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Police suspect domestic dispute in Westmoreland murder
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Police suspect domestic dispute in Westmoreland murder
May 21 10:17 AM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — An interpersonal dispute may be behind the gruesome killing of a man in Retreat, Westmoreland on Wednesday, according to polic...
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924 containerised housing units in Jamaica
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924 containerised housing units in Jamaica
May 21 10:10 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Approximately 924 containerised housing units are on the island as the Government presses ahead with its temporary housing relief ...
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WATCH: Overturned trailer truck causing traffic delays in Central Village
Renae Osbouurne, Observer staff reporter, osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 21 10:04 AM
A 40-foot trailer truck overturned along the main road in Central Village, St Catherine on Thursday morning after the vehicle reportedly developed mec...
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Newell wants clarity on oil exploration in Jamaica’s waters
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Newell wants clarity on oil exploration in Jamaica’s waters
May 21 07:50 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the Government increasingly optimistic that oil will be found in Jamaica’s waters in commercial quantities, Opposition Spokes...
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Education ministry monitoring students following motor vehicle accident
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Education ministry monitoring students following motor vehicle accident
May 21 07:45 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Education says it is closely monitoring the condition of students involved in Wednesday morning’s crash in Clarend...
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Cavalier stun MBU to advance to fourth consecutive JPL final
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Cavalier stun MBU to advance to fourth consecutive JPL final
May 21 07:30 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Defending champions Cavalier are through to the final of the Jamaica Premier League for the fourth consecutive year after overturn...
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First Ebola case confirmed in Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province
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First Ebola case confirmed in Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province
May 21 07:14 AM
BUKAVU, DR Congo (AFP) — A first Ebola case has been confirmed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, in an area under the...
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Zero bureaucracy
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Zero bureaucracy
Digital revolution to make doing business in Jamaica a seamless process
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
May 21 12:20 AM
Zero bureaucracy
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Trump signs order to impose higher tariffs on dozens of economies
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Trump signs order to impose higher tariffs on dozens of economies
July 31, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday imposing higher tariffs on dozens of countries in his latest bid to ...
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Richardson, Lyles ease through 100m heats at US trials
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Richardson, Lyles ease through 100m heats at US trials
July 31, 2025
EUGENE, United States (AFP) — Reigning 100m world champions Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles cruised through their opening heats at the United Stat...
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St Andrew South Police Division lists wanted men, persons of interest
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St Andrew South Police Division lists wanted men, persons of interest
July 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The St Andrew South police have listed several wanted persons and persons of interest in the division who are being urged to repor...
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Fixed election dates remain under active consideration — Malahoo Forte
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Fixed election dates remain under active consideration — Malahoo Forte
July 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, says the issue of fixed election dates remains under active c...
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Ex-US airman who killed wife and 2 children executed in Florida
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Ex-US airman who killed wife and 2 children executed in Florida
July 31, 2025
MIAMI, United States (AFP)—A former US Air Force sergeant who killed his wife and two young children was executed by lethal injection in the southern ...
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Driver injured in two-vehicle collision in Hanover
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Driver injured in two-vehicle collision in Hanover
July 31, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica — At least one person is now awaiting medical attention following a two-vehicle collision on the Mosquito Cove main road near Sandy B...
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Residents of St Andrew West Central receive free community Wi-Fi
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Residents of St Andrew West Central receive free community Wi-Fi
BY CARLYSIA RAMDEEN Observer Online reporter ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Cockburn Gardens and surrounding communities in St Andrew West Central now have free access to the internet, followin...
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Jamaica booth pulls over 750,000 visitors at World Expo in Japan
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Jamaica booth pulls over 750,000 visitors at World Expo in Japan
July 31, 2025
OSAKA, Japan – Jamaica’s star quality is currently on display in Japan as the country’s booth continues to be a source of interest and excitement at t...
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Former Bahamas PM proposes fast food ban in Family Islands to tackle health crisis
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Former Bahamas PM proposes fast food ban in Family Islands to tackle health crisis
July 31, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — Former Prime Minister of The Bahamas Dr Hubert Minnis has proposed introducing legislation to prevent international fast food ...
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Judge grants bail to man accused of $40m loan fraud using elder’s title
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Judge grants bail to man accused of $40m loan fraud using elder’s title
July 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man who is accused of obtaining a $40 million loan from a local company by using the title of another man had his bail reviewed ...
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Brazil vows to fight Trump tariff ‘injustice’
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Brazil vows to fight Trump tariff ‘injustice’
July 31, 2025
BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP)—Brazil vowed Thursday to combat US President Donald Trump's tariffs on its exports, saying it intends to lodge appeals if last-...
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Man pleads guilty to cocaine charges, granted $400,000 bail
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Man pleads guilty to cocaine charges, granted $400,000 bail
July 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man charged with possession of cocaine, dealing in cocaine and attempting to export the drug was granted bail in the sum of $400...
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Heavy rain in Guinea capital kills at least seven
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Heavy rain in Guinea capital kills at least seven
July 31, 2025
CONAKRY, Guinea (AFP)—At least seven people have died in Guinea's capital Conakry due to heavy overnight rain, the government said Thursday. The city'...
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Forex: $161.24 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.24 to one US dollar
July 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, July 31, ended trading at $161.24, down by 1 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
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Jamalco commits $25 million for back-to-school assistance
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Jamalco commits $25 million for back-to-school assistance
July 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Some 450 students across Clarendon and Manchester are set to benefit from Jamalco and Century Aluminum’s annual investment in educ...
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Jdart gaining traction with Hula Hoop
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Jdart gaining traction with Hula Hoop
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
July 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jdart wears many hats. He’s a music producer, an events promoter and a recording artiste. Residing between Kingston and Japan, Jda...
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Trelawny man charged with murder
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Trelawny man charged with murder
July 31, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — A Trelawny man has been charged with murder following an incident in the Falmouth Gardens community in May. He is 37-year-old Kema...
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St Catherine woman accused of scamming relative
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St Catherine woman accused of scamming relative
July 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A St Catherine woman has been dragged before court for allegedly scamming her relative. Amelia Venson, a 24-year-old resident of C...
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Kenne Blessin promoting new album
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Kenne Blessin promoting new album
July 31, 2025
A sporadic writer, singer Kenne Blessin made a big effort to compose most of the tracks on his second album. That album, Caught My Attention , was rel...
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Performance is the key to success, says newcomer Riskii
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Performance is the key to success, says newcomer Riskii
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
July 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Emerging dancehall artiste Riskii says having a good command of the stage, can help artistes in their quest for dominance in the m...
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Kamala Harris to detail 2024 presidential run in new book
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Kamala Harris to detail 2024 presidential run in new book
July 31, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Former US vice president Kamala Harris on Thursday announced she will provide an inside look at her unsuccessful 2024 ...
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Kingston carpenter charged with murder
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Kingston carpenter charged with murder
July 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Kingston carpenter has been slapped with multiple charges in connection with the shooting death of a man earlier this month. For...
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Police suspect domestic dispute in Westmoreland murder
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WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — An interpersonal dispute may be behind the gruesome killing of a man in Retreat, Westmoreland on Wednesday, according to polic...
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924 containerised housing units in Jamaica
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924 containerised housing units in Jamaica
May 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Approximately 924 containerised housing units are on the island as the Government presses ahead with its temporary housing relief ...
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WATCH: Overturned trailer truck causing traffic delays in Central Village
Renae Osbouurne, Observer staff reporter, osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 21, 2026
A 40-foot trailer truck overturned along the main road in Central Village, St Catherine on Thursday morning after the vehicle reportedly developed mec...
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Newell wants clarity on oil exploration in Jamaica’s waters
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Newell wants clarity on oil exploration in Jamaica’s waters
May 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the Government increasingly optimistic that oil will be found in Jamaica’s waters in commercial quantities, Opposition Spokes...
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Education ministry monitoring students following motor vehicle accident
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Education ministry monitoring students following motor vehicle accident
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Education says it is closely monitoring the condition of students involved in Wednesday morning’s crash in Clarend...
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