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Crisis looms
More people being abandoned at hospitals, say social workers
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 2 12:20 AM
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The long voyage home
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The long voyage home
Jamaican-born sailor arrives on US aircraft carrier
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 2 12:18 AM
The long voyage home
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Inpha Reblitive makes The Introduction
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Inpha Reblitive makes The Introduction
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Manchester coach relishes ‘special’ T20 triumph after turning tables on STETHS
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Manchester coach relishes ‘special’ T20 triumph after turning tables on STETHS
June 2 12:14 AM
Manchester coach relishes ‘special’ T20 triumph after turning tables on STETHS
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Better days ahead
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PFJL CEO predicts bright future for JPL despite turbulent 2025/2026 season
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 2 12:12 AM
PFJL CEO predicts bright future for JPL despite turbulent 2025/2026 season
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Fashion Radar: Geometric
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Fashion Radar: Geometric
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Man found dead near car mart was notorious car thief, say police
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Man found dead near car mart was notorious car thief, say police
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
June 2 12:07 AM
Man found dead near car mart was notorious car thief, say police
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The road to the 2000 Guineas
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The road to the 2000 Guineas
With We Jammin uncertain, Stardom is installed as the early favourite
June 2 12:06 AM
The road to the 2000 Guineas
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Two men found dead at St Elizabeth car mart
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Two men found dead at St Elizabeth car mart
May 31, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica— Police are now on a homicide scene in Longwood near Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth where two men were found dead Sunday night at a ca...
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WATCH: KSAMC moves to address homelessness in downtown Kingston
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WATCH: KSAMC moves to address homelessness in downtown Kingston
May 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) says it is taking steps to address the growing homeless population in Jus...
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Red Stripe Flavours launches 2026 Netball Jamaica Elite League season
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Red Stripe Flavours launches 2026 Netball Jamaica Elite League season
BY BRIAN PITTER Observer writer pitterb@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Red Stripe Flavours has officially launched the 2026 staging of the Netball Jamaica Elite League, reaffirming its commitment to wo...
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Virgin Atlantic flight to Jamaica makes emergency landing after engine failure
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Virgin Atlantic flight to Jamaica makes emergency landing after engine failure
May 31, 2026
A Virgin Atlantic flight bound for Jamaica was forced to divert to Ireland on Saturday after experiencing an engine failure while crossing the North A...
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Charles Jr to lead Jamaican delegation at International Labour Conference
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Charles Jr to lead Jamaican delegation at International Labour Conference
May 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr, has arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, to represent Jamaica at the 114th ...
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New real estate dealer different reports J$3.5B in accepted offers within first five months
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New real estate dealer different reports J$3.5B in accepted offers within first five months
May 31, 2026
New real estate dealer different Capital Limited is reporting that, within its first five months of operations, the firm has secured approximately J$3...
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Tina Clayton leads Jamaican 100m sweep with season’s best in Morocco
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Tina Clayton leads Jamaican 100m sweep with season’s best in Morocco
May 31, 2026
World Athletics Championship silver medalist Tina Clayton produced a season’s best performance of 10.85 seconds to lead a Jamaican sweep of the medals...
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Singer Dua Lipa marries actor Callum Turner — media
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Singer Dua Lipa marries actor Callum Turner — media
May 31, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Pop star Dua Lipa and Fantastic Beasts actor Callum Turner married in London on Sunday, according to media reports, whi...
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Meteor explodes over US with blast equivalent to 300 tonnes of TNT
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Meteor explodes over US with blast equivalent to 300 tonnes of TNT
May 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A meteor crashing toward Earth exploded over the northeastern United States (US) on Saturday, NASA said, setting off...
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Coffee industry needs urgent recovery support after billions in losses, says Dr Grant
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Coffee industry needs urgent recovery support after billions in losses, says Dr Grant
May 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association (JCEA), Dr Norman Grant, is calling for urgent investment and mental health ...
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Africa CDC says over 1,100 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo and Uganda
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Africa CDC says over 1,100 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo and Uganda
May 31, 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) — More than 1,100 people were suspected of having contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda, t...
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D’yani and Remus are crafting reggae’s next big moment with ‘Journey’
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D’yani and Remus are crafting reggae’s next big moment with ‘Journey’
May 31, 2026
Some collaborations feel calculated, while others feel destined like the creative partnership between reggae star D’yani and producer Kareem “Remus” B...
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Two patients with Ebola-like symptoms in isolation in Brazil
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Two patients with Ebola-like symptoms in isolation in Brazil
May 31, 2026
BRASÍLIA, Brazil (AFP) — Two patients who recently arrived in Brazil from African countries have been put in isolation after showing symptoms linked t...
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Shaw scores as Man City clinch historic double
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Shaw scores as Man City clinch historic double
May 31, 2026
Jamaican striker Khadija Shaw was among the goalscorers as Manchester City secured a commanding 4-0 win over Brighton in the Women’s FA Cup final at W...
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10 acts advance to JIIFSC semi-finals in Georgia showdown
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10 acts advance to JIIFSC semi-finals in Georgia showdown
May 31, 2026
There are 10 semi-finalists for the sixth Jamaica International Independence Foreign Song Competition (JIIFSC), which is scheduled to conclude on July...
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1987 STATHS Manning Cup champion keeper Marvin Chin has died
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1987 STATHS Manning Cup champion keeper Marvin Chin has died
May 31, 2026
Marvin Chin, goalkeeper of the St Andrew Technical High School (STATHS) football team that won the 1987 Manning Cup, died on May 19 at age 57. His dau...
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Reggae artiste sparks national conversation with viral ‘Woman Killer’ freestyle
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Reggae artiste sparks national conversation with viral ‘Woman Killer’ freestyle
May 31, 2026
Reggae artiste Kuanna has ignited a passionate online conversation about violence against women and children after her emotionally charged freestyle  ...
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Norman Espeut of Kotch fame drops breezy new song, ‘Stress Free’
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Norman Espeut of Kotch fame drops breezy new song, ‘Stress Free’
May 31, 2026
Veteran reggae crooner Norman Espeut is serving up good vibes and even better life advice with his uplifting new single,  Stress Free  — a breezy, fee...
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Jamaica free of Ebola cases, eight travellers placed in quarantine — Health Ministry
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Jamaica free of Ebola cases, eight travellers placed in quarantine — Health Ministry
May 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has reassured the public that Jamaica remains free of Ebola cases, while confirming that eight...
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GWM to unveil new South Camp Road showroom on Wednesday
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GWM to unveil new South Camp Road showroom on Wednesday
May 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Great Wall Motor (GWM) will officially open its first dedicated showroom in Jamaica on Wednesday, June 3, on South Camp Road. The ...
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Falconer, Ferguson become first Jamaican men to reach NCAA javelin finals
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Falconer, Ferguson become first Jamaican men to reach NCAA javelin finals
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 31, 2026
Brandon Falconer of Mount St Mary's University and Jemar Ferguson of the University of Louisiana made history last weekend by becoming the first Jamai...
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Humble Lion, Tru-Juice set to clash in Jamaica Football Championships final
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Humble Lion, Tru-Juice set to clash in Jamaica Football Championships final
May 31, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Humble Lion Football Club (FC) and Tru-Juice Football Club will meet in the final of the Jamaica Football Championships on Sun...
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More people being abandoned at hospitals, say social workers
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 2, 2026
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The long voyage home
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The long voyage home
Jamaican-born sailor arrives on US aircraft carrier
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 2, 2026
The long voyage home
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Inpha Reblitive makes The Introduction
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Inpha Reblitive makes The Introduction
June 2, 2026
Inpha Reblitive makes
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Manchester coach relishes ‘special’ T20 triumph after turning tables on STETHS
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Manchester coach relishes ‘special’ T20 triumph after turning tables on STETHS
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Manchester coach relishes ‘special’ T20 triumph after turning tables on STETHS
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Better days ahead
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Better days ahead
PFJL CEO predicts bright future for JPL despite turbulent 2025/2026 season
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PFJL CEO predicts bright future for JPL despite turbulent 2025/2026 season
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