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Capital turmoil

Post-Melissa frustration in Black River comes to a head

Garfield Myers | Observer Writer

January 11 12:20 AM

Capital turmoil

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When preachers play God

Kelsey Thomas | Online Coordinator

January 11 12:18 AM

When preachers play God

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Ja-US opera singer to host masterclass

Raehann Bryce-Davis comes home; mounts workshop and concert month end

January 11 12:16 AM

Ja-US opera singer to host masterclass

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Fruits of farm work

Jamaican seasonal workers turn gains from Canada, US jobs into lasting success

Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com

January 11 12:14 AM

Fruits of farm work

Athletics, ...

‘HELP US!’

Coaches of Melissa-ravaged schools plead for assistance as western track meets suffer

BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com

January 11 12:12 AM

Western schools scramble amidst track and field meet cancellations

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Landscapers love opportunity to beautify Jamaica

Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com

January 11 12:11 AM

Landscapers love opportunity to beautify Jamaica

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exP.Perience Til Sunset

January 11 12:10 AM

exP.Perience Til Sunset

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‘To God be the glory’

JFB staff member with newborn gets help to rebuild home

Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com

January 11 12:09 AM

‘To God be the glory’

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Memorable election day quotes

November 6, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, USA (AFP)-- As Americans voted yesterday in a cliffhanger presidential election, here are some memorable election day quotes: BUTTERFL...

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Obama victory ‘well deserved’ says Simpson Miller

November 6, 2012

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has hailed the reelection of US President Barack Obama as “historic and well deserved”. The v...

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Obama wants to work with GOP

November 6, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, USA (AP) — President Barack Obama is sounding a concilliatory tone after his re-election victory Tuesdy night, saying he has learned f...

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Hispanic Americans play crucial role in Obama victory

November 6, 2012

MIAMI, USA (AFP) — From Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans to Cuban Americans, the more than 12 million Hispanic Americans eligible to vote yesterday...

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Americans post proof of ballot on social media

November 6, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, USA (AFP) — Americans added a quirky step to their voting routine yesterday by taking to Twitter and other social media with proof the...

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The most tweeted event in US history

November 6, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, USA (AFP) — Election day in the United States became the most tweeted about event in US political history yesterday with enthusiastic ...

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Computer glitches, foul-ups, frustration mark US vote

November 6, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, USA (AFP) — Voting went smoothly in yesterday's US elections, except when it didn't. Some computer problems, as well as human ones, dr...

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PHOTO: Florida votes

November 6, 2012

Miami, Florida — Voters wait in line tocast their ballots at a polling station, yesterday in Miami. After a grinding presidential campaign President B...

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BARACK IS BACK

November 6, 2012

Barack Obama wins historic second term WASHINGTON, DC, USA (AFP) — US President Barack Obama swept to re-election last night creating history again by...

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Canadian pot smokers welcome US marijuana vote

November 6, 2012

OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Canadian pot smokers and their supporters yesterday applauded the US states of Washington and Colorado for legalising marijuana...

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Gallery! New Yorkers vote in close presidential election

November 5, 2012

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Burgers vs. Omelettes

November 5, 2012

France's version of the U.S. Election Day is playing out ... on the plate. For 24 hours, the popular Breakfast in America diner in central Paris is of...

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Exit poll: Obama more in touch

November 5, 2012

AP Fifty-two per cent of voters said President Barack Obama is more in touch with people like them, compared to 44 per cent for Republican Mitt Romney...

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Paul Ryan votes

November 5, 2012

REPUBLICAN vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan has cast his ballot — at the Janesville library in Wisconsin. Ryan, wife Janna, and his three childre...

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British PM congratulates Obama

November 5, 2012

LONDON, England (AFP) — British Prime Minster David Cameron on Wednesday said he was looking forward to working again with “friend” Barack Obama after...

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Democrats in Omaha say some ballots pre-filled

November 5, 2012

OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — Nebraska Democrats say at least two voters at separate polling places in Omaha received ballots that had already been filled ou...

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Obama or Romney? – Americans vote today

November 5, 2012

Election eve polls give Obama slight lead FAIRFAX, Virginia (AFP) — Barack Obama and Mitt Romney both confidently predicted victory yesterday as they ...

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Election glitches as Americans vote

November 5, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sporadic problems were reported Tuesday at polling places around the country, including a confrontation in Pennsylvania involving R...

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Democrats retain Senate, Republicans the House

November 5, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, USA (AFP) — Democrats held on to the Senate and Republicans retained the House of Representatives last night, setting up the prospect ...

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Tight race as election night goes down to the wire

November 5, 2012

WASHINGTON USA (AP) -- President Barack Obama won the reliably Democratic Northeast, and Republican Mitt Romney secured his Republican conservative ba...

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13 US presidents since World War ll

November 5, 2012

7 Democrats and 6 Republicans WASHINGTON, DC, USA (AFP) — Thirteen presidents — seven Democrats and six Republicans — have called the White House home...