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Trinidad police seize $6.3 million worth of ganja
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Trinidad police seize $6.3 million worth of ganja
February 22 03:15 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC)—The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) on Sunday said it seized more than TT$6.3 million worth of marijuana that ...
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Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes
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Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes
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PARIS, France (AFP)—Iranian officials held out hope for progress towards a deal to head off renewed conflict when talks with US negotiators resume on ...
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Navasky Anderson reclaims men’s indoor 800m record
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Navasky Anderson reclaims men’s indoor 800m record
February 22 02:48 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican men’s indoor 800m record has been broken for a fourth time in eight days after Navasky Anderson ran 1:44.75 seconds for...
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New York mayor orders citywide travel ban ahead of major US storm
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday ordered the shutdown of the city's entire traffic network for all but emergency ...
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Former Arnett Gardens star killed in alleged confrontation with police
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Former Arnett Gardens star killed in alleged confrontation with police
February 22 02:08 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former Arnett Gardens footballer Lucien Anderson is dead. According to reports, the 55-year-old was fatally shot during a confront...
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Burn Foundation of Jamaica seeks US$55,000 to save woman set ablaze at gas station
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dacia Forrester should be preparing to celebrate her 41st birthday on Wednesday, but instead, she is currently confined to a hospita...
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$131m investment transforms Belfield Community Health Centre in St Mary
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$131m investment transforms Belfield Community Health Centre in St Mary
February 22 01:11 PM
St Mary, Jamaica—A $131-million investment by the Ministry of Health and Wellness has transformed the Belfield Community Health Centre in St Mary, sig...
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Body of man found in Manchester
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Body of man found in Manchester
February 22 12:15 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— Police are trying to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found on the Blue Mountain to Top ...
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Heavy rain lashes Portland; downpour results in flooding, power outages
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December 31, 2023
PORTLAND, Jamaica – Heavy rains lashed sections of Portland on Sunday, New Year's Eve, resulting in power outages, fallen trees and flooded roadways. ...
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Gauff says pressure is off in 2024 after her fairytale in New York
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December 31, 2023
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, (AFP) — World number three Coco Gauff said Sunday she felt more relaxed heading into the next month's Australian Open after ach...
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Carlene declares Dancehall Road March a success, says ‘small’ crowd size due to restriction
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Carlene declares Dancehall Road March a success, says ‘small’ crowd size due to restriction
December 31, 2023
Dancehall Queen Carlene, one of the principal organisers of the Dancehall Road March, has declared the event as a “great success” despite the modest s...
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Arteta frustrated by Arsenal’s ‘worst performance’ in defeat at Fulham
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Arteta frustrated by Arsenal’s ‘worst performance’ in defeat at Fulham
December 31, 2023
LONDON, United Kingdom, (AFP) – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side produced their worst performance of the season in a damaging 2-1 defeat at ...
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‘Wonka’ tops box office, 2023 sales reach $9 billion in post-pandemic best
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‘Wonka’ tops box office, 2023 sales reach $9 billion in post-pandemic best
December 31, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood closed out an up-and-down 2023 with “Wonka” regaining number one at the box office, strong sales for “The Color Purple” and ...
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Fisherman shot and killed in Russia, Westmoreland
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Kimberley Peddie 
December 31, 2023
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – After almost two years of relative peace, the volatile community of Russia in Westmoreland has been rocked by the murder of a ...
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Bugle impresses with mature set at Sting
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Bugle impresses with mature set at Sting
December 31, 2023
Reggae artiste Bugle is entering 2024 on a high following a strong set at Sting that showed off the arc of his overall development as one of the best ...
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Guyana records increase in rice, sugar production in 2023
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December 31, 2023
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (CMC) – Guyana has recorded a seven per cent increase in rice production this year as compared with 2022, earning nearly GUY$50 bi...
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St Lucia records increase in gastroenteritis cases
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December 31, 2023
CASTRIES, St Lucia, (CMC) – Health authorities here are reporting a 14 per cent increase in cases of gastroenteritis, adding that the illness has impa...
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New Year’s Eve celebrations roll across Asia, but wars cast  shadow on start of 2024
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December 31, 2023
Revellers across Asia celebrated the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve with fireworks and brightly lit signs — offering a hopeful start to 2024 ...
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Best of 2023: The year’s biggest social media moments
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December 31, 2023
Among the viral videos and memorable occasions on social media in 2023, there are some moments that stood out and will probably be referenced and talk...
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New Zealand win third T20 to square series with Bangladesh
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December 31, 2023
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand, (AFP) – New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner took four wickets as they beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in a rain-affected thi...
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Security guard gunned down in St Ann
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December 31, 2023
ST ANN, Jamaica – A security guard was shot and killed during a robbery in River Oaks, Ocho Rios, St Ann on Saturday. He is 21-year-old Souray Parson ...
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Observer Online’s political winners and losers of 2023
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December 31, 2023
The shock resignation of the House speaker, the People’s National Party’s rise in the polls, and strong performances in key sectors are among the fact...
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Best of 2023: Our picks for top dancehall acts, song and more
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Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 31, 2023
As we draw the curtains down on a year punctuated by viral TikTok dances and catchy dancehall tracks, Observer Online highlights those who left an ind...
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American man jailed for allegedly trafficking over 100 ‘ghost guns’ to Dominican Republic
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December 31, 2023
NEW YORK, (CMC) – A 36-year-old American man has been sentenced to more than five years in jail for allegedly trafficking over 100 untraceable “ghost ...
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Spurs honour keeper Lloris for 11 years service
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December 31, 2023
LONDON, United Kingdom, (AFP) — Hugo Lloris said he will be a Tottenham fan for life as he waved goodbye to the Spurs support on Sunday after 11 years...
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Arsenal miss chance to go top of Premier League with 2-1 loss at Fulham
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December 31, 2023
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal fell to a second straight loss with a 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Sunday, missing out on a chance to end the year atop the Premier L...
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Reggae Boy Lowe hosts Christmas treat in hometown Rockfort
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December 31, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Reggae Boy Damion Lowe returned to his hometown of Rockfort in east Kingston on December 29 to treat over 200 children during the h...
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68-y-o motorcyclist dies in St Ann crash
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December 31, 2023
ST ANN, Jamaica – A 68-year-old man has died as a result of injuries he sustained in a crash on Milford Road in Ocho Rios, St Ann on Friday. Dead is E...
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Nadal leaves door open to playing beyond 2024
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December 31, 2023
BRISBANE, Australia, (AFP) — Rafael Nadal left the door ajar Sunday to continuing after the 2024 season, but conceded there was "a high percentage" th...
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Man accused of robbing laptop from Portland home charged
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December 31, 2023
PORTLAND, Jamaica – A 34-year-old man has been accused of breaking into a home, and assaulting a female resident before stealing a laptop in Cotton Tr...
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