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Condom purchases fall by 30%; promotion campaigns drop by up to 50%
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Condom purchases fall by 30%; promotion campaigns drop by up to 50%
February 12 12:34 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The prevention of human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is at risk due to the lack ...
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Star-studded line-up for 100’s anniversary concert; BOGO ticket sale this weekend
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Star-studded line-up for 100’s anniversary concert; BOGO ticket sale this weekend
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
February 12 11:34 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Patrons will be able to take advantage of a buy one get one (BOGO) sale for the 100 Restaurant & Gaming Lounge between Friday, Feb...
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France’s ex-minister Retailleau to run for president
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France’s ex-minister Retailleau to run for president
February 12 11:09 AM
PARIS, France (AFP) — A former interior minister of France who heads the country's right-wing Republicans party, Bruno Retailleau, announced Thursday ...
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States President Donald Trump's pointman on Thursday announced the end of aggressive immigration operations in ...
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Pizza Hut Jamaica to open $180 million restaurant in Portmore
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Pizza Hut Jamaica to open $180 million restaurant in Portmore
February 12 10:45 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Pizza Hut Jamaica will open a new restaurant in Cumberland, Portmore, as part of a $180 million investment by operator Restaurants...
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WATCH: ‘All love for Olivia Grange’
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Supporter gifts minister with Valentine’s Day basket outside Parliament
February 12 10:45 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — For 45 minutes, Carl Campbell stood by the sidelines along Duke Street for the opening of Parliament with a Valentine's Day basket...
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CIBC Caribbean launches online business account opening in Jamaica
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CIBC Caribbean launches online business account opening in Jamaica
February 12 10:42 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — CIBC Caribbean has introduced a digital platform that allows small businesses in Jamaica to open bank accounts entirely online, as...
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UK nursery worker faces jail for serial child sex abuse
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UK nursery worker faces jail for serial child sex abuse
February 12 10:36 AM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)-A United Kingdom child-care worker who filmed himself sexually abusing youngsters at a nursery and downloaded over 20,000...
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
January 2, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising road users in the eastern parishes of St Mary, Portland as well St Ann to exercise caution...
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Westmoreland residents urged to exercise caution following heavy rains
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Westmoreland residents urged to exercise caution following heavy rains
October 2, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to take precautionary measures in the aftermath of a period of heavy rainfall, partic...
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Desperate search for missing girls as nearly 80 dead in Texas floods
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Desperate search for missing girls as nearly 80 dead in Texas floods
July 6, 2025
HUNT, United States (AFP) -- Rescuers in Texas raced against time Sunday to find dozens of missing people, including children, swept away by flash flo...
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WATCH: Rafael dumps heavy rainfall in downtown Kingston
November 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Downtown Kingston was experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds early Tuesday morning as Tropical Storm Rafael moved closer to ...
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Section of west rural St Andrew main road collapses, impassable
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Section of west rural St Andrew main road collapses, impassable
November 3, 2024
ST ANDREW, Jamaica -- The National Works Agency (NWA) has advised that a section of the main road from Golden Spring to Mt Airy, in west rural St Andr...
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Tropical wave to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms Tuesday through Friday
October 14, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Heavy rain associated with a tropical wave is expected to start affecting the island on Tuesday through to Friday. The Meteorologic...
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Tinson Pen vicinity of Marcus Garvey Drive impassable
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Tinson Pen vicinity of Marcus Garvey Drive impassable
September 23, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Members of the public are being advised that a section of Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, in the vicinity of Tinson Pen, is now i...
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Condom purchases fall by 30%; promotion campaigns drop by up to 50%
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February 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The prevention of human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is at risk due to the lack ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Star-studded line-up for 100’s anniversary concert; BOGO ticket sale this weekend
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Star-studded line-up for 100’s anniversary concert; BOGO ticket sale this weekend
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
February 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Patrons will be able to take advantage of a buy one get one (BOGO) sale for the 100 Restaurant & Gaming Lounge between Friday, Feb...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
France’s ex-minister Retailleau to run for president
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France’s ex-minister Retailleau to run for president
February 12, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP) — A former interior minister of France who heads the country's right-wing Republicans party, Bruno Retailleau, announced Thursday ...
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Trump ends immigration crackdown in Minnesota
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States President Donald Trump's pointman on Thursday announced the end of aggressive immigration operations in ...
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Pizza Hut Jamaica to open $180 million restaurant in Portmore
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Pizza Hut Jamaica to open $180 million restaurant in Portmore
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Pizza Hut Jamaica will open a new restaurant in Cumberland, Portmore, as part of a $180 million investment by operator Restaurants...
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