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Judge tells co-accused Pinnock he may have to cross-examine witness himself
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October 8 12:28 AM
Clearly frustrated by disruptions caused by the repeated absence of a defence attorney, Justice Sanchia Burrell on Wednesday told co-accused Fritz Pin...
Here comes Fudgie…30 years later
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Here comes Fudgie…30 years later
Mr G reflects on success after breakthrough track
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 8 12:26 AM
Dancehall artiste and producer Mr G, aka Goofy, credits his breakthrough 1996 hit Fudgie for opening several doors for his career. The deejay, who sta...
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Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJ) is set to become a private company in the coming months as minority shareholders on Wednesday approved an offer by ...
200 Cubans back in public health system
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BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 8 12:24 AM
THE Government has re-engaged 157 Cuban medical professionals months after the collapse of a long-standing bilateral health-care arrangement with Cuba...
Golding, Chuck trade blows over Gun Court data
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Golding, Chuck trade blows over Gun Court data
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 8 12:24 AM
JUSTICE Minister Delroy Chuck and Opposition Leader Mark Golding clashed in Parliament on Tuesday over data on the Gun Court. The exchange was sparked...
Davies Town, Farmers Heights to finally get piped water
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Samuda outlines major infrastructure developments for St Ann NE
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 8 12:20 AM
RESIDENTS in rural St Ann are set to benefit from expanded access to potable water, with Member of Parliament for St Ann North Eastern Matthew Samuda ...

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No weapons allowed at Grand Gala celebration, JCF warns
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No weapons allowed at Grand Gala celebration, JCF warns
August 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding patrons attending the 2026 Independence Day Grand Gala at the National Stadium o...
US wishes Jamaica a happy Independence Day
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US wishes Jamaica a happy Independence Day
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WASHINGTON, United States — The United States’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio is sending well wishes to Jamaicans as the country celebrates Independen...
‘Bounce Out’ Family Funday expected to thrill
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‘Bounce Out’ Family Funday expected to thrill
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
July 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Families from all over the island are being encouraged to indulge in a day full of activities on Independence Day at the “Bounce O...
Arguments made for and against PSOJ Emancipendence proposal
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Arguments made for and against PSOJ Emancipendence proposal
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VANESSA JAMES, Observer Online reporter, jamesv@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 17, 2024
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica’s (PSOJ) proposal to amalgamate Emancipation Day and Independence Day public holidays into a four-day weeke...

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