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WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
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WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
December 25 11:02 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — One of Manchester’s most wanted men was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in Mike Town in the parish ...
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Two American men denied bail on rape charges in The Bahamas
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Two American men denied bail on rape charges in The Bahamas
December 25 10:45 AM
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – Two American men were denied bail when they appeared in a magistrate’s court in The Bahamas charged with raping a 25-year-old ...
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 10:07 AM
A Florida family’s efforts to preserve their Jamaican matriarch’s recipes, passed down through generations, have transformed the 96-year-old woman int...
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US congresswoman condemns death of Haitian man in ICE custody
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US congresswoman condemns death of Haitian man in ICE custody
December 25 09:48 AM
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – United States Democratic Congresswoman, Yvette Clarke, has condemned the death of a Haitian man in the custody of the ...
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Pope urges Russia, Ukraine dialogue in Christmas blessing
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Pope urges Russia, Ukraine dialogue in Christmas blessing
December 25 09:33 AM
VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP)—Pope Leo XIV on Thursday urged Russia and Ukraine to find the "courage" to hold direct talks and spoke of the dire humani...
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Trinidad government warns of using drones illegally to acquire photos of US military installations and equipment
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Trinidad government warns of using drones illegally to acquire photos of US military installations and equipment
December 25 09:20 AM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad and Tobago government on Wednesday criticised the use of drones to acquire photos of United States “milit...
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Toys, letters and love light up Christmas for children in western Jamaica
BY SANDENA JAMES Social media editor jamess@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 12:30 AM
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Faith-based recovery
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Faith-based recovery
Gov’t eyes Church role in providing psychological support to hurricane victims
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 12:28 AM
Faith-based recovery
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Man shot by police dies following car chase in Rhode Island, teen daughter wounded
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Man shot by police dies following car chase in Rhode Island, teen daughter wounded
September 17, 2023
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) — Police officers in Rhode Island fatally shot a driver in Providence after chasing him over 20 miles in an attempt to a...
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Jackson completes DL double with 200m win
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Jackson completes DL double with 200m win
September 17, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two-time 200m World Championships winner, Shericka Jackson, completed the Diamond League sprint double after setting a meet record...
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Parchment wins DL trophy in 110m hurdles
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Parchment wins DL trophy in 110m hurdles
September 17, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hansle Parchment ran a personal best and world-leading 12.93 seconds (0.9m/s) to win the 110m hurdles Diamond League title on Sund...
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WATCH: Audio visual system fails during Golding’s address
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WATCH: Audio visual system fails during Golding’s address
September 17, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The audiovisual system failed during Mark Golding’s address to the 85th annual conference of the Opposition People’s National Part...
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Jamaicans increasingly doubtful about the future – Peter Phillips
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Jamaicans increasingly doubtful about the future – Peter Phillips
September 17, 2023
KINGSTON,Jamaica - Former Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips has charged that Jamaicans are increasingly doubtful about the future. According to Phil...
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Hayles urges Gov’t to withdraw ‘confusing’ banknotes
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Hayles urges Gov’t to withdraw ‘confusing’ banknotes
September 17, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Vice President of the People’s National Party (PNP) Ian Hayles, is urging the Government to recall the new banknotes which he sugge...
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Arsenal gets a moment of quality from Trossard’s goal in drab 1-0 win at Everton in Premier League
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Arsenal gets a moment of quality from Trossard’s goal in drab 1-0 win at Everton in Premier League
September 17, 2023
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The classic chant “1-0 to the Arsenal” was heard at Everton on Sunday as Gunners fans celebrated a Premier League win that w...
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Balmain designer says robbers made off with 50 items for his upcoming Paris Fashion Week show
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Balmain designer says robbers made off with 50 items for his upcoming Paris Fashion Week show
September 17, 2023
PARIS (AP) — Balmain artistic director Olivier Rousteing says robbers have made off with more than 50 pieces of the new collection that his Paris hous...
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‘Markmania’ at PNP annual conference
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‘Markmania’ at PNP annual conference
September 17, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Armed with the knowledge that he has been confirmed to lead the People's National Party into the next general election, Mark Goldi...
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PHOTOS: Massive turnout at PNP conference as Comrades bullish on party’s prospects
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PHOTOS: Massive turnout at PNP conference as Comrades bullish on party’s prospects
September 17, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A massive crowd is now at the National Arena in Kingston where the People's National Party (PNP) 85th annual conference is hitting...
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Caribbean fraud victims to receive up to $40M from Western Union in recovered remission
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Caribbean fraud victims to receive up to $40M from Western Union in recovered remission
September 17, 2023
WASHINGTON, USA – The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that the Western Union Remission Fund began a distribution of about US$4...
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St Andrew Eastern Comrades show support for Hickling amid speculation over Hylton return
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St Andrew Eastern Comrades show support for Hickling amid speculation over Hylton return
September 17, 2023
Despite indications that former member of parliament Andre Hylton would be returning to St Andrew Eastern to represent the People's National Party in ...
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NYC day care owner, neighbour arrested after toddler dies and 3 others show signs of opioid exposure
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NYC day care owner, neighbour arrested after toddler dies and 3 others show signs of opioid exposure
September 17, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — The owner of a New York City day care center and a tenant living in the building were arrested Saturday after a 1-year-old boy died an...
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Trelawny woman perishes in house fire
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Trelawny woman perishes in house fire
September 17, 2023
TRELAWNY, Jamaica - A woman perished in a fire of unknown origin which razed her house in Trelawny Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as...
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Integrity Commission clears PM Rowley of wrongdoing in purchase of townhouse
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Integrity Commission clears PM Rowley of wrongdoing in purchase of townhouse
September 17, 2023
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Integrity Commission has cleared Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Keith Rowley, of wrongdoing in the purchase o...
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St Elizabeth Health Department ramping up dengue fever alert
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St Elizabeth Health Department ramping up dengue fever alert
September 17, 2023
The St Elizabeth Health Department is ramping up efforts to prevent and control the spread of dengue fever across the parish. This comes against the b...
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Carib Cement exports 3,400 tonnes of cement to TCI
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Carib Cement exports 3,400 tonnes of cement to TCI
September 17, 2023
Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) announced the exportation of 3,400 metric tonnes of cement to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The amount represe...
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Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner ousted from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments
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Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner ousted from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments
September 17, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine and also was a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from th...
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A GIANT DEPARTS
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A GIANT DEPARTS
September 17, 2023
THE tribute from Sagicor Group Jamaica best described R Danny Williams: "Insurance pioneer, philanthropist, and nation-builder extraordinaire." R Danv...
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‘Time come’ for PNP’s public message
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‘Time come’ for PNP’s public message
BY HG HELPS Editor-at-large helpsh@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 17, 2023
The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) enters the public session of its 85th annual conference on Sunday with a bold bid to lift its stock and f...
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Marcia Griffiths does it Golden
Entertainment, Music
Marcia Griffiths does it Golden
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.cm 
September 17, 2023
Golden, Marcia Griffiths's latest album, was released on September 8. The 11-song set is co-produced by Kemist Music and Donsome Records. In an interv...
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Official claims multimillion school fraud
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Official claims multimillion school fraud
BY ROCHELLE CLAYTON Staff reporter claytonr@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 17, 2023
MONTEGO BAY, St James - Chairman of St James High School in this western city, Christopher McCurdy wants the immediate intervention of the Ministry of...
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