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UPDATE: Second victim succumbs in Manchester bar attack
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UPDATE: Second victim succumbs in Manchester bar attack
March 15 09:52 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— Police are reporting that a second man has succumbed to gunshot wounds following a shooting incident at a bar in Land Settlement ...
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Two brothers arrested in France over ‘deadly and antisemitic’ plot
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Two brothers arrested in France over ‘deadly and antisemitic’ plot
March 15 09:22 AM
PARIS, France (AFP)—A 22-year-old engineering student and his 20-year-old brother have been arrested in France over a "deadly and antisemitic" plot, a...
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Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships
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Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships
March 15 09:07 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Iran on Sunday warned countries against getting involved in its war with the United States and Israel, after President Donald Trump...
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Digital tax battle
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Digital tax battle
Small business head backs levy, courier boss predicts little impact as online shopping debate grows
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 15 12:30 AM
Digital tax battle
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Where is the money?
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Where is the money?
Audit exposes millions in unaccounted funds across ministries
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 15 12:28 AM
Where is the money?
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Owner of looted store chooses kindness over blame
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Owner of looted store chooses kindness over blame
Black River businessman says residents were in survival mode
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 15 12:26 AM
Owner of looted store chooses kindness over blame
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From Yaad to Hollywood: Lyriq Bent credits Jamaica for his unstoppable drive
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From Yaad to Hollywood: Lyriq Bent credits Jamaica for his unstoppable drive
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 15 12:26 AM
From Yaad to Hollywood:
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From grief to giving
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From grief to giving
Jamaican Diaspora couple, family start foundation to assist hurricane-affected individuals
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 15 12:24 AM
From grief to giving
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Jamaica 50

Dance dis ya Festival
Entertainment, Jamaica 50
Dance dis ya Festival
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
June 24, 2022
The Jamaica Observer’s Entertainment Desk continues with the 30th of its biweekly feature looking at seminal moments that have helped shape Jamaica ov...
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Jackie Mittoo: reggae’s beat master
Entertainment, Jamaica 50, Music
Jackie Mittoo: reggae’s beat master
May 13, 2022
The Jamaica Observer’s Entertainment Desk continues with the 18th of its biweekly feature looking at seminal moments that have helped shape Jamaica ov...
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The fascinating ‘shame plant’
Jamaica 50, News
The fascinating ‘shame plant’
April 25, 2022
The plant which many Jamaicans call ‘shame old lady, or dead and wake’, or ‘shamey macca’, or ‘shame plant’ is really a flowering plant with the botan...
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Catch A Fire set reggae ablaze
Entertainment, Jamaica 50, Music
Catch A Fire set reggae ablaze
April 21, 2022
The Jamaica Observer ’s Entertainment Desk continues with the 12th of its biweekly feature looking at seminal moments that have helped shape Jamaica o...
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‘JA 60, more than a party!’
Entertainment, Jamaica 50
‘JA 60, more than a party!’
April 15, 2022
Olivia “Babsy” Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, says the upcoming Jamaica 60 celebration is more than song and dance. She...
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Beat goes on at Alpha
Entertainment, Jamaica 50, Music
Beat goes on at Alpha
April 15, 2022
The Jamaica Observer’s Entertainment Desk continues with the 10th of its biweekly feature looking at seminal moments that have helped shape Jamaica ov...
Telegram
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Black River first town in Jamaica to receive electricity
Jamaica 50, News
Black River first town in Jamaica to receive electricity
March 14, 2022
The town Black River in St Elizabeth was the first in the island to receive electricity in 1893 in a house named 'Waterloo' owned by the Leyden family...
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Your Jamaica
Jamaica 50, News
Your Jamaica
March 2, 2022
MATILDA'S CORNER WAS TOLL GATE   Historians have not been able to tell us who Matilda's Corner in Liguanea, St Andrew, was named for. However, what ha...
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Michael Manley’s historic election victory
Jamaica 50, News
Michael Manley’s historic election victory
By Howard Campbell Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 28, 2022
OK Melhado, a key member of the campaign team that helped make Michael Manley prime minister of Jamaica in 1972, says his controversial policies made ...
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Jamaica 50, Teenage
Jamaica 2012
Compiled by Yakum Fitz-Henley 
December 31, 2012
TEENage is at the swansong of our Jamaica 50 commemorations and on this, the first day of 2013, we look at some of the most memorable events of our 50...
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Jamaica 50, Teenage
Jamaica 2011
December 24, 2012
1. The boxing series Contender debuts in January and is an immediate hit. The show single-handedly revitalised the sport of boxing in Jamaica. 2. Vete...
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Jamaica 50, Teenage
Studio One
Yakum Fitz-Henley 
December 17, 2012
STUDIO One stands in the heart of Kingston as the most recognised Jamaican label at home and abroad. Described as Jamaica's 'Motown' for all its contr...
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Jamaica 50, Teenage
Jamaica 2009
SHARLENE HENDRICKS 
December 10, 2012
1. On February 6, 2009, Jamaica's sixth Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen, was sworn in. 2. On July 1, 2009, Spanish Town was recognised as one of t...
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Jamaica 50, Teenage
Lucea Clock
Kristen Laing 
December 10, 2012
Nestled in the coastal town of Lucea, is the legendary Lucea clock. The folklore behind this clock and how it came to be, adds to the charm which this...
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Jamaica 50, Teenage
Kingston Railway Station
December 3, 2012
JAMAICA Railway Corporation owns the Kingston Railway Station as well as others across the island. The Kingston station was said to be opened in the y...
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Jamaica 50, Teenage
Jamaica 2008
Devaro Bolton 
December 3, 2012
1. On January 9, Jamaica experienced an islandwide blackout, bringing scrutiny and pressure to Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS Co). 2. On January ...
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Jamaica 50, Teenage
Jamaica 2007
November 26, 2012
1. January 7 marked the 100-year anniversary of the devastating Port Royal earthquake that destroyed most of the city and parts of Kingston. 2. In com...
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Jamaica 50, Teenage
Celebrating Jamaica50 – Glistening Waters
November 26, 2012
GlISTENING Waters, also known as The Luminous Lagoon, is located in Falmouth Rock, Trelawny, on the bay where the Martha Brae empties into the Caribbe...
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Jamaica 50, Teenage
Jamaica 2006
Compiled by: O'Neil Grant 
November 19, 2012
1. On August 9, Louise Bennett-Coverley, one of Jamaica's renowned folklorist, is laid to rest. Her remains are interred at the National Heroes Park. ...
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Jamaica 50, Teenage
Accompong
SHARLENE HENDRICKS 
November 19, 2012
NESTLED in the hills of St Elizabeth, is the historical Maroon village called Accompong. The village was named after its founder, Accompong, who was s...
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Jamaica 50, Teenage
Jamaica 2005
November 12, 2012
1 On March 25 the first ever yam festival at the Westwood High school in Trelawny. With a turn out of over 18,000 persons. 2 The Maintenance Act, 2005...
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Jamaica 50, Teenage
Celebrating Jamaica50 – Colbeck Castle, St Catherine
November 12, 2012
THE air of mystery surrounding the 40-feet high castle ruins on the outskirts of Old Harbour is what makes Colbeck Castle alluring. The imposing edifi...
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