US allocates extra US$80 million to tackle Ebola
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US allocates extra US$80 million to tackle Ebola
May 28 11:37 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) announced Thursday that it was allocating an additional US$80 million to help combat the Ebol...
Trump’s face could appear on US$250 bill
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Trump’s face could appear on US$250 bill
May 28 11:30 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new US$250 bill in the Republican's latest move to ...
SBAJ welcomes Anderson’s appointment to NaRRA
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SBAJ welcomes Anderson’s appointment to NaRRA
May 28 10:07 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) is congratulating Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson on his recent appointment...
Jevaughn Gordon named among Ignite Caribbean’s 30 Under 30 Changemakers
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Jevaughn Gordon named among Ignite Caribbean’s 30 Under 30 Changemakers
BY BRIAN PITTER, Observer Reporter, Pitterb@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 28 09:28 AM
For Jevaughn Gordon, being named among Ignite Caribbean’s 30 Under 30 Changemakers is more than an award, it is a reflection of resilience, purpose an...

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Anniversary of Bruce Golding’s 9/11
BY Alicia Dunkley Observer staff reporter dunkleya@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 10, 2008
WHEN Bruce Golding took the oath of office as prime minister on September 11, one year to the day today, Jamaica was still rain-drenched from Hurrican...
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Gustav blamed for Mustard Seed deaths
Taneisha Lewis 
September 10, 2008
TROPICAL Storm Gustav is being blamed for the deaths of three residents of the Mustard Seed Communities, who were said to have died from trauma associ...
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Cops injured in wild, high-speed chase on Whitehall Avenue
September 10, 2008
TWO cops were injured yesterday after a man accused of illegally operating a route taxi, allegedly rammed their service vehicle that was used to block...
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Bodies said washed from graves by Gustav
Claudienne Edwards | Writer 
September 10, 2008
NOT even the dead was spared by Gustav - the deadly Tropical Storm that lashed Jamaica two weeks ago. On Tuesday, Desmond McKenzie, mayor of the count...
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Derrick Mahfood hailed as a visionary businessman
Patrick Foster 
September 9, 2008
The life of pioneer Jamaican businessman and real estate developer, Derrick Mahfood, was celebrated yesterday morning in a lively thanksgiving service...
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Anti-crime bills go to joint select committee
Balford Henry | Observer Writer 
September 9, 2008
SIX bills tabled in the House of Representatives last week by Prime Minister Bruce Golding as part of the administration's anti-crime measures, have b...
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Deadly feud threatening Tredegar Park community
September 9, 2008
A deadly feud between two rival gangs loyal to the Spanish Town-based Klansman and One Order gangs is threatening to tear apart sections of Tredegar P...
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October inquiry for accused in Fitz-Henley murder
September 9, 2008
A preliminary inquiry into the murder of retired tutor Calvin Fitz-Henley, the uncle of South Central St Catherine member of parliament Sharon Hay-Web...
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Drowned brothers’ family reeling
Keril Wright 
September 8, 2008
GINGER GROUND, St Elizabeth - A Jamaican mother who resides in the Cayman Islands is now making preparations to return home after her two teenaged son...
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Bolt to di worl’!
BY KIMONE THOMPSON Observer senior reporter thompsonk@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 8, 2008
The heavy rains that pelted the island yesterday were not enough to dampen the spirit of hundreds of Jamaicans who lined the streets of Kingston to we...
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6,000 farmers to benefit from $18-m initiative
September 7, 2008
MORE than 6,000 farmers in Trelawny are to benefit from initiatives and projects valued at over $18 million, courtesy of the Ministry of Agriculture. ...
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Killer Ike blasts several Caribbean islands
AP 
September 7, 2008
CAMAGUEY, Cuba (AP) - Hurricane Ike bore down on Cuba yesterday after roaring across low-lying islands, tearing apart houses, wiping out crops and wor...
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‘EPA nightmare’
RICKEY SINGH, Observer Caribbean correspondent editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 7, 2008
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - First chief negotiator and director general of the Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery (CRNM), Sir Shridath Ramphal, has c...
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Fund established to aid Gustav relief efforts
September 7, 2008
A number of remittance agencies have agreed to open accounts dedicated to enabling Jamaicans in the Diaspora to contribute to the Gustav Recovery Fund...
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Inner-city residents worried
BY KIMMO MATTHEWS Sunday Observer staff reporter editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 6, 2008
RESIDENTS from several communities across the Corporate Area, particularly those in volatile areas, are worried that the Government's latest anti-crim...
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Nearly 20 main roads still inaccessible, says NWA
September 5, 2008
THE National Works Agency (NWA) says approximately 20 mains roads in six parishes were still inaccessible to vehicular traffic up until late yesterday...
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Phillips says his groups are real
ERICA VIRTUE, Observer writer virtuee@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 4, 2008
Two days after Paul Burke described the group structure and delegate selection processes within the People's National Party (PNP) a cancerous threat t...
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Flood waters frustrate relief efforts in Haiti
AP 
September 4, 2008
GONAIVES, Haiti (AP) - Floodwaters frustrated efforts by Argentine peacekeepers to distribute food at orphanages marooned by Tropical Storm Hanna yest...
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Ministry happy with start to school year
September 4, 2008
EDUCATION ministry officials say the new school year was off to "mostly a smooth start" Wednesday, despite the damage to some schools during the passa...

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