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‘Tinder Swindler’ Simon Leviev freed in Georgia
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‘Tinder Swindler’ Simon Leviev freed in Georgia
November 14 02:16 PM
TBILISI, Georgia (AFP) — Israeli fraudster Simon Leviev, made famous by the Netflix documentary The Tinder Swindler, has been released in Georgia afte...
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Epstein’s emails reveal network of powerful contacts
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Epstein’s emails reveal network of powerful contacts
November 14 01:46 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The latest batch from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's emails illustrates the extraordinary scope of his conta...
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Residents urged to avoid direct contact with rising floodwaters in Content
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Residents urged to avoid direct contact with rising floodwaters in Content
November 14 01:33 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica —The Manchester Health Department (MHD) is advising members of the public to avoid direct contact with the rising floodwaters in C...
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Man killed, woman injured in Bull Bay domestic dispute
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Man killed, woman injured in Bull Bay domestic dispute
November 14 01:16 PM
ST ANDREW, Jamaica – A man was shot dead and a woman injured during a domestic dispute at Jackvale district in 11 Miles, Bull Bay, St Andrew, on Thurs...
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Reggae Boyz ratings vs T&T: High marks for Cephas, but 4 and 5s awarded after poor showing
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Reggae Boyz ratings vs T&T: High marks for Cephas, but 4 and 5s awarded after poor showing
November 14 12:58 PM
The Reggae Boyz had to settle for a 1-1 draw away to regional rivals Trinidad & Tobago in their Concacaf World Cup qualifier on Thursday, a result tha...
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GraceKennedy unveils four-pillar J$200m hurricane relief programme
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GraceKennedy unveils four-pillar J$200m hurricane relief programme
November 14 12:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—GraceKennedy Group (GK) has announced a comprehensive Hurricane Melissa relief programme valued at $200 million focusing on four key...
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ISSA announces resumption of high school competitions
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ISSA announces resumption of high school competitions
November 14 11:54 AM
The Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) has announced the resumption of inter-school competitions beginning the week of November 24. Man...
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WATCH: Stranded in Wakefield
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WATCH: Stranded in Wakefield
Trelawny community cut off after heavy rains
DANA MALCOLM, Observer Online reporter, malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 14 11:49 AM
Residents of Wakefield district in Trelawny say they are almost trapped in the community following heavy rains this week that exacerbated the impact o...
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PNP calls press conference to address election-related issues
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PNP calls press conference to address election-related issues
September 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) has called a press conference, set for Thursday, to address concerns about the recently held gen...
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KSAMC mulls fee for post-election clean-up
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KSAMC mulls fee for post-election clean-up
September 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) says it is considering the application of a fee for the display of politi...
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Morris Dixon happy with number of women elected to Parliament
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Morris Dixon happy with number of women elected to Parliament
September 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Minister of Education, Youth, Skills, and Information, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, says he is elated at the number of women who a...
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Guyana proving to be matured democracy with peaceful and calm elections–US ambassador
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Guyana proving to be matured democracy with peaceful and calm elections–US ambassador
September 4, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, says Guyana is proving that it is a matured democracy and she is proud ...
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More challenges with EVIS as voting continues
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More challenges with EVIS as voting continues
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Incumbent Member of Parliament for Kingston Central, the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) Donovan Williams, is reporting problems with...
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Steady voter traffic in St Andrew East Central
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Steady voter traffic in St Andrew East Central
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Voting has been steady throughout the morning in the St Andrew East Central constituency that is being contested by the People’s N...
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Electors push through physical challenges to vote
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Electors push through physical challenges to vote
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Physical challenges were no bother for 55-year-old Karen and 59-year-old Lesroy Coke, who turned out to vote at Holy Family Primar...
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James Robertson claims outsiders ‘infiltrating’ St Thomas
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James Robertson claims outsiders ‘infiltrating’ St Thomas
September 3, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — Despite claims that people from outside St Thomas have made their way to the parish and are upsetting residents, Jamaica Labour P...
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WATCH: Bunting anticipating high voter turnout, says JLP in trouble
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WATCH: Bunting anticipating high voter turnout, says JLP in trouble
September 3, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for Manchester Southern Peter Bunting says his anticipation of a high voter turnout sugg...
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WATCH: Business execs cast vote amid brisk start in St James West Central
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WATCH: Business execs cast vote amid brisk start in St James West Central
September 3, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Voting is off to a brisk start at Howard Cooke Primary School in St James West Central, which is being contested by incumbent Marl...
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School call!
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School call!
September 3, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — “Brown” rang the bell for his party at Christian Gardens Infant School in St Catherine East Central early Wednesday morning. “...
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WATCH: Terrelonge hailed for fixing roads, uplifting youth
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WATCH: Terrelonge hailed for fixing roads, uplifting youth
September 3, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Supporters of Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) candidate for St Catherine East Central, Alando Terrelonge, were out early Wednesda...
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WATCH: Electors out early in Kingston Central
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WATCH: Electors out early in Kingston Central
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — There is an early crush of voters in sections of Kingston Central where the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP's) Donavon Williams is try...
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Neighbourly support as smooth start to voting in St James Central
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Neighbourly support as smooth start to voting in St James Central
September 3, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Things have gotten off to a smooth start in the St James Central constituency so far. For neighbours Loretta Allen and Melford Gra...
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EOJ says all systems ready for September 3 elections
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EOJ says all systems ready for September 3 elections
September 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) has confirmed that all preparations are complete for the general election and local governme...
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Guyana’s president says trends in Monday’s elections will be known soon
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Guyana’s president says trends in Monday’s elections will be known soon
September 2, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana's President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said he expects “the trend will be clear” as the counting of ballots in Monday’s g...
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Guyana’s Elections Commission says election day was “smooth” despite some hiccups
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Guyana’s Elections Commission says election day was “smooth” despite some hiccups
September 1, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC)—The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) says “it has been a smooth day” as Guyanese voters await the outcome of Monday’s gene...
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Bruce Golding pleased with voting process in Guyana so far
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Bruce Golding pleased with voting process in Guyana so far
September 1, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Former Prime Minister of Jamaica Bruce Golding on Monday said he is highly impressed with the process of the Guyana elector...
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Tufton dismisses claims that minimum wage increase will affect cost of living, employment
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Tufton dismisses claims that minimum wage increase will affect cost of living, employment
September 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Dr Christopher Tufton, campaign chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), is pushing back at claims that Prime Minister Andrew Ho...
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Rose among the thorns in St Mary Central
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Rose among the thorns in St Mary Central
BY INGRID HENRY Observer writer 
September 1, 2025
PORT MARIA, St Mary — Business consultant Rose Rhea Cargill has thrown her hat in the ring to represent the Jamaica Progressive Party (JPP) in St Mary...
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Guyana’s two main political parties confident of victory ahead of Monday’s polls
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Guyana’s two main political parties confident of victory ahead of Monday’s polls
August 31, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Guyana’s two main political parties ended their campaign for Monday’s general elections on Saturday night with impressive r...
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WATCH: PNP’s Scott promises healthcare, infrastructure improvements in St Elizabeth South East
August 30, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for St Elizabeth South East, Norman Scott, has pledged to prioritise healthcare and in...
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‘Tinder Swindler’ Simon Leviev freed in Georgia
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica —The Manchester Health Department (MHD) is advising members of the public to avoid direct contact with the rising floodwaters in C...
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Man killed, woman injured in Bull Bay domestic dispute
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Man killed, woman injured in Bull Bay domestic dispute
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ST ANDREW, Jamaica – A man was shot dead and a woman injured during a domestic dispute at Jackvale district in 11 Miles, Bull Bay, St Andrew, on Thurs...
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Reggae Boyz ratings vs T&T: High marks for Cephas, but 4 and 5s awarded after poor showing
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Reggae Boyz ratings vs T&T: High marks for Cephas, but 4 and 5s awarded after poor showing
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