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Golding says Opposition will champion transparency, accountability in 2026
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Golding says Opposition will champion transparency, accountability in 2026
January 1 11:52 AM
Reflecting on the challenges of the past year, Opposition Leader Mark Golding is urging Jamaicans to live with kindness while promising that the Peopl...
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Leftist Mamdani begins first day as New York mayor
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Leftist Mamdani begins first day as New York mayor
January 1 11:37 AM
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Zohran Mamdani, the young star of the United States (US) left, started his first day as New York mayor on Thursday for...
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In New Year’s message, PM reflects on overcoming challenges while staring down crises
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In New Year’s message, PM reflects on overcoming challenges while staring down crises
January 1 11:01 AM
In his New Year's message on Thursday, Prime Minister Andrew Holness reflected anew on the challenges he has navigated with Jamaica during his leaders...
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Manchester communities to go under curfew
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Manchester communities to go under curfew
January 1 10:44 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew will be imposed in sections of Manchester, effective from 6:20 pm on Thursday, January 1, 2026, to 6:20 pm on S...
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Residents protest New Year’s killing in Granville
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Residents protest New Year’s killing in Granville
January 1 10:37 AM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Residents took to the streets on New Year’s Day in Granville, St James, following what they said was the killing of three individu...
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Child among 3 killed in alleged confrontation with security forces in St James
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Child among 3 killed in alleged confrontation with security forces in St James
January 1 10:05 AM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Three individuals, including a child, are reportedly dead following an incident involving the security forces in Granville, St Jam...
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‘Several dozen’ presumed dead after fire at ski resort New Year party
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‘Several dozen’ presumed dead after fire at ski resort New Year party
January 1 09:10 AM
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AFP) — Several dozen people are presumed dead and around 100 injured after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxu...
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Coach Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea
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Coach Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea
January 1 08:28 AM
London (AFP) – Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced Thursday. "Chelsea Fo...
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NWC schedules works for Havendale, Meadowbrook
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NWC schedules works for Havendale, Meadowbrook
November 23, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising that as part of its ongoing non-revenue water reduction programme being carried out...
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Dominican Republic president to visit Monday
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Dominican Republic president to visit Monday
November 23, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica will host President of the Dominican Republic Danilo Medina Sánchez when he arrives on island Monday for...
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Attack on mosque in Egypt’s Sinai kills at least 155 — state media
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Attack on mosque in Egypt’s Sinai kills at least 155 — state media
November 23, 2017
CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) — The death toll from a militant attack on a mosque in Egypt's Sinai on Friday rose to at least 155, state television reported. The...
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HAJ urges informal settlers to become regularised
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HAJ urges informal settlers to become regularised
November 23, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) is calling on residents in informal settlements to take the necessary steps to become re...
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Bolt receives IAAF President’s Award
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Bolt receives IAAF President’s Award
November 23, 2017
MONTE CARLO, Monaco (AP) — Sprint legend Usain Bolt was awarded the President's Award today at the IAAF awards In Monaco. High jumper Mutaz Essa Barsh...
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PHOTOS: Cuban Ambassador visits Parliament
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PHOTOS: Cuban Ambassador visits Parliament
November 23, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Newly-appointed Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, Inés Fors Fernández paid a courtesy call on the Parliament's presiding officers this ...
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Top cruise executives for Mobay conference
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Top cruise executives for Mobay conference
November 23, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Top cruise executives Arnold Donald, president and chief executive officer of Carnival Corporation, and Adam Goldstein, president ...
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False terror alert sparks fear in London shopping district
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False terror alert sparks fear in London shopping district
November 23, 2017
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Armed police rushed to London's busy Oxford Street shopping district on Friday after reports of shots fired sparked fea...
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Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabwe president
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Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabwe president
November 23, 2017
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP) — Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in as Zimbabwe's president on Friday, marking the final chapter of a political drama that topple...
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Country on mission to have 30% electricity generation from renewables
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Country on mission to have 30% electricity generation from renewables
November 22, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology Hillary Alexander says the country is on a mission to ...
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Flooding forces closure of NCB St James Street branch
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Flooding forces closure of NCB St James Street branch
November 22, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica —NCB is advising the public that its St James Street branch in Montego Bay, St James will be closed today due to flooding. Several s...
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Eat Jamaican is worth repeating, says Stanberry
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Eat Jamaican is worth repeating, says Stanberry
November 22, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Donovan Stanberry says the message of eating ...
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O-Wrap: Flood funds for MoBay… Record employment figures… G2K, Patriots in de-bushing spat
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O-Wrap: Flood funds for MoBay… Record employment figures… G2K, Patriots in de-bushing spat
November 22, 2017
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE's top 10 stories for today: 1. Govt providing funds for flood-ravaged MoBay The Government has committ...
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Mansingh resigns as Windies chief medic
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Mansingh resigns as Windies chief medic
November 22, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Cricket West Indies (CWI) chief medical officer Dr Akshai Mansingh has resigned with immediate effect due to an “untenable” workin...
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Windies headed in right direction, says Coach Law
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Windies headed in right direction, says Coach Law
November 22, 2017
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (CMC) — Stuart Law may have only been at the helm of West Indies for nine months but the Australian says he is already pleas...
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Cuba honours Fidel on death anniversary
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Cuba honours Fidel on death anniversary
November 22, 2017
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba commemorates the first anniversary of the death of revolutionary father Fidel Castro on Saturday as it looks ahead to the po...
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Holder wary of NZ strength but backs Windies preparation
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Holder wary of NZ strength but backs Windies preparation
November 22, 2017
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (CMC) — Captain Jason Holder says West Indies are under no illusions about the massive threat posed by the powerful Black Ca...
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Government’s wage offer to nurses an insult, says PNP
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Government’s wage offer to nurses an insult, says PNP
November 22, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The opposition, People's National Party (PNP) is urging Government to move with speed to address the stagnation in the discussions ...
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JCHS disappointed with passage of NIDS
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JCHS disappointed with passage of NIDS
November 22, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Coalition for a Healthy Society (JCHS) has expressed “disappointment and unease” regarding the passage of the National...
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PM Holness to tour sections of flood-ravaged Montego Bay
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PM Holness to tour sections of flood-ravaged Montego Bay
November 22, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness will today lead a team of Government officials and technical personnel from the National Works Agenc...
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Flash flood warning, watch remain in effect for western, eastern parishes
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Flash flood warning, watch remain in effect for western, eastern parishes
November 22, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has extended a flash flood warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Hanover, St James,...
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Brazil striker Robinho gets 9-years for rape
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Brazil striker Robinho gets 9-years for rape
November 22, 2017
ROME, Italy (AFP) — Former AC Milan and Real Madrid striker Robinho was sentenced to nine years in prison in Italy on Thursday after he was convicted ...
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Golding says Opposition will champion transparency, accountability in 2026
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Leftist Mamdani begins first day as New York mayor
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Leftist Mamdani begins first day as New York mayor
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Zohran Mamdani, the young star of the United States (US) left, started his first day as New York mayor on Thursday for...
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In New Year’s message, PM reflects on overcoming challenges while staring down crises
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In his New Year's message on Thursday, Prime Minister Andrew Holness reflected anew on the challenges he has navigated with Jamaica during his leaders...
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Manchester communities to go under curfew
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Manchester communities to go under curfew
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew will be imposed in sections of Manchester, effective from 6:20 pm on Thursday, January 1, 2026, to 6:20 pm on S...
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Residents protest New Year’s killing in Granville
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