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Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 6 12:16 AM
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February 6 12:14 AM
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Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
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February 6 12:08 AM
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February 6 12:07 AM
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Family scuffles bring relatives before court
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Family scuffles bring relatives before court
October 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Several matters were before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday stemming from scuffles amongst families. In one ins...
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Neighbour declines mediation in shared electricity quarrel
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Neighbour declines mediation in shared electricity quarrel
July 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two neighbours who are before the court for a disagreement stemming from electricity they share at a premises rejected an offer to...
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St Andrew man discharged following mediation in assault case
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St Andrew man discharged following mediation in assault case
May 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A St Andrew man who was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm, was on Tuesday formally discharged with a verdict of not gui...
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Vendor slapped with gun and assault charges
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Vendor slapped with gun and assault charges
January 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A vendor of Majesty Gardens in Kingston has been charged with several offences following an incident in his community on Thursday,...
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Feuding neighbours referred to restorative justice
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January 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 69-year-old man accused of assaulting his neighbour was referred to restorative justice when he appeared before the Kingston and...
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Trial date set for woman accused of assaulting minor and stealing his phone
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January 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A woman who allegedly assaulted a minor and took his phone was given a trial date when she appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew ...
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Resident’s assault case against security guard dismissed in court
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Resident’s assault case against security guard dismissed in court
November 20, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A dispute between a female resident of a housing complex and the property’s security guard took centre stage in the Kingston and S...
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Tyre repairman facing charges after allegedly beating, robbing woman in her home
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Tyre repairman facing charges after allegedly beating, robbing woman in her home
October 12, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica —   A tyre repairman of Sandy Bay, Hanover has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and robbery with violence after he a...
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Man accused of breaking into house, stealing $2,000
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Man accused of breaking into house, stealing $2,000
July 2, 2024
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A man who reportedly broke into a house in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, assaulted a woman and then escaped with $2,000 has be...
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‘Greatness begins in small rooms’
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‘Greatness begins in small rooms’
Keznamdi says Grammy win validates the independent grind
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 6, 2026
‘Greatness begins in small rooms’
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‘Shocked & disappointed’
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‘Shocked & disappointed’
Mayberry boss not satisfied with JBG after $1-billion haircut
DASHAN HENDRICKS Business Content Manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 6, 2026
‘Shocked and disappointed’
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HOT ON ICE!
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HOT ON ICE!
Grange hails Jamaica’s growing reputation in winter sport
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 6, 2026
Barrier breakers
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