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Kevin Downswell shares his wish for Jamaica in 2026
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Kevin Downswell shares his wish for Jamaica in 2026
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
January 2 11:25 AM
Gospel artiste and minister, Kevin Downswell says his wish for Jamaica in 2026 is for Jamaicans to focus more on God. The You Make Me Stronger singer ...
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Former US Ambassador Nick Perry rings in new year in Jamaica
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Former US Ambassador Nick Perry rings in new year in Jamaica
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
January 2 11:16 AM
One of several high-profile guests in attendance at the Couples Tower Isle New Year’s Eve party on Wednesday night, was former US Ambassador to Jamaic...
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Holness reaffirms commitment to Black River recovery
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Holness reaffirms commitment to Black River recovery
January 2 11:08 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the full recovery and rebuilding of Black River. Holne...
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American dies after falling from hotel balcony in Trinidad
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American dies after falling from hotel balcony in Trinidad
January 2 10:31 AM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old United States citizen who is reported to have ...
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St Kitts and Nevis warns of heighten tension in the Taiwan Strait
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St Kitts and Nevis warns of heighten tension in the Taiwan Strait
January 2 10:13 AM
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – The St Kitts and Nevis government says the recent military exercises conducted by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) arou...
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BCIC announces leadership appointments
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BCIC announces leadership appointments
January 2 09:32 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — British Caribbean Insurance Company (BCIC) has announced key leadership appointments and organisational alignment initiatives that...
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Several Caribbean countries rattled by earthquakes
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Several Caribbean countries rattled by earthquakes
January 2 08:48 AM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Several Caribbean countries have been rattled by earthquakes during the first two days of the new year, the Trinidad-b...
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Cop and teen feared drowned in New Year’s tragedy at Portmore beach
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Cop and teen feared drowned in New Year’s tragedy at Portmore beach
January 2 08:43 AM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – A policeman and a teen are feared dead after an incident at a beach in Hellshire, Portmore, St Catherine on Thursday. The cop ...
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Students to participate in Spanish carol service
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Students to participate in Spanish carol service
November 27, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Students of several educational institutions in Kingston will read Bible verses and sing in Spanish at a carol service sched...
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Bishoo, Hope make strides as opening Test looms
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Bishoo, Hope make strides as opening Test looms
November 27, 2017
LONDON, England (CMC) — Leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo will have the chance to break into the top 20 of the International Cricket Council's bowling ranki...
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Rap mogul Jay-Z leads Grammys race with eight nods
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Rap mogul Jay-Z leads Grammys race with eight nods
November 27, 2017
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) - Jay-Z led Grammy nominations Tuesday with eight nods, followed closely by fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar with seven, in ...
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Prince Harry, Meghan to marry in Windsor Castle in May: palace
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Prince Harry, Meghan to marry in Windsor Castle in May: palace
November 27, 2017
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Prince Harry and his American fiancee Meghan Markle will marry at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in May next year...
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Morgan Heritage, Chronixx, Damian Marley, J Boog nominated for Best Reggae Album Grammy
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Morgan Heritage, Chronixx, Damian Marley, J Boog nominated for Best Reggae Album Grammy
Kevin Jackson 
November 27, 2017
The nominees in the 60th Grammy awards have been revealed. In the Best Reggae album category, Morgan Heritage (Avrakedabra), Chronixx (Chronology), Da...
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Davina shows love to the Observer
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Davina shows love to the Observer
November 27, 2017
KINGSTON Jamaica — Miss Universe Jamaica Davina Bennett gushed as she caught a glimpse of the cover of today's issue of the Jamaica Observer. On seein...
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We should have been smoking cigars’ — Mourinho
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We should have been smoking cigars’ — Mourinho
November 27, 2017
WATFORD, United Kingdom (AFP)— Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said his side ought to have been "smoking cigars" after they made hard work of ...
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JFJ defends INDECOM
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JFJ defends INDECOM
November 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) — The human rights group, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has defended the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) afte...
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Jamaica, Dom Rep to sign multi-destination MOU on Tuesday
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Jamaica, Dom Rep to sign multi-destination MOU on Tuesday
November 26, 2017
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Tourism minister Edmund Bartlett has disclosed that Jamaica and the Dominican Republic will on Tuesday (tomorrow) sign a multi-des...
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Facebook trains artificial intelligence to spot suicidal signs
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November 26, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Facebook on Monday said stepping up the use of artificial intelligence to identify members of the leading social ...
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Obamas ‘delighted’ by British royal engagement
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Obamas ‘delighted’ by British royal engagement
November 26, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Barack and Michelle Obama said Monday they were "delighted" to learn of the engagement of Meghan Markle and Prince H...
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UNWTO conference now underway in St James
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UNWTO conference now underway in St James
November 26, 2017
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Over 157 global policymakers and leaders in tourism are currently gathered at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James for th...
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Grange congratulates Miss Jamaica Universe Davina Bennett
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Grange congratulates Miss Jamaica Universe Davina Bennett
November 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange has congratulated Miss Jamaica Universe Davina Bennett on her t...
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INDECOM boss knocks police culture, leadership
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INDECOM boss knocks police culture, leadership
November 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Head of the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) Terrence Williams says members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (J...
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Gov’t hailed for establishing Tourism Innovation Centre
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Gov’t hailed for establishing Tourism Innovation Centre
November 26, 2017
ST JAMES, Jamaica (JIS) — Senior Advisor at the International Institute of Tourism Studies (IITS) at George Washington University in the United States...
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Diabetes, obesity behind 800,000 cancers worldwide — study
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Diabetes, obesity behind 800,000 cancers worldwide — study
November 26, 2017
PARIS, France (AFP) — Nearly six per cent of new cancers diagnosed worldwide in 2012 — some 800,000 cases — were caused by diabetes and excess weight,...
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PNP hails Davina Bennett
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PNP hails Davina Bennett
November 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People's National Party (PNP) congratulated Miss Jamaica Universe Davina Bennett on her achievement on the global stage. Benne...
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Insurance rates may increase as high as 40%,  regional hoteliers fear
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Insurance rates may increase as high as 40%, regional hoteliers fear
November 26, 2017
MIAMI, United States — The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) says regional hoteliers should plan now for an increase in insurance premium...
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Zimbabwe’s new president dissolves Mugabe cabinet
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Zimbabwe’s new president dissolves Mugabe cabinet
November 26, 2017
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP) — Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa three days after his inauguration has dissolved the cabinet of his predecessor Robert...
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Ministry of Economic Growth and job creation takes over RMF
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November 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Seven new posts have been created within the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation to accommodate workers who will be...
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Every detainee has a right to an attorney, High Command tells cops
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Every detainee has a right to an attorney, High Command tells cops
November 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police High Command says members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are making it difficult for attorneys-at-law to visit...
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FIFA boss vows racism crackdown at Russia’s World Cup
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November 26, 2017
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino vowed on Monday to crack down hard on racist incidents when Russia hosts the World Cup next yea...
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Kevin Downswell shares his wish for Jamaica in 2026
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Gospel artiste and minister, Kevin Downswell says his wish for Jamaica in 2026 is for Jamaicans to focus more on God. The You Make Me Stronger singer ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Former US Ambassador Nick Perry rings in new year in Jamaica
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{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Holness reaffirms commitment to Black River recovery
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the full recovery and rebuilding of Black River. Holne...
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