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Defiant MP, JACDEN boss Dennis Gordon fires back in UHWI tax probe
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5 12:20 AM
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Alliance over isolation
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Alliance over isolation
Patterson advocates collective strength as global order frays
Vernon Davidson | Executive Editor, Publications | davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5 12:18 AM
Alliance over isolation
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Sumptuous sacred music feast
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More singles, fewer children
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More singles, fewer children
Survey of living conditions finds more Jamaican adults residing alone
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5 12:14 AM
More singles, fewer children
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TAKING CHARGE
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Jamaica surge forward with 20 medals on Carifta Day 1
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5 12:12 AM
Jamaica off to flyer on Carifta Day 1
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Saved behind bars
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Saved behind bars
Prison Bible study sessions rival that of local churches; more than 60 inmates baptise each year, says chaplain
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April 5 12:10 AM
Saved behind bars
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Dyke driven to add more Edwin Allen titles by his personal mission to uplift young athletes
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5 12:09 AM
GOD’S CALLING
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Agriculture minister announces increased cocoa prices
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Audley Shaw, has announced an increase in the price of cocoa payable to...
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VIRGINA, United States (AP) — Police are investigating the shooting deaths of two people at a restaurant in Virginia. Newport News police spokesman Br...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — National Security Minister, Dr Horace Chang, is imploring the latest batch of police recruits to be steadfast in their commitment ...
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We want a legal publishing of Holness’ asset declaration — PNP
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People's National Party (PNP) says that it will continue to push for the National Integrity Commission to publish and gazette ...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Thursday, August 8 ended trading at J$135.48 down by 24 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign ex...
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High jump bronze for Williamson at Pan-Am Games
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kimberly Williamson won the bronze medal in the women's high jump on today's third day of track and field at the Pan-American Game...
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Wet outfields turns first Windies, India ODI into 34 over-per-side clash
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — A wet outfield has forced yet another reduction in overs with the opening One-Day International of the three-match series b...
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Shericka Jackson wins Pan-Am Games 400m
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shericka Jackson won her first major 400 metre event today taking the Pan-American Games gold medal with a majestic run in the fin...
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Bunting polling data ‘garbled, at variance with other polls’ says Phillips team
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ONLINE READERS COMMENT: Peter Phillips has a money problem
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Dear Editor, Despite the many losses, it seems lost on Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips and his followers that the electorate has transformed and a...
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J’can gov’t signs three MoUs with Kenya
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica and the Republic of Kenya together on Monday (August 5) signed agreements to facilitate closer bi-latera...
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18-y-o Zeraldo Deer of African Gardens missing
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Eighteen-year-old Zeraldo Deer otherwise called 'Terro', of Bottom River, African Gardens in Kingston 7, has been reported missing...
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Puerto Rico court declares new governor’s swearing-in unconstitutional
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O-Wrap: Phillips threatens court action … Bunting best suited to lead PNP … Jamaica signs MoUs with Kenya
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No-deal Brexit to cause UK food shortages — lobby
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Wisynco distributes free WATA to ease heat wave
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Wisynco Group Limited, distributors of the WATA brand, say they are continuing their donation of three-litre bottles of water to v...
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Barbados player wins J$283.5-m Super Lotto jackpot
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) has announced that a player in Barbados was the winner of the $283.5 million Super Lotto jackpot fo...
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