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BBC orders probe into airing of BAFTA racial slur
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BBC orders probe into airing of BAFTA racial slur
February 25 03:08 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The head of the BBC on Wednesday ordered a "fast-tracked" internal investigation into the "serious mistake" that saw a ...
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Centenarian Storytelling series targets students in St Ann
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Centenarian Storytelling series targets students in St Ann
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
February 25 03:04 PM
A centenarian storytelling series targeting students is set to be launched on Thursday at the Bamboo Blu in Mammee Bay, St Ann. The initiative aims to...
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Cuba coastguard kills four on Florida-registered boat
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Cuba coastguard kills four on Florida-registered boat
February 25 02:52 PM
HAVANA, Cuba—Cuba's coastguard shot dead four people and injured six others travelling in a US-registered speedboat in an exchange of fire off the Cub...
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Ex-US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
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Ex-US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
February 25 02:36 PM
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers resigned from his teaching post at Harvard University over his links to convi...
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Regional leaders encouraged by first round of engagement with Rubio
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Regional leaders encouraged by first round of engagement with Rubio
February 25 02:28 PM
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders say they are encouraged by statements made by visiting United States Secretary of S...
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‘I feel loved’: Irish MP overwhelmed by Jamaican response to viral speech
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‘I feel loved’: Irish MP overwhelmed by Jamaican response to viral speech
BRIAN PITTER Observer writer 
February 25 02:23 PM
Thomas Gould, the Irish politician who recently captured global attention because of his distinctive accent, says he has been overwhelmed by the volum...
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Brazil politicians convicted for ordering murder of black activist councillor
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Brazil politicians convicted for ordering murder of black activist councillor
February 25 01:50 PM
BRASÍLIA, Brazil (AFP)—Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday convicted two former lawmakers of ordering the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro council...
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US eases Venezuela oil ban to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases Venezuela oil ban to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 25 01:42 PM
BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis (AFP)—The United States on Wednesday notched down sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba after the communist-ru...
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St Andrew man sentenced to life in prison for illegal gun, ammo possession
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St Andrew man sentenced to life in prison for illegal gun, ammo possession
February 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A St Andrew man arrested and charged in 2023 for breaches of the Firearms Act has been sentenced to life imprisonment. He received...
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Two arrested after police seize counterfeit cash and gun
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Two arrested after police seize counterfeit cash and gun
February 4, 2026
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — A man and a woman were arrested in Mendez Town, Trelawny, on Tuesday after allegedly being held in connection with a quantity of f...
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‘You can’t walk in with guns’, says Trump of Minneapolis victim
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‘You can’t walk in with guns’, says Trump of Minneapolis victim
January 27, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected the "assassin" label used by a top aide to describe a ...
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Transport Authority investigating video which captures officer pulling gun on civilian
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Transport Authority investigating video which captures officer pulling gun on civilian
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Transport Authority (TA) says an internal investigation has been initiated into a video circulating on social media depicting ...
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Police seize gun in Manchester
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Police seize gun in Manchester
January 14, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police in Manchester are reporting that a firearm was seized in the Belretiro district on Wednesday morning. Head of the Manches...
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
December 30, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been charged after allegedly firing shots in a public place. Charged with possession...
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‘Sleepy’ in the slammer after alleged breaches of  the Firearms Act
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‘Sleepy’ in the slammer after alleged breaches of the Firearms Act
October 8, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica —  A construction worker has been arrested and charged after allegedly threatening a man with a gun. Charged with unauthorised possess...
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Duo charged over gun allegedly found in closet
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Duo charged over gun allegedly found in closet
September 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A labourer and a security guard have been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition...
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Police probe St Elizabeth shooting incident
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Police probe St Elizabeth shooting incident
September 2, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police are investigating an incident where a car was shot up following a car crash in St Elizabeth on Tuesday. Head of the St ...
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Kids age five to take gun safety class in US state of Tennessee
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Kids age five to take gun safety class in US state of Tennessee
September 2, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Kids as young as five will be taking a gun safety class this year in Republican-run Tennessee, the first United Stat...
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Firearm seized, man charged after shots fired in Majesty Gardens
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Firearm seized, man charged after shots fired in Majesty Gardens
July 17, 2025
ST ANDREW, Jamaica —  A man who reportedly fired several shots in the air in Majesty Gardens, St Andrew, was arrested minutes later when police showed...
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Man killed, firearm seized in Bull Bay police operation
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Man killed, firearm seized in Bull Bay police operation
July 16, 2025
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A man was shot dead and a high-powered rifle was seized during a police operation in Taylor Land, Bull Bay, St Andrew, on Tuesday...
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Gun, ammo seized in St Catherine and Clarendon
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Gun, ammo seized in St Catherine and Clarendon
July 9, 2025
CLARENDON — Several rounds of ammunition and one firearm were seized in operations across Clarendon and St Catherine on Wednesday. Clarendon police fi...
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‘Puddie’ charged following breach of Firearms Act
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‘Puddie’ charged following breach of Firearms Act
June 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 20-year-old man has been charged with several firearm offences after turning himself in to the police. Police say they have char...
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Gun, large sums of cash seized as police arrest female robbery suspects
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Gun, large sums of cash seized as police arrest female robbery suspects
June 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police arrested two women and seized a firearm along with large sums of cash during an intelligence-driven operation in the Ba...
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Looser gun laws tied to thousands more US child shooting deaths
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Looser gun laws tied to thousands more US child shooting deaths
June 9, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) states that loosened their gun laws following a landmark court ruling saw thousands more childhoo...
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‘Hog man’ charged after stick up at Clarendon bar
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‘Hog man’ charged after stick up at Clarendon bar
May 16, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica – A 24-year-old labourer has been charged after allegedly holding up a bar and robbing and shooting a man. Charged with robbery wit...
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‘Marley’ facing charges after allegedly threatening woman with illegal gun
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‘Marley’ facing charges after allegedly threatening woman with illegal gun
May 8, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A 30-year-old gas distributor has been charged after allegedly grabbing a woman by the throat and brandishing a gun. Colin Nos...
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Cop held with illegal firearm, charged
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Cop held with illegal firearm, charged
May 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A policeman was charged after he was allegedly caught with an illegal gun in Denham Town, West Kingston, recently. The accused, 28...
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Cops find firearm during search for wanted men
May 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An illegal firearm and six rounds of ammunition were seized on Ramsey Road, Kingston 13 on Monday. According to the police, the co...
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Man charged after ditching motorbike in attempt to escape with gun
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Man charged after ditching motorbike in attempt to escape with gun
May 3, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A 27-year-old farmer is now facing gun charges for a weapon he allegedly discarded after he ditched his motorcycle and attempt...
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Police investigating murder of St Mary construction worker
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Police investigating murder of St Mary construction worker
May 3, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — A 45-year-old construction worker and farmer of a Highgate address was shot and killed in Stewart Town, St Mary last night. Dead is...
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{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Centenarian Storytelling series targets students in St Ann
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Centenarian Storytelling series targets students in St Ann
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
February 25, 2026
A centenarian storytelling series targeting students is set to be launched on Thursday at the Bamboo Blu in Mammee Bay, St Ann. The initiative aims to...
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Cuba coastguard kills four on Florida-registered boat
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Cuba coastguard kills four on Florida-registered boat
February 25, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba—Cuba's coastguard shot dead four people and injured six others travelling in a US-registered speedboat in an exchange of fire off the Cub...
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Ex-US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
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Ex-US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers resigned from his teaching post at Harvard University over his links to convi...
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Regional leaders encouraged by first round of engagement with Rubio
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Regional leaders encouraged by first round of engagement with Rubio
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BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders say they are encouraged by statements made by visiting United States Secretary of S...
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