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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
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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
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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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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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Embassy of Spain gives to National Youth Orchestra
April 13, 2010
THE National Youth Orchestra of Jamaica (NYOJ) has been selected by the Embassy of Spain as another of its projects within the framework of its policy...
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Hollywood star for Russell Crowe
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Hollywood star for Russell Crowe
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April 13, 2010
LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2010 (AFP) -- New Zealand-born actor Russell Crowe received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, ahead of his retu...
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Five nods for Machel Montano at IRAWMA
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Five nods for Machel Montano at IRAWMA
April 13, 2010
International soca act Machel Montano, who will be performing at the 29th International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) May 1 has received five...
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Rapper to speak in schools
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Rapper to speak in schools
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April 13, 2010
MONTEGO BAY, St James -- Preparations are advanced for rapper Knocklife to take his motivational messages into schools in western Jamaica , starting t...
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Sunday’s Socamaloo
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Sunday’s Socamaloo
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April 13, 2010
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Vybrant readies for Hype 2K10
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Ocean Splash — The Refix for James Bond Beach
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April 13, 2010
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Jackson doctor’s license restricted in Texas
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Ziggy Marley working on movie; song with controversial theme
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Ziggy Marley working on movie; song with controversial theme
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April 13, 2010
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Bigger, better 2010 Bacchanal road march for socaphiles
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Classical pianist Caroline Sageman to peform in Jamaica
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Classical pianist Caroline Sageman to peform in Jamaica
April 13, 2010
The University Chapel at Mona will provide lovers of classical music in Jamaica with the perfect setting to hear and see the musical genius of Carolin...
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Another great J’ouvert
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Another great J’ouvert
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April 12, 2010
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The Doctor will see you all now!
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The Doctor will see you all now!
April 12, 2010
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Black Kat scores emotional victory at Death Before Dishonour 10
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Such Tweet Sorrow — modern makeover for Romeo and Juliet
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April 12, 2010
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Gyptian continues upward climb on Billboard
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Soca in the city
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Phylicia Ellis to bring Bahamian charm to CFW
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Gramps, Peetah Morgan rock 15,000 fans in Trinidad
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