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Legal light at last!
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JPS programme puts end to stolen electricity in Riverton Meadows
Jason Cross | Reporter 
December 19 12:20 AM
Legal light at last!
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On the right PATH
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Full payment for beneficiaries, with top-up from UNICEF before Christmas
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
December 19 12:18 AM
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Daybreak’s @10
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Decade-marking, brunch-chic edition to supporting hurricane relief
Kevin Jackson 
December 19 12:16 AM
Daybreak’s @10
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COMPANIES TIGHTEN BELTS
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COMPANIES TIGHTEN BELTS
Bonuses feel the squeeze as posthurricane economic strain hits firms
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 19 12:14 AM
Bonus payouts narrow in post-Melissa economy
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TITANS COLLIDE!
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TITANS COLLIDE!
JC, XLCR mega clash in Manning Cup grand finale
December 19 12:12 AM
JC, XLCR mega clash in Manning Cup grand finale
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Nunes eyes 2026 redemption after missing out on trainers’ title
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Nunes eyes 2026 redemption after missing out on trainers’ title
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
December 19 12:12 AM
Nunes eyes 2026 redemption after missing out on trainers’ title
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Taking Christmas to the West
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Taking Christmas to the West
Cancelled Gov’t parties funding Xmas cheer in worst hurricane-hit areas
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 19 12:11 AM
Taking Christmas to the West
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‘Warrior Chief’ reigns
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‘Warrior Chief’ reigns
Nelson edges Roman in photo finish Ahwhofah Trophy victory
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
December 19 12:11 AM
‘Warrior Chief’ reigns
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UPDATE: Couple dies in St Ann crash
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UPDATE: Couple dies in St Ann crash
BY AKERA DAVIS Observer writer 
December 11, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica — A Trelawny couple has died due to injuries sustained in a two- vehicle collision on a section of the Queens Highway, near Discovery ...
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Hellshire fatal crash victims identified
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Hellshire fatal crash victims identified
October 4, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica -- Police have identified the two persons who died in a crash along the main road in Hellshire, Portmore, St Catherine on Saturd...
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96 killed in 85 fatal crashes in April-June quarter says ITA
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96 killed in 85 fatal crashes in April-June quarter says ITA
August 1, 2025
Ninety-six people have been killed in 85 fatal crashes as of the second quarter ending June 30, according to the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) in its...
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Hanover police probe two fatal crashes involving teenagers
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Hanover police probe two fatal crashes involving teenagers
July 28, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica — The Hanover police are investigating two fatal crashes that occurred an hour apart, claiming the lives of two teenagers, a male and...
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34 killed in 29 fatal crashes in June says ITA
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34 killed in 29 fatal crashes in June says ITA
July 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Thirty-four persons have been killed in 29 fatal crashes in the month of June according to the Island Traffic Authority, (ITA). Fa...
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Death toll rises to five people after Trelawny crash
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Death toll rises to five people after Trelawny crash
July 6, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica -- The death count from the crash involving a minivan that overturned on the Salt Marsh main road in Trelawny on Sunday morning has ...
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Liverpool star Diogo Jota, brother die in car crash
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Liverpool star Diogo Jota, brother die in car crash
July 3, 2025
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother died in a car crash in northwestern Spain on Thursday, police said, weeks after the...
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Three feared dead in St Elizabeth crash
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Three feared dead in St Elizabeth crash
June 1, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Three people are feared dead following a two-vehicle crash on the Rocky Hill main road near Santa Cruz in St Elizabeth on Sund...
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Man dies after car collides with truck on May Pen to Williamsfield Highway
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Man dies after car collides with truck on May Pen to Williamsfield Highway
May 15, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — A man died as a result of injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash on the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000 on Thu...
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Road deaths trending upwards; 138 killed as of May 9 says ITA
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Road deaths trending upwards; 138 killed as of May 9 says ITA
May 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — There has been a sharp uptick in fatal traffic crashes over the past four weeks which has pushed the number of people killed on th...
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Four killed in early morning St Mary crash
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Four killed in early morning St Mary crash
April 5, 2025
St Mary, Jamaica—Four people have reportedly died in an early morning crash on the Rio Nuevo main road in St Mary. The deceased individuals are said t...
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Grandmother criticises Spanish Town Hospital over lack of CT scan and ambulance following fatal crash
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Grandmother criticises Spanish Town Hospital over lack of CT scan and ambulance following fatal crash
March 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The grandmother of two people involved in Sunday's fatal crash along the PJ Patterson Highway has criticised the Spanish Town Hosp...
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‘Four one time’, Lucien Jones expresses shock at tragic early morning crash
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‘Four one time’, Lucien Jones expresses shock at tragic early morning crash
March 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr Lucien Jones, has expressed shock following news of a fatal collision a...
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Man and goat die in St Elizabeth car crash
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Man and goat die in St Elizabeth car crash
February 9, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A man died as a result of injuries he sustained when he lost control of his car on the Braes River main road in St Elizabeth o...
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Two killed in St James motor vehicle collision
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Two killed in St James motor vehicle collision
February 7, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A man and a woman succumbed to injuries they sustained in a motor vehicle crash along the Rose Hall main road in St James in the e...
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Cyclist dies after head-on collision with JDF vehicle
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Cyclist dies after head-on collision with JDF vehicle
January 2, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica— A pedal cyclist died as a result of injuries sustained in a head-on collision with a Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) service vehicle o...
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Family members killed in Westmoreland car crash
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Family members killed in Westmoreland car crash
December 9, 2024
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - Two members of a Strathbogie, Westmoreland family died following a motor vehicle collision on the Three Mile River main road o...
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WATCH: Manchester farmer dies in crash near funeral home
November 30, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A farmer died as a result of injuries he sustained in a crash on the Succeed main road in north east Manchester on Friday night....
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10-Year-Old killed in Manchester crash laid to rest
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10-Year-Old killed in Manchester crash laid to rest
November 23, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – Tributes and tears flowed at the funeral service for 10-year-old Treavon Saunchez, who was laid to rest on Saturday at Mizpah Mo...
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Road deaths down by 11%; drivers urged to remain vigilant
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Road deaths down by 11%; drivers urged to remain vigilant
November 6, 2024
The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting a 11 per cent decrease in road fatalities and a 16 per cent fall in fatal crashes year-to-date, up to ...
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WATCH: Man killed, several injured in four-car collision in Portmore
October 11, 2024
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica— A man is dead and several others have been injured in a four-vehicle crash on Municipal Boulevard in Portmore, St Catherine. Th...
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Motorcyclist collides with truck in fatal Brown’s Town crash
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Motorcyclist collides with truck in fatal Brown’s Town crash
October 5, 2024
ST ANN, Jamaica— A 20-year-old motorcyclist died from injuries he sustained after colliding with a truck in Brown's Town, St Ann on Friday. He has bee...
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December 19, 2025
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On the right PATH
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Full payment for beneficiaries, with top-up from UNICEF before Christmas
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December 19, 2025
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Daybreak’s @10
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Decade-marking, brunch-chic edition to supporting hurricane relief
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December 19, 2025
Daybreak’s @10
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COMPANIES TIGHTEN BELTS
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COMPANIES TIGHTEN BELTS
Bonuses feel the squeeze as posthurricane economic strain hits firms
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 19, 2025
Bonus payouts narrow in post-Melissa economy
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TITANS COLLIDE!
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TITANS COLLIDE!
JC, XLCR mega clash in Manning Cup grand finale
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JC, XLCR mega clash in Manning Cup grand finale
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