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Johan-Ramaldo Smythe showed that he is ready for all comers this season by smashing the Class One 100m record at the Purewater/RDanny Williams/JC Deve...
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Trump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman’s killing
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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
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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
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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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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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UDC announces parking arrangements for 2017 fireworks
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UDC announces parking arrangements for 2017 fireworks
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has announced that in an effort to facilitate some of the expected 300,000 patrons at its ...
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FAO providing funding for agroforestry project in Haiti
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FAO providing funding for agroforestry project in Haiti
December 26, 2017
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — The food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is providing US$200,000 for a project that will assist at least 600 farm hou...
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Gas prices up $1.79, diesel up $1.06
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Gas prices up $1.79, diesel up $1.06
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline and diesel, effective Thursday, December 28, according to t...
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O-Wrap: Road fatalities projected to rise… 3 charged over illegal gun… PNP, JLP ready to register
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O-Wrap: Road fatalities projected to rise… 3 charged over illegal gun… PNP, JLP ready to register
December 26, 2017
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE's top 10 stories for today: 1. 24 killed in road crashes since December The Road Safety Unit in the Mi...
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Brazil kicks out Venezuela’s top diplomat amid tensions
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Brazil kicks out Venezuela’s top diplomat amid tensions
December 26, 2017
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Authorities in Brazil say they are stripping Venezuela's top diplomat of his credentials and kicking him out in a dispute betw...
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Windies trio on the rise in ICC rankings
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Windies trio on the rise in ICC rankings
December 26, 2017
LONDON, England (CMC) — Opener Evin Lewis, all-rounder Rovman Powell and captain Jason Holder have all managed to move up in the ICC one-day players r...
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Response to sexual assault cases pleases Canadian High Commissioner
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Response to sexual assault cases pleases Canadian High Commissioner
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Canada's High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, said she is heartened by the progress made in improving...
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Obama warns of social media dangers, in interview with Prince Harry
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Obama warns of social media dangers, in interview with Prince Harry
December 26, 2017
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Former US President Barack Obama told Britain's Prince Harry he was concerned social media was "corroding civil discour...
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Raheem Sterling sparkles as Manchester City claim 18th successive win
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Raheem Sterling sparkles as Manchester City claim 18th successive win
December 26, 2017
NEWCASTLE, United Kingdom (AFP) — Manchester City surged 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League as Raheem Sterling fired the runaway leaders...
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Flat Bridge impassable
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Flat Bridge impassable
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police have confirmed that an overturned truck has rendered the Flat Bridge in Bog Walk, St Catherine impassable. Members of t...
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Anchovy man murdered, young son shot and injured
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Anchovy man murdered, young son shot and injured
December 26, 2017
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A 43-year-old man was shot dead while his son escaped with injuries after they were pounced upon by unknown assailants while drivi...
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Putin files nomination for 2018 re-election bid
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Putin files nomination for 2018 re-election bid
December 26, 2017
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday filed documents with electoral officials to run for re-election next year, a day ...
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Prosecutors demand 12-year prison term for Samsung heir Lee
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Prosecutors demand 12-year prison term for Samsung heir Lee
December 26, 2017
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday demanded a 12-year prison term for Samsung's jailed billionaire heir, Lee Jae-yong, wh...
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Forex: J$125.12 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$125.12 to one US dollar
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, December 27, ended trading at J$125.12 down by 10 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily forei...
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British purchasing power set to stagnate in 2018 – study
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British purchasing power set to stagnate in 2018 – study
December 26, 2017
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) – Britons' purchasing power, which took a hit this year against the backdrop of Brexit, looks set to stagnate in 2018, ac...
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JCDC invites entries for 2018 festival song competition
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JCDC invites entries for 2018 festival song competition
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Professional and amateur singers are being encouraged to enter the 2018 Jamaica Festival Song Competition, which sets the to...
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Homemade liquor kills 12, sickens 21 in Dom Rep
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Homemade liquor kills 12, sickens 21 in Dom Rep
December 26, 2017
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic say at least a dozen people have died and 21 more have been hospitalise...
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Two men, woman charged with possession of firearm
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Two men, woman charged with possession of firearm
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Denham police are reporting this morning's seizure of a Browning 9mm pistol & 12 rounds of ammunition on a Toyota Coaster bus o...
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Isolated showers expected in some areas this afternoon
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Isolated showers expected in some areas this afternoon
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Isolated showers are expected across some sections of central and western parishes this afternoon, the Meteorological Service of J...
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Obama most admired man among Americans — Gallup poll
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Obama most admired man among Americans — Gallup poll
December 26, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Former US president Barack Obama is the most admired man in the United States and former secretary of state Hillary ...
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Rihanna calls for end to gun violence in Barbados after cousin’s murder
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Rihanna calls for end to gun violence in Barbados after cousin’s murder
December 26, 2017
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Barbados born international singer, Rihanna, has called for an end to gun violence in her country after her 21-year-o...
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Gov’t commissions first solar powered community computer lab
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Gov’t commissions first solar powered community computer lab
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Science Energy and Technology today created history with the commissioning of its first solar powered community co...
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