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A voice in sport lost
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December 31 12:20 AM
A voice in sport lost
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‘Closure & comfort’
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‘Closure & comfort’
•CASE students relieved after alleged serial rapist fatally shot by cops •Still want improved security on campus
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:18 AM
‘Closure comfort’
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I Love Soca delivers premium vibes at Heroes’ Circle
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 31 12:16 AM
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STAGE ECONOMICS
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STAGE ECONOMICS
Live comedy’s gains amid theatre’s decline
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
December 31 12:14 AM
Standing ovations for stand-ups 2025
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RIDING THE WAVE
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RIDING THE WAVE
ASAJ president pushing ahead with plans in second term
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:12 AM
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BOJ pushing to improve Jam-Dex access
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BOJ pushing to improve Jam-Dex access
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:10 AM
BOJ pushing
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‘Arrive alive’
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‘Arrive alive’
Increase in road fatalities pushes authorities to intensify strategies to change driver behaviour
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:10 AM
‘Arrive alive’
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‘It’s about people, not buildings’
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‘It’s about people, not buildings’
Church leaders weigh in on debate over State’s offer of rebuilding funds
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
December 31 12:09 AM
‘It’s about people, not buildings’
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Closer to nature
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Closer to nature
May 21, 2016
Mystic Mountain moves towards solar energy, introduces Humming Bird Garden Mystic Mountain offers a rainforest adventure which has kept visitors to th...
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‘Man no haffi tief’
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‘Man no haffi tief’
BY RENAE DIXON Observer staff reporter dixonr@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 21, 2016
St Mary goat farmer started out with one, now has over 40 goats, but praedial larceny has impacted on his Nubian stock TYRONE Taylor proudly displayed...
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Farming a way of life
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Farming a way of life
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 21, 2016
Cooper’s Hill residents work together for the benefit of the community COOPER'S Hill, which is located above the Rio Grande Valley in western Portland...
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Salary disappointment drives Dwayne Hamilton to his passion of art
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Salary disappointment drives Dwayne Hamilton to his passion of art
BY RENAE DIXON Observer staff writer dixonr@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 21, 2016
DWAYNE Hamilton always loved art, but never took it seriously until he realised that art provided a business opportunity. The Ocho Rios resident said ...
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Memorial service held for slain US missionaries
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Memorial service held for slain US missionaries
May 20, 2016
BOSCOBEL, St Mary — A memorial service was held yesterday at the Boscobel United Church for two United States missionaries who were killed in Wentwort...
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Sun rules as St Ann housing community avoids JPS bills
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Sun rules as St Ann housing community avoids JPS bills
BY RENAE DIXON Staff reporter dixonr@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 20, 2016
Solar all the way The Old Fort Village, located in Old Fort Bay, St Ann, is leading the way in the use of alternative energy in the parish and possibl...
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Ward River Bridge closed; to be replaced
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Ward River Bridge closed; to be replaced
May 13, 2016
THE National Works Agency yesterday announced the closure of the Ward River Bridge, which links Morant Bay to Port Morant in St Thomas, to facilitate ...
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St Thomas residents to clean shoreline, gully
May 13, 2016
Residents of Morant Bay are expected to participate in the removal of garbage and other debris from the Bamboo River shoreline and gully on Labour Day...
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Barton Oliver remembered as a man of integrity
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Barton Oliver remembered as a man of integrity
BY RENAE DIXON Observer staff reporter 
May 13, 2016
Life Tribute Hundreds of mouners turned out at the Port Maria Seventh Day Adventist Church in St Mary on Sunday, May 1 to pay their last respects to J...
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Moneague church celebrates long-serving mothers
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Moneague church celebrates long-serving mothers
May 12, 2016
As is customary on Mother's Day, churches across the island pay tribute to those among their membership who are mothers. The Church of God of Prophecy...
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Flood-damaged water systems in St Thomas, Portland to be repaired
News, North & East, Regional
Flood-damaged water systems in St Thomas, Portland to be repaired
May 12, 2016
REPAIRS are to be undertaken on minor water systems in St Thomas and Portland that were damaged during the recent heavy rains. Minister of Local Gover...
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York Castle High wins St Ann Police debate
Career & Education, News, North & East, ...
York Castle High wins St Ann Police debate
BY RENAE DIXON Observer staff reporter 
May 8, 2016
After a nail-biting finish, the York Castle High School emerged winners of the 2016 St Ann Police Debate Competition. The York Castle team defeated Fe...
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RURAL ROUTES – MAY 9
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RURAL ROUTES – MAY 9
May 8, 2016
1 - Students from Fair Prospect High in Portland enjoy their snacks at the end of the school day. 2 - These two residents of Seaforth in St Thomas mak...
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Krystal Reid brings the visual arts to Portland
News, North & East, Regional
Krystal Reid brings the visual arts to Portland
By Racquel Porter 
May 8, 2016
The journey has been a long one; it has been filled with many obstacles, yet young teacher, Krystal Reid remains strongly committed to her role as an ...
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Young St Ann teacher passionate about education
Career & Education, News, North & East, ...
Young St Ann teacher passionate about education
BY RENAE DIXON Observer staff reporter 
May 8, 2016
Christall Ziva-Niara Byfield is very passionate about education; her conversations often surround the topic and she is always ready to speak of its im...
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Vendors crying out for help after Brown’s Town market fire
News, North & East, Regional
Vendors crying out for help after Brown’s Town market fire
BY RENAE DIXON Observer staff reporter 
May 8, 2016
…Parish Council not legally bound to compensate After almost 15 years of selling in the market, Sharon Fowler Hall could not stay home on Friday altho...
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PHOTO: 103 AND STILL GOING
News, North & East, Regional
PHOTO: 103 AND STILL GOING
May 8, 2016
Doran Roper (left) treasurer, Portland Jamaica Teacher's Association (JTA) chapter presenting a gift basket to retired Portland teacher Betrice Vassel...
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Animals are my passion
News, North & East, Regional
Animals are my passion
By Racquel Porter Observer staff reporter 
May 8, 2016
…Serge Island Dairies Farm Supervisor Marcia McPherson says her life is dedicated to agriculture, especially animals It is not often, even in these op...
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Spring Hill farmers reaping success
Business, News, North & East, ...
Spring Hill farmers reaping success
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 8, 2016
…farmers in Portland community benefit from increase in coffee prices, eco-tourism, police say crime very low Spring Hill is a quiet farming community...
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Tim Bamboo Hotel recognises Portland teachers
News, North & East, Regional
Tim Bamboo Hotel recognises Portland teachers
May 8, 2016
…veteran teachers receive special praise for 84 years of combined service in the classroom The Tim Bamboo Hotel in Port Antonio last Wednesday recogni...
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The ‘serging’ man
News, North & East, Regional
The ‘serging’ man
By Racquel Porter Observer staff reporter 
May 8, 2016
…Dr Gavin Bellamy says he believes in the Seprod philosophy He is knowledgeable. He is not afraid to talk and he is Russian-trained. Meet Dr Gavin Bel...
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Pain in Portland
News, North & East, Regional
Pain in Portland
May 7, 2016
Consistent rainfall over the last two weeks in the parish of Portland has been wreaking havoc on farmers. Farmers especially in the Rio Grande Valley ...
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New location, no problem!
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