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October 13 04:30 AM
THE first batch of third-country nationals (TCNs) should be arriving in the island today, highly placed sources told the Jamaica Observer late Monday ...
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Senior cop says St James much safer than a decade ago, but...
October 13 04:28 AM
ST James is far safer than it was a decade ago when murders topped 300 in some years, says police divisional commander Senior Superintendent Eron Samu...
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October 13 04:27 AM
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday forecast that global growth in 2026 would slow less than previously expecte...
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Sandals Group captures 17 accolades
October 13 04:26 AM
GREEN ISLAND, Hanover — Jamaica captured 39 honours at the 33rd staging of the World Travel Awards, with Sandals Resorts International (SRI) leading t...
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Friends, family say farewell to Kendel brand founder
October 13 04:24 AM
TRIBUTES filled with adoration flowed at the funeral of Wilson Look Kin at Sts Peter and Paul Church in St Andrew on Monday morning as relatives and f...
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Appleton Estate signs on as title sponsor
October 13 04:24 AM
A four-day celebration of music, culture, and entertainment is set join Jamaica’s entertainment calendar this Heroes Weekend as Appleton Estate leads ...
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Winter season to begin with strong airlift, but insurers slowing rebound, says Bartlett
October 13 04:24 AM
ROSE HALL, St James — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has projected that the sector is on a firm path to achieving an 88 per cent recovery by Decembe...
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May 12, 2026
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — More than 209,000 Bahamians have registered to vote in Tuesday’s general election that Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis ca...
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May 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Opposition Leader Mark Golding has extended congratulations to Gaston Browne following his victory in Antigua and Barbud...
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April 30, 2026
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Antiguans are heading to an estimated 190 polling stations across the country on Thursday to cast ballots in a general elec...
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January 18, 2026
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Saturday night named Febuary 11 as the date for a general election in her country,...
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October 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A St Mary businessman has been charged in connection with an incident during the recent general election in the St Mary South East...
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October 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is advising candidates who contested the September 3, 2025, General Election that the de...
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September 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Principal Director at National Integrity Action, Danielle Archer, has stated that it is “conspicuous” that the former Minister of ...
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September 18, 2025
Sixty-three Members of Parliament (MPs) and 21 senators took their seats in the Houses of Parliament on Thursday as legislators were sworn-in for the ...
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September 17, 2025
Noted pollster Don Anderson has stoutly defended his poll results dating back to the 2002 general election, declaring that he is proud of the work of ...
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September 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has strongly rejected claims made by Citizens Action for Free & Fair Elections (CAFFE) t...
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September 6, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — The People’s National Party's (PNP) Isat Buchanan has been declared the winner of the Portland Eastern constituency in the Septemb...
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September 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) has voiced concerns over reports of vote-buying, voter suppression, significant delays at pollin...
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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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September 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is extending congratulations to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and its leader Andrew Holness, on their v...
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September 4, 2025
Prime Minister Andrew Holness delivered a powerful victory speech after the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) general election win on Wednesday, declaring ...
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September 3, 2025
It's a festive atmosphere here at the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) headquarters on Belmont Road in St Andrew as it becomes clear that the party seems se...
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September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) Damion Crawford has won the St Catherine North Western seat in the 2025 General Election, based on p...
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September 3, 2025
At least two young Jamaicans believe the island's main political parties need to step up their efforts to engage youth voters. However, one member of ...
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September 3, 2025
Two members of a recent election focus group hosted by the Jamaica Observer has called for more social programmes to be implemented given Jamaica's im...
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September 3, 2025
As Jamaicans headed to the polls Wednesday in the general elections, a Jamaica Observer focus group identified several key issues that would influence...
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September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Voter turnout in Jamaica’s General Election climbed to 30.41 per cent by 3:00 pm, according to the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EO...
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September 3, 2025
The Jamaica Observer Media Group is providing viewers and readers with front row seats as the battle for Jamaica House happens in real time. Tune in t...
October 13, 2026
THE first batch of third-country nationals (TCNs) should be arriving in the island today, highly placed sources told the Jamaica Observer late Monday ...
Senior cop says St James much safer than a decade ago, but...
October 13, 2026
ST James is far safer than it was a decade ago when murders topped 300 in some years, says police divisional commander Senior Superintendent Eron Samu...
October 13, 2026
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday forecast that global growth in 2026 would slow less than previously expecte...
Sandals Group captures 17 accolades
October 13, 2026
GREEN ISLAND, Hanover — Jamaica captured 39 honours at the 33rd staging of the World Travel Awards, with Sandals Resorts International (SRI) leading t...
