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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26 10:35 AM
When Switzerland-based reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist collaborated with legendary Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry in 2017, it was a dream c...
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
December 26 10:25 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 400 homeless people were treated to a Christmas dinner Thursday on Water Lane in downtown Kingston, as Mayor Andrew Swab...
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he would meet United States (US)  President Donald Trump this weekend to di...
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Lauderhill mayor extends holiday wishes, reflects on accomplishments in 2025
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Lauderhill mayor extends holiday wishes, reflects on accomplishments in 2025
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26 09:59 AM
Mayor of Lauderhill, Jamaican-born Denise Grant, is extending holiday greetings to Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora. In an interview with Observe...
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UN says Guinea election campaign marked by ‘intimidation’
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December 26 09:11 AM
GENEVA, Switzerland — The United Nations (UN) said the presidential election race in Guinea had been marked by intimidation, and urged authorities to ...
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No stopping Money Market in Boxing Day Sprint
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No stopping Money Market in Boxing Day Sprint
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26 12:12 AM
No stopping
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NORBROOK’S PANAMANIAN PLAY
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NORBROOK’S PANAMANIAN PLAY
Jamaican-backed firm bets US$15m on KFC growth
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December 26 12:12 AM
Platinum Brands investing US$15 million in new Panamanian KFCs
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Watson poised to break Charlton’s record of most wins in a single racing season
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Watson poised to break Charlton’s record of most wins in a single racing season
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26 12:10 AM
Watson poised to break Charlton’s record of most wins in a single racing season
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Holness expresses confidence in CCJ president
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Holness expresses confidence in CCJ president
July 3, 2018
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed confidence that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), under the leadership of new Pres...
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Forex: J$130.47 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$130.47 to one US dollar
July 3, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, July 4 ended trading at J$130.47 up by 41 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign excha...
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A night in Mandela’s prison cell — yours for US$300k
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — For rich corporate executives, fine food, expensive wine and five-star hotels come as standard. But one discerning ...
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UTech to host medical cannabis symposium tomorrow
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UTech to host medical cannabis symposium tomorrow
July 3, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The University of Technology (UTech) will be hosting its third staging of the Jamaican Medical Cannabis Integration Symposium (JA...
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Bangladesh 43 all out at lunch v West Indies
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Bangladesh 43 all out at lunch v West Indies
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ST JOHN'S, Antigua (AFP) — Brief scores at lunch on the opening day of the first Test of the two-match series between the West Indies and Bangladesh a...
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PSRA probing apartment melee that involved King Alarm personnel
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PSRA probing apartment melee that involved King Alarm personnel
July 3, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) says it has launched an investigation into Monday's incident that involved King A...
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O-Wrap: Welcome gays, church told …$26-m for creative industry … Fewer hurricanes this season
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O-Wrap: Welcome gays, church told …$26-m for creative industry … Fewer hurricanes this season
July 3, 2018
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE's top 10 stories for today: 1. Call made for church to welcome homosexuals, sex workers and transgende...
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Gas prices up by $1.45, diesel up $1.96
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline and diesel, effective Thursday July 5, according to the lat...
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Jamaica/Canadian Diaspora to build basic schools in Trelawny, Portland
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaican Diaspora in Canada through the Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation (HHJF), working closely with the Jamaican Consul Gene...
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Another mystery illness rocks England after spy’s poisoning
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AMESBURY, England (AP) — Four months after a quiet corner of England was plunged into a Cold War-style saga of spies, chemical weapons and internation...
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Inequality drives migration crisis for Haiti, DomRep
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Inequality drives migration crisis for Haiti, DomRep
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OUANAMINTHE, Haiti (AFP) — Chaos reigns at the Ouanaminthe bridge that separates Haiti and the Dominican Republic, where haphazard checks by border ag...
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US judge blocks arbitrary detention of Haitian asylum seeker
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — A United States federal court has blocked the arbitrary detention of a Haitian asylum seeker and others fleeing pers...
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#WC2018: Big guns primed for quarter-final battles
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#WC2018: Big guns primed for quarter-final battles
July 3, 2018
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) —The World Cup hit the pause button today as the eight remaining teams geared up for the quarter-finals after England became the ...
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CARICOM heads arrive at summit in St James
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ST JAMES, Jamaica -- The Caribbean Community (Caricom) heads of government are now gathering at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James for the ...
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Gov’t allocates $26-m to assist creative industry
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Gov’t allocates $26-m to assist creative industry
July 3, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has announced the establishment of the Jamaica Creative...
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Update: Windies dismiss Bangladesh for record low 43
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Update: Windies dismiss Bangladesh for record low 43
July 3, 2018
ST JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda (AFP) — Kemar Roach led the demolition of Bangladesh with a five-wicket haul as the tourists were dismissed for 43, the...
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US Customs seize live birds from Guyanese passenger at NY airport
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NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency says officers and agriculture specialists at John F Kenne...
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New US citizens gladly take oath despite toxic debate
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New US citizens gladly take oath despite toxic debate
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Argenoves Pinales, a 25-year-old medical assistant and restaurant manager working two jobs is over the moon to become ...
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Motorists advised to avoid Seaview Avenue, Mountain View Avenue intersection
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July 3, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are advising motorists to avoid the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Mountain View Avenue in Kingston 6, due to downe...
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Motorists urged to proceed with caution along Duhaney Drive tomorrow
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Motorists urged to proceed with caution along Duhaney Drive tomorrow
July 3, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) is urging motorists to proceed with caution along Duhaney Drive in St Andrew tomorrow as the agenc...
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New predictions of fewer hurricanes and reduced chance of hurricane landfall in region
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New predictions of fewer hurricanes and reduced chance of hurricane landfall in region
July 3, 2018
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Caribbean should see fewer storms, and the chance of a major hurricane hitting the region is significantly less than ...
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St Lucia PM wants ‘frank’ discussion on CSME
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St Lucia PM wants ‘frank’ discussion on CSME
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CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) – St Lucia Prime Minister Allen Chastanet yesterday promised to engage in frank and in-depth discussions with his Caribbean C...
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
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