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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species — IUCN
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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species — IUCN
April 9 07:21 AM
PARIS, France (AFP) — The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to ext...
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Russia returns bodies of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine
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April 9 07:14 AM
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Moscow on Thursday handed over the remains of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine, a Russian source in Moscow's negotiating delegation to...
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
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LYON, France (CMC) — The director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr Jarbas Barbosa, says the escalating surge of dengue and other arb...
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Gordon summoned!
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Gordon summoned!
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Jerome Williams | Reporter 
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Gordon summoned!
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‘JTA not making up stories’
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‘JTA not making up stories’
NPTAJ says it also heard reports of inappropriate behaviour from hurricane shelterees
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
April 9 12:18 AM
‘JTA not making up stories’
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
April 9 12:16 AM
Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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Manhunt!
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Manhunt!
Search intensifies for gunmen caught on video firing weapons in Jarrett Lane
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9 12:14 AM
Manhunt!
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Blue dynasty
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Blue dynasty
JC head coach planning to retain Boys’ Champs title for years to come after 2026 triumph
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9 12:12 AM
Johnson looking to build on Champs legacy at JC
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FSC mulls appeal
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FSC mulls appeal
Challenge to Stocks and Securities judgment likely
BY ALECIA SMITH Senior staff reporter smitha@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 12, 2024
FSC mulls
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Court orders retrial audit
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Court orders retrial audit
Judge hearing Kartel matter says delay an issue
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
June 11, 2024
Court orders retrial audit
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RELEASE OR RETRY?
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RELEASE OR RETRY?
Kartel and co-accused return to Court of Appeal today in fresh push for freedom
June 10, 2024
RELEASE OR RETRY?
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Dual citizenship dilemma
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Dual citizenship dilemma
64% of Jamaicans polled reject PM with split loyalties
June 9, 2024
Dual citizenship dilemma
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Forced to talk
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Forced to talk
Vaz scolds inDrive as company requests meeting
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
June 8, 2024
Forced to talk
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Sexual Offender Registry review
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Sexual Offender Registry review
Gov’t looking at possibility of increasing access to more people
BY ALECIA SMITH Senior staff reporter smitha@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7, 2024
Sexual Offender Registry review
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Powering to Paris
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Powering to Paris
50 days to go!!!
June 6, 2024
Powering to Paris
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RED LIGHT
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RED LIGHT
Ban slapped on ride-sharing apps after teacher’s murder; taxi groups approve
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
June 5, 2024
RED LIGHT
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Tears for Danielle
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Tears for Danielle
Cops crack case of missing teacher with technology, including JamaicaEye
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter, Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 4, 2024
Tears for Danielle
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House assault
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House assault
— Security review ordered after attempted arson at Parliament — Legislators describe incident as attack on democracy
BY ALECIA SMITH Senior staff reporter smitha@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 3, 2024
House assault
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Dad devastated!
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Dad devastated!
Man beyond belief after his son kills 3-year-old in brutal street attack
Ingrid Henry | Observer Writer 
June 2, 2024
Dad devastated!
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Case dismissed
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Case dismissed
Court rules against FSC’s claim to keep control of fraud-hit SSL
June 1, 2024
Case dismissed
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Rejected/Convicted
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Rejected/Convicted
•Kartel and co-accused stay in prison•Trump becomes first former US president found gulity of a crime
May 31, 2024
Rejected/Convicted
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Kartel’s fight for freedom
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Kartel’s fight for freedom
Judge to rule today if dancehall star and his co-accused being held in custody illegally
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
May 30, 2024
Kartel’s fight for freedom
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$24-b water projectGov’t tackles problems in western Jamaica
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$24-b water projectGov’t tackles problems in western Jamaica
BY ALECIA SMITH Senior staff reporter smitha@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 29, 2024
$24-b water project
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To spank or not to spank
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To spank or not to spank
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
May 28, 2024
To spank or not to spank
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Job’s murder: PATIENT PROBE
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Job’s murder: PATIENT PROBE
MAJ urges authorities to swiftly get justice in journalist’s killing, stem wanton violence
Jason Cross | Reporter 
May 27, 2024
Job’s murder:
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Low-profile criminals
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Low-profile criminals
Scammers park ‘big-bottom’ cars by day; keep cash at home, says FID investigator
BY CHARMAINE N CLARKE Executive editor, regional correspondents network clarkec@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 26, 2024
Low-profile criminals
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Is she a child?
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Is she a child?
Defence argues no birth certificate entered into evidence in neglect, cruelty case
May 25, 2024
Is she a child?
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Privy Council backs down
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Privy Council backs down
Apex court withdraws appeal review rule
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
May 24, 2024
Privy Council backs down
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Child crisis!
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Child crisis!
Abuse, poor parenting fuelling increase in behavioural problems
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
May 23, 2024
Child crisis!
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Haitian caution
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Haitian caution
Jamaica could see more refugees with ill intent heading here, senior civil servant warns
May 22, 2024
Haitian caution
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