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Child’s body found
JDF reports development in Hellshire drowning tragedy
Billeane Williams Reporter WilliamsB@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 3 12:20 AM
Child’s body found
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Government eyes placing parts of electricy grid underground
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Government eyes placing parts of electricy grid underground
Move costly but necessary, says Holness
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
January 3 12:18 AM
Government eyes placing parts of electricy grid underground
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Chronic Law rules YouTube… again
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Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
January 3 12:16 AM
Chronic Law rules YouTube... again
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Diaspora leaders welcome extension of Customs duty and GCT waiver on hurricane supplies
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
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Sweet relief
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World Athletics president to visit island and outline support for track and field following hurricane devastation
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 3 12:12 AM
Coe-ing to the rescue
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Kyle Butler embraces leadership role at Phoenix Chapelton
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Kyle Butler embraces leadership role at Phoenix Chapelton
January 3 12:10 AM
Kyle Butler embraces leadership role at Phoenix Chapelton
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JFJ alarmed at fatal shootings on first day of 2026
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Jason Cross | Reporter 
January 3 12:05 AM
JFJ alarmed at fatal shootings on first day of 2026
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Betting, Gaming and Lottery Commission warns about unlicensed bookmakers
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August 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is strongly advising members of the public on the illegality of placing bets w...
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BGLC highlights vital role of grooms ahead of Emancipation Race Day
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BGLC highlights vital role of grooms ahead of Emancipation Race Day
July 31, 2025
The guide they provide, cheekily described by some as "straight from the horses' mouth", highlights the vital role of grooms, as the Betting, Gaming &...
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BGLC urges unlicensed gaming operators to get regularised
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BGLC urges unlicensed gaming operators to get regularised
February 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is urging operators of unlicensed gaming machines and locations to take advanta...
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WATCH: BGLC aims to enhance operational efficiency, improve service delivery with GMIS
December 14, 2024
The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) recently held a soft launch of its new Gaming Management Information System (GMIS), which allows cu...
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BGLC licensing services unavailable this Friday
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BGLC licensing services unavailable this Friday
November 28, 2024
The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) says its licensing services will be unavailable on Friday, November 29. "This planned disruption is...
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BGLC advertising rules to combat gambling among children, other vulnerable Jamaicans
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BGLC advertising rules to combat gambling among children, other vulnerable Jamaicans
Julian Richardson | Online Content Manager 
October 17, 2024
Concerned about the proliferation of gambling products in Jamaica, and the impact the resulting promotion of these games may be having on children and...
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Child’s body found
JDF reports development in Hellshire drowning tragedy
Billeane Williams Reporter WilliamsB@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 3, 2026
Child’s body found
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Government eyes placing parts of electricy grid underground
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Government eyes placing parts of electricy grid underground
Move costly but necessary, says Holness
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
January 3, 2026
Government eyes placing parts of electricy grid underground
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Chronic Law rules YouTube… again
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Chronic Law rules YouTube… again
Kartel, Skippa round out top 3 on year-end chart
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
January 3, 2026
Chronic Law rules YouTube... again
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Sweet relief
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Sweet relief
Diaspora leaders welcome extension of Customs duty and GCT waiver on hurricane supplies
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
January 3, 2026
Sweet relief
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Help Coming
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PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 3, 2026
Coe-ing to the rescue
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