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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
April 4 02:47 PM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A taxi operator has been charged with wounding with intent after he reportedly stabbed his spouse during a dispute at his home on M...
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
April 4 01:43 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica — Vacae Weekend 2026 officially got underway with a vibrant staging of The Lawn, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrify...
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
April 4 01:39 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Rena has released a new single entitled Yardie Girls No Love/Kingston City , which has sparked much debate. The si...
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Jamaica won three silver medals in first session at Carifta Games
April 4 12:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica won three silver medals on Saturday morning’s first session of the 53rd Carifta Games, which is being held at the Kirani Ja...
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Gov’t hands over land titles to Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society
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Gov’t hands over land titles to Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society
April 4 12:50 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica— Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr Horace Chang, on Good Friday, April 3, formally handed over la...
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US human rights group condemns ‘unlawful’ US strike on boat in the Caribbean
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US human rights group condemns ‘unlawful’ US strike on boat in the Caribbean
April 4 12:21 PM
WASHINGTON, United CMC – The United States human rights group, Human Rights Watch, has condemned the latest US military strike on a vessel in the Cari...
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Single-lane traffic along Jimmy Cliff Boulevard for MoBay 5K Night Run
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Single-lane traffic along Jimmy Cliff Boulevard for MoBay 5K Night Run
April 4 11:37 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Motorists are being advised that a single lane traffic arrangement will be in effect along sections of Jimmy Cliff Boulevard on Sat...
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Kishane Thompson, Tina Clayton and Shericka Jackson for Florida meet
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Kishane Thompson, Tina Clayton and Shericka Jackson for Florida meet
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4 11:34 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—World Athletics Championships medallists Kishane Thompson and Tina Clayton are down to contest the seldom-run 150m at Saturday’s Mir...
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‘Low-emissions’ food leaves some Paris Olympics athletes craving meat
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‘Low-emissions’ food leaves some Paris Olympics athletes craving meat
July 31, 2024
PARIS, France (AFP) — An ambition from Paris Olympics organisers to cut the carbon footprint of catering at this year's eco-friendly games has run int...
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Ernel Earlington wins Independence foreign song contest
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Ernel Earlington wins Independence foreign song contest
July 31, 2024
After placing third in the 2023 Jamaica International Independence Foreign Song Competition (JIIFSC), Ernel Earlington was not keen to compete in it t...
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Kartel’s former attorney, Tavares-Finson welcomes judgement freeing entertainer
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Kartel’s former attorney, Tavares-Finson welcomes judgement freeing entertainer
July 31, 2024
King’s Counsel Tom Tavares-Finson, former lead attorney for Vybz Kartel in the entertainer’s murder case, has welcomed the Court of Appeal ruling that...
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Forex: J$157.52 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$157.52 to one US dollar
July 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, July 31 ended trading at $157.52 up by 10 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange tra...
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WATCH: Vybz Kartel walks free from prison after 13 years
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WATCH: Vybz Kartel walks free from prison after 13 years
July 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel is now a free man after 13 years in prison. The entertainer walked free from the Tower Street Adul...
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Kartel being processed for release from prison
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Kartel being processed for release from prison
July 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Vybz Kartel could be released from prison in a matter of hours following the Court of Appeal's ruling on Wednesday against retrying...
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‘Kartel will be even bigger’: Party atmosphere in Kingston as fans celebrate dancehall star’s release
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‘Kartel will be even bigger’: Party atmosphere in Kingston as fans celebrate dancehall star’s release
July 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Fans of entertainer Vybz Kartel revelled in a party atmosphere in downtown Kingston on Wednesday after the dancehall superstar and...
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Former England manager McClaren takes over as Reggae Boyz coach
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Former England manager McClaren takes over as Reggae Boyz coach
July 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former England manager Steve McClaren has been named head coach of Jamaica’s senior men’s national football team, the Jamaica Foot...
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WATCH: Jubilation in Vybz Kartel’s ‘Gaza’ after entertainer freed
July 31, 2024
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Residents of Waterford in Portmore, St Catherine are rejoicing after the Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday against a retrial of ...
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Kartel freed!
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Kartel freed!
- Dancehall star, co-accused set free by Court of Appeal
July 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Entertainer Vybz Kartel and his co-accused were set free Wednesday after the Court of Appeal ruled against retrying them for the mu...
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Manchester City fined over £2 million for delayed kick-offs
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Manchester City fined over £2 million for delayed kick-offs
July 31, 2024
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Manchester City have been fined £2.09 million ($2.68 million, 2.48 million euros) by the Premier League for 22 instances...
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WATCH: Sprint events ‘wide open’ says retired British sprinter Linford Christie
July 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Retired Jamaican-born British sprinter Linford Christie avoided picking a favourite for the 100 and 200 metres, stating that “it is...
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Ex-BBC presenter Edwards pleads guilty to indecent child images charges
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Ex-BBC presenter Edwards pleads guilty to indecent child images charges
July 31, 2024
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards, one of the most recognisable faces on UK television, pleaded guilty Wednesday to thr...
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Four men listed as Persons of Interest have turned themselves in, says police
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Four men listed as Persons of Interest have turned themselves in, says police
July 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Four of 14 men who were listed as persons of interest by the Kingston Western police have turned themselves in to the authorities. ...
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France captain Mbappe buys Ligue 2 club Caen
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France captain Mbappe buys Ligue 2 club Caen
July 31, 2024
PARIS, France (AFP)— France captain Kylian Mbappe has taken over as majority shareholder of Ligue 2 club Caen, Mbappe's company Interconnected Venture...
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Jackson says a lot went into decision to withdraw from 100m at Paris Olympics
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Jackson says a lot went into decision to withdraw from 100m at Paris Olympics
July 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson revealed that significant consideration went into both her and her coach’s decision to withdraw from th...
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Canada fail in bid to overturn six-point deduction in Olympic football
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Canada fail in bid to overturn six-point deduction in Olympic football
July 31, 2024
PARIS, France (AFP)— Canada's six-point deduction over a spying scandal at the women's Olympic football has been upheld after an appeal to the Court o...
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‘That’s it for me as a coach’ says Klopp
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‘That’s it for me as a coach’ says Klopp
July 31, 2024
BERLIN, Germany (AFP)— Jurgen Klopp has ruled out a return to coaching in the near future, including for the vacant England job, saying Wednesday "as ...
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India landslide toll hits 160 as rain hampers rescue work
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India landslide toll hits 160 as rain hampers rescue work
July 31, 2024
WAYANAD, India (AFP)— Relentless downpours and howling winds hampered Wednesday's search for survivors of landslides that struck Indian tea plantation...
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Shericka Jackson out of 100m at Olympics
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Shericka Jackson out of 100m at Olympics
July 31, 2024
PARIS, France – Jamaican sprint queen Shericka Jackson will not compete in the 100m at the Olympic Games in Paris. Jamaica’s track officials confirmed...
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PHOTOS: Sprint star Kishane Thompson trains ahead of 100m showdown at Olympics
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PHOTOS: Sprint star Kishane Thompson trains ahead of 100m showdown at Olympics
July 31, 2024
PARIS, France – Jamaican rising sprint star Kishane Thompson underwent an extensive training session under the watchful eyes of his coach Stephen Fran...
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D-Day for Vybz Kartel
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D-Day for Vybz Kartel
•Will entertainer be released or face retrial? •Court to broadcast verdict live
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
July 31, 2024
D-Day for Vybz Kartel
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
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ST ANN, Jamaica — Vacae Weekend 2026 officially got underway with a vibrant staging of The Lawn, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrify...
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica won three silver medals on Saturday morning’s first session of the 53rd Carifta Games, which is being held at the Kirani Ja...
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Gov’t hands over land titles to Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society
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Gov’t hands over land titles to Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society
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