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JPS rebuilding 10 miles of power lines to restore water to 50,000 Westmoreland residents
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January 13 09:12 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it is undertaking extensive rebuilding works to restore electricity to the Roaring River Nat...
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At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire—UN
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St Andrew man charged with possession of prohibited weapon
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A St Andrew man has been arrested and charged with possession of a prohibited weapon. He is 21-year-old De-ario Case of the Cavali...
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Reputed gang leader ‘Bloodstain’ nabbed by St Catherine police
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January 13 07:26 AM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A reputed gang leader who was wanted for murder and multiple acts of violence was captured by the St Catherine South police on...
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UN demands independent probe into woman’s killing by US immigration officer
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GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)—The United Nations demanded Tuesday a swift and independent investigation after a federal immigration officer fatally shot a...
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DR. Morais Guy, Minister without portfolio in the ministry of transport, works and housing, says increased powers are to be granted to the Island Traf...
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Authorities clamping down on use of cellphones while driving
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June 4, 2014
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Government, through the tabling of a revised Road Traffic Bill in Parliament, has announced plans to clamp down on the use of cell...
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Horsepower face-off
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Horsepower face-off
June 4, 2014
LOCAL automotive glossy Jamaica Tuner launched their newest endeavour, Dyno Day, at the A-Bar Restaurant & Lounge, Springs Plaza in St Andrew, recentl...
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US auto sales hit 9-year high
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US auto sales hit 9-year high
June 2, 2014
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Here come the rains, again
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Here come the rains, again
June 1, 2014
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Study of South Coast Highway to be completed by next March
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May 30, 2014
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Drifters woo Dover
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Drifters woo Dover
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‘Hot Rides’ revs in Portmore tomorrow
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May 29, 2014
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KIA Motors kicks off summer campaign
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KIA Motors Jamaica launched its summer promotional campaign at the dealership's Chelsea Avenue headquarters on Monday. The promotion is also in keepin...
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Dover sees new day
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Dover sees new day
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May 29, 2014
CHARLES Chen, chairman of the Jamaica Race Drivers Club (JRDC), was cautiously optimistic about the returns from the Seaboard Marine Total Drift Invas...
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Honda to launch Mobilio in July
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Barnaby brothers get six months for stealing JUTC petrol
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May 24, 2014
A Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) driver and his brother who were arrested recently for stealing petrol from a JUTC bus were both slapped with a ...
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KIA Motors to excite Dover
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KIA Motors to excite Dover
May 22, 2014
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No room for error at Dover
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No room for error at Dover
BY RORY DALEY Observer writer daleyr@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 22, 2014
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Labour Day dexterity action
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May 22, 2014
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Drifters ready for Dover
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Toyotathon now on
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May 22, 2014
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May 22, 2014
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