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JCF announces traffic changes for Kingston fireworks festival
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JCF announces traffic changes for Kingston fireworks festival
December 29 09:52 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advising the public of traffic changes for the hosting of the annual fireworks festival by...
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Suspect in Suriname stabbing that killed nine people commits suicide
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Suspect in Suriname stabbing that killed nine people commits suicide
December 29 09:15 AM
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) — A man who reportedly stabbed nine people to death in the Commewijne district in Suriname on Sunday in Suriname committed ...
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British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash — reports
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British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash — reports
December 29 09:03 AM
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) — Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a fatal highway accident that killed two people Monday, his pro...
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US legislators criticise Trump admin for cancelling Caribbean immigration applications, citizenship ceremonies
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US legislators criticise Trump admin for cancelling Caribbean immigration applications, citizenship ceremonies
December 29 08:03 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — United States (US) legislators have condemned the Donald Trump administration for cancelling immigration application...
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US offered Kyiv 15 years of security guarantees, Zelensky says
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US offered Kyiv 15 years of security guarantees, Zelensky says
December 29 07:50 AM
KYIV, Ukraine (AFP)—The US has offered Ukraine "solid" security guarantees for 15 years with a possibility of an extension but Kyiv is seeking a longe...
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Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, Iran
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Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, Iran
December 29 07:21 AM
PALM BEACH, United States (AFP)—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, with the US president pushing t...
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Little girl, big heart
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Little girl, big heart
6-year-old gives up savings to help rebuild family home, assists classmates after storm
Mark Dennis 
December 29 12:30 AM
Little girl, big heart
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Inside the criminal mind
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Inside the criminal mind
Psychiatrist outlines factors, some from birth, that set people on path to prison
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 29 12:28 AM
Inside the criminal mind
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American Airlines to begin service to St Vincent and the Grenadines
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American Airlines to begin service to St Vincent and the Grenadines
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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — The St Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA) says American Airlines will begin serving by year's end its ...
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Forex: J$125.46 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$125.46 to one US dollar
May 2, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Thursday, May 3, ended trading at J$125.46 up by four cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign exch...
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Police/military operation underway in aftermath of Westmoreland massacre
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Police/military operation underway in aftermath of Westmoreland massacre
May 2, 2018
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —  A major joint police /military operation is currently underway in Westmoreland. The operation in the parish follows yesterday...
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Government to consider divestment of 10,500 acres of former cane lands
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Government to consider divestment of 10,500 acres of former cane lands
May 2, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Government is to consider the divestment of 10,500 acres of former sugarcane lands in St Catherine, to be used for high-...
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5-year manufacturing strategy being crafted, says Shaw
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5-year manufacturing strategy being crafted, says Shaw
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Audley Shaw, says the ministry is working with the Jamaica Manufactu...
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Person of interest turns himself in; four still at large
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Person of interest turns himself in; four still at large
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police have reported that Derval Williams, otherwise called 'Lukie', who was listed as a person of Interest turned himself in ...
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Work under way to establish national trade portal — Shaw
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Work under way to establish national trade portal — Shaw
May 2, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Government has commenced work to establish Jamaica's National Trade Portal, which was approved by Cabinet in 2017/18. Th...
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Second deadly pirate attack off Suriname’s coast within one week
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Second deadly pirate attack off Suriname’s coast within one week
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PARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) — Pirates attacked another fishing boat in Surinamese waters killing one man on Wednesday, even as the authorities  are sti...
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Three plead guilty to possessing identity information in Westmoreland
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Three plead guilty to possessing identity information in Westmoreland
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WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —  A 16-year-old boy is one of three persons who pleaded guilty to being in possession of identity information when they appeare...
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Bravo unlikely for home series, needs to clarify future — CWI chief
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Bravo unlikely for home series, needs to clarify future — CWI chief
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Cricket West Indies chief executive, Johnny Grave, has warned there will be no immediate return to the international s...
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Shot fired at windshield wiper hits female motorist in Liguanea — reports
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Shot fired at windshield wiper hits female motorist in Liguanea — reports
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ST ANDREW, Jamaican — A woman was shot at the Barbican Road entrance to the Sovereign Centre in St Andrew this morning. Reports are that a motorist re...
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Weather Update: Rain expected from today into the weekend
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Weather Update: Rain expected from today into the weekend
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Periods of showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across most parishes this afternoon, according to the Meteorological Se...
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Trump confirms ‘reimbursement’ of lawyer for payment to porn star
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Trump confirms ‘reimbursement’ of lawyer for payment to porn star
May 2, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday he reimbursed his personal lawyer for a US$130,000 payment to porn star...
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Windies all-rounder Brathwaite joins Kent for T20 stint
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Windies all-rounder Brathwaite joins Kent for T20 stint
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LONDON, United Kingdom — West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite has signed to play for Kent in their opening four matches of the Vitality Blast Twe...
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Three perish in fire at Port Maria nightclub
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Three perish in fire at Port Maria nightclub
May 2, 2018
ST MARY, Jamaica — The St Mary Fire Department is now carrying out investigations at a nightclub in Trinity, just outside Port Maria, St Mary after an...
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Flooding reported in sections of St Elizabeth
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Flooding reported in sections of St Elizabeth
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Heavy afternoon showers in St Elizabeth have resulted in some roads being flooded and impacted by washed down silt. Manager, c...
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Free press a strong tool in holding public officials accountable — Reid
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Free press a strong tool in holding public officials accountable — Reid
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — In acknowledging and celebrating World Press Freedom Day 2018, Information Minister Ruel Reid says the muzzling of the press shoul...
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Semenya athletics testosterone drama angers South Africa
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — Anger is mounting in South Africa over new athletics rules prescribing maximum testosterone levels in female compet...
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Westmoreland police list five ‘persons of interest’
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Westmoreland police list five ‘persons of interest’
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WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — The Westmoreland police have listed five men as 'persons of interest' who are being asked to turn themselves into the police b...
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O-Wrap: Cop ‘accidentally’ shoots woman… Deadly nightclub fire… Police/ military operation in Westmoreland
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O-Wrap: Cop ‘accidentally’ shoots woman… Deadly nightclub fire… Police/ military operation in Westmoreland
May 2, 2018
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE's top 10 stories for today 1. Policeman carried out Liguanea shooting, INDECOM called in The police ha...
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At least 125 killed as storms batter India
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At least 125 killed as storms batter India
May 2, 2018
AGRA, India (AFP) — A huge dust storm and lightning strikes killed at least 125 people across India which braced Thursday for more wild weather. Dust ...
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Heart Foundation says it was prepared to oppose Wisynco’s lawsuit
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Heart Foundation says it was prepared to oppose Wisynco’s lawsuit
May 1, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) says it was fully prepared to oppose the Wisynco Group's application for an injunction to ba...
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Suspect in Suriname stabbing that killed nine people commits suicide
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