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Police on the scene of double murder in Falmouth
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Police on the scene of double murder in Falmouth
December 29 06:38 PM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The Trelawny police are currently on the scene of a double murder on  Wellington Street in  Falmouth. It is not clear how they wer...
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Chemicals used in mosquito fogging safe – Tufton
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Chemicals used in mosquito fogging safe – Tufton
December 29 06:22 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness is assuring the public that chemicals being used in fogging activities are considered safe for...
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Ex-heavyweight champion ‘stable’ following fatal Nigeria crash
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Ex-heavyweight champion ‘stable’ following fatal Nigeria crash
December 29 05:50 PM
SAGAMU, Nigeria (AFP) — Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was in a "stable condition" in hospital after a car accident in Nigeri...
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Forex: $159.92 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.92 to one US dollar
December 29 05:38 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, December 29, ended trading at $159.92, up two cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
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Women entrepreneurs in Hanover receive over $630,000 in recovery support
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Women entrepreneurs in Hanover receive over $630,000 in recovery support
December 29 05:26 PM
HANOVER, Jamaica  — In a powerful moment of community healing and empowerment, the Youth for Development Network (YFDN), in partnership with the Think...
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Man found dead at crash scene was murdered
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Man found dead at crash scene was murdered
December 29 05:08 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Information has now indicated that, contrary to earlier information which suggested that Christopher Clarke died from injuries sus...
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Ladies shine at Pic-Nic Festival at UWI Mona Bowl
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Ladies shine at Pic-Nic Festival at UWI Mona Bowl
December 29 03:15 PM
KINSTON, Jamaica — Style, colour and confidence were on full display as patrons turned out in their numbers for the Pic-Nic Festival, held on Saturday...
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Trump says US hit docking area for alleged Venezuela drug boats
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Trump says US hit docking area for alleged Venezuela drug boats
December 29 02:51 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump said Monday the United States had hit and destroyed a docking area for all...
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‘Haiti at tipping point’
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‘Haiti at tipping point’
• US doubles financial support for multinational security mission• Caricom leaders vow to find Haitian-led solution to crisis
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 12, 2024
‘Haiti at tipping point’
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Crisis talks
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Crisis talks
US secretary of state joins Caricom leaders in Jamaica for crucial discussions on Haiti
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 11, 2024
Crisis talks
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Praying to end abortion
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Praying to end abortion
Jamaica joins campaign of international pro-life group
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 10, 2024
Praying to end abortion
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Anxious wait for Kartel verdict
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Anxious wait for Kartel verdict
UK-based Privy Council to hand down appeal decision next week
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
March 9, 2024
Anxious wait for Kartel verdict
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Open to orphans
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Open to orphans
Jamaica will accept Haitian asylum seekers under special conditions
BY ALECIA SMITH Senior staff reporter smitha@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 8, 2024
Open to orphans
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Tears of joy
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Tears of joy
Elder sister of slain Tonia McDonald cries after ‘Beachy Stout’, co-accused found guilty
Jason Cross | Reporter 
March 7, 2024
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EYE ON HAITI
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EYE ON HAITI
Chang says Jamaica’s security apparatus on alert as crisis deepens in Caribbean neighbour
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
March 6, 2024
EYE ON HAITI
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Cash for votes
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Cash for votes
* Electors claim they collected thousand$ * JLP and PNP politicians say they did not pay
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 5, 2024
Cash for votes
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Next stop, Negril
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Next stop, Negril
Success at Ian Fleming International Airport excites interest in western Jamaica town
Desmond Allen | Executive Editor 
March 4, 2024
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Message sent, message received
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Message sent, message received
Vaz convinced local gov’t results will prompt JLP to make changes leading into next general election
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 3, 2024
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Results squabble
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Results squabble
PNP, JLP continue to claim election victory after EOJ releases official results
March 2, 2024
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‘Warmy’ out, Meadows chopped
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‘Warmy’ out, Meadows chopped
Politicians sent packing for repugnant statements
March 1, 2024
‘Warmy’ out, Meadows chopped
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DISGRACEFUL!
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DISGRACEFUL!
Warmington, Meadows trigger outrage with unsavoury statements
February 29, 2024
DISGRACEFUL!
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Vote count caution
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Vote count caution
EOJ moves St Andrew East Rural ballots to Kingston office for final tally
BY ALECIA SMITH Senior staff reporter smitha@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 28, 2024
Vote count caution
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CLOSE CALL
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CLOSE CALL
Holness, Golding claim victory in local government elections
February 27, 2024
CLOSE CALL
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This you win, that you lose
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This you win, that you lose
JLP defending 130 divisions, PNP looking to add to 98 as Jamaicans vote in local government elections today
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2024
This you win, that you lose
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Runway to the world
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Runway to the world
• Historic day at Ian Fleming International Airport • ‘When a plane lands, opportunities take off,’ says Adam Stewart
Desmond Allen | Executive Editor 
February 25, 2024
Runway to the world
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Alan’s last show
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Alan’s last show
Good Morning Man signs off in fine style
ALECIA SMITH, Observer senior reporter, smitha@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 24, 2024
Alan’s last show
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Overtime pay fury
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Overtime pay fury
Police Federation, high command at daggers drawn
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
February 23, 2024
Overtime pay fury
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OVERLOAD!
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OVERLOAD!
Transfer of mentally ill prisoners from Spanish Town to Tower Street putting pressure on system
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter & GARFIELD ROBINSON Staff photographer 
February 22, 2024
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For Ja’s good
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For Ja’s good
PM say’s he’ll implement any project that will benefit country, regardless of whose idea it is
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 21, 2024
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Court clash
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Court clash
Lawyer accuses judge of trying to muzzle him in ‘Beachy Stout’ trial
Jason Cross | Reporter 
February 20, 2024
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