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daCosta Cup semi-finalists decided
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daCosta Cup semi-finalists 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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Police warn against obstructing traffic
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Police warn against obstructing traffic
December 13 04:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to persons who obstruct the free flow of traffic in ...
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Tony Roy reflects on ‘I’d Love You to Want Me’
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Tony Roy reflects on ‘I’d Love You to Want Me’
December 13 04:36 PM
Whenever Tony Roy reflects on his career, he is likely to pinpoint 2025 as the year he got the big breakthrough. That came with I’d Love You to Want M...
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St Elizabeth residents receive land titles
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St Elizabeth residents receive land titles
December 13 04:27 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — More than 700 residents of St Elizabeth across 34 communities are now proud landowners under the Government’s Systematic Land ...
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JPS advises of temporary road closures in St James
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JPS advises of temporary road closures in St James
December 13 04:20 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica— The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is advising the motoring public, that in order to support critical electricity grid restoration wo...
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Gas prices up $1.86, diesel up $1.44
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Gas prices up $1.86, diesel up $1.44
August 29, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline and diesel, effective Thursday, August 31, according to the...
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CPL: Amazon Warriors beat Tridents by 99 runs
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CPL: Amazon Warriors beat Tridents by 99 runs
August 29, 2017
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated Barbados Tridents by 99 runs in the Caribbean Premier League at Kensington Oval on Tuesda...
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O-Wrap: Politician’s son dies in pool… Pre-shipment inspection on used cars…. TS Irma heads to C’bean
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O-Wrap: Politician’s son dies in pool… Pre-shipment inspection on used cars…. TS Irma heads to C’bean
August 29, 2017
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE's top 10 stories for today: 1. Toddler son of former PNP MP found dead in pool The son of former Peopl...
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CPL UPDATE: Tallawahs set 158-run target for Patriots
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CPL UPDATE: Tallawahs set 158-run target for Patriots
August 29, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Tallawahs have set St Kitts and Nevis Patriot 158 runs for victory in the 26th Match of the Hero Caribbean Premier League ...
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Gov’t to implement pre-shipment inspection process for imported used vehicles
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Gov’t to implement pre-shipment inspection process for imported used vehicles
August 29, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Government is moving to implement the Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) process for used vehicles entering the island. Perma...
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New CEO appointed for Digicel Anguilla
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New CEO appointed for Digicel Anguilla
August 29, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Digicel today announced the appointment of Kerchelle Jn Charles-Hodge as Chief Executive Officer for its Anguilla operations effec...
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Marijuana store creates chasm in Alaska tourist town
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Marijuana store creates chasm in Alaska tourist town
August 29, 2017
TALKEETNA, United States (AP) — The presence of a marijuana retail store has caused a deep divide in this quirky tourist town, where hundreds of visit...
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Venezuela offers US$5m aid for US hurricane victims
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Venezuela offers US$5m aid for US hurricane victims
August 29, 2017
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela on Wednesday offered US$5 million worth of aid for people affected by hurricane Harvey in the United States, call...
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Harvey to cost Texas US$58 billion in losses — report
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Harvey to cost Texas US$58 billion in losses — report
August 29, 2017
PARIS, France (AFP) — Economic losses in Texas from Hurricane Harvey, which is still pounding the water-logged US state with rain, will be some US$58 ...
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CARICOM says Hurricane Harvey highlights ‘unusual weather patterns’
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CARICOM says Hurricane Harvey highlights ‘unusual weather patterns’
August 29, 2017
GEORGETOWN, Guyana CMC — The 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping says the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey as it swept through Texa...
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Skipper Holder, Brathwaite lavish praise on remarkable Hope
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Skipper Holder, Brathwaite lavish praise on remarkable Hope
August 29, 2017
LEEDS, England (CMC) — Shai Hope's astonishing batting at Headingley during the second Test has drawn unreserved praise from West Indies captain Jason...
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Dunn urges Annotto Bay residents to assist police in solving triple murder
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Dunn urges Annotto Bay residents to assist police in solving triple murder
August 29, 2017
ST MARY, Jamaica — Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) caretaker for the South East St Mary Constituency, Dr Norman Dunn, is asking residents of the Annotto Ba...
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Strong earthquake felt in several Caribbean countries
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Strong earthquake felt in several Caribbean countries
August 29, 2017
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 occurred south east of St Vincent on Tuesday, the Trinidad-based Seismic Researc...
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TPDCo implements measures to prevent tourist harassment
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TPDCo implements measures to prevent tourist harassment
August 28, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) has implemented anti-harassment initiatives and security measures to ensure ...
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Diet guidelines biased against poor nations — study
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Diet guidelines biased against poor nations — study
August 28, 2017
PARIS, France (AFP) — Widely promoted guidelines to reduce fat intake could be unhealthy for people in low- and middle-income countries whose diets ar...
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21-y-o St James man held with Taurus pistol
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21-y-o St James man held with Taurus pistol
August 28, 2017
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A 21-year-old man was arrested and charged with illegal possession of a firearm after police found a weapon when they stopped and ...
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Bahamas to host regional disaster conference
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Bahamas to host regional disaster conference
August 28, 2017
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Bahamas will the host the Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CCCDM) in December, according to...
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ONLINE READERS COMMENT:  Why I do not vote
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ONLINE READERS COMMENT: Why I do not vote
August 28, 2017
Dear editor, “Electile dysfunction” is an unconventional term used to define a condition where you are unable to be aroused by any political discourse...
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Millions of infected Brazilian mosquitoes to tackle dengue
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Millions of infected Brazilian mosquitoes to tackle dengue
August 28, 2017
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Brazilian scientists on Tuesday began unleashing the first of millions of mosquitoes infected with a bacteria meant to ...
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Revised standards for teacher education available by October
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Revised standards for teacher education available by October
August 28, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The revised standards for teacher education being undertaken by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) should be available ...
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West Indies stun England to win 2nd Test
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West Indies stun England to win 2nd Test
August 28, 2017
LEEDS, United Kingdom (AFP) — Shai Hope led the West Indies to a remarkable five-wicket win over England in the second Test on the fifth day at Headin...
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Holness receives Diaspora leadership award in NY
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Holness receives Diaspora leadership award in NY
August 28, 2017
NEW YORK, United States (JIS) — Prime Minister Andrew Holness, was presented with the Distinguished Leadership Award by the New York-based Jamaica Ind...
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daCosta Cup semi-finalists decided
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PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
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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
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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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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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