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Schoolboy fatally stabbed in Manchester
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Schoolboy fatally stabbed in Manchester
November 2 07:48 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A 17-year-old schoolboy is in police custody after he reportedly stabbed to death another student during a dispute near Holmwood...
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Digital address pilot registers 4,700 properties in Christiana, says Marks
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Digital address pilot registers 4,700 properties in Christiana, says Marks
November 2 07:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government is moving towards establishing a national digital addressing system after a pilot project assigned digital addresse...
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48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South
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48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South
November 2 07:29 PM
KINSGTON, Jamaica — The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in St Andrew South division has been extended. The curfew will continue from 6:00 pm on Monday...
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Fi Wi Land: Protecting Jamaica’s coral reefs, one spawn at a time
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Fi Wi Land: Protecting Jamaica’s coral reefs, one spawn at a time
November 2 06:30 PM
Whether it's a trip to the beach, fresh fish for Sunday dinner or simply enjoying the beauty of our coastline, the ocean is part of who we are. But be...
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77 trained as fire-safety wardens in St James
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77 trained as fire-safety wardens in St James
November 2 06:18 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Some 77 residents from communities across St James have been trained as community fire-safety wardens to help identify fire hazard...
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For love and farming: God’s grace guides couple’s journey from hardship to success
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For love and farming: God’s grace guides couple’s journey from hardship to success
Carlysia Ramdeen, Observer Online reporter, ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 2 05:34 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — What began as a move to Trelawny for love has blossomed into a successful farming business, with faith in God helping to sustain a...
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Ruddock takes stand, claims  Dr Kevin Smith killed Gardner at Pathways Church
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Ruddock takes stand, claims Dr Kevin Smith killed Gardner at Pathways Church
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 2 04:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Andre Ruddock has taken the witness stand in his own murder trial on Monday afternoon in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston, claim...
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Forex: $159.55 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.55 to one US dollar
November 2 04:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, November 2, ended trading at $159.55, down $159.66, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...
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Driver in fatal police shooting granted bail
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Driver in fatal police shooting granted bail
June 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A labourer of a York Town address, Clarendon, was on Thursday offered bail in the sum of $400,000 when he appeared in the May Pen ...
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Mechanic freed of gun charges
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Mechanic freed of gun charges
February 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 30-year-old mechanic of a St James address was on Tuesday found not guilty of being in possession of an illegal firearm and 10 r...
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
December 26, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon and unlawful possession of ammunition following ...
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Accountant charged after allegedly pointing gun at woman during argument
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Accountant charged after allegedly pointing gun at woman during argument
November 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 30-year-old accountant is facing multiple firearm-related charges after allegedly pointing a gun at a woman during an argument o...
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Man freed of gun charges after five-day trial
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Man freed of gun charges after five-day trial
November 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man was acquitted of gun related charges in the Supreme Court, Gun Court Division, following a five-day trial before presiding j...
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St Catherine music producer facing gun-related charges
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St Catherine music producer facing gun-related charges
April 11, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A St Catherine music producer had gun-related charges laid against him following the seizure of a Taurus 9mm pistol and two rounds...
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Dancehall star Squash arrested in Florida on gun charges
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Dancehall star Squash arrested in Florida on gun charges
February 25, 2025
Dancehall deejay Squash, whose given name is Andre Whittaker, has been arrested in Florida, United States on gun charges. According to Miami-Dade Poli...
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‘Gun Skool’ charged with firearm offences
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‘Gun Skool’ charged with firearm offences
February 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A 25-year-old vendor has been charged with gun-related offences following a late-night incident. Aaron Leslie otherwise known as ‘...
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Chef charged with gun related offences
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Chef charged with gun related offences
December 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 35- year-old chef has been slapped with three charges after allegedly pulling a gun during a dispute with another man. Marlon Wh...
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Schoolboy fatally stabbed in Manchester
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Schoolboy fatally stabbed in Manchester
November 2, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A 17-year-old schoolboy is in police custody after he reportedly stabbed to death another student during a dispute near Holmwood...
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Digital address pilot registers 4,700 properties in Christiana, says Marks
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Digital address pilot registers 4,700 properties in Christiana, says Marks
November 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government is moving towards establishing a national digital addressing system after a pilot project assigned digital addresse...
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48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South
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48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South
November 2, 2026
KINSGTON, Jamaica — The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in St Andrew South division has been extended. The curfew will continue from 6:00 pm on Monday...
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Fi Wi Land: Protecting Jamaica’s coral reefs, one spawn at a time
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Fi Wi Land: Protecting Jamaica’s coral reefs, one spawn at a time
November 2, 2026
Whether it's a trip to the beach, fresh fish for Sunday dinner or simply enjoying the beauty of our coastline, the ocean is part of who we are. But be...
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77 trained as fire-safety wardens in St James
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77 trained as fire-safety wardens in St James
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Some 77 residents from communities across St James have been trained as community fire-safety wardens to help identify fire hazard...
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