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JPL top three battle for lead as first round draws to a close
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JPL top three battle for lead as first round draws to a close
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 21 07:32 AM
Two points separate the top three teams in the Jamaica Premier League as the first round of the competition comes to a close this weekend with six gam...
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Funeral home operators extend grace to grieving families despite mounting losses post-Melissa
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December 21 12:20 AM
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JPS says it moved to prevent rate hike being six times higher
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JPS says it moved to prevent rate hike being six times higher
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JPS says it moved to prevent rate hike being six times higher
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Funeral grants available for Melissa victims
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December 21 12:17 AM
Funeral grants available for Melissa victims
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December 21 12:14 AM
Early potential unlocked
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Green addresses vets’ concerns over dog rescue claim
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Green addresses vets’ concerns over dog rescue claim
BY VERNON DAVIDSON Executive editor — publications davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 21 12:13 AM
Green addresses vets’ concerns over dog rescue claim
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St Elizabeth Tech make Melissa-ravished parish proud with sixth daCosta Cup title
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Barita receives A+ credit ratings from CariCRIS
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Barita receives A+ credit ratings from CariCRIS
January 31, 2025
Barita Investments Limited has been assigned strong investment-grade issuer/corporate credit ratings by Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Servic...
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US plugs pipeline for Cuba remittances
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US plugs pipeline for Cuba remittances
January 31, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Friday banned transactions with the main pipeline for remittances to Cuba, the latest effort t...
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Riu Resorts Jamaica sales spike since resumption of LATAM Airlines flights
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Riu Resorts Jamaica sales spike since resumption of LATAM Airlines flights
January 31, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica-RIU Resorts Jamaica is reporting that sales to some of their seven properties in the island have significantly increased since t...
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JPL Golden Boot race heats up
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JPL Golden Boot race heats up
January 31, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica--The race for the Golden Boot in the Jamaica Premier League is heating up after three players took their scoring tallies to double fig...
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Small plane crashes in Philadelphia, governor says
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Small plane crashes in Philadelphia, governor says
January 31, 2025
PHILADELPHIA, United States (AFP) -- A small private airplane crashed in northeast Philadelphia Friday, a top official said, with media showing images...
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WATCH: ‘Meet a judge or your maker’ Holness warns deportees with criminal intentions
January 31, 2025
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has warned deportees with criminal intentions that they will “either meet a judge or [their] maker” if they seek to wrea...
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Slickianna’s murder accused case postponed to October 15
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Slickianna’s murder accused case postponed to October 15
January 31, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Incomplete files have once again delayed the case against Rushawn Patterson, the man charged in connection with the October 2022 m...
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Fitness Resolution: Sticking to the plan beyond January
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Fitness Resolution: Sticking to the plan beyond January
Carlysia Ramdeen | Observer Online Reporter 
January 31, 2025
As the excitement of a new year fades, the drive to stick with ambitious fitness resolutions often wavers, and the gym memberships purchased in early ...
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Sunshine Girls team captain Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard suffers pregnancy loss
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Sunshine Girls team captain Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard suffers pregnancy loss
January 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Sunshine Girls team captain Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard and her family are mourning the tragic loss of her unborn child. This was confi...
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Fitz-Henley says PNP and KSAMC caught engaging in organised criminality
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Fitz-Henley says PNP and KSAMC caught engaging in organised criminality
Gov't senator calls for Campbell's resignation as ECJ commissioner
January 31, 2025
Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley says the People's National Party (PNP) secretariat and the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) ha...
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Forex: J$157.44 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$157.44 to one US dollar
January 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The US dollar on Friday, January 31, ended trading at $157.44 down by 38 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange tr...
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Double murder rocks Greenwood
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Double murder rocks Greenwood
January 31, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A Canadian man and woman were shot and killed during a home invasion in the St James community of Greenwood Thursday night. The de...
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ALGA-J AGM erupts into chaos, police called in
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ALGA-J AGM erupts into chaos, police called in
January 31, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— Police were called to quell tensions after chaos erupted during Friday morning’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association ...
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Bureau of Standards commended for regional leadership in quality assurance
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Bureau of Standards commended for regional leadership in quality assurance
January 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has been commended for its pivotal role in promoting quality, innovation and international c...
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Vendor slapped with gun and assault charges
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Vendor slapped with gun and assault charges
January 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A vendor of Majesty Gardens in Kingston has been charged with several offences following an incident in his community on Thursday,...
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JFJ reiterates call for body-worn camera amid surge in security force fatal shootings
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JFJ reiterates call for body-worn camera amid surge in security force fatal shootings
January 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is renewing its call for the use of body-worn cameras by members of the securit...
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Aston Villa’s Duran joins Saudi club Al Nassr for reported £64 mln
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Aston Villa’s Duran joins Saudi club Al Nassr for reported £64 mln
January 31, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on Friday in a deal worth a reported £64 million ...
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Man, woman charged with 2024 murder
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Man, woman charged with 2024 murder
January 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two people, including a woman, have been charged with murder in relation to the November 15, 2024, shooting death of a man along O...
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White House says Trump will impose Canada, Mexico, China tariffs at weekend
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White House says Trump will impose Canada, Mexico, China tariffs at weekend
January 31, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)- President Donald Trump will impose tariffs Saturday on the three largest US trading partners -- Canada, Mexico and Ch...
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T&T police commissioner arrested and detained as probe continues into importation of guns
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T&T police commissioner arrested and detained as probe continues into importation of guns
January 31, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Trinidad and Tobago Police Commissioner, Erla Harewood-Christopher has been arrested and detained as investigations co...
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CPFSA honours 52 students for outstanding academic performance
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CPFSA honours 52 students for outstanding academic performance
January 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) on Thursday, January 30 honoured 52 students for their outstanding academi...
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Selector among two men facing gun-related charges
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Selector among two men facing gun-related charges
January 31, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — A selector is among two men charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition following an...
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JPS says it moved to prevent rate hike being six times higher
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JPS says it moved to prevent rate hike being six times higher
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JPS says it moved to prevent rate hike being six times higher
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Funeral grants available for Melissa victims
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Funeral grants available for Melissa victims
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