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UPDATE: 5-m-o baby in fatal St Elizabeth crash identified
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UPDATE: 5-m-o baby in fatal St Elizabeth crash identified
June 7, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police have identified the five-month-old baby who succumbed to injuries sustained in a three-vehicle crash on the Pepper main...
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SO2 Bubbly Summer @ Round Hill
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SO2 Bubbly Summer @ Round Hill
June 7, 2026
Luxury, celebration, and the art of living well will coalesce seamlessly this summer as part of Moët & Chandon’s first-ever exclusive year-long premiu...
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Blackout shame!
Vaz rips JPS for all-island power outage; 30-day deadline given for full report
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7, 2026
ENERGY Minister Daryl Vaz has described last Friday’s islandwide power outage as “an embarrassment” while the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has blamed ...
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Ludicrous!
Vaz, JPS debunk conspiracy theory US vessel, JDF fire linked to islandwide blackout
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7, 2026
CONSPIRACY theories that last Friday night’s all-island power outage was due to the arrival of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz to Jamaica...
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Charly Black: ‘That time is now!’
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Charly Black: ‘That time is now!’
Entertainer slated to perform at UK Reggaeland in first appearance since 2009
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
June 7, 2026
After more than a decade and a half away from UK stages, dancehall star Charly Black is preparing for what he describes as one of the most significant...
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Jamaica’s sweet problem
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Jamaica’s sweet problem
Honey shortage grips country post-Hurricane Melissa
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7, 2026
THE loss of approximately 16,000 bee colonies following the passage of Hurricane Melissa has triggered what many describe as a honey shortage across J...
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‘IT’S WATERED DOWN’
Cricket, Sports
‘IT’S WATERED DOWN’
National coach laments lack of structure in local women’s cricket
June 7, 2026
THE success of Jamaica’s senior women cricketers at the regional level continues to mystify many who follow the game. Early this year, the Jamaicans p...
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When roads choke growth
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When roads choke growth
Caribbean nations lose productivity, growth and competitiveness as congestion worsens
BY KELLARAY MILES Business reporter milesk@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7, 2026
TRAFFIC congestion has emerged as a major development challenge across the Caribbean, prompting the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to explore a rang...
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More traffic, but halved profits for airlines in 2026 — Industry forecast
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More traffic, but halved profits for airlines in 2026 — Industry forecast
June 7, 2026
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Airlines expect to carry more passengers this year but earn only half as much profit as in 2025, as high fuel prices do...
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‘Don’t make it permanent’ cautions Tavares-Finson while backing Govt’s decision to withdraw funds from NHT
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‘Don’t make it permanent’ cautions Tavares-Finson while backing Govt’s decision to withdraw funds from NHT
June 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) — Government Senator Christian Tavares-Finson, while supporting the Administration’s decision to continue withdrawing billions...
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Jess calls for increased oversight amid sharp increase in police fatal shootings
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Jess calls for increased oversight amid sharp increase in police fatal shootings
June 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Justice Zuleika Jess is calling for immediate and systemic reform of Jamaica's policing accountability ...
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Campbell calls for youth in agriculture pipeline
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Campbell calls for youth in agriculture pipeline
June 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Dayton Campbell, says it is time for Jamaica to establish a clear and struct...
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UPDATE: 5-m-o baby in fatal St Elizabeth crash identified
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UPDATE: 5-m-o baby in fatal St Elizabeth crash identified
June 7, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police have identified the five-month-old baby who succumbed to injuries sustained in a three-vehicle crash on the Pepper main...
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Verstappen out of Monaco Grand Prix on opening lap
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Verstappen out of Monaco Grand Prix on opening lap
June 7, 2026
MONTE CARLO, Principality of Monaco (AFP) — Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen was forced to retire on the very first lap of the Formula 1 Monaco ...
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June 6, 2026
Caribbean Assurance Brokers Limited (CAB) recently hosted its exclusive Referral Network Experience inside the sleek Audi Showroom, bringing together ...
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Jamaica’s sweet problem
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Jamaica’s sweet problem
Honey shortage grips country post-Hurricane Melissa
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7, 2026
THE loss of approximately 16,000 bee colonies following the passage of Hurricane Melissa has triggered what many describe as a honey shortage across J...
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Man dies in three-vehicle St Elizabeth crash
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Man dies in three-vehicle St Elizabeth crash
June 7, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica— A man succumbed to injuries he sustained in a three-vehicle collision on the Content main road near Santa Cruz in St Elizabeth ...
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Brown asserts Jamaica not building modern economy
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Brown asserts Jamaica not building modern economy
June 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation, Christopher Brown, has charged that the country is going i...
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Blackout shame!
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Blackout shame!
Vaz rips JPS for all-island power outage; 30-day deadline given for full report
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7, 2026
ENERGY Minister Daryl Vaz has described last Friday’s islandwide power outage as “an embarrassment” while the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has blamed ...
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Ludicrous!
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Ludicrous!
Vaz, JPS debunk conspiracy theory US vessel, JDF fire linked to islandwide blackout
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7, 2026
CONSPIRACY theories that last Friday night’s all-island power outage was due to the arrival of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz to Jamaica...
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Pro squash instructor returns for Level 2 coaching course at Liguanea Club
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Pro squash instructor returns for Level 2 coaching course at Liguanea Club
June 7, 2026
Twelve coaches, including two from the Cayman Islands, began an intensive, three-day, World Squash Federation (WSF) Level 2 Coaching Course at Liguane...
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‘IT’S WATERED DOWN’
Cricket, Sports
‘IT’S WATERED DOWN’
National coach laments lack of structure in local women’s cricket
June 7, 2026
THE success of Jamaica’s senior women cricketers at the regional level continues to mystify many who follow the game. Early this year, the Jamaicans p...
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Subratie barn holds aces as stablemates clash for 2000 Guineas glory
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Subratie barn holds aces as stablemates clash for 2000 Guineas glory
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
June 7, 2026
The 2000 Guineas on the nine-race card is shaping up as a referendum on the Gary Subratie barn. The trainer sends out the two most fancied colts — Sta...
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Legacy Isle smashes 35-y-o Eros record as Dream Catcher takes 1000 Guineas
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Legacy Isle smashes 35-y-o Eros record as Dream Catcher takes 1000 Guineas
June 7, 2026
WHILE Dream Catcher claimed the spotlight with an emphatic win in the $3.75-million 1000 Guineas Classic for fillies on Saturday, it was Rohan Crichto...
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From Siberia to French Open title, Andreeva lives ‘dream’
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From Siberia to French Open title, Andreeva lives ‘dream’
June 7, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP) — Mirra Andreeva has already come a long way from the heart of Siberia but on Saturday she fulfilled her “dream”, aged just 19, wh...
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Power outages reported across several parishes
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Power outages reported across several parishes
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Blackouts have been reported across several parishes in Jamaica, affecting electricity service in multiple areas. Efforts to conta...
June 5, 2026
JPS begins phased restoration of electricity after ‘unacceptable’ all-island blackout – Vaz
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JPS begins phased restoration of electricity after ‘unacceptable’ all-island blackout – Vaz
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The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has begun to restore electricity to Jamaicans following an all-island power outage on Friday night, according...
June 5, 2026
Megan Simmonds wins first DL race in Rome
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Megan Simmonds wins first DL race in Rome
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Megan Simmonds won her first Diamond League race on Thursday after she ran a season’s best 12.50 seconds (0.8m/s) to win the 100m ...
June 4, 2026
‘Jamaica didn’t call’: Jaydon Hibbert says Turkey rebuilt him after injury setback
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‘Jamaica didn’t call’: Jaydon Hibbert says Turkey rebuilt him after injury setback
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Fresh off a 17.02-metre comeback jump at the Rome Diamond League, Jaydon Hibbert says Turkey helped rebuild him mentally and emotionally after a devas...
June 5, 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A fire broke out at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Friday evening. Jamaica Fire Brigade Commissioner Stewart Beckford confirmed the f...
June 5, 2026
Dancehall royalty turn out for Spragga Benz 57th birthday celebration
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Dancehall royalty turn out for Spragga Benz 57th birthday celebration
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After his 2025 birthday party in St Croix, Spragga Benz’ management planned an even bigger event to celebrate his 57th year in 2026. They got that and...
June 5, 2026
Police name father and son killed execution style in Manchester
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Police name father and son killed execution style in Manchester
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police have identified the father and son who were killed execution style in New Forest, Manchester on Friday morning. Police na...
June 5, 2026
Father and son killed in Manchester
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Father and son killed in Manchester
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Detectives up to early Friday morning were processing a double murder scene where a father and son were killed in New Forest, Ma...
June 5, 2026
Lyles reigns in Rome 100m, Pathirage stuns with javelin
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Lyles reigns in Rome 100m, Pathirage stuns with javelin
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ROME, Italy (AFP) — Olympic champion Noah Lyles scorched to victory in the men's 100m at the Rome Diamond League meeting on Thursday in 9.88sec. The f...
June 4, 2026
Fire at Up Park Camp extinguished – JDF
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Fire at Up Park Camp extinguished – JDF
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The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF)says a fire that broke out at the barracks area of Up Park Camp on Friday night has been extinguished. According to the...
June 5, 2026
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