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Capital turmoil
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Capital turmoil
Post-Melissa frustration in Black River comes to a head
Garfield Myers | Observer Writer 
January 11 12:20 AM
Capital turmoil
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When preachers play God
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When preachers play God
Kelsey Thomas | Online Coordinator 
January 11 12:18 AM
When preachers play God
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Ja-US opera singer to host masterclass
Entertainment, ...
Ja-US opera singer to host masterclass
Raehann Bryce-Davis comes home; mounts workshop and concert month end
January 11 12:16 AM
Ja-US opera singer to host masterclass
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Fruits of farm work
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Fruits of farm work
Jamaican seasonal workers turn gains from Canada, US jobs into lasting success
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 11 12:14 AM
Fruits of farm work
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‘HELP US!’
Athletics, ...
‘HELP US!’
Coaches of Melissa-ravaged schools plead for assistance as western track meets suffer
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 11 12:12 AM
Western schools scramble amidst track and field meet cancellations
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Landscapers love opportunity to beautify Jamaica
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Landscapers love opportunity to beautify Jamaica
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 11 12:11 AM
Landscapers love opportunity to beautify Jamaica
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exP.Perience Til Sunset
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exP.Perience Til Sunset
January 11 12:10 AM
exP.Perience Til Sunset
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‘To God be the glory’
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‘To God be the glory’
JFB staff member with newborn gets help to rebuild home
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 11 12:09 AM
‘To God be the glory’
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2026: The year of intention
All Woman, Features
2026: The year of intention
ALAISHA THOMAS 
January 5, 2026
FOR many modern women, the new year isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what’s actually sustainable. The focus has shifted from performance to pr...
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She wants a ring this year
Advice, All Woman, Features
She wants a ring this year
Christopher Brodber 
January 5, 2026
She wants a ring this year
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Can I sue the parents of my child’s bully?
All Woman, Features, Your Rights
Can I sue the parents of my child’s bully?
Margarette Macaulay 
January 5, 2026
Can I sue the parents of my child’s bully?
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Manipulated into accepting less than
All Woman, Features, Relationships
Manipulated into accepting less than
Lichelle Palmer 
January 5, 2026
IF you’ve ever talked yourself out of something you wanted because a man told you it wasn’t realistic, this piece is for you. It may not have been bec...
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New year, new you
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New year, new you
Dr Daryl Daley 
January 4, 2026
New year, new you
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The gains and strains of social media on our children
Career & Education, Career & Education Front Page, Features
The gains and strains of social media on our children
Jeneve Swaby 
January 4, 2026
The gains and strains of
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6 ways to make your walks more challenging
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6 ways to make your walks more challenging
BY LICHELLE PALMER 
January 4, 2026
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Kerry-Ann Stimpson: A passion for brand success
All Woman, Features
Kerry-Ann Stimpson: A passion for brand success
December 29, 2025
AT the heart of JMMB Group’s dynamic marketing strategy is a leader who believes in the power of engaging and empowering employees to be a brand’s bes...
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The proactive woman’s guide to better relationships in 2026
All Woman, Features, Relationships
The proactive woman’s guide to better relationships in 2026
Marie BERBICK-BAILEY 
December 29, 2025
AS someone who has made some unwise relationship choices in my life, I can certainly help you avoid some of those mistakes. Ladies, let’s face it: if ...
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Dealing with depression during the holidays
Advice, All Woman, Features
Dealing with depression during the holidays
Christopher Brodber 
December 29, 2025
Counsellor, I am incredibly depressed his holiday season, as this year my marriage ended, and my eldest child also moved away for college and isn’t co...
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Krystle Thorpe: Building a life of purpose, one client at a time
All Woman, Features
Krystle Thorpe: Building a life of purpose, one client at a time
December 22, 2025
WITH warmth, grace, and a quiet strength that instantly puts her clients at ease, Krystle Thorpe has become a shining example of what it means to serv...
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He won’t put a ring on it
Advice, All Woman, Features
He won’t put a ring on it
Christopher Brodber 
December 22, 2025
Counsellor, I’ve been with my gentleman for three years, and there’s been no movement towards anything serious from him. I started dating for marriage...
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5 things that will make you forget you’re still single this holiday season
Advice, All Woman, Features, ...
5 things that will make you forget you’re still single this holiday season
Marie BERBICK-BAILEY 
December 22, 2025
5 things that will make you forget you’re still single this holiday season
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Early potential unlocked
Features, News
Early potential unlocked
10-year-old J’can aces CSEC subject while studying in Canada
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 21, 2025
Early potential unlocked
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CMU student Jamiel Powell becomes Trelawny’s lifeline after one viral video
Career & Education, Career & Education Front Page, Features
CMU student Jamiel Powell becomes Trelawny’s lifeline after one viral video
December 21, 2025
CMU student Jamiel Powell becomes Trelawny’s lifeline after one viral video
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Jamaica the verb: How a nation became an action
Career & Education, Features
Jamaica the verb: How a nation became an action
Alaphiah Campbell-Byfield 
December 21, 2025
Jamaica the verb: How a nation became an action
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Students benefit from conflict resolution and gender-based violence training
Career & Education, Features
Students benefit from conflict resolution and gender-based violence training
December 21, 2025
Students benefit from conflict resolution and gender-based violence training
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Gary Sadler’s 60th
Features, Lifestyle, Social
Gary Sadler’s 60th
December 20, 2025
Gary Sadler’s 60th
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Overcoming the darkest valley: P Falasha Harrison’s journey through suicide, faith, and single motherhood
All Woman, Features
Overcoming the darkest valley: P Falasha Harrison’s journey through suicide, faith, and single motherhood
December 15, 2025
Overcoming the darkest valley
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Hubby’s swinging on the wild side
Advice, All Woman, Features
Hubby’s swinging on the wild side
Christopher Brodber 
December 15, 2025
Hubby’s swinging on the wild side
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5 signs you need to start afresh somewhere else
Advice, All Woman, Features, ...
5 signs you need to start afresh somewhere else
Marie BERBICK-BAILEY 
December 15, 2025
5 signs you need to start afresh somewhere else
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Mom has no contact with son after filing
All Woman, Features, Your Rights
Mom has no contact with son after filing
Margarette May Macaulay 
December 15, 2025
Mom has no contact with son after filing
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Post-Melissa frustration in Black River comes to a head
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When preachers play God
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When preachers play God
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January 11, 2026
When preachers play God
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Ja-US opera singer to host masterclass
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Ja-US opera singer to host masterclass
Raehann Bryce-Davis comes home; mounts workshop and concert month end
January 11, 2026
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Fruits of farm work
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Fruits of farm work
Jamaican seasonal workers turn gains from Canada, US jobs into lasting success
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 11, 2026
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‘HELP US!’
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January 11, 2026
Western schools scramble amidst track and field meet cancellations
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