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Wrong interpretation of my comments – Justice Robinson
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Wrong interpretation of my comments – Justice Robinson
January 10, 2026
Wrong interpretation of my comments – Justice Robinson
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How “Butch” Stewart inspired a nation
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How “Butch” Stewart inspired a nation
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How “Butch” Stewart inspired a nation
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Spice kicks off 2026 with gospel single
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Spice kicks off 2026 with gospel single
January 10, 2026
Spice kicks off 2026 with gospel single
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January 10, 2026
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Sports minister wants resolution surrounding MoBay Sports Complex as $700-m lease approval not yet granted
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January 10, 2026
Minister Grange wants resolution surrounding MoBay Complex $700-m lease
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Maitland’s get out of jail card flops
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January 10, 2026
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Extended grand market breathes life into Melissa-ravaged MoBay business sector
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Extended grand market breathes life into Melissa-ravaged MoBay business sector
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Extended grand market breathes life into Melissa-ravaged MoBay business sector
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
January 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has developed new numeracy and literacy standards as part of its efforts to improve the out...
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
January 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A policewoman is now receiving medical treatment at hospital after she was mowed down by a taxi operator on Friday afternoon at th...
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‘Punky Brewster’ actor TK Carter dies at 69
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‘Punky Brewster’ actor TK Carter dies at 69
January 10, 2026
American actor TK Carter, best known for his roles in sitcom Punky Brewster and horror film The Thing in the 1980s, has died aged 69. Carter was found...
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Trump signs emergency order to protect US-held revenue from Venezuela oil
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Trump signs emergency order to protect US-held revenue from Venezuela oil
January 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order protecting US-held money derived from sales of Venezuelan oil,...
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Iesha Nova gets Firm on critics
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Iesha Nova gets Firm on critics
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 10, 2026
The past week has been a whirlwind for American international dancehall artiste Iesha Nova. After releasing a remake of the 30-year-old hit Macarena (...
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Man shot in leg during alleged confrontation with cop in Mandeville Market
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Man shot in leg during alleged confrontation with cop in Mandeville Market
January 10, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man said to be of unsound mind was shot and injured by the police during an alleged confrontation in the Mandeville Market on ...
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SSP Samuels dismisses claims that the house where four-year-old was killed was targeted
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SSP Samuels dismisses claims that the house where four-year-old was killed was targeted
January 10, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica —Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Eron Samuels, the commanding officer for the St James Police Division, has moved to dismiss c...
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Over 10,000 candidates sitting Janauray CSEC examinations across the region says Wesley
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Over 10,000 candidates sitting Janauray CSEC examinations across the region says Wesley
January 10, 2026
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced that over 10,000 candidates across the region are currently sitting the January 2026 CSEC exami...
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Five killed in road crashes since January 1 says ITA
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Five killed in road crashes since January 1 says ITA
January 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Five people have been killed in four fatal crashes since the start of the year. This is according to the latest statistics released ...
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Brakes on Blake
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Brakes on Blake
POA chairman remains in place pending judicial review of commissioner’s decision to oust him
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Wrong interpretation of my comments – Justice Robinson
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Wrong interpretation of my comments – Justice Robinson
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Wrong interpretation of my comments – Justice Robinson
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JC’s Salmon smashes class one discus record
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January 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Joseph Salmon threw a massive 66.32m and smashed the Class One discus record as four records were broken on the opening day of the P...
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Sports minister wants resolution surrounding MoBay Sports Complex as $700-m lease approval not yet granted
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 10, 2026
Minister Grange wants resolution surrounding MoBay Complex $700-m lease
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Schoolboy footballers to showcase talents in exhibition games
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Schoolboy footballers to showcase talents in exhibition games
Paul A Reid 
January 10, 2026
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CWI vice-president makes case for retaining Sammy as head coach
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CWI vice-president makes case for retaining Sammy as head coach
January 10, 2026
CWI vice-president makes case for retaining Sammy as head coach
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Semenyo ‘proud’ to join Guardiola’s Manchester City
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Education Ministry announces several changes to CXC, national exams
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Excelsior dismiss STETHS to claim Olivier Shield
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