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UN declares famine over in Gaza, says ‘situation remains critical’
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UN declares famine over in Gaza, says ‘situation remains critical’
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GAZA, Palestinian Territories (AFP) — A famine declared in Gaza in August is now over thanks to improved access for humanitarian aid, the United Natio...
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Jerome Williams | Reporter 
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JC, XLCR mega clash in Manning Cup grand finale
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Nunes eyes 2026 redemption after missing out on trainers’ title
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Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
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Taking Christmas to the West
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Taking Christmas to the West
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BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 19 12:11 AM
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Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel will not appear for his scheduled performance at the One Caribbean Music Festival in Trinidad and Tobago due to the pr...
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Lyssons win INSPORTS primary champs
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Lyssons win INSPORTS primary champs
May 31, 2025
Lyssons Primary regained their Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) Devon Biscuits National Primary Schools Athletics Championship in style at the National ...
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Police probing abduction of election scrutineer in St Andrew
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - Police are intensifying their investigation into the abduction of a woman, Lorna Robertson, who was snatched by unknown assailants...
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Brilliant PSG demolish Inter Milan to win first Champions League title
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Brilliant PSG demolish Inter Milan to win first Champions League title
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MUNICH, Germany (AFP) -- Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for the first time in their history as Luis Enrique's brilliant young side outcl...
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Man wanted in Clarendon arrested in Greenvale, Manchester
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica— A man wanted by the Clarendon police for shooting with intent was apprehended in the once troubled community of Greenvale, Manche...
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Sandals donates two ambulances to Jamaica Fire Brigade
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The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arm of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has been boosted by the donation of two ambulances by Sandals Resorts Inter...
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Youth start-up programme to ease entry intro agriculture
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - Government is making it easier for young Jamaicans to enter the agricultural sector under the new Agro Park Youth Start-Up Program...
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Reggae Boyz lose on penalties to Nigeria in Unity Cup final
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Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz were beaten 5-4 on penalties by Nigeria after playing out a 2-2 draw in the Unity Cup final at Brentford Community Stadium in Lo...
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Nominations open for LASCO/NAJ nurse and nursing student of the year awards
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Nominations are now open for the coveted LASCO/Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ) Nurse of the Year 2025–2026 and Nursing Student of the Year 2025–20...
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Guyana nomination day set for July 14
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GEORGETOWN. Guyana, (CMC) – The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Friday announced that nomination day for the country's upcoming polls is July 1...
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Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, has died – reports
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LOS ANGELES, California — Ronald Fenty, the father of global superstar Robyn ‘Rihanna’ Fenty, has passed away at the age of 70, according to US media ...
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Man suspected of committing suicide in St Elizabeth water tank
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A St Elizabeth man is suspected to have committed suicide on Friday after he was reportedly seen going into a 10-foot water ta...
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Reggae Boyz name unchanged line-up for Unity Cup final
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Reggae Boyz name unchanged line-up for Unity Cup final
May 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Reggae Boyz head coach Steve McClaren has named an unchanged line-up to face Nigeria in the final of the Unity Cup at the Brentfor...
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‘Big Tree’ charged with second murder in Manchester
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‘Big Tree’ charged with second murder in Manchester
May 31, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A Manchester man who police have described as a hit man is to face the court in relation to a second murder charge. He is Nichol...
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Police protection provided to new FID head Dennis Chung
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - Dennis Chung, the incoming Financial Investigation Division (FID) chief technical director, has been assigned police protection fo...
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OPEC+ announces sharp increase in July oil production
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VIENNA, Austria (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key OPEC+ members announced on Saturday a huge increase in crude production for July. They...
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England’s Overton ruled out of West Indies series
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England’s Overton ruled out of West Indies series
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) --England fast bowler Jamie Overton will miss the rest of the white-ball series against the West Indies after suffering a...
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Ruthless Sinner marches into French Open fourth round
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PARIS, France (AFP) -- Top seed Jannik Sinner dismissed world number 34 Jiri Lehecka in straight sets on Saturday at Roland Garros as the Italian book...
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May 31, 2025
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received a $650-million infusion of high-tech equipment, that will significantly boost the speed, coordinatio...
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May 31, 2025
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Ardenne schoolmates heading to Cuban universities
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Romeich, Slyda release Red Fyah rhythm
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