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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:30 AM
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
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January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
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January 12 12:24 AM
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
Judge expected to decide on start date today
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January 12 12:22 AM
Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Respect due
MoBay deputy mayor wants June 8 named Police Day in St James
January 12 12:20 AM
Respect due
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Progress, but more to do
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Progress, but more to do
Seven of nine Portland police stations still below health standards
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:18 AM
Progress, but more to do
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Kasey Williams | Reporter 
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No angels died in St Toolies
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No angels died in St Toolies
• Residents praise police presence in community; • Cops say fourth alleged gunman killed at neighbouring Toll Gate
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
January 7, 2026
No angels died in St Toolies
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Back to school again
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Back to school again
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January 7, 2026
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Three men killed by police; relatives question cops’ account
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Three men killed by police; relatives question cops’ account
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January 6, 2026
Three men killed by police; relatives question cops’ account
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Old road revival
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Old road revival
Toll implementation restores traffic, commerce in Clarendon Park and Porus
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December 30, 2025
Old road revival
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Black River begins to breathe again
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December 19, 2025
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St Elizabeth councillors unsure about rebuilding near Black River shoreline
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St Elizabeth councillors unsure about rebuilding near Black River shoreline
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December 13, 2025
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October 17, 2025
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Manchester murder victim identified
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Manchester murder victim identified
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October 15, 2025
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‘Either lives or livelihood’
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Manchester police defend decision to reimpose curfew in Porus
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October 10, 2025
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‘Bittersweet’ victory for Bunting
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September 5, 2025
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‘It is unjust’
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August 26, 2025
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‘Even the great PJ Patterson lost his seat,’ says Bunting
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August 24, 2025
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Holness ‘like a lost soul looking for a place to rest’ says Bunting
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Potable water for all communities by 2030, says Holness
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Potable water for all communities by 2030, says Holness
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August 15, 2025
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PNP building momentum, says Golding
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PNP building momentum, says Golding
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August 14, 2025
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WATCH: Crash that claimed life of 12-y-o boy sparks protest
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WATCH: Crash that claimed life of 12-y-o boy sparks protest
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August 12, 2025
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Media colleagues lionise ‘newshound’ Noel Davy
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Media colleagues lionise ‘newshound’ Noel Davy
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August 8, 2025
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Road safety expert renews call for caution
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Banana Board embraces tissue culture to strengthen sector
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Banana Board embraces tissue culture to strengthen sector
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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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January 12, 2026
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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