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Hundreds of flights cancelled across the Caribbean amid US attack on Venezuela
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Hundreds of flights cancelled across the Caribbean amid US attack on Venezuela
January 3 05:01 PM
NEW YORK, United States — Air travel disruptions are expected to last for days as hundreds of flights scheduled for the Caribbean have been cancelled ...
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Caribbean Airlines monitoring regional developments
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Caribbean Airlines monitoring regional developments
January 3 04:11 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Regional carrier Caribbean Airlines says while there have been no disruptions to its services on Saturday, it will con...
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Retired soldier dedicated to a life of service
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Retired soldier dedicated to a life of service
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 3 03:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — At 92 years old, veteran Sergeant Peter Xavier Williams, also called “Poppy Man” remains firmly grounded in service, discipline an...
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Starmer says UK will ‘shed no tears’ over US seizing Maduro
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Starmer says UK will ‘shed no tears’ over US seizing Maduro
January 3 03:13 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom  (AFP) —  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Saturday the United Kingdom (UK) will discuss the "evolving situation" in Ve...
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Macron says Venezuela’s Gonzalez Urrutia should lead post-Maduro transition
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Macron says Venezuela’s Gonzalez Urrutia should lead post-Maduro transition
January 3 02:31 PM
PARIS, France (AFP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said that 2024 presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia should lead a peacef...
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Hurricane recovery a catalyst to address long-standing development constraints
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Hurricane recovery a catalyst to address long-standing development constraints
January 3 01:59 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, says Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa must be used as a catalyst to address long-s...
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Venezuelan capital quiet, streets empty after US strike
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Venezuelan capital quiet, streets empty after US strike
January 3 01:15 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — A lingering smell of explosives hung over Venezuela's capital Caracas Saturday as shocked residents took stock after an ear...
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Gauff saves US at United Cup, Wawrinka starts farewell season with win
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Gauff saves US at United Cup, Wawrinka starts farewell season with win
January 3 01:04 PM
PERTH, Australia (AFP) —Coco Gauff rode to the rescue with a 6-1, 6-1 hammering of Solana Sierra to nudge the United States (US) towards a 2-1 defeat ...
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Two girls injured following illegal gun salutes to ring in new year
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Two girls injured following illegal gun salutes to ring in new year
January 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Despite repeated warnings from police against the dangerous and unlawful practice, two teenage girls are nursing gunshot wounds bel...
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Leon Bailey subbed after 20 minutes in latest injury setback
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Leon Bailey subbed after 20 minutes in latest injury setback
December 21, 2025
Leon Bailey’s frustrating season with injuries continued Saturday with the Roma winger forced out of a Serie A match against Juventus only 20 minutes ...
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PNP caretaker demands answers after student allegedly falls from overcrowded school bus
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PNP caretaker demands answers after student allegedly falls from overcrowded school bus
December 13, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica —People’s National Party (PNP) Caretaker for Portland Western, Doreen Campbell, is demanding answers following what she describes as...
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Tsunami affects north Japan following magnitude 7.5 earthquake
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Tsunami affects north Japan following magnitude 7.5 earthquake
December 8, 2025
TOKYO, Japan — A tsunami was triggered in Japan late Monday after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of the country, injuring mo...
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Two feared dead in toll road crash
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Two feared dead in toll road crash
November 26, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — At least two people are feared dead following a crash on the PJ Patterson Highway on Wednesday afternoon. Police, firemen and ...
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Bailey sidelined again due to hamstring injury — reports
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Bailey sidelined again due to hamstring injury — reports
November 5, 2025
Roma winger Leon Bailey will miss more match time due to another injury, according to reports out of Italy. A reported left hamstring injury has sidel...
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Soldier hospitalised after being pinned under JDF unit in Mandeville crash
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Soldier hospitalised after being pinned under JDF unit in Mandeville crash
October 23, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been hospitalised after the unit he was driving crashed and overturned, reportedly pin...
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Gray could miss World Cup qualifier against Curacao
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Gray could miss World Cup qualifier against Curacao
October 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The  Jamaica Observer  has been reliably informed that Reggae Boyz winger Demarai Gray could miss Friday’s vital Concacaf World Cu...
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Student in critical condition after being hit by minivan
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Student in critical condition after being hit by minivan
October 7, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A 15-year-old student of the Llandilo School of Special Education  is currently in critical condition in  hospital after being...
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Qatar’s Barshim out of Tokyo worlds with foot injury
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Qatar’s Barshim out of Tokyo worlds with foot injury
September 12, 2025
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Three-time former world high jump champion Mutaz Barshim announced his withdrawal on Friday's eve of the world championships in T...
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Messi ruled out of Miami’s Leagues Cup quarter-final v Tigres
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Messi ruled out of Miami’s Leagues Cup quarter-final v Tigres
August 20, 2025
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi was ruled out of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final against Tigres UANL on Wednesday, a day after coach...
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Leon Bailey injured in first Roma training session – reports
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Leon Bailey injured in first Roma training session – reports
August 20, 2025
Jamaican winger Leon Bailey was injured just hours into his first practice session with Serie A football team AS Roma, according to reports from local...
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WATCH: Motorcyclist struck from bike near St Andrew Eastern nomination centre
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WATCH: Motorcyclist struck from bike near St Andrew Eastern nomination centre
August 18, 2025
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A biker was struck from his motorcycle while travelling on Mona Road, St Andrew Monday morning. The incident occurred in the vici...
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Kishane Thompson out of Lausanne meet with shin pain
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Kishane Thompson out of Lausanne meet with shin pain
August 18, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) — Kishane Thompson, the fastest man in the 100 metre this year and a favourite for next month's world championships, will miss the...
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New charges for Liverpool man who police say injured 134 in parade crash
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New charges for Liverpool man who police say injured 134 in parade crash
August 14, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom  (AFP) — A British man accused of driving his vehicle into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League title win faces an add...
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9-y-o hospitalised after being hit by car in Manchester
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9-y-o hospitalised after being hit by car in Manchester
August 12, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – Police and a political representative are reporting that a nine-year-old boy has been admitted in critical condition at hospital...
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Rodri will not make Manchester City return till September
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Rodri will not make Manchester City return till September
August 9, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Manchester City midfielder Rodri will not be at full fitness until after September's international break, Pep Guardiol...
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WATCH: Two injured after truck overturns off Winston Jones Highway
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WATCH: Two injured after truck overturns off Winston Jones Highway
July 31, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Two men, including a truck driver, have been hospitalised after the vehicle they were travelling in overturned off the Winston J...
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23 injured after Saudi amusement park ride snaps — reports
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23 injured after Saudi amusement park ride snaps — reports
July 31, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — At least 23 people were injured when a fairground attraction in Saudi Arabia snapped mid-ride, sending its full carousel ...
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Real Madrid’s Bellingham set to miss 12 weeks after shoulder surgery
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Real Madrid’s Bellingham set to miss 12 weeks after shoulder surgery
July 16, 2025
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is expected to miss up to 12 weeks recovering from a shoulder operation after the Spanish...
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Passengers injured after car crashes into yard
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Passengers injured after car crashes into yard
June 15, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Several people were reportedly injured following a motor vehicle crash along the Bog Walk Bypass on Sunday. Reports from resid...
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Curry to miss Warriors-Hawks after injury
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Curry to miss Warriors-Hawks after injury
March 21, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) - Stephen Curry has been ruled out of the Golden State Warriors' upcoming road game against the Atlanta Hawks after...
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NEW YORK, United States — Air travel disruptions are expected to last for days as hundreds of flights scheduled for the Caribbean have been cancelled ...
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Caribbean Airlines monitoring regional developments
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Caribbean Airlines monitoring regional developments
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Regional carrier Caribbean Airlines says while there have been no disruptions to its services on Saturday, it will con...
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Retired soldier dedicated to a life of service
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Retired soldier dedicated to a life of service
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — At 92 years old, veteran Sergeant Peter Xavier Williams, also called “Poppy Man” remains firmly grounded in service, discipline an...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Starmer says UK will ‘shed no tears’ over US seizing Maduro
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Starmer says UK will ‘shed no tears’ over US seizing Maduro
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LONDON, United Kingdom  (AFP) —  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Saturday the United Kingdom (UK) will discuss the "evolving situation" in Ve...
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Macron says Venezuela’s Gonzalez Urrutia should lead post-Maduro transition
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Macron says Venezuela’s Gonzalez Urrutia should lead post-Maduro transition
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PARIS, France (AFP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said that 2024 presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia should lead a peacef...
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