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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species — IUCN
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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species — IUCN
April 9 07:21 AM
PARIS, France (AFP) — The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to ext...
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Russia returns bodies of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine
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Russia returns bodies of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine
April 9 07:14 AM
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Moscow on Thursday handed over the remains of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine, a Russian source in Moscow's negotiating delegation to...
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
April 9 07:06 AM
LYON, France (CMC) — The director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr Jarbas Barbosa, says the escalating surge of dengue and other arb...
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Gordon summoned!
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Gordon summoned!
MP to return before ethics committee as scrutiny deepens over accuracy of statements made in closed-door meeting
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 9 12:20 AM
Gordon summoned!
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‘JTA not making up stories’
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‘JTA not making up stories’
NPTAJ says it also heard reports of inappropriate behaviour from hurricane shelterees
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
April 9 12:18 AM
‘JTA not making up stories’
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
April 9 12:16 AM
Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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Manhunt!
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Manhunt!
Search intensifies for gunmen caught on video firing weapons in Jarrett Lane
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9 12:14 AM
Manhunt!
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Blue dynasty
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Blue dynasty
JC head coach planning to retain Boys’ Champs title for years to come after 2026 triumph
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9 12:12 AM
Johnson looking to build on Champs legacy at JC
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‘Jacket Love’: DJ releases song about his double paternity fraud ordeal
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‘Jacket Love’: DJ releases song about his double paternity fraud ordeal
April 21, 2025
"Daddy, me a fi yu?". Those were the heartbreaking words of a 15-year-old boy who is still trying to process his new reality, having just found out th...
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Jamaican International Cycling Classic could add fourth stage for 2026
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Jamaican International Cycling Classic could add fourth stage for 2026
April 13, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica— Next year’s staging of the Jamaican International Cycling Classic could see an additional stage, making it a four-stage race, says ...
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‘Nightmare tenant’
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‘Nightmare tenant’
Couple implements biannual inspections, background checks after renter allegedly trashed property
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 13, 2025
‘Nightmare tenant’
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‘Write your own yes’
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‘Write your own yes’
Jamaican secures spot in competitive surgical programme in the US
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 13, 2025
‘Write your own yes’
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‘It’s very scary’: Jamaican endo warriors battle fertility concerns
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‘It’s very scary’: Jamaican endo warriors battle fertility concerns
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
March 30, 2025
The possibility of not being able to get pregnant or carry a child to full term is perhaps one of the biggest fears of women, especially for those liv...
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Playing the court system
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Playing the court system
Chief justice warns criminals might hedge bets on delays for case dismissal
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 30, 2025
Playing the court system
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Nickoy Davis, Ashley Richards crowned Mr and Ms CMU
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Nickoy Davis, Ashley Richards crowned Mr and Ms CMU
Kevin Jackson 
March 23, 2025
Ashley Richards and Nickoy Davis, both 22 years of age, are the new Mr and Ms CMU titleholders. They were crowned Saturday night in a coronation show ...
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Remembering Jacob Miller, 45 years later
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Remembering Jacob Miller, 45 years later
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL 
March 23, 2025
Last year when Fred Locks was approached by veteran session guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith to cover Jacob Miller’s Suzy Wong , the veteran singer had n...
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CWI ‘committed to ensuring player safety’ amid claims of sexual harassment
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CWI ‘committed to ensuring player safety’ amid claims of sexual harassment
March 23, 2025
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, Mar 22, CMC – Amidst claims by a female player of sexual harassment at the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, both the West Indies ...
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Lutan Fyah, Zhayna and Jah Mason rock Marseille on Euro tour
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Lutan Fyah, Zhayna and Jah Mason rock Marseille on Euro tour
March 23, 2025
Hundreds of reggae fans packed into the Le Molotov club in Marseille, France as the 'Roots and Culture 3' tour of Europe with reggae artistes Lutan Fy...
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Twins in State offices
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Twins in State offices
Identical sisters share ‘miracle’ birth story, journey to OPM and King’s House
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 23, 2025
Twins in
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Ignorant or mischief-makers?
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Ignorant or mischief-makers?
Tufton pushes back at those lamenting lengthy CRH rehab process
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 23, 2025
Ignorant or mischief-makers?
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Just2Minutes: Silent Addy and Disco Neil talk ‘Shake It to the Max’ and more
March 16, 2025
Silent Addy and Disco Neil stopped by The Jamaica Observer for Just Two Minutes with Andre Skeen to talk about their latest viral hit Shake It To The ...
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Jamaica’s digital payment revolution
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Jamaica’s digital payment revolution
Traditional banking methods give way to modern solutions
DASHAN HENDRICKS Business Content Manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 16, 2025
In a significant transformation of Jamaica's financial landscape, digital payment methods have steadily eclipsed traditional banking instruments over ...
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Deep-fake warning
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Deep-fake warning
Researcher urges ban on use of generative AI in political ads
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
March 16, 2025
Deep-fake warning
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Not backing down
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Not backing down
Christians to continue 40 Days for Life campaign despite threats, growing attacks
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 16, 2025
Not backing down
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Entertainers urged to foster emotional connection with fans in digital age
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Entertainers urged to foster emotional connection with fans in digital age
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
March 9, 2025
From records to CDs to MP3s and now digital streaming, the music industry is ever-evolving, forcing artistes to have to pivot with each era. However, ...
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From darkness to light
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From darkness to light
After abuse, suicide attempts, young woman shares story of healing and hope
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 9, 2025
From darkness to light
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Jamaican teacher helping Japanese students ‘see the world’
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Jamaican teacher helping Japanese students ‘see the world’
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 9, 2025
Jamaican teacher helping
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Sea turtle consumption linked to 420 fatalities and 2,400 victims worldwide — study
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Sea turtle consumption linked to 420 fatalities and 2,400 victims worldwide — study
March 2, 2025
A recent study has revealed that eating sea turtles can be a recipe for disaster, with at least 420 people killed worldwide and over 2,400 falling vic...
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Duppies and exhumation
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Duppies and exhumation
Religious leaders differ on spiritual interventions when digging up bodies
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 2, 2025
Duppies and exhumation
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Burial sites on private land is risky business
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Burial sites on private land is risky business
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 2, 2025
Burial sites on private land is risky business
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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species — IUCN
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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species — IUCN
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Russia returns bodies of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine
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Russia returns bodies of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine
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MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Moscow on Thursday handed over the remains of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine, a Russian source in Moscow's negotiating delegation to...
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
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LYON, France (CMC) — The director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr Jarbas Barbosa, says the escalating surge of dengue and other arb...
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Gordon summoned!
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Gordon summoned!
MP to return before ethics committee as scrutiny deepens over accuracy of statements made in closed-door meeting
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 9, 2026
Gordon summoned!
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‘JTA not making up stories’
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‘JTA not making up stories’
NPTAJ says it also heard reports of inappropriate behaviour from hurricane shelterees
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April 9, 2026
‘JTA not making up stories’
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