2026
TACOMA, United States – A Jamaican man who was extradited to the United States (US) on lottery scam charges in 2025 was sentenced to three years in pr...
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Haiti targeting World Cup knockout rounds, says coach
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Haiti targeting World Cup knockout rounds, says coach
May 15, 2026
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — Haiti coach Sebastien Migne said Friday his team are targeting a place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup as he nam...
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Duplantis ‘nervous but fired up’ for Diamond League opener
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Duplantis ‘nervous but fired up’ for Diamond League opener
May 15, 2026
SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — Pole vault world record-holder Armand "Mondo" Duplantis admitted to nerves on the eve of the new Diamond League season on Frid...
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BIG MAN TIME
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BIG MAN TIME
Champions Cavalier face Montego Bay; Portmore book clash with Mount Pleasant in JPL semis
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 15, 2026
Don’t count us out!
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Dream Catcher untouchable in Portmore Stakes romp
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Dream Catcher untouchable in Portmore Stakes romp
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
May 15, 2026
Dream Catcher
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Stardom stuns at 13-1 in Kingston Stakes sweep for Subratie
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Stardom stuns at 13-1 in Kingston Stakes sweep for Subratie
May 15, 2026
Stardom
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Two lovers rock giants to be honoured at Kingston event
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‘No patois in the House!’ Speaker shuts down Burchell’s attempt to present in Jamaican dialect
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Residents of Draxhall Country Club frustrated with board over ‘poor governance’
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Jamaican couple expands Soul Food Caribbean Festival Brand beyond Jamaica
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4.4 magnitude earthquake recorded in eastern Jamaica
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ST THOMAS, Jamaica — A 4.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded in eastern Jamaica early Wednesday morning, according to the Earthquake Unit at the Unive...
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Business giant Dennis Lalor has died
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chartered insurer and founder of ICWI Group Limited, Dennis Lalor, died Wednesday night. He was ailing for some time. Regarded as ...
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