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Political hacks fuelling school chaos
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Political hacks fuelling school chaos
JTA president says incompetent boards worsening indiscipline
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:30 AM
Political hacks fuelling school chaos
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He’ll kill again
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He’ll kill again
Mother says 15-year sentence for her son’s murderer not enough
BY INGRID HENRY Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:28 AM
He’ll kill again
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Parents, drug pushers blamed for student violence
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Parents, drug pushers blamed for student violence
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:26 AM
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Courtesy classes for Westmoreland cops
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BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
May 18 12:24 AM
Courtesy classes for Westmoreland cops
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Move beyond the pews
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Move beyond the pews
New Adventist regional president urges greater church involvement in society
May 18 12:22 AM
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Ronko gang trial still in limbo despite judge’s stern warning
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Ronko gang trial still in limbo despite judge’s stern warning
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:22 AM
Ronko gang trial still in limbo despite judge’s stern warning
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Sandals Foundation speeds hospital recovery with modular units
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Sandals Foundation speeds hospital recovery with modular units
May 18 12:20 AM
Sandals Foundation speeds hospital
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Mt Pleasant edge Portmore in JPL semis first-leg
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Mt Pleasant edge Portmore in JPL semis first-leg
May 17 10:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Mt Pleasant FA have a slender lead over Portmore United after they won their Jamaica Premier League first leg semi-final game 1-0...
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PARIS, France (AFP)—FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as "excellent" and "constructive" the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with...
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Fernandes equals assist record as Man United edge Forest thriller
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MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP)—Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United secured third place...
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WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo
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KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP)—The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday over an outbreak of an Ebola strain in the...
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Shenese Walker retains ACC sprint double
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Shenese Walker of Florida State University (FSU) successfully defended her women’s sprint double as the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Outdoors Champ...
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Oakley runs sub 49.00 seconds, Matthews sub 11.00 in NCAAs
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Dejanea Oakley of the University of Georgia became the second Jamaican woman to go sub-49.00 seconds in the 400m after she ran a sublime personal best...
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Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension
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Westmoreland health authorities heighten hantavirus surveillance
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MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica—Health authorities in Westmoreland are maintaining heightened surveillance amid regional concerns about hantavirus, even though J...
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ATL Automotive wins legal fight over alleged faulty vehicle repair
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The Supreme Court in Kingston has ruled in favour of ATL Automotive in a lawsuit brought by a customer who alleged that the company failed to replace ...
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Trump, Nigeria claim killing of Islamic State group leader
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Jamaica developing menopause/andropause policy
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica is in the final stages of developing a dedicated menopause and andropause policy which will guide the governance of men and ...
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‘Bunny’ on the double as City beat West Ham to cap WSL title-winning campaign
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Manchester City defeated West Ham 4-1 on Saturday to claim the Women's Super League (WSL) trophy with Jamaican striker Khadijah 'Bunny' Shaw scoring t...
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Keller Williams gives back on RED Day
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Kingston, Jamaica— Worldwide, operations paused on Thursday across offices of Keller Williams as the organisation observed its annual RED Day, a power...
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Police urge caution on roads after pedestrian killed in Huddersfield crash
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ST MARY, Jamaica—Huddersfield main road claimed another life on Thursday, May 14, after a pedestrian was struck by a motor truck. Dead is 28-year-old ...
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Dr Patricia Smith presents Tourism Minister with copy of her book ‘I Persist’
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Kingston, Jamaica—Home care entrepreneur, hotelier and author, Dr Patricia Smith recently presented a signed copy of her book I Persist to Minister of...
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Jamaica completes draft 10-year National Agricultural Development Plan with FAO, says Green
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Kingston, Jamaica— The Jamaican Government, with the help of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations has completed the draft...
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Transformation taking root at St Andrew Prep with support from Express Canteen Services
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Kingston, Jamaica— A quiet but deliberate transformation is unfolding at St Andrew Preparatory School, where Principal Dr Carol Blanchard’s push for h...
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Time for Jamaica to command a larger share of US$3 trillion creative economy, says Burchell
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Kingston, Jamaica— It is time for Jamaica to claim a larger share of the US$3 trillion global creative economy, says Opposition Spokesperson on Cultur...
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Powerful 6.0 earthquake rattles Eastern Caribbean
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Several islands in the eastern Caribbean were rocked by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake Saturday morning . The affected countr...
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Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 to win FA Cup
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 on Saturday to win the FA Cup and complete a domestic cup double. Antoine Semenyo scored...
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UN warns blackouts, shortages disrupt healthcare across Cuba
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UNITED NATIONS (CMC)–Senior United Nations officials warned on Friday that blackouts and shortages are disrupting healthcare in Cuba. Edem Wosornu of ...
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Family hands in St James murder suspect
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May 16, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica—A man wanted in connection with the death of his American girlfriend surrendered to police on Friday, May 15, after family members in...
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Phillips blames Transport Authority for the ‘chaos’ in the public transportation system
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May 16, 2026
Kingston, Jamaica— Opposition Spokesman on Transport, Mikael Phillips, is once again laying the blame for the shambolic state of Jamaica’s public tran...
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He’ll kill again
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May 18, 2026
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Ronko gang trial still in limbo despite judge’s stern warning
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