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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 06:01 AM
MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother died in a car crash in northwestern Spain on Thursday, police said, weeks after th...
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PNP’s Haughton hasn’t made report to political ombudsman
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PNP’s Haughton hasn’t made report to political ombudsman
July 3 05:39 AM
MONTEGO BAY, St James — People's National Party (PNP) standard-bearer for St James West Central Dr Andre Haughton says he has not approached the Offic...
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State sued for millions
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State sued for millions
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July 3 12:20 AM
State sued for millions
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Tears, prayers, exultation: Diddy radiates relief after partial acquittal
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Tears, prayers, exultation: Diddy radiates relief after partial acquittal
July 3 12:18 AM
Tears, prayers, exultation: Diddy radiates relief after partial acquittal
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July 3 12:16 AM
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New certificate of fitness policy to cost $180 million — Vaz
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New certificate of fitness policy to cost $180 million — Vaz
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JCA boss confident Sabina Park will be ready for third Test
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July 3 12:12 AM
We will be ready
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Uncle Tries THE AWARDS
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July 3 12:10 AM
“An amazing experience!” That was the final verdict from foodie turned unofficial reviewer and social media content creator Hakeem “Uncle Tries” Bryan...
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Food drop turns into drug bust at lockup; man denies charges
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Food drop turns into drug bust at lockup; man denies charges
June 20, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — What should have been a simple food drop-off has spiralled into a criminal case with high-stakes implications for Kenneth Richards...
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Jamaica can ‘lead the way’ in global ganja trade, says Branson
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Jamaica can ‘lead the way’ in global ganja trade, says Branson
June 6, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica — Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson believes Jamaica can "lead the way" in the global ganja trade. He made the statement during...
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Man hospitalised, ganja seized following two-vehicle Manchester crash
June 1, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man has been hospitalised following a two-vehicle crash on the Fine Grass to Chudleigh main road in north east Manchester on S...
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Tears and mercy as 62-y-o woman spared jail time over ganja-laced shoes
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Tears and mercy as 62-y-o woman spared jail time over ganja-laced shoes
May 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 62-year-old woman who was accused of smuggling ganja into the Horizon Adult Remand Centre was admonished and discharged with a f...
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Four arrested in 500-lb ganja bust
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Four arrested in 500-lb ganja bust
May 9, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— Police arrested four men in connection with the seizure of 500 pounds of marijuana in Westmoreland on Friday. The compressed dr...
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Elderly man on ganja charges requests lawyer ‘to beg’ on his behalf
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Elderly man on ganja charges requests lawyer ‘to beg’ on his behalf
April 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  A case management hearing has been set for an elderly man facing ganja-related charges after his appearance at the Kingston and S...
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Brothers held for ammo, ganja in St Mary
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Brothers held for ammo, ganja in St Mary
April 10, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica - Two St Mary brothers have been arrested and charged for the possession of ammunition and ganja and are booked to face the courts ne...
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Policeman held with ganja at Horizon prison, charged
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Policeman held with ganja at Horizon prison, charged
February 28, 2025
A policeman has been charged after he was reportedly held with ganja at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre on Spanish Town Road in Kingston. Charged with...
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Man fined over $300,000 for possessing uncustomed goods, ganja
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Man fined over $300,000 for possessing uncustomed goods, ganja
February 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of possessing uncustomed goods and ganja was fined when he appeared before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court o...
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Grenada gov’t to decriminalise marijuana later this year
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Grenada gov’t to decriminalise marijuana later this year
February 26, 2025
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Grenada’s Agriculture Minister Lennox Andrews says before the end of the second half of 2025 the Government will bring le...
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Best online seed banks
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Reputable vendors to buy marijuana seeds
Lydia Kariuki 
January 4, 2025
Discover the best online seed banks for buying marijuana seeds. Explore reputable vendors offering high-quality cannabis seeds, discreet shipping, and...
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Five men charged with multiple drug-related offences
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Five men charged with multiple drug-related offences
January 3, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — Five men have been charged with breaches under the Dangerous Drugs Act following the seizure of approximately 1,832 pounds of com...
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Five arrested in 1,800-pound ganja bust
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Five arrested in 1,800-pound ganja bust
December 22, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Five men were arrested following a drug bust at South Bowden Wharf in Port Morant, St Thomas, on Thursday. The Jamaica Constabular...
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Wayne Armond pushes for ‘Kush’
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Wayne Armond pushes for ‘Kush’
Howard Campbell 
December 4, 2024
While he was inspired by global trends that grant more open use of ganja, Wayne Armond had two of his heroes in mind when recording Kush , his latest ...
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Four arrested following major drug busts in St Ann, Kingston over weekend
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Four arrested following major drug busts in St Ann, Kingston over weekend
December 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Four people have been arrested in connection with two major drug busts on Saturday in St Ann and Kingston. The first incident occu...
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Pilot spared prison: Airman fined after being held with drugs at Kingston airport
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Pilot spared prison: Airman fined after being held with drugs at Kingston airport
November 1, 2024
A pilot who was held with 18 pounds of ganja last year at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston pleaded guilty and was fined J$275,307 i...
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December hearing for St Ann man who allegedly tried to smuggle contraband into police lock-up
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December hearing for St Ann man who allegedly tried to smuggle contraband into police lock-up
October 16, 2024
ST ANN, Jamaica – A St Ann man accused of attempting to smuggle contraband into the Runaway Bay police lock-up is to face the St Ann Parish Court on D...
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St Ann couple, ‘Smokey’ and ‘Chi Chi’, charged after firearm and ganja seizure
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St Ann couple, ‘Smokey’ and ‘Chi Chi’, charged after firearm and ganja seizure
October 7, 2024
ST ANN, Jamaica – A St Ann couple was arrested and charged with several offences following the seizure of a firearm in the Bellaire Housing Scheme, Ru...
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216 pounds of ganja seized in St Elizabeth
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216 pounds of ganja seized in St Elizabeth
September 4, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Lawmen in the St Elizabeth Police Division are reporting that 216 pounds of compressed ganja was seized during a snap raid on ...
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Rastas must be respected by the authorities says lawyer
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Rastas must be respected by the authorities says lawyer
June 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Attorney-at-law Marcus Goffe is upset that members of the Rastafari community who plant ganja for sacramental purposes are still ...
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‘Get High’ with positivity, says Freemynz
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‘Get High’ with positivity, says Freemynz
April 20, 2024
Today is a big deal for smokers or users of cannabis, a controversial plant also known in Jamaica as ganja, weed or herb. Celebrated globally by advoc...
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Liverpool star Diogo Jota, brother die in car crash
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MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother died in a car crash in northwestern Spain on Thursday, police said, weeks after th...
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PNP’s Haughton hasn’t made report to political ombudsman
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MONTEGO BAY, St James — People's National Party (PNP) standard-bearer for St James West Central Dr Andre Haughton says he has not approached the Offic...
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State sued for millions
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State sued for millions
Businessman freed on fraud charges seeking damages for malicious prosecution
Alicia Dunkley-Willis Senior Reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 3, 2025
State sued for millions
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Tears, prayers, exultation: Diddy radiates relief after partial acquittal
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Tears, prayers, exultation: Diddy radiates relief after partial acquittal
July 3, 2025
Tears, prayers, exultation: Diddy radiates relief after partial acquittal
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‘Best of both worlds’ at Global Fete
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‘Best of both worlds’ at Global Fete
Anticipation mounting for line-up on new Sumfest event
July 3, 2025
‘Best of both worlds’ at Global Fete
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