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Sad final trip
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:30 AM
Sad final trip
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
Judge expected to decide on start date today
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:22 AM
Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Dr Christopher Tufton, campaign chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), is pushing back at claims that Prime Minister Andrew Ho...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Campaign Chairman Christopher Tufton is rejecting accusations by the People’s National Party (PNP) that...
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Last Saturday, Red Stripe Flavours treated 100 guests and served up the ultimate mix of flavour, freedom and authentic Jamaican vibes, launching its n...
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ST ANDREW, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for St Andrew North Central, Christopher Henry, is challenging a recent promise to improv...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) is describing a promise by the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to raise the country’s minimum wage to...
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Wayne Marshall working on new album
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Content creator/dancehall/reggae artiste Wayne Marshall, who is celebrating 25 years in music, says he is working on a new album, ...
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Main contenders for Guyana’s presidency cast ballots
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) —Guyana's  Incumbent President Irfaan Ali was among five presidential candidates who have so far cast their ballots in Guyana...
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St Kitts and Nevis welcomes visa-free travel to Nigeria
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BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) — The St Kitts and Nevis Government Monday announced that the twin island Federation had reached an agreement with Nigeria ...
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Apple to lower iPhone 12 radio power across EU
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JFM launches ‘Your Vote is Your Voice’ campaign
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica First Movement (JFM), under the leadership of Chairman Reverend Al Miller, on Monday launched "Your Vote is Your Voice...
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PNP’s Pryce urges supporters to ensure there’s a new PM by 1PM
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for St Catherine East Central, Raymond Pryce is urging PNP supporters to vote early on Sep...
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Venezuela accuses Guyana of seeking ‘war front,’ denies attack claim
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela on Monday accused neighbouring Guyana of "trying to create a war front" when it publicly accused Caracas of launc...
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WATCH: PNP’s Jackson says upcoming election is key to restoring country’s reputation
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WATCH: PNP’s Jackson says upcoming election is key to restoring country’s reputation
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ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for St Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson, says this election is critical to restoring t...
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Rose among the thorns in St Mary Central
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PORT MARIA, St Mary — Business consultant Rose Rhea Cargill has thrown her hat in the ring to represent the Jamaica Progressive Party (JPP) in St Mary...
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WATCH: PNP’s Pryce praises Golding’s performance in election debate
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ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for St Catherine East Central, Raymond Pryce, has commended party president Mark Goldi...
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St Andrew South police list persons of interest
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St Andrew South police list persons of interest
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The St Andrew South police are appealing to several men identified as persons of interest in the York Avenue area to report immedi...
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Holness predicts victory for JLP as he ends final pre-election mass meeting
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Holness predicts victory for JLP as he ends final pre-election mass meeting
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Leader Andrew Holness is predicting that his party will remain in power following the counting of the b...
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Jamaican diaspora in Florida to host watch party for general election
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September 1, 2025
LAUDERHILL, United States — While Jamaicans at home take to the polls on Wednesday, September 3 for the general election, a diaspora watch party will ...
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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