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Time to give Mr Speid a chance to build with the Boyz
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Time to give Mr Speid a chance to build with the Boyz
October 10 04:23 AM
WHEN Mr Rudolph Speid was handed the reins as interim head coach of the national senior men’s football team — the Reggae Boyz — there was little sense...
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We deserve more!
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We deserve more!
MoBay mayor says St James merits bigger share of TEF
October 10 03:30 AM
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Arguing that the city of Montego Bay punches well above its weight in bringing in tourism dollars, St James Municipal Corporat...
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Grieving deputy fire chief urges Jamaicans to unite against road carnage
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Grieving deputy fire chief urges Jamaicans to unite against road carnage
October 10 03:28 AM
MONTEGO BAY, St James — New St James deputy fire chief Superintendent O’Neil Henry is all too familiar with the carnage that can take place on the roa...
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AfroSzn heats up Dubwise Café
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AfroSzn heats up Dubwise Café
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 10 03:26 AM
At the recent staging of AfroSzn, which took place at Dubwise Café, it was evident that the event continues to carve out a unique space in Kingston’s ...
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Red Stripe and NRSC ink partnership to advance road safety
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Red Stripe and NRSC ink partnership to advance road safety
October 10 03:26 AM
RED Stripe and the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) have formalised a partnership to strengthen road safety efforts across Jamaica, in support of t...
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D’Angel spreads Love on Eternal Wave rhythm
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D’Angel spreads Love on Eternal Wave rhythm
October 10 03:24 AM
DANCEHALL artiste D’Angel is enjoying strong traction with her reggae single Love, featured on the Eternal Wave rhythm produced by Good Good Productio...
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Mayor declares war on litterbugs
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Mayor declares war on litterbugs
Tired of blame, Gager promises tough action, plans Falmouth clean-up blitz
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
October 10 03:24 AM
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — Tired of being blamed for filthy conditions in the parish capital — despite the municipal authority’s ongoing efforts to keep the...
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Rymey Gad tackles Mix Up
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Rymey Gad tackles Mix Up
October 10 03:22 AM
DANCEHALL artiste Rymey Gad is addressing the controversy surrounding his name head-on with his new single, Mix Up, released on September 10. Produced...
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EOJ suspends replacement ID card fees following Hurricane Melissa
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EOJ suspends replacement ID card fees following Hurricane Melissa
November 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says it has suspended the fee for registered electors to replace their Voter ID card, followi...
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Just two constituencies outstanding in final counting of ballots — EOJ
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Just two constituencies outstanding in final counting of ballots — EOJ
September 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the final count of ballots completed in 61 of 63 constituencies, the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is urging the public t...
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JLP supporters confident in Kingston Central win for Williams
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JLP supporters confident in Kingston Central win for Williams
Dana Malcom| Observer Online Reporter 
September 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters have lined the streets outside Convent of Mercy Academy ‘Alpha’ as they anxiously await the r...
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Issues to assess but election day successful — EOJ
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Issues to assess but election day successful — EOJ
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — While there are issues to review, Director of Elections Glasspole Brown said the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) executed a very...
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PNP reassures voters after EOJ suspends EVIS in four constituencies
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PNP reassures voters after EOJ suspends EVIS in four constituencies
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) is reassuring voters that their right to vote remains fully protected, despite the Electoral Off...
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General Elections: Voter turnout trending lower at 11am
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General Elections: Voter turnout trending lower at 11am
September 3, 2025
Jamaicans are showing early signs of lower participation in Wednesday’s General Election, with 14.8 per cent of voters casting ballots by 11:00 am, ac...
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Elections: EOJ says 99% of polling stations opened on time
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Elections: EOJ says 99% of polling stations opened on time
September 3, 2025
The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is reporting that all polling stations officially opened Wednesday, with 99.5 per cent of the staions opening on...
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Employees entitled to time-off on Election Day
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Employees entitled to time-off on Election Day
September 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (EOJ) is reminding employers that employees are entitled to three hours’ time-off from work to ...
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EOJ reports 57% turnout among special services voters
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EOJ reports 57% turnout among special services voters
August 30, 2025
The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is reporting that there was 57 per cent voter turnout among special services personnel on Friday for the General...
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Three Observer missions confirmed to observe general election
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Three Observer missions confirmed to observe general election
August 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three observer missions, the Caribbean Community (Caricom), the Organisation of American States (OAS) and Citizens Action for Free...
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EOJ advanced in election preparations
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EOJ advanced in election preparations
August 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is reporting that it is “fairly advanced” in the preparations for the upcoming General Elect...
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Monday is likely final day to register to vote in upcoming general election
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Monday is likely final day to register to vote in upcoming general election
March 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaicans are being reminded that Monday, March 31, is likely the final day for voter registration for the next general election. ...
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11.6% preliminary voter turnout for St Ann North East by-election – EOJ
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11.6% preliminary voter turnout for St Ann North East by-election – EOJ
September 30, 2024
ST ANN, Jamaica – The preliminary counting of ballots for the St Ann North Eastern by-election indicates an estimated voter turnout of 11.6 per cent, ...
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It’s now JLP seven, PNP six as ECJ contradicts EOJ
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It’s now JLP seven, PNP six as ECJ contradicts EOJ
March 2, 2024
In a major embarrassment for Jamaica’s electoral authorities, the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has revised the final count for the Local Gove...
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Time to give Mr Speid a chance to build with the Boyz
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Time to give Mr Speid a chance to build with the Boyz
October 10, 2026
WHEN Mr Rudolph Speid was handed the reins as interim head coach of the national senior men’s football team — the Reggae Boyz — there was little sense...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
We deserve more!
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We deserve more!
MoBay mayor says St James merits bigger share of TEF
October 10, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Arguing that the city of Montego Bay punches well above its weight in bringing in tourism dollars, St James Municipal Corporat...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Grieving deputy fire chief urges Jamaicans to unite against road carnage
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Grieving deputy fire chief urges Jamaicans to unite against road carnage
October 10, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — New St James deputy fire chief Superintendent O’Neil Henry is all too familiar with the carnage that can take place on the roa...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
AfroSzn heats up Dubwise Café
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AfroSzn heats up Dubwise Café
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 10, 2026
At the recent staging of AfroSzn, which took place at Dubwise Café, it was evident that the event continues to carve out a unique space in Kingston’s ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Red Stripe and NRSC ink partnership to advance road safety
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Red Stripe and NRSC ink partnership to advance road safety
October 10, 2026
RED Stripe and the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) have formalised a partnership to strengthen road safety efforts across Jamaica, in support of t...
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