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Jamaica’s population grew by just 600 in 2025 – PIOJ

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Jamaica’s population grew by just 600 in 2025 – PIOJ

July 12, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) — Jamaica’s population was estimated at 2,764,200 at the end of 2025 when compared with 2,763,600 in 2024. This indicates a ne...

US-Iran strikes — latest developments

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US-Iran strikes — latest developments

July 12, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — Iran announced it was again closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and hit Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US s...

Argentina football great Rattin dies at 89

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Argentina football great Rattin dies at 89

July 12, 2026

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattín, who was sent off in the 19966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died ...

NWC Amnesty realised nearly $800 million for State-owned utility

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NWC Amnesty realised nearly $800 million for State-owned utility

July 12, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The customer amnesty and relief programme granted by the National Water Commission (NWC) in January 2025 generated $769.0 million ...

Six dead as driver rams into crowd at Chilean festival

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Six dead as driver rams into crowd at Chilean festival

July 12, 2026

SANTIAGO, Chile(AFP) — A driver ploughed into people at a street festival Sunday in Chile, killing at least six, police said. The man reportedly lost ...

Remittances to Jamaica up 3.8 per cent in 2025, says PIOJ

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Remittances to Jamaica up 3.8 per cent in 2025, says PIOJ

July 12, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Remittances to Jamaica totalled US$3 247.5 million in 2025, an increase of 3.8 per cent when compared with 2024. This is according...

Inner Circle’s ‘Sweat (A La La La La Long)’ platinum in UK

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Inner Circle’s ‘Sweat (A La La La La Long)’ platinum in UK

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer

July 12, 2026

Thirty-four years after it became a global hit, Sweat (A La La La La Long) by reggae band Inner Circle, has earned platinum certification in the Uni...

Jamaica continues dominance at NACAC

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Jamaica continues dominance at NACAC

PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com

July 12, 2026

Jamaicans dominated on Saturday’s second day of the NACAC Under 18/23 Championships in Apizaco, Mexico, adding 25 more medals to take their tally to 4...

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