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Hanover residents urged to remain vigilant against leptospirosis
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Hanover residents urged to remain vigilant against leptospirosis
December 21 11:42 AM
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — The Hanover Health Department is urging continued vigilance against leptospirosis even as new and suspected cases of the diseas...
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WATCH: Woman dead, daughter and grandkids injured, in Manchester crash
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WATCH: Woman dead, daughter and grandkids injured, in Manchester crash
December 21 10:54 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— A 57-year-old woman is dead and three other people, including her daughter and two grandchildren, have been hospitalised after th...
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Jamaican-born pastor pleads guilty to tax evasion scheme in New York
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Jamaican-born pastor pleads guilty to tax evasion scheme in New York
December 21 10:40 AM
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – A Jamaican-born pastor at a church in Brooklyn, New York, has pleaded guilty in US federal court to a tax evasion sche...
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Electricity outage hits San Francisco, thousands without power
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Electricity outage hits San Francisco, thousands without power
December 21 10:32 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP)—A huge electricity outage hit San Francisco on Saturday, leaving 130,000 residents without power for several hours ...
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US intercepts Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
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US intercepts Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
December 21 09:30 AM
CARACAS, Venezuela (CMC) – The United States has seized a second oil tanker linked to Venezuela in recent weeks, enforcing a “blockade” ordered by Uni...
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Leon Bailey subbed after 20 minutes in latest injury setback
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Leon Bailey subbed after 20 minutes in latest injury setback
December 21 08:36 AM
Leon Bailey’s frustrating season with injuries continued Saturday with the Roma winger forced out of a Serie A match against Juventus only 20 minutes ...
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JPL top three battle for lead as first round draws to a close
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JPL top three battle for lead as first round draws to a close
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 21 07:32 AM
Two points separate the top three teams in the Jamaica Premier League as the first round of the competition comes to a close this weekend with six gam...
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Funeral home operators extend grace to grieving families despite mounting losses post-Melissa
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 21 12:20 AM
Digging deep
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Grasp the benefits of the US policy shift on marijuana
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Grasp the benefits of the US policy shift on marijuana
December 21, 2025
Grasp the benefits of the US policy shift on marijuana
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ISSA’s plate may be crowded, but its capacity to cope is beyond doubt
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ISSA’s plate may be crowded, but its capacity to cope is beyond doubt
December 20, 2025
ISSA’s plate may be crowded, but its capacity to cope is beyond doubt
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Recreating Black River…
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Recreating Black River…
December 19, 2025
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It’s been a really tough year for the Caribbean Community
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It’s been a really tough year for the Caribbean Community
December 18, 2025
It’s been a really tough year for the Caribbean Community
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Mouttet Mile has set a commendable standard
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Mouttet Mile has set a commendable standard
December 17, 2025
Mouttet Mile has set a commendable standard
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What Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr saw in Jamaicans
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What Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr saw in Jamaicans
December 16, 2025
What Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr saw in Jamaicans
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Watching with interest as US weighs softening ganja laws
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Watching with interest as US weighs softening ganja laws
December 15, 2025
Watching with interest as US weighs softening ganja laws
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NIDS critical to effective post-disaster response, Melissa shows
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NIDS critical to effective post-disaster response, Melissa shows
December 14, 2025
NIDS critical to effective post-disaster response, Melissa shows
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Patriotism and hard truths
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Patriotism and hard truths
December 13, 2025
When her country called, 33-year-old netballer Ms Vangelee Williams, who retired from international competition five years ago, answered “Yes.” She’s ...
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Commendable appeal to property developers for low-income housing
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Commendable appeal to property developers for low-income housing
December 12, 2025
Commendable appeal to property developers for low-income housing
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Rev Dr Devon Dick in hot water
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Rev Dr Devon Dick in hot water
December 11, 2025
Rev Dr Devon Dick in hot water
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As we observe Human Rights Day…
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As we observe Human Rights Day…
December 10, 2025
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Is on-site work the better option for productivity?
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Is on-site work the better option for productivity?
December 9, 2025
Is on-site work the better option for productivity?
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‘No storm can stop Jamaica’ — a rallying cry for the ages
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‘No storm can stop Jamaica’ — a rallying cry for the ages
December 9, 2025
‘No storm can stop Jamaica’ — a rallying cry for the ages
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The extraordinary Mr Kemar Roach
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The extraordinary Mr Kemar Roach
December 8, 2025
The extraordinary Mr Kemar Roach
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The Jamaica Broilers saga: A cautionary tale of governance and the corrective measures
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The Jamaica Broilers saga: A cautionary tale of governance and the corrective measures
December 7, 2025
The Jamaica Broilers saga: A cautionary tale of governance and the corrective measures
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World Cup underlines levelling of men’s football
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World Cup underlines levelling of men’s football
December 6, 2025
World Cup underlines levelling of men’s football
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Demented acts of sabotage cannot be dismissed lightly
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Demented acts of sabotage cannot be dismissed lightly
December 5, 2025
Demented acts of sabotage cannot be dismissed lightly
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Mrs Dorothy Pine-McLarty: ‘To walk with kings and keep the common touch’
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Mrs Dorothy Pine-McLarty: ‘To walk with kings and keep the common touch’
December 4, 2025
Mrs Dorothy Pine-McLarty: ‘To walk with kings and keep the common touch’
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Now that we have this level of financial support…
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Now that we have this level of financial support…
December 3, 2025
Now that we have this level of financial support...
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Once again, tourism is called upon to lead the recovery
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Once again, tourism is called upon to lead the recovery
December 2, 2025
Once again, tourism is called upon to lead the recovery
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Building codes, corruption and indiscriminate actions
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Building codes, corruption and indiscriminate actions
December 1, 2025
Building codes, corruption and indiscriminate actions
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Hanover residents urged to remain vigilant against leptospirosis
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MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — The Hanover Health Department is urging continued vigilance against leptospirosis even as new and suspected cases of the diseas...
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WATCH: Woman dead, daughter and grandkids injured, in Manchester crash
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