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Heavyweights Sts Peter and Paul, Lannaman’s clash in Henriques Cup final
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Heavyweights Sts Peter and Paul, Lannaman’s clash in Henriques Cup final
December 14 12:04 AM
Title favourites Sts Peter and Paul will face Lannaman’s in the final of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association National Under-12 Henriques Cup k...
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Alkaline Foundation joins aid effort
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Alkaline Foundation joins aid effort
December 14 12:01 AM
Alkaline Foundation Corporation, an organisation founded by dancehall star Alkaline, has donated relief packages to people affected by Hurricane Melis...
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Mona Prep dominate to retain JISA Under-12 netball crown
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Mona Prep dominate to retain JISA Under-12 netball crown
December 14 12:00 AM
Mona Preparatory School once again demonstrated its dominance in youth sport, retaining the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) Under-12 Ne...
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Investigation ongoing after student allegedly ‘pushed’ from bus, says JUTC
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Investigation ongoing after student allegedly ‘pushed’ from bus, says JUTC
December 13 10:48 PM
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) says investigations are still ongoing into the circumstances that led to a female student being repor...
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daCosta Cup semifinalists decided
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daCosta Cup semifinalists decided
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 13 09:09 PM
Former champions St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), Dinthill Technical and Glenmuir as well as Kemps Hill High advanced to the final four of...
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Excelsior round out Manning Cup semifinalists
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Excelsior round out Manning Cup semifinalists
December 13 08:49 PM
Excelsior High clinched the last semifinal spot in the ISSA Wata Manning Cup on Saturday with a last gasp 1-0 win over Charlie Smith High at Wincheste...
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PM asks for residents’ cooperation amid imminent closure of Petersfield hurricane shelter
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PM asks for residents’ cooperation amid imminent closure of Petersfield hurricane shelter
Anthony Lewis, Observer writer 
December 13 08:11 PM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is asking hurricane-affected residents of Petersfield in Westmoreland for cooperation as Gove...
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Police Federation expresses condolences following death of traffic cop
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Police Federation expresses condolences following death of traffic cop
December 13 04:57 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The Jamaica Police Federation has expressed condolences to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and colleagues of Constable Er...
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Korea donates three SUVS to J’can gov’t
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Korea donates three SUVS to J’can gov’t
September 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Republic of Korea has donated three motor vehicles valued at US$100,000 to the Government of Jamaica. The gift was made ...
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Hutchinson welcomes partnership for distribution of new fertilisers
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Hutchinson welcomes partnership for distribution of new fertilisers
September 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, JC Hutchinson, has welcomed the partn...
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JFF targets female coaches for FIFA Course
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JFF targets female coaches for FIFA Course
September 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Football Federation is targeting existing and potential female coaches for an upcoming course to be conducted by FIFA ...
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Hurricane Max forms off Mexico’s southwestern coast— forecasters
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Hurricane Max forms off Mexico’s southwestern coast— forecasters
September 13, 2017
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Hurricane Max formed off the southwestern coast of Mexico on Thursday, triggering warnings of life-threatening storm cond...
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O-Wrap: Residents disarm gunman… 5 guns seized in St James… $700k reward for unsolved murder
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O-Wrap: Residents disarm gunman… 5 guns seized in St James… $700k reward for unsolved murder
September 13, 2017
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE's top 10 stories for today 1. Medical doctor stabbed to death in St Andrew home Medical doctor Sonya-K...
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Rebuilding tourism after Irma, an epic task for islands
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Rebuilding tourism after Irma, an epic task for islands
September 13, 2017
MARIGOT, France (AFP) —  It's been over a week since hurricane Irma ripped through the Caribbean — but for paradise islands overwhelmingly dependent o...
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Gov’t moves to improve access to St Mary
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Gov’t moves to improve access to St Mary
September 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is to give an update on infrastructural works being undertaken in St Mary and outline future plans f...
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Students must see investment as push to achieve greatness — Reid
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Students must see investment as push to achieve greatness — Reid
September 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Ruel Reid, is urging students to regard investment in their develo...
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Hanover residents disarm gunman, handover shotgun to cops
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Hanover residents disarm gunman, handover shotgun to cops
September 13, 2017
HANOVER, Jamaica — The police are this morning showering residents in Green Island, Hanover with praises after they disarmed a gunman along the Orange...
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Montague launches security oversight committee, extends invitation to Bunting
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Montague launches security oversight committee, extends invitation to Bunting
September 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of National Security, Robert Montague today announced the launch of the Security Programme Oversight Committee (SECURIPOC...
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Qualifier not an embarrassing route, argues Holder
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Qualifier not an embarrassing route, argues Holder
September 13, 2017
BELFAST, Ireland (CMC) — Captain Jason Holder does not believe West Indies having to play in a qualifying tournament to reach the 2019 World Cup in En...
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LIAT to lose millions due to Hurricane #Irma
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LIAT to lose millions due to Hurricane #Irma
September 13, 2017
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC) — Regional carrier Leeward Islands Air Transport (LIAT) is likely to lose millions of dollars following the passage of Hurric...
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UPDATE: NYPD release footage of J’can killed in ‘confrontation’ with cops
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UPDATE: NYPD release footage of J’can killed in ‘confrontation’ with cops
September 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The New York Police Department (NYPD) today released footage from the body cameras being worn by officers during the fatal shootin...
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No deal on DACA after meeting with Democrats, Trump says
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No deal on DACA after meeting with Democrats, Trump says
September 13, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — No deal has been finalised on measures that would protect young immigrants on the DACA programme after a meeting wit...
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$2.6m in medical supplies donated to Mandeville hospital
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$2.6m in medical supplies donated to Mandeville hospital
September 13, 2017
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) received donations of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals valued at $2.6 million from Me...
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LIAT commences relief flights to St Maarten, BVI
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LIAT commences relief flights to St Maarten, BVI
September 13, 2017
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC) — Regional airline, LIAT on Thursday started limited flight operations into St Marteen and Tortola in the British Virgin Isla...
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IMF says public sector reform cannot be delayed
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IMF says public sector reform cannot be delayed
September 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, which ended its review of Jamaica's performance under the current Stand-by Agreement ye...
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US House passes bill targeting gang members for deportation
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US House passes bill targeting gang members for deportation
September 13, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — The House has passed legislation that would make membership in a criminal gang grounds for deportation. Supporters de...
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Trump says DACA deal is near, as Republicans seethe
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Trump says DACA deal is near, as Republicans seethe
September 13, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)— President Donald Trump said Thursday he was "fairly close" to finalising a deal with Democrats allowing young immigra...
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Guns, ammo in vehicle parts were found in Barbados, not Jamaica
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Guns, ammo in vehicle parts were found in Barbados, not Jamaica
September 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police have reported that the photos circulating on social media of guns thought to be seized at the Kingston Wharves, origina...
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Guyana president seeks to end Venezuela border conflict through UN
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Guyana president seeks to end Venezuela border conflict through UN
September 13, 2017
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — President of Guyana, David Granger will address the ongoing border conflict between Guyana and Venezuela during a meeting w...
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Use of heavy-duty equipment to remove sargassum must be approved — NEPA
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Use of heavy-duty equipment to remove sargassum must be approved — NEPA
September 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA) is advising that the use of heavy-duty construction equipment, such as tractors ...
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Mona Preparatory School once again demonstrated its dominance in youth sport, retaining the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) Under-12 Ne...
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Investigation ongoing after student allegedly ‘pushed’ from bus, says JUTC
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daCosta Cup semifinalists decided
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