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High marks for Espappi’s ‘Wiggle N Tickle’
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High marks for Espappi’s ‘Wiggle N Tickle’
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
April 4 07:59 PM
Recording artiste Espappi has been creating waves with his single Wiggle N Tickle . The catchy song was produced by Ragz to Richez and released on Mar...
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Fire at the Retirement Dump
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Fire at the Retirement Dump
April 4 04:51 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Firefighters have responded to a fire at the Retirement Dump in St James. The blaze was noticed just before 3:00 pm, and the briga...
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
April 4 04:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Kingston man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, assault at common law, and making use of a firearm to commi...
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‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
April 4 03:48 PM
TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP)—Carrying anti-war banners and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel A...
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
April 4 03:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson was one of a plethora of Jamaican winners at the Miramar Invitational Meet in Florida on S...
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
April 4 02:47 PM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A taxi operator has been charged with wounding with intent after he reportedly stabbed his spouse during a dispute at his home on M...
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
April 4 01:43 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica — Vacae Weekend 2026 officially got underway with a vibrant staging of The Lawn, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrify...
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
April 4 01:39 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Rena has released a new single entitled Yardie Girls No Love/Kingston City , which has sparked much debate. The si...
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JDF, Sagicor sign MoU
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JDF, Sagicor sign MoU
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Insurance giants Sagicor Group Jamaica signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) to further ...
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Britain awaits vote results as Brexit tensions rise
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Britain awaits vote results as Brexit tensions rise
May 3, 2017
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Theresa May was awaiting the results of her first nationwide electoral test as Britain's prime minister on Thursday, as...
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UNOPS to manage rehabilitation of Cornwall Regional Hospital
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UNOPS to manage rehabilitation of Cornwall Regional Hospital
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has been assigned as project manager for the rehabilitation process a...
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California family with 2 toddlers booted from Delta flight
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California family with 2 toddlers booted from Delta flight
May 3, 2017
LOS ANGELES, USA (AP) — Delta Air Lines is offering refunds and compensation to a California family that says they were forced off a plane and threate...
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JCF gets black box kits to analyse accidents
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JCF gets black box kits to analyse accidents
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) – Minister of Transport and Mining, Mike Henry, says the Ministry is fully committed to using modern technology to analyse all...
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NWA working to clear St Andrew roads blocked due to heavy rain
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NWA working to clear St Andrew roads blocked due to heavy rain
May 3, 2017
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — The National Works Agency says it has mobilised teams to deal with multiple landslides in sections of St Andrew, as heavy rains c...
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Jamaica, T&T to coordinate improvement in regional travel
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Jamaica, T&T to coordinate improvement in regional travel
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica and the twin-island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago have found yet another ground on which to strengthen their ties. Trans...
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#SectoralDebate: Tufton highlights need to address complaints on healthcare delivery
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#SectoralDebate: Tufton highlights need to address complaints on healthcare delivery
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Ministry of Health, Dr Christopher Tufton this afternoon highlighted the need to re-examine the processes and procedures for addre...
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Kingston Craft Market vendors to get counselling
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Kingston Craft Market vendors to get counselling
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica – General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Dr Damian Graham says the Corporation will be engaging the services of ...
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#SectoralDebate: Tufton says CRH ‘biggest public health challenge in 2016/17’
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#SectoralDebate: Tufton says CRH ‘biggest public health challenge in 2016/17’
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Health, Dr Christopher Tufton in his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives this afternoo...
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#SectoralDebate: $35m in prescriptions filled since Public/Private Sector Pharmacy Programme implemented
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#SectoralDebate: $35m in prescriptions filled since Public/Private Sector Pharmacy Programme implemented
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica— More than 7,000 prescriptions, at an estimated value of $5000 each, have been filled since the implementation of the pilot Public/P...
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#SectoralDebate: ‘Healthcare is not free’, says Tufton
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#SectoralDebate: ‘Healthcare is not free’, says Tufton
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health, Dr Christopher Tufton has urged Parliamentarians to be honest with themselves and with the people of Jamaica, ...
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#SectoralDebate: Health Ministry working to improve patient care, waiting time
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#SectoralDebate: Health Ministry working to improve patient care, waiting time
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Six hospitals and their closest health are being targeted for restructuring as the Ministry of Health works to improve patient car...
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Stubborn Hope helps Windies increase lead
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Stubborn Hope helps Windies increase lead
May 3, 2017
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP) – Shai Hope anchored the West Indies second innings resistance with a patient, unbeaten 68 in lifting the home side to 197 ...
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Landslide in Lawrence Tavern, cops urge caution
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Landslide in Lawrence Tavern, cops urge caution
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists are being advised to avoid the Norbrook fording, Grants Pen fording and sections of Lawrence Tavern near the police stat...
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Holness finally makes UWI Heads of Government Scroll
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Holness finally makes UWI Heads of Government Scroll
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning became the third Jamaican graduate of the University of West Indies (UWI) to be honoure...
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House begins debate on Bill to amend Public Debt Management Act
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House begins debate on Bill to amend Public Debt Management Act
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) – Amendments are being made to the Public Debt Management Act (PDMA) to make certain provisions more consistent with internati...
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439 Justices of the Peace commissioned in 2016/17
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439 Justices of the Peace commissioned in 2016/17
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) – A total of 439 Justices of the Peace (JPs) were commissioned during 2016/17 as part of the government's undertaking to refor...
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Canada seniors outnumber children for the first time
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Canada seniors outnumber children for the first time
May 3, 2017
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Canada counted for the first time more seniors than children due to longer life expectancies and persistently low fertility rat...
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Traffic lights at 2 Spanish Town intersections begin operating tomorrow
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Traffic lights at 2 Spanish Town intersections begin operating tomorrow
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Two more intersections in the St Catherine capital of Spanish Town are to be controlled electronically. The National Works Agency ...
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Ban on Hiace buses terminating in KMTR lifted
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Ban on Hiace buses terminating in KMTR lifted
May 3, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Transport and Mining, Lester 'Mike' Henry, has approved the recommendation of the Transport Authority to remove the ba...
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UPDATE: Death of Mandeville Tax Office worker believed to be accidental — reports
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UPDATE: Death of Mandeville Tax Office worker believed to be accidental — reports
May 3, 2017
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – Unconfirmed reports reaching OBSERVER ONLINE are that the death of the female worker from the Mandeville Tax Office this morning...
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