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Unhealthy trend: Student obesity surges to 15.3%
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Unhealthy trend: Student obesity surges to 15.3%
August 26 12:20 AM
Unhealthy trend:
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A different route for boys
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A different route for boys
JCF Cadet Academy combats truancy, other challenges with discipline, mentorship
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
August 26 12:18 AM
A different route for boys
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Audit confirms JMDA concerns
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Audit confirms JMDA concerns
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
August 26 12:09 AM
Audit confirms JMDA concerns
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Discriminatory or necessary?
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Discriminatory or necessary?
Strong views on JTA suggestion of compulsory PTA meetings for PATH beneficiaries
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
August 26 12:09 AM
Discriminatory or necessary?
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JDF applies military muscle to Merl Grove repairs
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JDF applies military muscle to Merl Grove repairs
RENAE OSBOURNE, Observer staff reporter, osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 26 12:07 AM
JDF applies military muscle to Merl Grove repairs
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Interpersonal conflicts fuel murder spike in St Elizabeth
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Interpersonal conflicts fuel murder spike in St Elizabeth
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
August 26 12:04 AM
Interpersonal conflicts fuel murder spike in St Elizabeth
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Tourism Service Excellence Awards back on track
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Tourism Service Excellence Awards back on track
Gala set for October 31 at MoBay Convention Centre
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 26 12:03 AM
AFTER being stumped by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Tourism Service Excellence Awards (TSEA) returns this year, sparking excitement among stakeh...
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Marks pushing efficiency in pharma sector
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Marks pushing efficiency in pharma sector
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
August 26 12:02 AM
Marks pushing efficiency in pharma sector
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US strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two
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US strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two
August 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States military said Monday it carried out a strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Pacific Oc...
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Jamaica to bring ‘designer drugs’ under existing legislation amid rise in Molly seizures
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Jamaica to bring ‘designer drugs’ under existing legislation amid rise in Molly seizures
July 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Security Council has approved recommendations to modernise Jamaica’s drug laws by bringing new psychoactive substance...
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Emerging synthetic drug threat at Jamaican borders, says customs
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Emerging synthetic drug threat at Jamaican borders, says customs
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica   —   The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is reporting an emerging synthetic drug threat within Jamaica’s border environment, with an i...
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US military says two alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ killed in latest strike in Caribbean Sea
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US military says two alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ killed in latest strike in Caribbean Sea
June 22, 2026
MIAMI, United States (CMC) — The Miami-based United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said that two alleged male “narco-terrorists” were killed in a ...
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Families sue US over Black babies who died in 1960s vaccine test
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Families sue US over Black babies who died in 1960s vaccine test
May 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The families of two Black babies who died in 1967 after secretly being given an experimental vaccine are suing the U...
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Mexico captures US-wanted nephew of drug lord ‘El Chapo’
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Mexico captures US-wanted nephew of drug lord ‘El Chapo’
May 26, 2026
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Mexican security forces captured the United States (US) wanted nephew of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman in the border...
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Swimmer Gkolomeev ‘beats’ record at drug-fueled Enhanced Games
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Swimmer Gkolomeev ‘beats’ record at drug-fueled Enhanced Games
May 25, 2026
LAS VEGAS, United States (AFP) — Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to "beat" a world record Sunday at the Enhanced Games, winning ...
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Enhanced Games doctor ‘reasonably confident’ nothing will happen
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Enhanced Games doctor ‘reasonably confident’ nothing will happen
May 24, 2026
LAS VEGAS, United States (AFP) — Juiced-up athletes gathered in Las Vegas on Sunday for the first-ever Enhanced Games, where organisers predict world ...
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Enhanced Games begins Sunday with two Jamaicans set to compete
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Enhanced Games begins Sunday with two Jamaicans set to compete
May 24, 2026
At least two Jamaicans are expected to compete in the drug-fueled Enhanced Games that are slated to begin Sunday, May 24, in Las Vegas. Sprinters Dena...
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Enhanced Games athletes under scrutiny as health fears swirl
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Enhanced Games athletes under scrutiny as health fears swirl
May 23, 2026
LAS VEGAS, United States (AFP) — The drug-fueled Enhanced Games have put competing athletes under scrutiny, with critics asking why they signed up for...
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US says two dead, one survivor in latest boat strike
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US says two dead, one survivor in latest boat strike
May 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) military said on Friday it had struck another boat alleged to be trafficking drugs in the eas...
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Colombian among three charged following major cocaine seizure
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Colombian among three charged following major cocaine seizure
April 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —   A Colombian is among three men now facing multiple drug-related charges following the seizure of a significant quantity of cocai...
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Americans kicked off cruise line after being found with drugs
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Americans kicked off cruise line after being found with drugs
April 1, 2026
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC)–Three Americans, including a 70-year-old man, were fined a total of US$350 after small amounts of marijuana were found in their ...
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Trinidad says US providing names linked to illegal drug trade
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Trinidad says US providing names linked to illegal drug trade
March 11, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad’s Homeland Security Minister, Roger Alexander, says the United States (US) has provided Trinidad and Tobago w...
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Westmoreland men charged after $720k drug seizure on Mandela Highway
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Westmoreland men charged after $720k drug seizure on Mandela Highway
March 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two men from Westmoreland have been charged with several breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act after police seized cocaine and ganja...
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Jamaican on drug-related charges in Antigua denied bail
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Jamaican on drug-related charges in Antigua denied bail
March 4, 2026
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — A Jamaican was denied bail on Tuesday when he appeared in an Antiguan court charged with the possession of a controlled sub...
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Three dead in US strike on boat in Caribbean
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Three dead in US strike on boat in Caribbean
February 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A United States (US) strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean Sea killed three people on Monday, th...
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Violence sweeps Mexico after most-wanted drug cartel leader killed
February 23, 2026
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AFP) — Mexico was on high alert Monday with schools closed and travelers stranded, as members of a powerful drug cartel went on a...
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Drug bust at FedEx Half-Way Tree
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Drug bust at FedEx Half-Way Tree
February 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police have confirmed that a major drug bust has taken place at the FedEx location in Half-Way Tree. Details surrounding the seizu...
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US strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two in Pacific — military
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US strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two in Pacific — military
February 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) military said on Thursday it killed two alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the...
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Government worker on cocaine rap granted $1m bail; co-accused’s bail extended
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Government worker on cocaine rap granted $1m bail; co-accused’s bail extended
February 4, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — One of two government employees detained at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay last month following the seizure of ...
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Trinidad PM makes ‘no apology’ for standing with US in fight against illegal drug trade
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Trinidad PM makes ‘no apology’ for standing with US in fight against illegal drug trade
January 16, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Friday said “no international law was breached” and she...
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Unhealthy trend: Student obesity surges to 15.3%
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Unhealthy trend: Student obesity surges to 15.3%
August 26, 2026
Unhealthy trend:
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A different route for boys
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A different route for boys
JCF Cadet Academy combats truancy, other challenges with discipline, mentorship
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
August 26, 2026
A different route for boys
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Discriminatory or necessary?
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Discriminatory or necessary?
Strong views on JTA suggestion of compulsory PTA meetings for PATH beneficiaries
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August 26, 2026
Discriminatory or necessary?
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Audit confirms JMDA concerns
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Audit confirms JMDA concerns
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
August 26, 2026
Audit confirms JMDA concerns
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JDF applies military muscle to Merl Grove repairs
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JDF applies military muscle to Merl Grove repairs
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JDF applies military muscle to Merl Grove repairs
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