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Omario Wright claims Mr Manhunt Jamaica International title
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Omario Wright claims Mr Manhunt Jamaica International title
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 1 12:23 PM
Two titles were handed out at the Mr Manhunt Jamaica International competition, which took place on Saturday night at the Portmore Town Centre. Former...
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WATCH: Police identify four killed in Manchester
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WATCH: Police identify four killed in Manchester
February 1 12:15 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police have identified the four men who were gunned down in three incidents overnight in Manchester. They are Dejaune Hamilton; ...
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Buy-and-hold investing weighs on market liquidity
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Buy-and-hold investing weighs on market liquidity
BY CODIE-ANN BARRETT Senior business reporter barrettc@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 1 11:46 AM
While long-term investing has always been encouraged, experts warn that Jamaica’s strong buy-and-hold culture is now slowing trading in the secondary ...
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Alcaraz sweeps past Djokovic to win ‘dream’ Australian Open
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Alcaraz sweeps past Djokovic to win ‘dream’ Australian Open
February 1 11:30 AM
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP)  — Carlos Alcaraz swept past Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open on Sunday and become the youngest man to compl...
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‘At least 200’ feared dead in DR Congo landslide — gov’t
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‘At least 200’ feared dead in DR Congo landslide — gov’t
February 1 11:22 AM
KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP) — The Democratic Republic of Congo's government said on Sunday it feared "at least 200 dead" in a "massive" landslide that st...
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Globalisation, power and the rewriting of economic rules
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Globalisation, power and the rewriting of economic rules
Andre Haughton 
February 1 11:08 AM
Global geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions are intensifying as nations compete for economic dominance and political influence. Trade policy, monetar...
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CEOs warn against fragmentation as global trade turns inward
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CEOs warn against fragmentation as global trade turns inward
Business leaders argue deeper regional integration is now an economic necessity
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 1 10:57 AM
As global trade becomes more fragmented and protectionist pressures rise, local business leaders are warning that regional integration is no longer a ...
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Victoria Primary sees attendance boost following start of breakfast programme
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Victoria Primary sees attendance boost following start of breakfast programme
February 1 10:42 AM
A breakfast programme initiated by the JN Circle Linstead Chapter is having a measurable impact on student attendance and well-being at Victoria Prima...
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Shenese Walker runs 7.09 seconds to break FSU and ACC 60m record
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Shenese Walker runs 7.09 seconds to break FSU and ACC 60m record
February 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shenese Walker ran a Florida State (FSU) and Atlantic Coast (ACC) women’s 60m record of 7.09 seconds in the semi-finals of the eve...
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KC’s Despiro Wray heads to FSU
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KC’s Despiro Wray heads to FSU
May 27, 2025
Kingston College (KC) standout thrower Despiro Wray has enrolled with Florida State University (FSU). Wray, who has been having an impressive season i...
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Two titles were handed out at the Mr Manhunt Jamaica International competition, which took place on Saturday night at the Portmore Town Centre. Former...
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WATCH: Police identify four killed in Manchester
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police have identified the four men who were gunned down in three incidents overnight in Manchester. They are Dejaune Hamilton; ...
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Buy-and-hold investing weighs on market liquidity
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While long-term investing has always been encouraged, experts warn that Jamaica’s strong buy-and-hold culture is now slowing trading in the secondary ...
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Alcaraz sweeps past Djokovic to win ‘dream’ Australian Open
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‘At least 200’ feared dead in DR Congo landslide — gov’t
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