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Child’s body found
JDF reports development in Hellshire drowning tragedy
Billeane Williams Reporter WilliamsB@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 3 12:20 AM
Child’s body found
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Government eyes placing parts of electricy grid underground
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Government eyes placing parts of electricy grid underground
Move costly but necessary, says Holness
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
January 3 12:18 AM
Government eyes placing parts of electricy grid underground
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Chronic Law rules YouTube… again
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Chronic Law rules YouTube… again
Kartel, Skippa round out top 3 on year-end chart
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
January 3 12:16 AM
Chronic Law rules YouTube... again
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Sweet relief
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Sweet relief
Diaspora leaders welcome extension of Customs duty and GCT waiver on hurricane supplies
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
January 3 12:14 AM
Sweet relief
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World Athletics president to visit island and outline support for track and field following hurricane devastation
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 3 12:12 AM
Coe-ing to the rescue
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Kyle Butler embraces leadership role at Phoenix Chapelton
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Kyle Butler embraces leadership role at Phoenix Chapelton
January 3 12:10 AM
Kyle Butler embraces leadership role at Phoenix Chapelton
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JFJ alarmed at fatal shootings on first day of 2026
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JFJ alarmed at fatal shootings on first day of 2026
Jason Cross | Reporter 
January 3 12:05 AM
JFJ alarmed at fatal shootings on first day of 2026
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Dwight Smith on rescue mission at struggling Spanish Town Police
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Dwight Smith on rescue mission at struggling Spanish Town Police
January 3 12:04 AM
Dwight Smith on rescue mission at struggling Spanish Town Police
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Woman, two babies stabbed to death in Tower Hill
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Woman, two babies stabbed to death in Tower Hill
July 19, 2018
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A woman and her two babies were murdered at their home in Tower Hill, St Andrew on Wednesday, the police have confirmed. The lawm...
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Police post now at Portmore Toll Plaza of Highway 2000 East-West
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Police post now at Portmore Toll Plaza of Highway 2000 East-West
July 19, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Representatives of TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH), the developers of Highway 2000 East-West, last week  handed over the keys ...
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Drought forces temporary water lock-off in sections of Portland
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Drought forces temporary water lock-off in sections of Portland
July 19, 2018
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Due to persistent drought conditions, the National Water Commission (NWC) said it will be temporarily ceasing operations at the Tu...
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Children receive certificates after completing drug treatment programme
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Children receive certificates after completing drug treatment programme
July 19, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Four participants enrolled in the Kingston and St Andrew Family Court Children's Drug Treatment Programme, were today awarde...
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GG appoints two new Queen’s Counsels
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GG appoints two new Queen’s Counsels
July 19, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Governor-General has announced the appointment of two new Queen's Counsels. King's House, in a release today, said that on the...
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Gov’t improving access to employment for people with disabilities — Mayne
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Gov’t improving access to employment for people with disabilities — Mayne
July 19, 2018
ST JAMES, Jamaica (JIS) — State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Zavia Mayne, says that the Government is working to ensure tha...
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Coleman eyes chance to shine in post-Bolt era
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July 18, 2018
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — World indoor 60 metre champion Christian Coleman has a chance to establish his credentials as the leader of the sprint ...
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O-Wrap:’Kartel sentences was excessive’…SOE reducing murder rate — PM…Cop nabbed with stolen vehicle
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O-Wrap:’Kartel sentences was excessive’…SOE reducing murder rate — PM…Cop nabbed with stolen vehicle
July 18, 2018
In case you missed it here are the OBSERVER ONLINE's top 10 stories for today:  1. Gov't to invite Thai boys and coach to Jamaica vacation The Governm...
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Six taken into custody following firearm seizure in Trelawny
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Six taken into custody following firearm seizure in Trelawny
July 18, 2018
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Six men were taken into police custody on Tuesday night following the seizure of a firearm and three rounds of ammunition during a...
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Prayer for the Day
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Prayer for the Day
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Thank you, Lord, for being there for me and allowing me to cry out to you in my times of need.  It is amazing to me that the Lord of the Universe woul...
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WPM apologises to St James residents affected by smoke
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WPM apologises to St James residents affected by smoke
July 18, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited has apologised to the residents of Granville, Pitfour, Estuary, Retiremen...
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Court freezes attorney-at-law Messado’s assets
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Court freezes attorney-at-law Messado’s assets
July 18, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Court has frozen over $28 million in assets belonging to embattled attorney-at-law, Jennifer Messado until July 26 .  In a doc...
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Kartel appeal: Sentences were excessive, argues attorney
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Kartel appeal: Sentences were excessive, argues attorney
July 18, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — One of the lawyers in the appeal case for Vybz Karel and his co-appellants this morning argued that the sentences that were handed...
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Reggae Girlz lose to Venezuela at CAC Games opener
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Reggae Girlz lose to Venezuela at CAC Games opener
July 18, 2018
BARRANQUILLA, Colombia — Jamaica's Reggae Girlz suffered a gut-wrenching 2-1 loss against Venezuela after missing two penalties, one inside the final ...
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Forex: J$132.50 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$132.50 to one US dollar
July 18, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Thursday, July 19 ended trading at J$132.50 up by 43 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign excha...
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Brexit, trade war pose risk to eurozone, IMF warns
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Brexit, trade war pose risk to eurozone, IMF warns
July 18, 2018
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — The International Monetary Fund on Thursday warned of a number of potential risks to economic growth in the euro area, such ...
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Market economy set for recognition in Cuban constitutional reforms
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Market economy set for recognition in Cuban constitutional reforms
July 18, 2018
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuban legislators are set to implement sweeping constitutional reforms this weekend that will legally recognise private property ...
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Gas prices down $0.67, diesel down $1.15
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Gas prices down $0.67, diesel down $1.15
July 18, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline and diesel, effective today, according to the latest ex-refi...
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Local gov’t officials exploring strategies to enhance operations – McKenzie
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Local gov’t officials exploring strategies to enhance operations – McKenzie
July 18, 2018
ST JAMES, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, says the staging of the inaugural conference on lo...
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Cop reports to station in stolen vehicle
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Cop reports to station in stolen vehicle
July 18, 2018
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A district constable, who police investigators summoned over a stolen motor vehicle, yesterday reported to the station in anot...
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Bangladesh defeat Vice Chancellor’s XI in 50 over contest
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Bangladesh defeat Vice Chancellor’s XI in 50 over contest
July 18, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Bangladesh registered a confidence-boosting four-wicket victory over a University of the West Indies (UWI) Vice Chancellor's XI in...
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Contract signed for refurbishing St Catherine Parish Court
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Contract signed for refurbishing St Catherine Parish Court
July 18, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The St Catherine Parish Court in Spanish Town is to be refurbished at a cost of $43 million. The contract for the undertakin...
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Billeane Williams Reporter WilliamsB@jamaicaobserver.com 
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Child’s body found
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Government eyes placing parts of electricy grid underground
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Government eyes placing parts of electricy grid underground
Move costly but necessary, says Holness
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
January 3, 2026
Government eyes placing parts of electricy grid underground
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Chronic Law rules YouTube… again
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Chronic Law rules YouTube… again
Kartel, Skippa round out top 3 on year-end chart
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Chronic Law rules YouTube... again
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Sweet relief
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Diaspora leaders welcome extension of Customs duty and GCT waiver on hurricane supplies
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January 3, 2026
Sweet relief
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Help Coming
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January 3, 2026
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