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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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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
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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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Cocktail Hour @ D’ New Nostalgia Restaurant Day Club
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Cocktail Hour @ D’ New Nostalgia Restaurant Day Club
April 9 12:10 AM
In a city that never runs short on vibe or style, D’ New Nostalgia Restaurant Day Club is carving out its own lane — one defined by elevated leisure, ...
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US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon
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US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon
April 9 12:08 AM
US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon
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MoBay business community concerned about delay in bypass project
April 9 12:07 AM
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Holness calls for economic growth-minded voters amid major plans for Drax Hall
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Holness calls for economic growth-minded voters amid major plans for Drax Hall
March 30, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is calling for a change in the mindset of voters to focus on long-term economic growth over immedia...
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Williams to close Budget Debate on Tuesday
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Williams to close Budget Debate on Tuesday
March 24, 2026
Finance Minister Fayval Williams is scheduled to close the 2026/27 Budget Debate on Tuesday with what many expect to be a doubling down on the measure...
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NaRRA Bill outlines how Authority will function
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NaRRA Bill outlines how Authority will function
March 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness last Thursday tabled the Bill to establish the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (...
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Budget Debate: Master Plan for Port Antonio focuses on development of Folly Lands
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Budget Debate: Master Plan for Port Antonio focuses on development of Folly Lands
March 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has outlined the details of the master plan that the Government anticipates will transform and un...
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Budget Debate: Holness outlines plans to redevelop Montego Bay
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Budget Debate: Holness outlines plans to redevelop Montego Bay
March 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A major redevelopment plan for Montego Bay that involves the relocation of the Freeport is taking shape. Prime Minister Dr Andrew ...
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‘I’M NOT AFRAID’: Aiken hits back at ‘cyberbullying’ after seemingly supporting PM’s ‘man a man’ stance
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‘I’M NOT AFRAID’: Aiken hits back at ‘cyberbullying’ after seemingly supporting PM’s ‘man a man’ stance
CLAUDE MILLS, Observer Online writer 
March 20, 2026
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ assertion that gender is limited to male and female has sparked a firestorm of debate, with critics contending that ...
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Budget Debate: NaRRA Bill tabled
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Budget Debate: NaRRA Bill tabled
March 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bill to establish the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) that will drive the major reconstruction projec...
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Budget Debate: Holness defends foreign policy amid criticism over Cuban medical mission
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Budget Debate: Holness defends foreign policy amid criticism over Cuban medical mission
March 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Amid growing criticism, especially since the ending of the 50-year-old Cuban medical mission in Jamaica, Prime Minister Dr Andrew ...
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Budget Debate: Holness says Opposition MP told him they couldn’t live without the salary increase
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Budget Debate: Holness says Opposition MP told him they couldn’t live without the salary increase
March 19, 2026
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has disclosed that a member of the parliamentary caucus of the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP), called him t...
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Budget Debate: Stop raiding the NHT, says Golding
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Budget Debate: Stop raiding the NHT, says Golding
March 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government’s withdrawal of a cumulative $114 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) for non-tax revenue support over th...
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Reallocation of  $11.4 billion from NHT is in the national interest – PM
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Reallocation of $11.4 billion from NHT is in the national interest – PM
March 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government’s decision to take $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) is guide...
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Johnson Smith says no concerns over strength of Jamaica-US relationship
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Johnson Smith says no concerns over strength of Jamaica-US relationship
March 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith has expressed confidence in the strength of the relationship between Jamaica...
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Holness urges Caricom to adopt strategic, people-centred vision for regional integration
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Holness urges Caricom to adopt strategic, people-centred vision for regional integration
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Andrew Holness has urged member states to adopt a more grounded and strategic vision of the Caribbean Community (Cari...
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Holness’ salary increase is tone-deaf, says advocacy group
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Holness’ salary increase is tone-deaf, says advocacy group
February 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Local human rights organisation, Stand Up For Jamaica, is questioning the timing of the decision by Prime Minister Andrew Holness ...
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UK supports opening of state-of-the-art Essex Valley Agro‑Processing Facility
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UK supports opening of state-of-the-art Essex Valley Agro‑Processing Facility
February 7, 2026
St Elizabeth, Jamaica – The UK Government has contributed J$7.6 billion to a new state-of-the-art agro-processing facility and administrative building...
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Government focused on economic independence for Jamaica — Holness
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Government focused on economic independence for Jamaica — Holness
January 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the key to true political independence is economic independence, which is one of the primary fo...
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Opportunities opening up with crime reduction, says Holness
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Opportunities opening up with crime reduction, says Holness
SANDENA JAMES, Social Media Editor 
January 21, 2026
Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday urged investors to seize opportunities he said are emerging from Jamaica’s stable macroeconomic environment a...
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Holness expresses condolences to Spain after deadly train crash
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Holness expresses condolences to Spain after deadly train crash
January 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed condolences to Spain following a Sunday evening train crash in the country that claime...
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PM welcomes upgrade in Jamaica’s travel advisory, reaffirms ‘shared commitment’ with US in talks with Rubio
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PM welcomes upgrade in Jamaica’s travel advisory, reaffirms ‘shared commitment’ with US in talks with Rubio
January 17, 2026
Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Saturday held a productive telephone conversation with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which the...
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Holness and Rubio discuss hurricane recovery, ‘shared regional priorities’ – US Embassy
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Holness and Rubio discuss hurricane recovery, ‘shared regional priorities’ – US Embassy
January 17, 2026
Prime Minister Andrew Holness held talks with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday. According to the US Embassy in a statement, th...
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PM backs call for a kinder Jamaica
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PM backs call for a kinder Jamaica
January 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A call by senior pastor, Reverend Peter Garth, for Jamaicans to temper the crass and vulgar manner in which they criticise each ot...
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Gov’t to rehabilitate community infrastructure in Accompong
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Gov’t to rehabilitate community infrastructure in Accompong
January 8, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says the Government’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery activities in Accompong, St Elizabeth, will g...
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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
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
April 9, 2026
‘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, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
Johnson looking to build on Champs legacy at JC
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