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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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Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final
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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May 13, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Facebook says it has suspended "around 200" apps on its platform as part of an investigation into misuse of private ...
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Guyanese authorities launch probe into Mother’s Day party by prisoners
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Guyanese authorities launch probe into Mother’s Day party by prisoners
May 13, 2018
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) said it has joined the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in launching an investigation into how inm...
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Capleton offered $250,000 bail
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Capleton offered $250,000 bail
May 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popular entertainer Capleton, whose given name is Clifton Bailey, was this morning offered bail in the sum of $250,000 when he app...
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Whitmore signs four-year contract with JFF
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Whitmore signs four-year contract with JFF
May 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica's Senior National Football team Head Coach Theodore “Tappa” Whitmore today signed a four-year contract with the Jamaica Fo...
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Arnett Gardens defeated 5-6 as Pantoja wins C’bean championship
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Arnett Gardens defeated 5-6 as Pantoja wins C’bean championship
May 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Jamaica's Arnett Gardens had to settle for second spot after going down 5-6 on penalties to Athletic Club Pantoja of the Dominica...
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PNP questions selection of new CDF head
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PNP questions selection of new CDF head
May 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People's National Party (PNP) has expressed  concern about the selection of Kedesha Campbell, who previously filled the role o...
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Curacao court authorises US oil giant to seize Venezuelan oil assets
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Curacao court authorises US oil giant to seize Venezuelan oil assets
May 13, 2018
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao (AP) — A court on the Dutch island of Curacao has authorised the local subsidiary of US oil giant ConocoPhillips to seize US$636 m...
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ECJ disingenuous in its statement, says Fisher
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ECJ disingenuous in its statement, says Fisher
May 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former director of elections Orette Fisher has accused the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) of being “disingenuous” in a sect...
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JUTC introduces shuttle service for August Town commuters
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May 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Effective today, the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will start a shuttle service in August Town for commuters affected by a ...
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PNP ‘sickened’ by discovery of babies’ bodies from KPH among stray dogs
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PNP ‘sickened’ by discovery of babies’ bodies from KPH among stray dogs
May 13, 2018
Questions appointment of SERHA director to investigate KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) says it is “sickened” by the “...
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Failure for Gayle as Kings XI slump in IPL standings
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Failure for Gayle as Kings XI slump in IPL standings
May 13, 2018
INDORE, India (CMC) — Chris Gayle's run of recent low scores continued as Kings XI Punjab suffered a complete batting failure to go down by 10 wickets...
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UN health agency aims to wipe out trans fats worldwide
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UN health agency aims to wipe out trans fats worldwide
May 13, 2018
NEW YORK, United States  (AP) — The World Health Organization has released a plan to help countries wipe out trans fats from the global food supply in...
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Hurricanes Irma, Maria ‘a hint of what the future holds’ – CARICOM Secretary General
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Hurricanes Irma, Maria ‘a hint of what the future holds’ – CARICOM Secretary General
May 13, 2018
GEORGETOWN, Guyana  (CMC) — Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque warned that Hurricanes Irma and Maria, wh...
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CPFSA strengthening fire safety at children’s homes
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CPFSA strengthening fire safety at children’s homes
May 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is taking measures to strengthen fire prevention and safety at child...
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US first lady treated surgery for ‘benign’ kidney condition
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US first lady treated surgery for ‘benign’ kidney condition
May 13, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US First Lady Melania Trump was in hospital Monday after undergoing surgery on what aides called a "benign" kidney c...
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T&T, China sign cooperation agreements
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T&T, China sign cooperation agreements
May 13, 2018
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Trinidad and Tobago has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cooperation within the Framework of the Silk Roa...
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EU data protection may trigger global ripple effect
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EU data protection may trigger global ripple effect
May 13, 2018
PARIS, France (AFP) — The EU's new data protection rules that enter into force later this month are having an impact around the world as firms, includ...
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Ricketts commends Reggae Girlz on topping Group B Qualifiers
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Ricketts commends Reggae Girlz on topping Group B Qualifiers
May 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Football Federation Michael Ricketts has commended Jamaica's Senior Reggae Girlz for topping Group B in t...
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O-Wrap: Capleton offered bail… 2 KPH dead babies improperly disposed… Whitmore signs 4-year contract
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O-Wrap: Capleton offered bail… 2 KPH dead babies improperly disposed… Whitmore signs 4-year contract
May 13, 2018
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE's top stories for today: 1. Capleton offered $250,000 bail Popular entertainer Capleton, whose given n...
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Gunmen attack gov’t building in Haiti
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May 13, 2018
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — The Haitian government has condemned what it described as a “despicable act” after gunmen fired shots at the building wh...
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16 Palestinians killed in clashes ahead of US Jerusalem embassy opening
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16 Palestinians killed in clashes ahead of US Jerusalem embassy opening
May 13, 2018
Jerusalem, Undefined  (AFP) — Violent clashes erupted along the Gaza Strip's border hours ahead of the controversial opening of the US embassy in Jeru...
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Hurricanes cost Caribbean tourism more than US$700m — report
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Hurricanes cost Caribbean tourism more than US$700m — report
May 13, 2018
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — The tourism industry in the Caribbean region attracted almost one million fewer visitors after hurricanes Irma and Maria ...
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