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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
December 28 11:57 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica   — The 48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Park Lane and 100 Lane, Red Hills Road, Kingston 19, has been extended. The curfew wil...
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US lawmakers condemn Trump plan targeting Caribbean immigrant families
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US lawmakers condemn Trump plan targeting Caribbean immigrant families
December 28 11:35 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Immigration leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives in the United States have condemned President Donald ...
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Bishop Clarke’s love for Trelawny fuels major hurricane relief drive
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Bishop Clarke’s love for Trelawny fuels major hurricane relief drive
December 28 10:50 AM
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — For Bishop Maurice Clarke, Jamaica is not simply home — it is “my heartbeat.” And when Hurricane Melissa tore through sections of...
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WATCH: Car crashes into utility pole on St Thomas roadway, two hospitalised
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WATCH: Car crashes into utility pole on St Thomas roadway, two hospitalised
December 28 09:27 AM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica – A driver and his passenger were rushed to hospital Sunday morning after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a utilit...
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St Elizabeth man takes last breath days after saving 13 seniors during Hurricane Melissa
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28 12:20 AM
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Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
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Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
...psychosocial support available
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28 12:18 AM
Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
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Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support for Sean Paul’s Faith We A Keep
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Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support for Sean Paul’s Faith We A Keep
...song dedicated to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
Kevin Jackson 
December 28 12:16 AM
Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support
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Missions of mercy
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Missions of mercy
Bethel United Church makes hurricane response its agenda
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
December 28 12:14 AM
Missions of mercy
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Fortuner for a lucky angler
October 13, 2011
A lucky angler will drive away with a 2012 Fortuner after this year's staging of the Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament scheduled for Octobe...
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Gore awaits upgrade for Dover assault
October 12, 2011
WITH his competitors upping their tempo for a final assault at Dover Raceway on Heroes Day, track record-holder Doug 'Hollywood' Gore is sweating on a...
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JAA boosts service with security for stranded motorists
October 6, 2011
AVERAGING more than 250 roadside assistance responses per month, the Jamaica Automobile Association (JAA) says it is prepared for all eventualities fa...
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Infiniti G25: Alternative to the G37 sedan
October 6, 2011
NEW last year, the Infiniti G25 is the same basic car as the G37, but it has a smaller V-6 and less access to option packages. Sold in rear- or all-wh...
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Hyundai, Kia carving out niche in US market
October 6, 2011
The following is a report on the performance of Hyundai and Kia brands in the US. The Jamaican market has largely resisted the models, which were intr...
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To serve, protect and assist
October 6, 2011
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CMRC abandons Barbados night race
October 6, 2011
The organising committee of the Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC) has abandoned the result of the controversial night race held August during...
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Wealth Auto Show fills void left by ADA
BY PATRICK FOSTER 
October 6, 2011
IN the absence of an Automobile Dealers Association (ADA) car show for close to four years, Wealth Magazine is staging its expo planned for late Novem...
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Dover battle resumes at ‘Heroes of Speed’ meet
October 6, 2011
The Jamaica Race Drivers Club (JRDC) Wednesday launched the Heroes of Speed race meet with the promise of continued rivalry between ace drivers Doug G...
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GMC introduces the industry’s first crash avoidance system
October 6, 2011
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ATL Autohaus sponsors Jamaica by Bike charity
October 6, 2011
Yannick Rehdule (Photo1) marketing represntative at ATL Autohaus presents a sponsorship cheque to Martin Fong Kong of Jamaica by Bike Wednesday at the...
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Audi sales overtake BMW
October 6, 2011
Audi third quarter sales reach 16 per month ATL Autohaus is reporting that, for the first time, sales of its premium brand Audi has surpassed BMW in J...
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ATL Automotive’s journey with Jamaica by Bike
September 29, 2011
ATL Automotive has partnered as presenting sponsor with the thirteen-year strong Kingston to Negril charity ride — Jamaica by Bike. The increasingly p...
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Saudi woman sentenced to 10 lashes for driving car
September 29, 2011
CAIRO, Egypt — A Saudi woman was sentenced Tuesday to be lashed 10 times with a whip for defying the kingdom's prohibition on female drivers, the firs...
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Gas prices down $1.70 per litre
September 29, 2011
PETROJAM reduced gasoline prices this week with both octane 87 and 90 dropping by $1.70 per litre and diesel down by $1.85 per litre. The prices becam...
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PICKUP PARADE – What’s on the local market?
September 29, 2011
A pickup truck, despite the fundamental purpose, is more than a utility vehicle for many purchasers. Spruced up with a running board, chrome sports ba...
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Which engine oil to use, 10W30 or what?
September 29, 2011
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Nano on fire, AGAIN
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September 28, 2011
INDIA'S Tata Motors launched an inquiry on Monday after another of its Nano hatchbacks — billed as the world's cheapest car — caught fire in unexplain...
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Toyota adds first minicar to line-up
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September 28, 2011
TOYOTA is selling its first minicar in Japan as demand increases for the tiny vehicles which are popular for short commutes. Toyota Motor Corporation,...
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Diesel price not manipulated — Watson
BY PATRICK FOSTER 
September 22, 2011
Petrojam head says high cost of diesel is market driven Petrojam general manager, Winston Watson, insists that the price of diesel is driven by market...
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Nissan, Mitsubishi strengthen cooperation
September 22, 2011
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi are strengthening their cooperation by expanding the number of models they make for each other ...
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Gas prices down $1.65
September 22, 2011
Gasoline prices were reduced this week with both octane 87 and 90 down by $1.65 per litre. Diesel was reduced marginally by 45 cents per litre. Ex ref...
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