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JFJ moves to clarify position on decriminalising consensual sex among minors, close-in-age exemptions
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JFJ moves to clarify position on decriminalising consensual sex among minors, close-in-age exemptions
December 21 06:18 PM
Human rights group Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) has sought to clarify its recommendation to decriminalise consensual sex among minors, including its pr...
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Stony Hill teen on wounding rap after stabbing incident
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Stony Hill teen on wounding rap after stabbing incident
December 21 04:40 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 17-year-old student of Temple Heights district, Stony Hill, St Andrew, has been charged with wounding with intent following an i...
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St Catherine South police take steps to ease traffic congestion
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St Catherine South police take steps to ease traffic congestion
December 21 03:58 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —St Catherine South police will be increasing their presence on roads to address the problem of traffic congestion, according to Ass...
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Nigerian government frees 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren
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Nigerian government frees 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren
December 21 03:53 PM
ABUJA, Nigeria (AFP)—Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 130 kidnapped schoolchildren taken by gunmen from a Catholic school in November,...
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Labourer charged with 2011 double murder in St Elizabeth
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Labourer charged with 2011 double murder in St Elizabeth
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A 41-year-old labourer has been charged in connection with the murder of two men in Middle Quarters, St Elizabeth in 2011. The...
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WATCH: Barnswell honoured for rescuing abducted six-year-old
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WATCH: Barnswell honoured for rescuing abducted six-year-old
December 21 02:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Councillor for the Hayes Division, Scean Barnswell has been honoured by the Clarendon Municipal Corporation after he and his wife ...
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Kamla faces backlash for statements on US visas and Caribbean relations
Kamla faces backlash for statements on US visas and Caribbean relations
December 21 01:37 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar is facing mounting criticism at home and abroad following...
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Carl Meeks rides timeless beats with ‘Classeeks’
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Carl Meeks rides timeless beats with ‘Classeeks’
December 21 01:29 PM
Classeeks , the second album for 2025 from singer Carl Meeks, was released on December 12. It is produced by Cedrik “Kiko” Ynesta of France for the Ru...
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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’
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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…
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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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