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•CASE students relieved after alleged serial rapist fatally shot by cops •Still want improved security on campus
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:18 AM
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Standing ovations for stand-ups 2025
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December 31 12:12 AM
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December 31 12:10 AM
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BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:10 AM
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December 31 12:09 AM
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HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba announced Wednesday it will pull thousands of its doctors out of Brazil in response to President-elect Jair Bolsonaro's "dir...
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Quake felt in Trelawny this morning
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 3.7 magnitude earthquake was felt in Falmouth, Trelawny this morning. According to a preliminary report from the Earthquake Unit...
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Preparations underway to list Wigton Windfarm on stock market
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has commenced preparations to list Wigton Windfarm Limited on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JS...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Four women entrepreneurs have been each awarded a $250,000 grant that will be used to improve the capacity of their businesses and...
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Firearm, ammo found on rooftop in Constant Spring
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House approves new Road Traffic Bill
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Media groups including Fox back CNN over White House access
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Montague wants lower interest rates, insurance premiums for PPV operators
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Gas prices down $2.93, diesel down $1.90
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Injured Holder to miss upcoming Bangladesh tour
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ST JOHN'S, Antigua — Cricket West Indies this morning announced that Test and ODI Captain, Jason Holder will miss the upcoming Bangladesh tour due to ...
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Briana Williams shortlisted by IAAF
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Briana Williams shortlisted by IAAF
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Prayer for the day
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Heavenly father, in glorifying Jesus and sending us your spirit, you open the way to eternal life. May my sharing in this gift increase my love and ma...
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Teen mother, baby missing
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ST ANDREW, Jamaica — The police have activated an Ananda Alert for 16-year-old Jessica Burrell, of Mobberly Avenue, Duhaney Park, St Andrew and her da...
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Police arrest five men after firearm found in car
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are reporting that five men were taken into custody following the seizure of a firearm on Red Hills Road, Kingston 19 e...
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Driver, 2 students killed in St James crash
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — The driver of a motor car, which was transporting students to school, and two young girls died as a result of injuries they sustai...
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El Chapo defence says Sinaloa cartel bribed Mexico presidents
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Drug baron Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's defence told his New York trial Tuesday that his Sinaloa cartel bribed presiden...
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CNN sues Trump, demanding return of Acosta to White House
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Transport group urges Gov’t to seek expert opinion on stemming fatal crashes
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) is urging the Government of Jamaica to employ international experts t...
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Restoration of Cross Roads Clock Tower still on, says Kingston mayor
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Delroy Williams, says the plan to restore the Cross Roads Clock Tower and War Memorial is still high...
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Pneumonia to kill nearly 11 million children by 2030, study warns
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PARIS, France (AFP) — Pneumonia will kill nearly 11 million children under five by 2030, experts warned Monday on a global day aimed at raising awaren...
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O-Wrap: Driver, 2 children killed in St James crash… Holness denies recommending Integrity Commission boss… Spice tops Billboard Reggae chart
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