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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
December 25 02:34 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Britain's King Charles III called for "compassion and reconciliation" at a time of "division" across the world in his Chr...
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
December 25 02:06 PM
HANOVER, Jamaica — As the festive glow of the Christmas season settles over Hanover's parish capital, Mayor of Lucea, Sheridan Samuels is issuing a st...
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
December 25 01:39 PM
Fast rising Uk-based dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest be...
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
December 25 12:54 PM
Fusion reggae artiste Complex Ricki is generating a major buzz on the streets with her latest ambitious single, Make a Change , dedicated to the survi...
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
December 25 12:35 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – As United States President Donald Trump expands the US military build-up in the Caribbean, Democratic legislators ar...
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WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
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WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
December 25 11:02 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — One of Manchester’s most wanted men was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in Mike Town in the parish ...
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Two American men denied bail on rape charges in The Bahamas
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Two American men denied bail on rape charges in The Bahamas
December 25 10:45 AM
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – Two American men were denied bail when they appeared in a magistrate’s court in The Bahamas charged with raping a 25-year-old ...
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 10:07 AM
A Florida family’s efforts to preserve their Jamaican matriarch’s recipes, passed down through generations, have transformed the 96-year-old woman int...
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Mottley hints at early 2026 polls
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Mottley hints at early 2026 polls
December 20, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has given the clearest indication yet that Barbadians could be going to the polls ear...
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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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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
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HANOVER, Jamaica — As the festive glow of the Christmas season settles over Hanover's parish capital, Mayor of Lucea, Sheridan Samuels is issuing a st...
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
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Fast rising Uk-based dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest be...
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
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Fusion reggae artiste Complex Ricki is generating a major buzz on the streets with her latest ambitious single, Make a Change , dedicated to the survi...
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
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