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JCF announces traffic changes for Kingston fireworks festival
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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
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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
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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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Venezuela crisis tops agenda for Tillerson’s visit to Jamaica, Americas
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January 29, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is to embark on his first major tour of Central and South America this week as a...
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Forex: J$125.07 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$125.07 to one US dollar
January 29, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Tuesday, January 30, ended trading at J$125.07 down by 13 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign ...
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UWI distances itself from controversial US pastor
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UWI distances itself from controversial US pastor
January 29, 2018
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — The University of the West Indies, Mona says it has withdrawn its approval for a local church to use a venue on the campus for th...
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‘World’s oldest man’ dies in Spain aged 113
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‘World’s oldest man’ dies in Spain aged 113
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MADRID, Spain (AFP) — A Spanish village on Tuesday declared a day of mourning following the death of a retired farmer billed as "the world's oldest ma...
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Digital mobile classroom project to benefit more than 9,000 students
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Digital mobile classroom project to benefit more than 9,000 students
January 29, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — A total of 9,100 students in 10 primary schools across the island are to benefit from the Digital Mobile Classroom project. ...
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Gov’t working on Green Climate Fund accreditation for three entities
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Gov’t working on Green Climate Fund accreditation for three entities
January 29, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Government is in the process of having three national agencies accredited as National Implementing Entities (NIEs) of th...
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Winnie Mandela discharged from hospital
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Winnie Mandela discharged from hospital
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — South African anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was discharged from hospital Tuesday after being tr...
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Man who murdered girlfriend, wife to be executed in Texas
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Man who murdered girlfriend, wife to be executed in Texas
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CHICAGO, United States (AFP) — A US inmate was scheduled to be executed in Texas Tuesday for murdering his girlfriend while he was on parole for the m...
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ONLINE READERS COMMENTS: Select police commissioner by means of ballot
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ONLINE READERS COMMENTS: Select police commissioner by means of ballot
January 29, 2018
Dear Editor:              The current occupant of the position of police commissioner, George Quallo, has decided to lay down his heavy burden just so...
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Expect delays on Mandela Highway this morning
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Expect delays on Mandela Highway this morning
January 29, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are advising motorists who use the Mandela Highway to expect significant delays this morning. The lawmen said this is d...
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House passes MOCA, JPs Bills
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House passes MOCA, JPs Bills
January 29, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The House of Representatives today passed the long delayed Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) Bill, as well a...
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US releases Trinidad-born activist set for deportation
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US releases Trinidad-born activist set for deportation
January 29, 2018
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Rights and immigration activists were celebrating Tuesday after a US federal judge ordered the immediate release of a ...
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‘Dreamer’ immigrants get front-row seat to Trump speech
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‘Dreamer’ immigrants get front-row seat to Trump speech
January 29, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Dozens of immigrants in legal limbo – including a young teacher named America – will have front row seats for Presid...
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Police seize more petrol in St James, one man arrested
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Police seize more petrol in St James, one man arrested
January 29, 2018
ST JAMES, Jamaica —  Another man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of  2000 litres of petrol at Guinep Crescent, Freeport in St James. ...
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Trump calls for ‘new American moment’ in national address
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Trump calls for ‘new American moment’ in national address
January 29, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — Addressing a deeply divided nation, President Donald Trump called upon lawmakers Tuesday night to set aside differenc...
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Montague makes Cabinet submission to boost legal defence fund
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Montague makes Cabinet submission to boost legal defence fund
January 29, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — National Security Minister, Robert Montague, says he has made a submission to Cabinet to increase the sum available in the L...
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UN refers Guyana-Venezuela border dispute to ICJ
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UN refers Guyana-Venezuela border dispute to ICJ
January 29, 2018
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AFP) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday referred a more than century-old border dispute between Guyana and Venezue...
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Tourism ministry says stopover arrivals increased by 13.7% last week
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Tourism ministry says stopover arrivals increased by 13.7% last week
January 29, 2018
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Ministry of Tourism has reported a 13.7 per cent increase in stopover arrivals for a four-day period from January 22-25, w...
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Drunken Canadian fined over disturbance of flight to DomRep
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Drunken Canadian fined over disturbance of flight to DomRep
January 29, 2018
HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC) — A 60-year-old Canadian was fined US$1,000 after he admitted to drunken and disruptive behaviour that forced his Caribbean-bo...
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Gutsy Boyz draw 2-2 with South Korea
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Gutsy Boyz draw 2-2 with South Korea
January 29, 2018
ANTALYA, Turkey — Jamaica's Reggae Boyz bravely held World Cup-bound South Korea to an exciting 2-2 draw inside the Mardan Stadium here on Tuesday. Da...
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Ex-student who put body fluids in J’can roommate’s belongings seeks probation
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Ex-student who put body fluids in J’can roommate’s belongings seeks probation
January 29, 2018
HARTFORD, Connecticut (AP) — A white former Connecticut university student accused of smearing body fluids on her black roommate's belongings asked a ...
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JCA to host traders’ forum
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JCA to host traders’ forum
January 28, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) plans to further deepen its engagements with clients and stakeholders through a special tra...
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