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High grade

Rural school bus system gets top marks after first year

BY DJAUNEL LAWRENCE Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com

July 14 12:20 AM

High grade

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‘He never carried a grudge’

Manchester NW pays tribute to former MP Dean Peart

Kasey Williams | Reporter

July 14 12:18 AM

‘He never carried a grudge’

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Buju Banton, King Addies unite to honour sound system culture

Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter

July 14 12:16 AM

Buju Banton, King Addies unite to honour sound system culture

Basketball, ...

JABA hopeful NBA’s newest star Dybantsa will commit to Jamaica

Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com

July 14 12:14 AM

JABA hopeful NBA’s newest star Dybantsa will commit to Jamaica

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ONE FOR THE AGES

France, Spain face off for World Cup final spot

July 14 12:12 AM

‘Final before final’: France face Spain in World Cup blockbuster

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#JIBE2026

July 14 12:10 AM

#JIBE2026

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Reaping justice

Police say stronger laws, strict enforcement paying dividends in the fight against praedial larceny

Jerome Williams | Reporter

July 14 12:08 AM

Reaping justice

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Education ministry defends 2026 PEP results

Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer

July 14 12:07 AM

Education ministry defends 2026 PEP results

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‘People still suffering’ eight months after Hurricane Melisa, says Hayles

June 25, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica— Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Ian Hayles, has lamented that more than 230 days after Hurricane Melissa some reside...

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Hayles questions gov’t approach to water access and NWC management

June 25, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Water and Special Projects, Ian Hayles, on Thursday warned that Jamaica's water sector remains plagued ...

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Hayles proposes national strategy to modernise Jamaica’s water sector

June 24, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Water and Special Projects, Ian Hayles, has outlined what he says is a comprehensive strategy aimed at ...

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Hayles accuses Gov’t of bypassing PNP constituencies as it expands water supply

June 23, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica–Opposition Spokesman on Water and Special Projects, Ian Hayles, has stated that communities represented by the parliamentary Opposit...

WATCH: McNeil Land residents call for permanent fix to the flooding problem

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WATCH: McNeil Land residents call for permanent fix to the flooding problem

September 29, 2025

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica—Residents of McNeil Land in Westmoreland are lamenting the constant flooding in the community following heavy rains and are now ...

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Hayles says big crowd made him late for nomination

August 18, 2025

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — People's National Party (PNP) candidate for Westmoreland Western, Ian Hayles, has attributed an unexpected turnout of supporte...

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Hayles says government’s water promises ‘dry’

December 12, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica - People’s National Party (PNP) spokesperson on water, Ian Hayles is criticising the government for its management of water locally....

Hayles says drain cleaning call ‘not about politics’, alleges neglect in Westmoreland Western.

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James, Wilson insist Westmoreland Western drains were cleaned

Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer

November 13, 2024

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Political representatives for Westmoreland Western have poured cold water on claims made by the People's National Party’s Ian ...