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Trump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman’s killing
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Trump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman’s killing
January 11 05:00 PM
MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AFP)—US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that hundreds more federal agents were heading to Minneapolis,...
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St Catherine taxi operator charged with murder
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St Catherine taxi operator charged with murder
January 11 04:45 PM
St CATHERINE, Jamaica – A St Catherine taxi operator has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of a man in Portmore, St Catherine on J...
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American woman among two charged following St Mary firearm seizure
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American woman among two charged following St Mary firearm seizure
January 11 04:42 PM
ST MARY, Jamaica–An American sterile surgical technician is among two charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of am...
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Man United knocked out of FA Cup by Brighton, Martinelli hits hat-trick for Arsenal
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Man United knocked out of FA Cup by Brighton, Martinelli hits hat-trick for Arsenal
January 11 04:39 PM
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP)—Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup with a meek 2-1 home defeat to Brighton on Sunday as Gabriel Martinelli's...
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Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final
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Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final
January 11 04:33 PM
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AFP)—Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with a thrilling 3-2 Clasico win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Raphi...
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Over 3,400 candidates with varying disabilities sat CXC examinations in 2025
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Over 3,400 candidates with varying disabilities sat CXC examinations in 2025
January 11 04:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A total of 3,444 special needs students across the Caribbean, the majority of whom were visually-impaired, sat examinations administ...
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Shanoya Douglas tastes rare defeat at hand of Trinidadian Alexxe Henry
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Shanoya Douglas tastes rare defeat at hand of Trinidadian Alexxe Henry
January 11 04:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica’s rising star Shanoya Douglas was beaten into second place in the Class One 100m at the PureWater/RDanny Williams/JC develo...
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Natesha defends wifeys with ‘Louis V’
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Natesha defends wifeys with ‘Louis V’
January 11 04:19 PM
US-based dancehall artiste Natesha is one of those rare talents who proves with her latest release, Louis V , that modern-day female artistes don't al...
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Islandwide flash flood watch until 5:00 pm today
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Islandwide flash flood watch until 5:00 pm today
October 3, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological (Met) Service of Jamaica has continued the flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of all parishe...
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O-Wrap: PEP Performance Task pushed back… Cop arrested in firearm seizure… Jamaica air service agreement with France
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O-Wrap: PEP Performance Task pushed back… Cop arrested in firearm seizure… Jamaica air service agreement with France
October 3, 2018
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE's top 10 stories for today: 1. PEP Performance Task exam pushed back to March 2019  The Performance Ta...
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Bog Walk Gorge, Barry impassable
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Bog Walk Gorge, Barry impassable
October 3, 2018
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The police are advising that the Bog Walk Gorge in St Catherine is currently impassable. This is due to heavy rains that have ...
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Man gets life for raping eight-year-old child in Guyana
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Man gets life for raping eight-year-old child in Guyana
October 3, 2018
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — A 34-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of raping an eight-year-old child three year...
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SRHA hosts forum on children living with Type 1 Diabetes
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SRHA hosts forum on children living with Type 1 Diabetes
October 3, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) says it will be hosting a forum tomorrow in Manchester to heighten awareness of the ...
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Prayer for the day
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Prayer for the day
October 2, 2018
God of mercy, you know the secrets of all human hearts, for you know who is just and you forgive the repentant sinner. Hear my prayer in the midst of ...
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Forex: J$134.24 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$134.24 to one US dollar
October 2, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, October 3 ended trading at J$134.24 down by 24 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign ...
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Gas prices up $1.98, diesel up $3.15
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Gas prices up $1.98, diesel up $3.15
October 2, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline and diesel, effective Thursday, October 4, according to the...
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Team chemistry a good sign for Windies Women title defence, says Selman
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Team chemistry a good sign for Windies Women title defence, says Selman
October 2, 2018
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Fast bowler Shakera Selman believes the enhanced team chemistry in the West Indies Women side will play a key role in ...
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Weather forecast: Brace for more rain today
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Weather forecast: Brace for more rain today
October 2, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A trough is expected to remain across Jamaica through to the weekend. Meanwhile, an area of low pressure is expected to gradually ...
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15-y-o Seaview Gardens girl missing
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15-y-o Seaview Gardens girl missing
October 2, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An Ananda Alert has been activated for 15-year-old Anishka McLeish of Seaview Gardens, Kingston 11, who has been reported missing ...
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New rulings on medical marijuana use in US go against employers
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New rulings on medical marijuana use in US go against employers
October 2, 2018
HARTFORD, Connecticut (AP) — Health care worker Katelin Noffsinger told a potential employer that she took medical marijuana to deal with the effects ...
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Flash flood watch extended until 5:00 am tomorrow
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Flash flood watch extended until 5:00 am tomorrow
October 2, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological (Met) Service of Jamaica has extended the flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of all parishes...
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6-y-o boy swept away in May Pen floodwaters, dies
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6-y-o boy swept away in May Pen floodwaters, dies
October 2, 2018
CLARENDON, Jamaica — The police are reporting that a six-year-old boy was killed after being swept away by floodwaters in the Mount Claire area of Cla...
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India eye Windies boost ahead of Australia tour
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India eye Windies boost ahead of Australia tour
October 2, 2018
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) — Stung by defeat in England and heading to Australia for a tough tour next month, India's cricketers are looking for some conf...
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C’bean nationals among illegal immigrants nabbed in US
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C’bean nationals among illegal immigrants nabbed in US
October 2, 2018
DETROIT, Michigan (CMC) — The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says several Caribbean nationals have been arrested durin...
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Holness says Heroes Circle project will be competitive
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Holness says Heroes Circle project will be competitive
October 2, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness today assured the House of Representatives that the process of redeveloping the Heroes Circle neighb...
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T&T gov’t says Sandals hotel project will spur economic growth on Tobago
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T&T gov’t says Sandals hotel project will spur economic growth on Tobago
October 2, 2018
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad and Tobago government says the construction of the 750 room Sandals and Beaches Resort represents a major...
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PHOTOS: Carnival in Ochi
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PHOTOS: Carnival in Ochi
October 2, 2018
Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett interacting with passengers disembarking the Carnival Horizon cruise ship in Ocho Rios today for its inaugural call ...
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Forex: J$134.48 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$134.48 to one US dollar
October 2, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Tuesday, October 2 ended trading at J$134.48 down by 21 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign ex...
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After days of restraint, Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser
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After days of restraint, Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser
October 2, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump on Tuesday openly mocked a university professor who has accused his Supreme Court nominee of sexual ass...
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JPS power supply issues cause water lock-off in three parishes — NWC
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JPS power supply issues cause water lock-off in three parishes — NWC
October 2, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) says that today's disruption in water supply to sections of the Corporate Area, St Ann and Cla...
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