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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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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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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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Finance minister urges media to report Gov’t statistics responsibly
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Finance minister urges media to report Gov’t statistics responsibly
September 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr Nigel Clarke, says media practitioners, particularly those involved in deliverin...
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Prayer for the Day
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Prayer for the Day
September 6, 2018
Lord Jesus, may everything I do begin with you, continue with your help, and be done under your guidance. May my sharing in the mass free me from my s...
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Boyz lose 0-2 to Ecuador
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Boyz lose 0-2 to Ecuador
September 6, 2018
NEW JERSEY, USA – Jamaica went down 0-2 to Ecuador in the training match inside Red Bull Arena earlier tonight. Enner Valencia put the South American ...
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Portmore tax office closed this weekend
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Portmore tax office closed this weekend
September 6, 2018
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that the Portmore Tax Office will be closed on Saturday, September 8 a...
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Windies women head to Barbados for training camp
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Windies women head to Barbados for training camp
September 6, 2018
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Ahead of the upcoming series against South Africa, the West Indies women will partake in a training camp here starting on...
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O-Wrap: Chik-V affected 70% of J’cans… More men bleaching… Burt Reynolds dies
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O-Wrap: Chik-V affected 70% of J’cans… More men bleaching… Burt Reynolds dies
September 6, 2018
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE's top 10 stories for today: 1. More than 70% of J'cans may have been affected by Chik-V, says Tufton M...
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Transport group commends police for managing traffic in the KMTR
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Transport group commends police for managing traffic in the KMTR
September 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Transport Operators Development Sustainable Service (TODSS) is commending the performance of the constabulary's newly formed t...
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Burt Reynolds is dead
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Burt Reynolds is dead
September 6, 2018
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — US actor Burt Reynolds, best known for his roles in "Deliverance" and "Boogie Nights," died on Thursday, his public...
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UPDATE: Florence weakens to a Category 2 hurricane
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UPDATE: Florence weakens to a Category 2 hurricane
September 6, 2018
HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC) – Hurricane Florence, the first major storm of the Atlantic season, has dropped to a Category 2 storm and further weakening is...
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Child protection agency shares safety tips for children
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Child protection agency shares safety tips for children
September 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the start of another school year underway, CEO of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey ...
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Canada to support post-hurricane reconstruction, gender equality in the C’bean
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Canada to support post-hurricane reconstruction, gender equality in the C’bean
September 6, 2018
ROSEAU, Dominica — Canada has announced two new initiatives totalling CAN$17.5 million to support post-hurricane reconstruction, build long-term clima...
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Guyana teachers end strike
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Guyana teachers end strike
September 6, 2018
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) have agreed to send their industrial dispute to arbitration p...
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More men than women bleaching — health ministry survey
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More men than women bleaching — health ministry survey
September 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — According to a health and lifestyle survey released this morning by the Ministry of Health, approximately 11 per cent of Jamaicans...
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Haiti unveils new government after riots
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Haiti unveils new government after riots
September 6, 2018
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — A new Haitian government was unveiled Wednesday night, two months after the prime minister resigned over deadly riots tr...
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Zimbabwe’s Mugabe accepts disputed election result
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Zimbabwe’s Mugabe accepts disputed election result
September 6, 2018
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP) — Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe, who had vowed not to vote for his old party in elections in July, on Thursday said...
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More than 70% of J’cans may have been affected by Chik-V, says Tufton
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More than 70% of J’cans may have been affected by Chik-V, says Tufton
September 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health Dr Christopher Tufton today revealed that more than 70 per cent of Jamaicans may have been affected by the Chik...
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Emotional celebrations greet India ruling legalising gay sex
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Emotional celebrations greet India ruling legalising gay sex
September 6, 2018
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) — India's Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a ban on gay sex sparking emotional and joyous celebrations among activists aft...
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Marcus Garvey Drive reduced to single lane; expect delays — police
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Marcus Garvey Drive reduced to single lane; expect delays — police
September 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are advising members of the public to anticipate delays along Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, as a section of the road...
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PAHO recognises health promoters in Jamaica, Belize, Barbados
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PAHO recognises health promoters in Jamaica, Belize, Barbados
September 6, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is recognising health promoters in three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) c...
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Transport ministry seeks to resolve issues at MoBay Metro
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Transport ministry seeks to resolve issues at MoBay Metro
September 6, 2018
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Ministry of Transport and Mining says it is working to find practical solutions to resolve the issues being faced by the Monte...
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Jamaica’s first agent banking facility opens at Boulevard Supercentre
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Jamaica’s first agent banking facility opens at Boulevard Supercentre
September 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr Nigel Clarke, today officially opened Jamaica's first agent banking facility, wh...
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PNP to set out plans for Jamaica at annual conference
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PNP to set out plans for Jamaica at annual conference
September 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) says it will use its 80th annual conference, scheduled for next week, to outline plan...
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