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Time to give Mr Speid a chance to build with the Boyz
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Time to give Mr Speid a chance to build with the Boyz
October 10 04:23 AM
WHEN Mr Rudolph Speid was handed the reins as interim head coach of the national senior men’s football team — the Reggae Boyz — there was little sense...
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We deserve more!
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We deserve more!
MoBay mayor says St James merits bigger share of TEF
October 10 03:30 AM
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Arguing that the city of Montego Bay punches well above its weight in bringing in tourism dollars, St James Municipal Corporat...
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Grieving deputy fire chief urges Jamaicans to unite against road carnage
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Grieving deputy fire chief urges Jamaicans to unite against road carnage
October 10 03:28 AM
MONTEGO BAY, St James — New St James deputy fire chief Superintendent O’Neil Henry is all too familiar with the carnage that can take place on the roa...
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AfroSzn heats up Dubwise Café
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AfroSzn heats up Dubwise Café
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 10 03:26 AM
At the recent staging of AfroSzn, which took place at Dubwise Café, it was evident that the event continues to carve out a unique space in Kingston’s ...
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Red Stripe and NRSC ink partnership to advance road safety
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Red Stripe and NRSC ink partnership to advance road safety
October 10 03:26 AM
RED Stripe and the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) have formalised a partnership to strengthen road safety efforts across Jamaica, in support of t...
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D’Angel spreads Love on Eternal Wave rhythm
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D’Angel spreads Love on Eternal Wave rhythm
October 10 03:24 AM
DANCEHALL artiste D’Angel is enjoying strong traction with her reggae single Love, featured on the Eternal Wave rhythm produced by Good Good Productio...
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Mayor declares war on litterbugs
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Mayor declares war on litterbugs
Tired of blame, Gager promises tough action, plans Falmouth clean-up blitz
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
October 10 03:24 AM
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — Tired of being blamed for filthy conditions in the parish capital — despite the municipal authority’s ongoing efforts to keep the...
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Rymey Gad tackles Mix Up
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Rymey Gad tackles Mix Up
October 10 03:22 AM
DANCEHALL artiste Rymey Gad is addressing the controversy surrounding his name head-on with his new single, Mix Up, released on September 10. Produced...
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Key processes remain incomplete for implementation of demerit system—Vaz
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Key processes remain incomplete for implementation of demerit system—Vaz
October 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says although the demerit points provisions under the Road Traffic Act and its regulations are in force...
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39 killed in crashes during August – ITA
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39 killed in crashes during August – ITA
September 27, 2026
The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 39 people were killed in 33 fatal crashes during the month of August. This represents an increase...
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Road deaths move pass the 250-mark, says ITA
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Road deaths move pass the 250-mark, says ITA
September 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Deaths as a result of motor vehicle crashes have now passed the 250-mark this year, standing at 253 as of Friday, September 25. This...
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ITA Morant Bay service hub to close on Thursday due to planned power interruption
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ITA Morant Bay service hub to close on Thursday due to planned power interruption
September 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is advising members of the public that its Morant Bay Service Hub in St Thomas will be closed t...
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ITA warns public of alleged fraudulent road code tests and learner’s permits
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ITA warns public of alleged fraudulent road code tests and learner’s permits
September 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is warning members of the public of reports of individuals allegedly administering unauthorised r...
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ITA working  to restore services following fibre network disruption
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ITA working to restore services following fibre network disruption
September 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A break in the telecommunications fibre network that serves the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is affecting the delivery of learne...
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Temporary service disruption affecting electronic certificates of fitness — ITA
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Temporary service disruption affecting electronic certificates of fitness — ITA
September 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is advising the public that a service disruption, resulting from damaged fibre infrastructure, ...
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More than 200 killed in road crashes this year, says ITA
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More than 200 killed in road crashes this year, says ITA
August 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Deaths resulting from motor vehicle crashes have now gone past the 200-mark, reaching 202 as of Thursday, August 14. This is accordi...
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Intermittent disruptions affecting eFitness certificate processing—ITA
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Intermittent disruptions affecting eFitness certificate processing—ITA
August 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is advising members of the public that its Fitness Management System (FMS) is currently experienc...
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83 killed in 75 fatal crashes during second quarter of 2026, says ITA
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83 killed in 75 fatal crashes during second quarter of 2026, says ITA
July 31, 2026
Eighty-three people were killed in 75 fatal crashes during the April to June quarter of 2026, according to crash statistics released on Thursday by th...
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35 killed on nation’s roads during month of June, says ITA
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35 killed on nation’s roads during month of June, says ITA
July 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The month of June saw an uptick in road fatalities when 35 road users were killed in 31 fatal motor vehicle crashes across the islan...
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Registered motorists encouraged to attend Kingston and St Andrew traffic ticket public days
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Registered motorists encouraged to attend Kingston and St Andrew traffic ticket public days
July 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The judiciary is urging all registered motorists to keep their scheduled appointments for the Kingston and St Andrew Traffic Ticket ...
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22 killed in 22 fatal crashes in May – ITA
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22 killed in 22 fatal crashes in May – ITA
June 14, 2026
Twenty-two people were killed in 22 fatal crashes in the month of May, according to the latest monthly crash statistics released by the Island Traffic...
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ITA reporting 49 fewer road deaths this year
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ITA reporting 49 fewer road deaths this year
June 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 49 fewer people have been killed in road fatalities up to June 5 this year, w...
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Road deaths pass the 100 mark but big 28 per cent reduction recorded
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Road deaths pass the 100 mark but big 28 per cent reduction recorded
May 25, 2026
Road fatalities have gone past the 100 mark, reaching 105 as of May 22, according to the latest crash statistics released by the Island Traffic Author...
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Electronic fitness services restored at all ITA hubs
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Electronic fitness services restored at all ITA hubs
May 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) says electronic fitness services have been fully restored at all ITA service hubs following ear...
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ITA says eFitness processing at service hubs temporarily disrupted
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ITA says eFitness processing at service hubs temporarily disrupted
May 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is advising members of the public that its fitness management system (FMS) is currently experie...
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ITA reports 17 road deaths during March
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ITA reports 17 road deaths during March
April 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Seventeen people were killed in traffic crashes during the month of March 2026, a 50 per cent reduction when compared to the 34 wh...
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Four ITA hubs to close early on Friday
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Four ITA hubs to close early on Friday
March 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) says four of its service hubs will close at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 13, to facilitate an inter...
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Temporary relocation of Swallowfield Service Hub entrance
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Temporary relocation of Swallowfield Service Hub entrance
February 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Due to road works being carried out by the National Works Agency (NWA), the main entrance to the Swallowfield Service Hub will be ...
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Private motor vehicle drivers and passengers drive up road deaths
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Private motor vehicle drivers and passengers drive up road deaths
February 7, 2026
Of the 26 people who have been killed in motor vehicle crashes since the start of the year, 17 were drivers of private motor vehicles and their passen...
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ITA’s Morant Bay Service Hub to close at midday
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ITA’s Morant Bay Service Hub to close at midday
February 6, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) says its Morant Bay Service Hub will close at midday on Friday due to an internal matter. Cust...
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Time to give Mr Speid a chance to build with the Boyz
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Time to give Mr Speid a chance to build with the Boyz
October 10, 2026
WHEN Mr Rudolph Speid was handed the reins as interim head coach of the national senior men’s football team — the Reggae Boyz — there was little sense...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
We deserve more!
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We deserve more!
MoBay mayor says St James merits bigger share of TEF
October 10, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Arguing that the city of Montego Bay punches well above its weight in bringing in tourism dollars, St James Municipal Corporat...
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Grieving deputy fire chief urges Jamaicans to unite against road carnage
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Grieving deputy fire chief urges Jamaicans to unite against road carnage
October 10, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — New St James deputy fire chief Superintendent O’Neil Henry is all too familiar with the carnage that can take place on the roa...
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AfroSzn heats up Dubwise Café
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AfroSzn heats up Dubwise Café
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 10, 2026
At the recent staging of AfroSzn, which took place at Dubwise Café, it was evident that the event continues to carve out a unique space in Kingston’s ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Red Stripe and NRSC ink partnership to advance road safety
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Red Stripe and NRSC ink partnership to advance road safety
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RED Stripe and the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) have formalised a partnership to strengthen road safety efforts across Jamaica, in support of t...
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