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Keys to victory
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Keys to victory
Experts identify several JLP-held constituencies as critical to outcome of next general election
June 22 12:30 AM
Keys to victory
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Bus bust-up
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Bus bust-up
Vaz rubbishes Opposition criticisms of planned rural school transport system
June 22 12:28 AM
Bus bust-up
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Battle lines drawn in St Elizabeth South Western
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Battle lines drawn in St Elizabeth South Western
Green, Wellington bank on relationship with constituents to secure victory
June 22 12:24 AM
Battle lines drawn in St Elizabeth
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It’s all about the money and organisation
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It’s all about the money and organisation
Political commentator says better-funded and organised party will form next Government
June 22 12:22 AM
It’s all about the money and organisation
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Big boots to fill
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Big boots to fill
As Llewellyn’s departure date approaches, lawyers weigh in on next DPP
BY VANASSA MCKENZIE Online reporter mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 22 12:20 AM
Big boots to fill
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Location matters, even if it’s a better mousetrap
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Location matters, even if it’s a better mousetrap
VMPS CEO talks commercial real estate
Charmaine Clarke Managing Editor clarkec@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 22 12:18 AM
Location matters, even if it’s a better mousetrap
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Friends of Porus target students, parents with health fair
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Friends of Porus target students, parents with health fair
June 22 12:16 AM
Friends of Porus target students, parents with health fair
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Mental Health Act ‘screaming for change’
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Mental Health Act ‘screaming for change’
Expert says Jamaica also needs specific power of attorney legislation
Alicia Dunkley-Willis Senior Reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 22 12:16 AM
Mental Health Act ‘screaming for change’
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