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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
December 26 01:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of teams taking part in the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Champions Cup could be increased by four ...
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
December 26 12:58 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Despite an increased police presence, gunmen struck on March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Christmas Day leaving t...
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
December 26 12:18 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Trelawny gathered at the William Knibb Memorial High School football field on Sunday for a large-scale relief and com...
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
December 26 12:07 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Norwood Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) has recorded no murders and no shootings since the start of 2025, a major crime-figh...
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26 10:35 AM
When Switzerland-based reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist collaborated with legendary Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry in 2017, it was a dream c...
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
December 26 10:25 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 400 homeless people were treated to a Christmas dinner Thursday on Water Lane in downtown Kingston, as Mayor Andrew Swab...
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
December 26 10:04 AM
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he would meet United States (US)  President Donald Trump this weekend to di...
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Lauderhill mayor extends holiday wishes, reflects on accomplishments in 2025
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Lauderhill mayor extends holiday wishes, reflects on accomplishments in 2025
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26 09:59 AM
Mayor of Lauderhill, Jamaican-born Denise Grant, is extending holiday greetings to Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora. In an interview with Observe...
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Gov’t, Opposition unite on ‘safe, rapid reopening of schools and psychosocial support’ after Melissa
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Gov’t, Opposition unite on ‘safe, rapid reopening of schools and psychosocial support’ after Melissa
November 5, 2025
The Government and Opposition on Wednesday presented a united front in relation to the reopening of schools following Hurricane Melissa, which devasta...
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Golding leads Opposition walkout from House after speaker repeatedly shuts down questions
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Golding leads Opposition walkout from House after speaker repeatedly shuts down questions
October 21, 2025
Mark Golding led a walkout of Opposition members from the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon, after he was cut off mid-statement by House s...
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Wheatley predicts Crawford, Pryce, and Dawes will be defeated in elections
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Wheatley predicts Crawford, Pryce, and Dawes will be defeated in elections
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 31, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica -- Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Deputy General Secretary, Dr Andrew Wheatley is predicting that several of the governing party's c...
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Samuda suggests PNP Gov’t would not roll back parliamentary salaries; Crawford delays response
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Samuda suggests PNP Gov’t would not roll back parliamentary salaries; Crawford delays response
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 24, 2025
Matthew Samuda suggested Saturday that the People’s National Party (PNP), if it forms the next government, would not roll back the parliamentary salar...
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JLP and PNP clash on state of health sector at national debate
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JLP and PNP clash on state of health sector at national debate
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 23, 2025
The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) clashed over the the state of the island's health sector at ...
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All town centres would contemplate entertainment zones under new JLP Gov’t – Samuda
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All town centres would contemplate entertainment zones under new JLP Gov’t – Samuda
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 23, 2025
Member of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) debating team, Matthew Samuda has declared that a new JLP-led government would ensure that all urban planning...
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PNP to scrap rural school bus system implemented by JLP in current form – Crawford
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PNP to scrap rural school bus system implemented by JLP in current form – Crawford
August 23, 2025
The first of three election debates kicked off Saturday night with the team representing the People’s National Party (PNP) responding to a question on...
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Damion Crawford dismisses ‘gimmicks’ tag, points to JLP ‘hypocrisy’
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Damion Crawford dismisses ‘gimmicks’ tag, points to JLP ‘hypocrisy’
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Opposition Spokesman on Education, Damion Crawford is questioning critics who have suggested that he is into gimmicks rather than ...
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Crawford: JLP should lose over handling of education
August 10, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica – Opposition Spokesman on Education, Senator Damion Crawford says the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) should be booted from government b...
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Crawford clarifies remarks on extended school day proposal
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Crawford clarifies remarks on extended school day proposal
July 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on Education, Senator Damion Crawford, has moved to clarify recent statements regarding a proposed extended s...
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WATCH: Crawford questions JLP’s rural bus plan
July 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) caretaker for St Catherine North West, Damion Crawford, on Saturday took aim at the ruling Jamaica L...
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PNP offers superior policies compared to the JLP — Crawford
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PNP offers superior policies compared to the JLP — Crawford
June 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition spokesperson on education, Damion Crawford, says the People’s National Party (PNP) has far better policies than the gover...
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‘Hostile’ JTC bill will push more teachers to migrate – PNP
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 29, 2025
The People’s National Party (PNP) on Tuesday said that while it supports regulation of the teaching profession, it is concerned that several sections ...
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Finance Minister putting Jamaicans at risk says Crawford
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Finance Minister putting Jamaicans at risk says Crawford
March 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Senator Damion Crawford has accused Finance Minister Fayval Williams of “putting Jamaicans at risk”. Crawford made the ac...
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WATCH: PNP’s Crawford promises education intervention programmes for students
March 9, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica – Opposition Spokesperson on Education, Damion Crawford says a People’s National Party (PNP) administration would introduce educatio...
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McKenzie threatens to sue Crawford for defamation, demands apology
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McKenzie threatens to sue Crawford for defamation, demands apology
March 4, 2025
Opposition Senator Damion Crawford is facing the threat of a multi-million dollar defamation suit from Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie unle...
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Seiveright cautions Jamaicans about PNP’s taxation focus
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Seiveright cautions Jamaicans about PNP’s taxation focus
February 16, 2025
Recently appointed Government Senator Delano Seiveright has criticised the taxation stance of the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP), accusing i...
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WATCH: Crawford defends auditor general, slams Holness
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WATCH: Crawford defends auditor general, slams Holness
January 25, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica – People’s National Party (PNP) caretaker for St Catherine North West, Senator Damion Crawford has come to the defence of Auditor Gene...
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Jamaica’s children being given ‘stones and serpents’ says Crawford
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Jamaica’s children being given ‘stones and serpents’ says Crawford
September 15, 2024
Opposition spokesman on Education, Damion Crawford, citing the poor performance of Jamaican students in this year’s CSEC examinations where just 18 pe...
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Trelawny gathered at the William Knibb Memorial High School football field on Sunday for a large-scale relief and com...
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Norwood Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) has recorded no murders and no shootings since the start of 2025, a major crime-figh...
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
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When Switzerland-based reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist collaborated with legendary Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry in 2017, it was a dream c...
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