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Vaz livid as preliminary JPS report on last Friday’s all-island power failure shows same grid issues from 2006
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 10 12:20 AM
BLACKOUT BLAME
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Big FIFA World Cup bucks for Jamaicans in Florida
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Big FIFA World Cup bucks for Jamaicans in Florida
Jason Cross | Reporter 
June 10 12:18 AM
Big FIFA World Cup bucks for Jamaicans in Florida
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DJ Mac-ing it!
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DJ Mac-ing it!
Producer talks creative process, global publishing deal with Hapilos
June 10 12:16 AM
DJ Mac-ing it!
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BARITA’S BIG BET
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BARITA’S BIG BET
BOJ clears digital bank roll-out, but adoption targets remain undisclosed
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 10 12:14 AM
BOJ clears Barita digital banking platform
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FIVE-YEAR PUSH
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JFF outlines road map for growth of women’s programme ahead of 2031 World Cup
June 10 12:12 AM
Five-year plan inspires JFF confidence in growth of women’s football
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Kingston Wharves sets new earnings targets
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Kingston Wharves sets new earnings targets
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 10 12:10 AM
Kingston Wharves sets new earnings targets
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The first 48-team World Cup — more opportunities, less jeopardy?
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The first 48-team World Cup — more opportunities, less jeopardy?
June 10 12:10 AM
The first 48-team World Cup — more opportunities, less jeopardy?
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World Cup nears kick-off after pre-tournament turbulence
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World Cup nears kick-off after pre-tournament turbulence
June 10 12:09 AM
World Cup nears kick-off after pre-tournament turbulence
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WATCH: Hundreds bid farewell to broadcaster Daniel Thompson
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WATCH: Hundreds bid farewell to broadcaster Daniel Thompson
June 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hundreds of mourners flocked to the Majorie Meyer Hall at the Shortwood Teachers College on Saturday to bid farewell to radio pers...
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Senior clergyman urges funding and greater church role in disaster response
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Senior clergyman urges funding and greater church role in disaster response
June 8, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica —  Chairman of the Word Power Ministry Board, Pastor Dr Donville Bell is calling for the government to provide state funding for...
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PNPYO demands apology from Young Jamaica over comments on Golding’s statutory declaration
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PNPYO demands apology from Young Jamaica over comments on Golding’s statutory declaration
June 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The People's National Party Youth Organisation (PNPYO) is calling on Young Jamaica and the Jamaica Labour Party's Communications ...
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Hunt on for new NWA head
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Hunt on for new NWA head
June 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) has officially advertised for a new chief executive officer, signalling the end of the tenure of i...
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Absolutely not true!
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Absolutely not true!
Social media video upends false claims about Blue Lagoon access
June 8, 2026
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Third time unlucky?
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Third time unlucky?
Tide turns against Holness in latest bid to enter US Congress
By Harold G Bailey Observer write 
June 8, 2026
Third time unlucky?
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Integrated Diaspora Service moves to bridge gap between Jamaicans globally
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Integrated Diaspora Service moves to bridge gap between Jamaicans globally
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
June 8, 2026
Integrated Diaspora Service moves to bridge gap between Jamaicans globally
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Kiwanians join K-Kids to plant fruit trees
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Kiwanians join K-Kids to plant fruit trees
June 8, 2026
Kiwanians join K-Kids to plant fruit trees
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Crime an emotional burden on Jamaicans, says cop once held hostage by prisoners
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Crime an emotional burden on Jamaicans, says cop once held hostage by prisoners
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
June 8, 2026
Crime an emotional burden on Jamaicans, says cop once held hostage by prisoners
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Can the troubled Granville community rise again?
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Can the troubled Granville community rise again?
June 8, 2026
Can the troubled Granville community rise again?
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Rural communities not forgotten, says Holness
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Rural communities not forgotten, says Holness
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
June 8, 2026
Rural communities not forgotten, says Holness
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Got my NIS benefits at last, thank you Observer!
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BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer
Got my NIS benefits at last, thank you Observer!
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
June 8, 2026
Got my NIS benefits at last, thank you Observer!
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Where your pleasure is, there too your treasure… Treasure Beach Village
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Where your pleasure is, there too your treasure… Treasure Beach Village
June 8, 2026
Where your pleasure is, there too your treasure...Treasure Beach Village
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Honourable service!
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Honourable service!
June 8, 2026
Honourable service!
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This Day in History – June 8
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This Day in History – June 8
June 8, 2026
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Today’s Horoscope – June 8
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Today’s Horoscope – June 8
June 8, 2026
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, June 8, 2026.We can expect an overflow of inspiration and cooperation today, making it an advantageous time for doing creat...
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83-y-o dies in Manchester freak accident, second in days
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83-y-o dies in Manchester freak accident, second in days
June 7, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— An 83-year-old man succumbed to injuries he sustained after he fell from the platform of a water tank at a house on Woodlawn Road...
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Popular fruit vendor killed in Montego Bay
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Popular fruit vendor killed in Montego Bay
June 7, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A well-known fruit vendor was shot dead in Montego Bay, St James, Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as 42-year-old ...
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Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since Mideast truce
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Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since Mideast truce
June 7, 2026
JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) — Air raid sirens sounded in Israel on Sunday as its military worked to intercept barrages of incoming Iranian missiles for...
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Jamaica ‘future-proofing’ workforce with National Employment Policy Partnership with ILO
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Jamaica ‘future-proofing’ workforce with National Employment Policy Partnership with ILO
June 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, climate shocks continue to disrupt economies, and new forms of work emerge across ...
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St Andrew West Central Chess Fun Day 2026 showcases Jamaica’s young talent
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St Andrew West Central Chess Fun Day 2026 showcases Jamaica’s young talent
June 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The next generation of Jamaican chess talent was on full display in Olympic Gardens on Saturday, June 6, as more than 120 children...
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Jamaicans left without water because of Government’s failure to embrace solar technology – Hayles
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Jamaicans left without water because of Government’s failure to embrace solar technology – Hayles
June 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition People’s National Party says Friday night’s island-wide power outage has once again highlighted that the treatment ...
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BLACKOUT BLAME
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BLACKOUT BLAME
Vaz livid as preliminary JPS report on last Friday’s all-island power failure shows same grid issues from 2006
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 10, 2026
BLACKOUT BLAME
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Big FIFA World Cup bucks for Jamaicans in Florida
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Big FIFA World Cup bucks for Jamaicans in Florida
Jason Cross | Reporter 
June 10, 2026
Big FIFA World Cup bucks for Jamaicans in Florida
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DJ Mac-ing it!
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DJ Mac-ing it!
Producer talks creative process, global publishing deal with Hapilos
June 10, 2026
DJ Mac-ing it!
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BARITA’S BIG BET
Business
BARITA’S BIG BET
BOJ clears digital bank roll-out, but adoption targets remain undisclosed
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 10, 2026
BOJ clears Barita digital banking platform
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FIVE-YEAR PUSH
Football, ...
FIVE-YEAR PUSH
JFF outlines road map for growth of women’s programme ahead of 2031 World Cup
June 10, 2026
Five-year plan inspires JFF confidence in growth of women’s football
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