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Trump casts doubt on US involvement in deadly Iranian school strike
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Trump casts doubt on US involvement in deadly Iranian school strike
June 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday cast doubt on United States (US) involvement in the missile strike on an Iranian...
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21-y-o French footballer drowns in the Rhone amid heatwave
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21-y-o French footballer drowns in the Rhone amid heatwave
June 24, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP) — French second division footballer Kenzo Kies of Guingamp has drowned after he and three friends were caught in fast, choppy wate...
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32, Qatar out of World Cup
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32, Qatar out of World Cup
June 24, 2026
SEATTLE, United States (AFP)—Bosnia-Herzegovina are on the verge of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time after beating 202...
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Swiss beat Canada 2-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group B
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Swiss beat Canada 2-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group B
June 24, 2026
VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP)—Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top spot in World Cup Group B on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over Canada as ...
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Forex: $158.19 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.19 to one US dollar
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, June 24, ended trading at $158.19, down by 9, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
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Jamaica leads OAS push to strengthen emergency aid for disaster-affected states
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Jamaica leads OAS push to strengthen emergency aid for disaster-affected states
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica has led a major initiative within the Organization of American States (OAS) to strengthen the hemisphere’s emergency aid mec...
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Trials of two Ebola treatments to start in DRC next week—WHO
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Trials of two Ebola treatments to start in DRC next week—WHO
June 24, 2026
GENEVA, Switzerland(AFP)—Trials of two separate potential treatments to fight the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are expect...
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Guinness pull up delivers high-energy dancehall vibes
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Guinness pull up delivers high-energy dancehall vibes
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — It  was  straight dancehall vibes at Saturday's second staging of Guinness Pull Up, which took place at the National Arena car par...
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FID warns defaulters to pay back money when ordered by court
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FID warns defaulters to pay back money when ordered by court
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The Financial Investigations Division (FID) is reminding individuals that failure to pay back money under Pecuniary Penalty Order...
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Motorcyclists must be licensed to use road  —  police
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Motorcyclists must be licensed to use road — police
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorcyclists are being reminded that under the new Road Traffic Act they are required to have a valid rider’s licence to use the ...
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Hantavirus outbreak should formally end on July 2 — WHO
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Hantavirus outbreak should formally end on July 2 — WHO
June 24, 2026
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, which sparked international alarm, should be formally declared over on Ju...
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Top NBA draft pick AJ Dybantsa applies for Jamaican citizenship
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Top NBA draft pick AJ Dybantsa applies for Jamaican citizenship
June 24, 2026
Top pick for the 2026 NBA draft AJ Dybantsa has reportedly applied for Jamaican citizenship, as he explores the possibility of representing Jamaica in...
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Foodie Seminar 2026
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Foodie Seminar 2026
June 24, 2026
Held annually ahead of the Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards ceremony, the Foodie Seminar connects culinary professionals, students and stakehol...
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Victor Dixon High honours student-athletes at citizenship awards ceremony
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Victor Dixon High honours student-athletes at citizenship awards ceremony
June 24, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Victor Dixon High School, located in Mandeville, Manchester, recently honoured its student-athletes at its citizenship awards ce...
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Trump refuses to sign bipartisan bill until Congress approves voter-ID
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Trump refuses to sign bipartisan bill until Congress approves voter-ID
June 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will refuse to sign a landmark housing bill, passed by Con...
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Kingston hosts successful 15th Caribbean Urban Forum, advancing the region’s resilience agenda
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Kingston hosts successful 15th Caribbean Urban Forum, advancing the region’s resilience agenda
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — One hundred and seventy participants from across the Caribbean and beyond gathered in Kingston for the 15th Annual Caribbean Urban...
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Health minister directs RHAs and UHWI to address medical intern working conditions and duty roster
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Health minister directs RHAs and UHWI to address medical intern working conditions and duty roster
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health & Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton has directed the management of the Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) and the ...
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Olympics to offer all games competitors $10,000 grants
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Olympics to offer all games competitors $10,000 grants
June 24, 2026
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP)—The International Olympic Committee, which has been under growing pressure to introduce prize money to the Olympics, on We...
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Cement supplies to stabilise, says Seiveright
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Cement supplies to stabilise, says Seiveright
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, says the Government's cement supply str...
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Select tax offices to be open this Saturday, says TAJ
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Select tax offices to be open this Saturday, says TAJ
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that month-end Saturday operations will continue at select tax offices on ...
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Supernova by Runkus ranks among Billboard’s 50 Best Albums of 2026 (So far)
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Supernova by Runkus ranks among Billboard’s 50 Best Albums of 2026 (So far)
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
June 24, 2026
Billboard magazine rolled out its list of the 50 Best Albums of 2026 (so far), and among those mentioned is the sole Jamaican reggae artiste Runkus. H...
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New sprint hurdles champion Roswell knew she would run fast
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New sprint hurdles champion Roswell knew she would run fast
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Demisha Roswell has been promising and she finally delivered, capturing her first Jamaican 100m hurdles title in convincing fashion,...
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