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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
December 26 12:07 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Norwood Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) has recorded no murders and no shootings since the start of 2025, a major crime-figh...
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26 10:35 AM
When Switzerland-based reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist collaborated with legendary Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry in 2017, it was a dream c...
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
December 26 10:25 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 400 homeless people were treated to a Christmas dinner Thursday on Water Lane in downtown Kingston, as Mayor Andrew Swab...
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
December 26 10:04 AM
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he would meet United States (US)  President Donald Trump this weekend to di...
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Lauderhill mayor extends holiday wishes, reflects on accomplishments in 2025
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Lauderhill mayor extends holiday wishes, reflects on accomplishments in 2025
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26 09:59 AM
Mayor of Lauderhill, Jamaican-born Denise Grant, is extending holiday greetings to Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora. In an interview with Observe...
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UN says Guinea election campaign marked by ‘intimidation’
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UN says Guinea election campaign marked by ‘intimidation’
December 26 09:11 AM
GENEVA, Switzerland — The United Nations (UN) said the presidential election race in Guinea had been marked by intimidation, and urged authorities to ...
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No stopping Money Market in Boxing Day Sprint
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No stopping Money Market in Boxing Day Sprint
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26 12:12 AM
No stopping
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NORBROOK’S PANAMANIAN PLAY
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NORBROOK’S PANAMANIAN PLAY
Jamaican-backed firm bets US$15m on KFC growth
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26 12:12 AM
Platinum Brands investing US$15 million in new Panamanian KFCs
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Black River begins to breathe again
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Black River begins to breathe again
One of two safari tours reopens today as historic town’s rebirth gets under way
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
December 19, 2025
Black River begins to breath again
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St Elizabeth councillors unsure about rebuilding near Black River shoreline
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St Elizabeth councillors unsure about rebuilding near Black River shoreline
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 13, 2025
BLACK RIVER, St Elizabeth — Members of the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation and a representative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security on Th...
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‘You don’t have to suffer in silence’
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‘You don’t have to suffer in silence’
Jamaicans facing mental health challenges urged to access available support systems
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
October 17, 2025
‘You don’t have to suffer in silence’
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Manchester murder victim identified
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Manchester murder victim identified
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
October 15, 2025
Manchester murder victim identified
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‘Either lives or livelihood’
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‘Either lives or livelihood’
Manchester police defend decision to reimpose curfew in Porus
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
October 10, 2025
‘Either lives or livelihood’
Telegram
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‘Bittersweet’ victory for Bunting
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‘Bittersweet’ victory for Bunting
PNP heavyweight enjoys Manchester Southern triumph but disappointed at party’s national loss
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
September 5, 2025
‘Bittersweet’ victory
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WATCH: Manchester Central diehards tell why their candidate should win
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WATCH: Manchester Central diehards tell why their candidate should win
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
September 3, 2025
Manchester Central diehards tell why their candidate should win
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‘It is unjust’
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‘It is unjust’
PNP’s Phillips promises review of Road Traffic Act
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
August 26, 2025
‘It is unjust’
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‘Even the great PJ Patterson lost his seat,’ says Bunting
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‘Even the great PJ Patterson lost his seat,’ says Bunting
Seasoned politician plots comeback with Manchester Southern seat
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
August 24, 2025
‘Even the great PJ Patterson lost his seat,’ says Bunting
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Holness ‘like a lost soul looking for a place to rest’ says Bunting
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Holness ‘like a lost soul looking for a place to rest’ says Bunting
Unfazed by JLP’s campaign in Manchester Southern
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
August 21, 2025
‘Like a lost soul looking for a place to rest’
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Potable water for all communities by 2030, says Holness
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Potable water for all communities by 2030, says Holness
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
August 15, 2025
Potable water for all communities by 2030, says Holness
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PNP building momentum, says Golding
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PNP building momentum, says Golding
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
August 14, 2025
PNP building momentum, says Golding
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WATCH: Crash that claimed life of 12-y-o boy sparks protest
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WATCH: Crash that claimed life of 12-y-o boy sparks protest
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
August 12, 2025
Crash that claimed life of 12-y-o boy sparks protest
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Media colleagues lionise ‘newshound’ Noel Davy
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Media colleagues lionise ‘newshound’ Noel Davy
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
August 8, 2025
Media colleagues lionise ‘newshound’ Noel Davy
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Political Ombudsman pleased with campaign so far, but…
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Political Ombudsman pleased with campaign so far, but…
But urges calm in Kingston Central after reported shooting incident
August 7, 2025
Political Ombudsman pleased with campaign so far, but...
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Road safety expert renews call for caution
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Road safety expert renews call for caution
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
August 7, 2025
Road safety expert renews call for caution
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Banana Board embraces tissue culture to strengthen sector
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Banana Board embraces tissue culture to strengthen sector
August 6, 2025
Banana Board embraces tissue culture to strengthen sector
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GG touts tech, innovation at Denbigh
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GG touts tech, innovation at Denbigh
August 5, 2025
GG touts tech, innovation at Denbigh
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Mandeville mayor condemns vandalism of political opponents’ posters
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Mandeville mayor condemns vandalism of political opponents’ posters
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
July 30, 2025
Mandeville mayor condemns vandalism of political opponents’ posters
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Two St Elizabeth schools get upgrade from Todd family
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Two St Elizabeth schools get upgrade from Todd family
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
July 30, 2025
Two St Elizabeth schools get upgrade from Todd family
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Hired thugs causing trouble in Manchester Central, says Crawford
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Hired thugs causing trouble in Manchester Central, says Crawford
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
July 29, 2025
Hired thugs causing trouble in Manchester Central, says Crawford
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Black River Day set for July 25
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Black River Day set for July 25
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
July 16, 2025
Black River Day set for July 25
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
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