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Police seeking taxi driver wanted for several outstanding tickets
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Damion Boodie, who is wanted in relation to several outstanding traffic...
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Grand Palladium appoints new general manager
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Grand Palladium appoints new general manager
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Andrew Wright has been appointed the new general manager of the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa and Grand Palladium Lady Hami...
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Faulkland FC win first two games in Sandals Major League
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Faulkland FC win first two games in Sandals Major League
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February 26 01:45 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former champions Faulkland FC made it two wins in a row after beating Norwood Strikers 3-0 in their St James Football Association/...
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Liat Air will introduce two new non-stop services from Pointe-à-Pitre, expanding connections between Guadeloupe and the wider Cari...
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
February 26 01:24 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — United States (US) Congressman Carlos Giménez blasted Prime Minister Andrew Holness via X on Wednesday following Holness’ comments...
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Jamaica basketball manager urges fan support on historic night
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Dominic Delgado, manager of Jamaica’s national senior men’s basketball team, is calling on Jamaicans to rally behind the squad as they prepare to face...
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WATCH: Vendors targeted for check-ups in downtown health fair
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vendors and shoppers in downtown Kingston received free medical check-ups on Wednesday during a health fair held under the theme “...
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Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
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SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Instagram will begin notifying parents when their teenage children repeatedly search for content related to suici...
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FAIZABAD, Afghanistan (AFP) -- At least 15 people were killed when a minibus overturned and crashed into a valley in northeastern Afghanistan on Satur...
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UK PM slams Trump for saying NATO troops avoided Afghan front line
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UK PM slams Trump for saying NATO troops avoided Afghan front line
January 23, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Friday denounced as "insulting" Donald Trump's claim that British troops avoided the front li...
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West Indies lose first game at Under-19 World Cup
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West Indies lose first game at Under-19 World Cup
January 18, 2026
The West Indies Under-19s suffered their first setback at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup on Sunday, crashing to a 138-run defeat to Afghanistan. A...
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Afghanistan’s Taliban release US citizen
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Afghanistan’s Taliban release US citizen
September 28, 2025
KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) — Afghanistan's Taliban government released an American citizen from detention on Sunday, a week after freeing an elderly Bri...
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Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 800
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JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AFP) -- A massive rescue operation was underway in Afghanistan Monday, after a strong earthquake and multiple aftershocks flat...
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Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government
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Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government
July 3, 2025
KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) — Afghanistan's government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, callin...
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UN warns US aid cuts threaten millions of Afghans with famine
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April 12, 2025
KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- Fresh US cuts to food assistance risk worsening already widespread hunger in Afghanistan, according to the World Food Prog...
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US mulling travel ban affecting 43 countries – report
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March 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) --US President Donald Trump's administration is mulling a new travel ban that would affect citizens from dozens of cou...
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Afghan training centres say women to be barred from health studies
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December 3, 2024
KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) – Senior employees at several institutions offering nursing and midwifery courses in Afghanistan on Tuesday said women would ...
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Afghanistan wants to join BRICS, says Taliban govt
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September 25, 2024
KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- Afghanistan's Taliban government is keen to join the BRICS economic forum, a spokesman said on Tuesday ahead of the group'...
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Afghans proud in defeat as fairytale World Cup run ends in semis
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP)— Afghans mourned the end of their T20 World Cup dreams on Thursday but said the cricket team's performances in reaching a fir...
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Afghans hail ‘massive win’ over Australia at T20 World Cup
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ARNOS VALE, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (AFP)— Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan described his side's 21-run victory over Australia in the T20 Worl...
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Suryakumar, Bumrah shine as India defeat Afghanistan at T20 World Cup
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Suryakumar, Bumrah shine as India defeat Afghanistan at T20 World Cup
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP)— Suryakumar Yadav smashed a fine half-century before India's bowlers slammed the brakes on Afghanistan's flamboyant shot-ma...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Damion Boodie, who is wanted in relation to several outstanding traffic...
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Grand Palladium appoints new general manager
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Grand Palladium appoints new general manager
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Andrew Wright has been appointed the new general manager of the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa and Grand Palladium Lady Hami...
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Faulkland FC win first two games in Sandals Major League
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former champions Faulkland FC made it two wins in a row after beating Norwood Strikers 3-0 in their St James Football Association/...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Liat Air will introduce two new non-stop services from Pointe-à-Pitre, expanding connections between Guadeloupe and the wider Cari...
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
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