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Jimmy Cliff’s Best of Jimmy Cliff returns to Billboard
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Jimmy Cliff’s Best of Jimmy Cliff returns to Billboard
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 2 03:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— International reggae artiste Jimmy Cliff, who died last week, has returned to the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. The famed singer r...
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Same day processing of driver’s licence on hold says TAJ
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Same day processing of driver’s licence on hold says TAJ
December 2 03:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says it continues to experience technical issues affecting the processing of same-day driver's lice...
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It’s time! Masicka, Tommy Lee kick off dancehall’s ‘war season’ with potent diss tracks
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It’s time! Masicka, Tommy Lee kick off dancehall’s ‘war season’ with potent diss tracks
December 2 02:03 PM
With Masicka and Tommy Lee Sparta having released “diss” tracks aimed at each other, dancehall’s “war season” has officially begun. In less than 24 ho...
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OUR to monitor utility billing relief after the hurricane
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OUR to monitor utility billing relief after the hurricane
December 2 01:46 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica's utilities regulator said on Tuesday it would monitor temporary customer billing relief measures announced by major servi...
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District constable charged with assault of woman and baby
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District constable charged with assault of woman and baby
December 2 01:27 PM
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A district constable was summoned to the Portland Parish Court on November 26 to answer to charges surrounding a domestic assault ...
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10 ways to volunteer this Christmas to support Jamaicans impacted by Melissa
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10 ways to volunteer this Christmas to support Jamaicans impacted by Melissa
December 2 01:22 PM
As communities across Jamaica continue to pick up the pieces following Hurricane Melissa, the need to give back has never been greater, and what bette...
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Toll collection for May Pen to Williamsfield highway delayed
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Toll collection for May Pen to Williamsfield highway delayed
December 2 12:31 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Toll collection on the new Phase 1C segment of the PJ Patterson Highway from May Pen to Williamsfield, which was scheduled to comm...
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December 2, 2025
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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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Jimmy Cliff’s Best of Jimmy Cliff returns to Billboard
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Jimmy Cliff’s Best of Jimmy Cliff returns to Billboard
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— International reggae artiste Jimmy Cliff, who died last week, has returned to the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. The famed singer r...
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Same day processing of driver’s licence on hold says TAJ
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Same day processing of driver’s licence on hold says TAJ
December 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says it continues to experience technical issues affecting the processing of same-day driver's lice...
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It’s time! Masicka, Tommy Lee kick off dancehall’s ‘war season’ with potent diss tracks
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It’s time! Masicka, Tommy Lee kick off dancehall’s ‘war season’ with potent diss tracks
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With Masicka and Tommy Lee Sparta having released “diss” tracks aimed at each other, dancehall’s “war season” has officially begun. In less than 24 ho...
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OUR to monitor utility billing relief after the hurricane
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OUR to monitor utility billing relief after the hurricane
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica's utilities regulator said on Tuesday it would monitor temporary customer billing relief measures announced by major servi...
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District constable charged with assault of woman and baby
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District constable charged with assault of woman and baby
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