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Canadian man charged in connection with theft of Hurricane Melissa relief supplies for Jamaica
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Canadian man charged in connection with theft of Hurricane Melissa relief supplies for Jamaica
April 16 09:22 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Canadian man has been charged in connection with the theft of millions of dollars worth of Hurricane Melissa relief supplies des...
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Former gov’t minister Hugh Hart dies; PM hails him for ‘distinguished service to Jamaica’
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Former gov’t minister Hugh Hart dies; PM hails him for ‘distinguished service to Jamaica’
April 16 09:15 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Government minister and distinguished attorney Hugh Hart died on Thursday plunging the legal and political communities into...
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Ernie Smith, beloved Jamaican singer, has died
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Ernie Smith, beloved Jamaican singer, has died
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April 16 08:07 PM
Ernie Smith, whose easy-listening songs ruled Jamaican airwaves during the 1970s, has died. The singer-songwriter, who was ill for some time, passed a...
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48-hour curfew extended in sections of St Andrew South Division
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48-hour curfew extended in sections of St Andrew South Division
April 16 07:49 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 48-hour curfew imposed in sections of the St Andrew South Policing Division has been extended. The curfew will continue from 6...
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IMF resumes dealings with Venezuela after seven-year freeze
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IMF resumes dealings with Venezuela after seven-year freeze
April 16 07:16 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday it has resumed dealings with Venezuela after a seven-year pause, reopening ...
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Mustard Seed to undertake critical repairs with funds raised by JN
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Mustard Seed to undertake critical repairs with funds raised by JN
April 16 07:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — JN Foundation has channelled approximately $1.4 million to the Mustard Seed Communities’ (MSC) Blessed Assurance home in St James ...
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STATHS to get renewable energy laboratory
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STATHS to get renewable energy laboratory
April 16 06:19 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Procurement is under way for a renewable energy laboratory at St Andrew Technical High School (STATHS). Minister of Education, Ski...
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Jamaicans for Justice presents $250,000 cheque to support residential child care facilities
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Jamaicans for Justice presents $250,000 cheque to support residential child care facilities
Proceeds from 2025 Run for Rights 5K directed toward vulnerable children and hurricane relief
April 16 05:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), one of Jamaica’s leading human rights organisations, presented a cheque for $250,000 to support resid...
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New US travel ban ‘psychological terrorism’ — Venezuela
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela accused the United States on Monday of "psychological terrorism" designed to bring down the government after it w...
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Cops find firearm in Franklyn Town
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Cops find firearm in Franklyn Town
September 24, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An HS2000 9mm semi-automatic pistol with 14 rounds of ammunition was seized on Cambridge Street, Franklyn Town in Kingston yesterd...
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Gayle presence crucial to ODI side, says Holder
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Gayle presence crucial to ODI side, says Holder
September 24, 2017
LONDON, United Kingdom (CMC) — West Indies captain Jason Holder hopes to have talismanic opener Chris Gayle available to the Caribbean side for a whil...
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Record arrivals mark the start of Tourism Awareness Week — Bartlett
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Record arrivals mark the start of Tourism Awareness Week — Bartlett
September 24, 2017
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — The local tourism sector began its celebration of Tourism Awareness Week 2017 with news that Jamaica continues to experience re...
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Fire Brigade to get over $30m to purchase boats
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Fire Brigade to get over $30m to purchase boats
September 24, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Local Government and Community Development Minister, Desmond McKenzie, says the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergenc...
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O-Wrap: Four rifles seized, 13 arrested… Gov’t aims to reduce NCDs… 13-y-o boy murdered
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O-Wrap: Four rifles seized, 13 arrested… Gov’t aims to reduce NCDs… 13-y-o boy murdered
September 24, 2017
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE's top 10 stories for today 1. 13 people held in connection with seizure of rifles in St James Full sto...
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Reggae Boyz to play Saudi Arabia in October
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Reggae Boyz to play Saudi Arabia in October
September 24, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica's Reggae Boyz will on October 7 play the national team of Saudi Arabia. The game is scheduled for the King Fahd Internatio...
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Forex: J$130.52 to one US dollar
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September 24, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, September 25, ended trading at J$130.52 down by 29 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign...
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Govt targeting reduction of non-communicable diseases – Johnson Smith
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Govt targeting reduction of non-communicable diseases – Johnson Smith
September 24, 2017
NEW YORK, United States (JIS) — Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Government is targeting a significant reduc...
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UPDATE: 13 people held in connection with seizure of rifles in St James
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UPDATE: 13 people held in connection with seizure of rifles in St James
September 24, 2017
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The police are reporting that 12 men and a woman were taken into custody following the seizure of four high-powered M16 rifles, a ...
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Chuck’s divorce comments demotivates, demoralises court staff — PNP Patriots
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Chuck’s divorce comments demotivates, demoralises court staff — PNP Patriots
September 24, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Patriots, the young professional arm of the People's National Party (PNP), is calling on Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck to apo...
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Serena focused on tennis comeback, says Wozniacki
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Serena focused on tennis comeback, says Wozniacki
September 24, 2017
WUHAN, China (AFP) —Serena Williams remains focused on her tennis comeback just weeks after becoming a mother and will make a strong return, according...
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Dominica PM praises ‘friends’ for coming to aid in rebuilding exercise
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Dominica PM praises ‘friends’ for coming to aid in rebuilding exercise
September 24, 2017
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, on Monday, thanked members of the regional and international community that have s...
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Brexit negotiators clash as talks resume
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Brexit negotiators clash as talks resume
September 24, 2017
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — The EU and Britain resumed Brexit talks on Monday with fresh clashes, dimming hopes that a speech by Prime Minister Theresa ...
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Four M16 rifles seized in St James
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Four M16 rifles seized in St James
September 24, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) a short while ago confirmed that the police this m...
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White House slaps critics on Puerto Rico hurricane response
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White House slaps critics on Puerto Rico hurricane response
September 24, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The White House batted back allegations Monday that Donald Trump is not focused on the unfolding humanitarian crisis...
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Trump has declared war on N Korea, says foreign minister
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Trump has declared war on N Korea, says foreign minister
September 24, 2017
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump has "declared a war" on North Korea, the country's foreign minister said Monday while convey...
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42 schools to be taken off shift system
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42 schools to be taken off shift system
September 24, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Within the next three years, 42 schools will be taken off the shift system, says Minister of Education, Youth and Informatio...
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Trump says NFL barbs about patriotism, not race
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Trump says NFL barbs about patriotism, not race
September 24, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump denied stoking racial tensions Monday, insisting his charged comments that prompted a wave...
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US will go to Pyeongchang Winter Olympics confident in security
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US will go to Pyeongchang Winter Olympics confident in security
September 24, 2017
PARK CITY, United States (AFP) — American athletes will compete at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics next February in South Korea and are confident in s...
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Holder still hopeful of Windies squaring ODI series
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Holder still hopeful of Windies squaring ODI series
September 24, 2017
LONDON, England (CMC) — Captain Jason Holder believes West Indies can still take a share of the five-match One-Day International series against Englan...
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Commonwealth secretary general says hurricanes underscores need to deal with impact of climate change
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Commonwealth secretary general says hurricanes underscores need to deal with impact of climate change
September 24, 2017
LONDON, United Kingdom (CMC) — Commonwealth Secretary General, Baroness Patricia Scotland, on Monday urged the international community to re-double it...
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