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Mark Dennis 
December 29 12:30 AM
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Inside the criminal mind
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Inside the criminal mind
Psychiatrist outlines factors, some from birth, that set people on path to prison
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 29 12:28 AM
Inside the criminal mind
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‘Avoid wild speculation,’ defence attorney advises in SSL matter
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‘Avoid wild speculation,’ defence attorney advises in SSL matter
Senior cop points to complex investigation
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‘Avoid wild speculation,’ defence attorney advises in SSL matter
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Itch Scratch success with Shawn Storm
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JN Money covers grocery bills for shoppers in hurricane-hit Santa Cruz
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Families urged to stop hiding children with disabilities
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Families urged to stop hiding children with disabilities
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
December 29 12:22 AM
Families urged to stop hiding children with disabilities
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Midfielder Magee believes Reggae Boyz’s style of play a work-in-progress
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 29 12:22 AM
Midfielder Magee believes Reggae Boyz’s style of play a work in progress
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WATCH: Police target overseas players in Kingston violence
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WATCH: Police target overseas players in Kingston violence
January 31, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Commissioner of Police Major General Antony Anderson says a number of overseas players continue to drive crime in Jamaica, includi...
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Man slapped with multiple charges Sangster airport cocaine bust
January 31, 2023
ST JAMES, Jamaica – A man has been slapped with multiple charges in relation to the seizure of approximately 2.5 kilograms of cocaine at the Sangster ...
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WATCH: ‘Parking attendants’ cash in on massive rush at traffic court
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WATCH: ‘Parking attendants’ cash in on massive rush at traffic court
VANESSA JAMES, Observer Online reporter, jamesv@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 31, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica – With the massive rush to address outstanding tickets at the Corporate Area Traffic Court on Melbourne Road in Kingston ahead of th...
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Churches call for Commission of Enquiry into Jamaica’s financial sector
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Churches call for Commission of Enquiry into Jamaica’s financial sector
January 31, 2023
The Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) wants a Commission of Enquiry to be conducted into the financial sector “to determine the true nature of its ope...
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Here’s what Jamaica’s tallest building will look like – ‘The Ascent ’ concept design revealed
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Here’s what Jamaica’s tallest building will look like – ‘The Ascent ’ concept design revealed
January 31, 2023
With construction slated to begin in February, Jamaican-based full-service architectural firm StudiOH Core Limited on Sunday unveiled the concept desi...
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WATCH: Driver killed by gunmen on bike in Half Way Tree area
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WATCH: Driver killed by gunmen on bike in Half Way Tree area
January 31, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A Nissan X-Trail driver was shot dead at the intersection of Skibo and Cargill avenues in St Andrew on Tuesday evening. The victim...
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Spurs sign defender Pedro Porro from Sporting
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Spurs sign defender Pedro Porro from Sporting
January 31, 2023
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Tottenham announced the signing of Sporting Lisbon defender Pedro Porro minutes before the January transfer window sla...
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Clarke to open 2023/24 Budget Debate on March 7
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Clarke to open 2023/24 Budget Debate on March 7
January 31, 2023
The 2023/24 Budget Debate will get underway on Tuesday, March 7. Prior to that, the Parliament will be prorogued on Tuesday, February 7 ahead of the S...
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7-member Road Traffic Appeal Tribunal in place for Feb 1 – Shaw
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7-member Road Traffic Appeal Tribunal in place for Feb 1 – Shaw
January 31, 2023
The seven-member Road Traffic Appeal Tribunal that will adjudicate matters related to traffic breaches under the new Road Traffic Act will come into e...
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No breakthrough in murder of St Mary businessman – Cops
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No breakthrough in murder of St Mary businessman – Cops
January 31, 2023
Police in St Mary have so far come up empty-handed with their probe into the murder of a popular businessman who was killed by gunmen two weeks ago. S...
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Forex: J$154.10 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$154.10 to one US dollar
January 31, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The US dollar on Tuesday, January 31 ended trading at J$154.10 down by 48 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily exchange ...
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Jamaica willing to send security forces to Haiti, says Holness
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Jamaica willing to send security forces to Haiti, says Holness
January 31, 2023
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica stands ready to send members of the security forces to Haiti as part of an international effort aimed at re...
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Suspended! Teacher who threatened to ‘murder’ student sent home
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Suspended! Teacher who threatened to ‘murder’ student sent home
January 31, 2023
The teacher who was caught on video threatening a student at the Newell High School in St Elizabeth, has been suspended. Children’s Advocate Diahann G...
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22-y-o in viral Burger King car park fight charged with 2 counts of murder
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22-y-o in viral Burger King car park fight charged with 2 counts of murder
January 31, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- A man has been charged with two counts of murder and wounding with intent stemming from a brawl last month inside the parking lot...
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Budget nears $1 trillion mark after additional $24.5 billion
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Budget nears $1 trillion mark after additional $24.5 billion
January 31, 2023
An additional $24.5 billion has been added to the national budget, pushing the total to $998.2 billion for fiscal year 2022/23. The increased amount i...
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Clarendon labourer slapped with firearm charge
January 31, 2023
CLARENDON, Jamaica –A Clarendon man was charged with unauthorised possession of firearm and ammunition in relation to an incident in Salt River in the...
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WATCH: Kingston traffic court free of chaos on final day before new road law
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WATCH: Kingston traffic court free of chaos on final day before new road law
VANESSA JAMES, Observer Online reporter, jamesv@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 31, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Straight lines and fast service were the order of the day as motorists turned up at the Corporate Area Traffic Court on Tuesday to...
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Construction worker charged after bloody bust-up with  colleague
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Construction worker charged after bloody bust-up with colleague
January 31, 2023
TRELAWNY, Jamaica – A Trelawny man has been charged with wounding with intent following an incident in his community on Friday. Charged is fifty-one-y...
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Kingston teen charged with 2021 murder
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Kingston teen charged with 2021 murder
January 31, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica – An eighteen-year-old has been charged with the March 18, 2021 murder of Ludlow Evans otherwise called ‘Luds’ of Dallas Road, Kings...
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St Catherine man allegedly caught with Uzi
January 31, 2023
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica -- A man has been charged with possession of prohibited weapon and ammunition after he was allegedly nabbed with an illegal fire...
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WATCH: Fuming taxi operator questions ticketing system
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WATCH: Fuming taxi operator questions ticketing system
January 31, 2023
MAY PEN, Clarendon -- Cleveland Bryan, a taxi operator who plies the route from May Pen to Old Harbour, was left bewildered when he was presented with...
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VisuEats appoints Tanesha Westcarr as chief business development officer
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VisuEats appoints Tanesha Westcarr as chief business development officer
January 31, 2023
South Florida-based software company visuEats Imagery Solutions has appointed business strategist Tanesha Westcarr as its chief business development o...
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‘Avoid wild speculation,’ defence attorney advises in SSL matter
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Itch Scratch success with Shawn Storm
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