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Body of abducted Trinidad fireman found
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Body of abducted Trinidad fireman found
December 30 08:35 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad  (CMC) –  Trinidadian police say the body of a 46-year-old fireman, who had been abducted from his home last weekend, was foun...
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Six men charged following storehouse heist
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Six men charged following storehouse heist
December 30 07:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Six men, including two taxi drivers and a 62-year-old, have been slapped with multiple offences for their alleged involvement in a...
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
December 30 07:03 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been charged after allegedly firing shots in a public place. Charged with possession...
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
December 30 06:58 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With many individuals dealing with emotional scars in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, licensed clinical psychologist and trauma spe...
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
December 30 06:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, December 30, ended trading at $159.83, down nine cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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NCB Foundation spreads Christmas cheer, aids hurricane relief with Christine Haber Ministries
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NCB Foundation spreads Christmas cheer, aids hurricane relief with Christine Haber Ministries
December 30 05:52 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A $250,000 Christmas donation from NCB Foundation’s Grant a Wish initiative is helping to strengthen  hurricane relief efforts led...
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Campari signs partnership with Sandz; Skippa headlines Jan 1 staging
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Campari signs partnership with Sandz; Skippa headlines Jan 1 staging
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 30 05:45 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Campari has signed a year-long title partnership with popular event series Sandz Music Festival.  The collaboration comes into eff...
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Fire brigade urges parents to discourage children from making prank calls
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Fire brigade urges parents to discourage children from making prank calls
December 30 05:29 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to parents and guardians to discourage children from making prank calls to emergency ser...
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Grange tasked with reviewing ‘no-sleeveless’ policy
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Grange tasked with reviewing ‘no-sleeveless’ policy
July 16, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness said he has tasked Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange to examine an...
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Teens glued to phones risk ‘modest’ rise in ADHD symptoms — study
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Teens glued to phones risk ‘modest’ rise in ADHD symptoms — study
July 16, 2018
TAMPA, United States (AFP) — Could teenagers suffer symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder after engaging in excessive smartphone use? A...
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ONLINE READERS COMMENT: Teach the police the road code
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ONLINE READERS COMMENT: Teach the police the road code
July 16, 2018
Dear editor, Last week I was driving towards Liguanea from Mona Road (in St Andrew). As I approached the intersection at Waterfalls there was no oncom...
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Security guard reported missing after abandoned car found
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Security guard reported missing after abandoned car found
July 16, 2018
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A security guard, whose motor vehicle was found last night, has been reported missing. The police report that Tyrone Brown, 29, w...
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Forex: J$131.93 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$131.93 to one US dollar
July 16, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Tuesday, July 17 ended trading at J$131.93 up by 25 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign exchan...
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Africa ‘real’ World Cup winners, says Venezuela’s Maduro
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Africa ‘real’ World Cup winners, says Venezuela’s Maduro
July 16, 2018
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro believes Africa and not France are the true winners of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Fra...
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Trucking schedule developed to combat Portland drought
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Trucking schedule developed to combat Portland drought
July 16, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for Western Portland, Daryl Vaz, says that a $10 million water trucking schedule has been developed to combat...
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JAMPRO forecasts business, investment boom
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JAMPRO forecasts business, investment boom
July 16, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is forecasting expansion in business and investment opportunities for the countr...
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UPDATE: Former Trelawny hotel general manager charged
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UPDATE: Former Trelawny hotel general manager charged
July 16, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Greek hotel manager Dimitri Cosvogiannis, who was yesterday arrested for alleged fraudulent activities, has been charged. Cosv...
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Canadian cannabis company Aphria expands to Jamaica
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Canadian cannabis company Aphria expands to Jamaica
July 16, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Canada-based medical cannabis company, Aphria Inc is preparing to expand its business to Jamaica and several countries in Latin Am...
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85% of disabled individuals unemployed – labour ministry
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85% of disabled individuals unemployed – labour ministry
July 16, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says that 85 per cent of people with disabilities in Jamaica are unemployed. The minist...
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O-Wrap: Review ‘no-sleeveless’ policy … Hermitage Dam below 50% … Canadian ganja  company comes to Ja
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O-Wrap: Review ‘no-sleeveless’ policy … Hermitage Dam below 50% … Canadian ganja company comes to Ja
July 16, 2018
In case you missed it here are the OBSERVER ONLINE'S top 10 stories for today: 1. Grange tasked with reviewing 'no-sleeveless' policy Prime Minister A...
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Former Trelawny hotel GM nabbed on fraud charges
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Former Trelawny hotel GM nabbed on fraud charges
July 16, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police have reported that a Greek national and former general manager of an all-inclusive hotel in Trelawny was arrested last ...
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Man chopped to death in St Thomas dispute
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Man chopped to death in St Thomas dispute
July 16, 2018
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — A man was chopped to death during a dispute with another man in his community of Duckenfield, St Thomas on Sunday. The deceased h...
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Stefflon Don to miss Reggae Sumfest Blitz performance
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Stefflon Don to miss Reggae Sumfest Blitz performance
July 16, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica —DownSound Entertainment (DSE), the organisers of Reggae Sumfest have announced that international recording artist Stefflon Don wil...
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Security ministry implores J’cans to say yes to JamaicaEye
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Security ministry implores J’cans to say yes to JamaicaEye
July 16, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of National Security is imploring citizens to accept the JamaicaEye programme as it moves towards restoring public or...
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US to respond to concerns over trade policy at G20
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US to respond to concerns over trade policy at G20
July 16, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will have the opportunity to address concerns about Washington's trade policies...
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Man held following firearm seizure in East Kingston
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Man held following firearm seizure in East Kingston
July 16, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man has been taken into custody following the seizure of Kel-Tec P-32 pistol on Arnold Avenue in Kingston today   Reports from t...
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Kingston store owner arrested in seizure of counterfeit goods
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Kingston store owner arrested in seizure of counterfeit goods
July 16, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are reporting that more than $950,000 worth of counterfeit goods were seized yesterday and a man arrested and charged i...
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J’can lottery scam kingpin’s property forfeited; will aid victims
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J’can lottery scam kingpin’s property forfeited; will aid victims
July 16, 2018
BISMARCK, North Dakota (AP) — Cash and jewelry seized from a Jamaican man accused of masterminding a large lottery scam in the US will be liquidated a...
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Cooperation between Jamaica and Belgium to be strengthened
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Cooperation between Jamaica and Belgium to be strengthened
July 16, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Cooperation on criminal matters between Jamaica and the Kingdom of Belgium is to be strengthened. This follows approval of t...
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Suspended cop held for Portland robbery
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Suspended cop held for Portland robbery
July 16, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Constabulary Force has reported that a suspended police officer was nabbed as a suspect in the robbery of “hundreds of...
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Body of abducted Trinidad fireman found
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad  (CMC) –  Trinidadian police say the body of a 46-year-old fireman, who had been abducted from his home last weekend, was foun...
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Six men charged following storehouse heist
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Six men charged following storehouse heist
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Six men, including two taxi drivers and a 62-year-old, have been slapped with multiple offences for their alleged involvement in a...
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been charged after allegedly firing shots in a public place. Charged with possession...
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — With many individuals dealing with emotional scars in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, licensed clinical psychologist and trauma spe...
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, December 30, ended trading at $159.83, down nine cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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