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Jolyan Silvera murder trial set to begin Monday
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Jolyan Silvera murder trial set to begin Monday
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9 12:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jolyan Silvera heard confirmation in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston that his murder trial is set to begin on Monday. Silvera w...
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J’Calm releases sophomore album; Sean Paul and Tony Kelly among producers
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J’Calm releases sophomore album; Sean Paul and Tony Kelly among producers
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 9 11:42 AM
Singer J’Calm says it was intentional to collaborate with high-profile acts and producers for his sophomore album Emotions , which was released on Fri...
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Judge rejects no-case submission in Maitland murder trial
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Judge rejects no-case submission in Maitland murder trial
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9 11:32 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Justice Leighton Pusey has ruled in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston that Constable Noel Maitland has a case to answer in relati...
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Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction
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Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction
January 9 11:22 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has allocated $10 billion to provide relief, reconstruction and restoration grants to individuals whose homes were ...
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Over 2,000 entries as Purewater/R Danny/JC meet begins Friday
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Over 2,000 entries as Purewater/R Danny/JC meet begins Friday
January 9 10:12 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 32nd staging of the two-day Purewater/R Danny Williams/JC Development Meet kicks off the 2026 athletics season on Friday at th...
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US reiterates OAS role in ensuring stability in Venezuela
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US reiterates OAS role in ensuring stability in Venezuela
January 9 09:58 AM
WASHINGTON, United States  (CMC) — The United States (US) has reiterated the importance of the Organisation of American States (OAS) as a forum for en...
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Seiveright welcomes strides made by ADSC in supporting local businesses
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Seiveright welcomes strides made by ADSC in supporting local businesses
January 9 08:34 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Delano Seiveright, has welcomed strides made in public...
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Minor earthquake felt in Kingston and St Andrew
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Minor earthquake felt in Kingston and St Andrew
January 9 08:03 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A minor earthquake rattled parts of Kingston and St Andrew late Thursday, according to a preliminary bulletin from the Earthquake ...
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More than 400 earthquakes recorded in 2025
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More than 400 earthquakes recorded in 2025
January 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—More than 400 earthquakes were recorded in and around Jamaica in 2025 by the Earthquake Unit (EQU) located at the University of the ...
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Grenada friendly for Reggae Boyz
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Grenada friendly for Reggae Boyz
January 7, 2026
Jamaica’s senior men’s football team will face hosts Grenada in an international friendly in St George’s on January 18. With the date falling outside ...
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Arnett Gardens back in contention with 3-0 win over Cavalier SC
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Arnett Gardens back in contention with 3-0 win over Cavalier SC
January 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica  —  Arnett Gardens’ head coach Phillip Williams said his team’s 3-0 win over champions Cavalier SC on Monday was a significant achie...
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Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship express ‘grave concern’ about police killings
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Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship express ‘grave concern’ about police killings
January 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship (LCF) is expressing grave concern at reports of fatal shootings by members of the security force...
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10 ways to spend Christmas Eve
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10 ways to spend Christmas Eve
December 22, 2025
Despite the challenges this year, Christmas in Jamaica is a season that remains beautiful and bright. And almost as important as Christmas Day, are ou...
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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY CARLYSIA RAMDEEN Observer Online reporter ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17, 2025
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett on Tuesday officially launched the Tourism Housing Assistance Recovery Programme (THARP), an initiative aimed at p...
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Richard King nets Euro trophy after stunning St Mirren Premier Sports Cup win
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Richard King nets Euro trophy after stunning St Mirren Premier Sports Cup win
December 14, 2025
Reggae Boyz defender Richard King won his first major trophy in European football after St Mirren beat Scottish giants Celtic 3-1 in the Premier Sport...
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Jamaica welcomes just under 300,000 visitors since Melissa
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Jamaica welcomes just under 300,000 visitors since Melissa
December 13, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Despite the impact of Hurricane Melissa which left widespread damage across the Jamaica’s tourism belt, thousands of visitors are ...
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Jamaican digital services firms get a boost from UK-funded London trade mission
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Jamaican digital services firms get a boost from UK-funded London trade mission
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican digital services companies are reporting strong early commercial opportunities following their recent participation in a ...
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CCJ pays tribute to first female resident magistrate in Jamaica
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CCJ pays tribute to first female resident magistrate in Jamaica
December 13, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Friday, described Ena Collymore-Woodstock as an exemplary barriste...
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Afreximbank donates to Hurricane Melissa recovery in Jamaica, Haiti
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Afreximbank donates to Hurricane Melissa recovery in Jamaica, Haiti
December 12, 2025
CAIRO, Egypt, (CMC) – The Egypt-based African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Friday said it is making a donation of US$1.1 million to the government...
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OCHA support strengthens Jamaica’s response and recovery after Hurricane Melissa
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OCHA support strengthens Jamaica’s response and recovery after Hurricane Melissa
December 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica  — Support from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has significantly strengthened Jamaica...
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Jamaica could face Ronaldo’s Portugal
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Jamaica could face Ronaldo’s Portugal
December 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica could face Portugal, one of the favourites to win the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) senior men’...
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Minister Marion Hall supports One Love Jamaica Rebuild concert, working on new album
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Minister Marion Hall supports One Love Jamaica Rebuild concert, working on new album
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 5, 2025
Although none of her family members were affected by the recent passing of Hurricane Melissa, Minister Marion Hall says the devastation that she saw m...
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Gov’t receives Ethiopian delegation on hurricane recovery assistance mission
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Gov’t receives Ethiopian delegation on hurricane recovery assistance mission
December 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica on Thursday received a high-level delegation from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia which was ...
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No fluke as Jamaica defeat Puerto Rico a second time at FIBA qualifiers
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No fluke as Jamaica defeat Puerto Rico a second time at FIBA qualifiers
December 2, 2025
Jamaica showed that their last win over Puerto Rico was no fluke as they beat their more fancied opponents a second time Monday night, 97-92, in their...
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Tech Beach Retreat cancels flagship event to focus on hurricane recovery
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Tech Beach Retreat cancels flagship event to focus on hurricane recovery
November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tech Beach Retreat (TBR), the premier technology and innovation platform founded in Jamaica, has announced the cancellation of its...
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Hamilton highlights western corridor’s role in Jamaica’s tourism future
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Hamilton highlights western corridor’s role in Jamaica’s tourism future
November 28, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Tova Hamilton, has underscored the critical importance of Jamaica’s western tourism corr...
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Kofi Cockburn added to Jamaica’s Basketball team
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Kofi Cockburn added to Jamaica’s Basketball team
November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With Jamaican NBA players unavailable, Kofi Cockburn, who plays in Japan, has been added to the Jamaican team for the crucial open...
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All communities now accessible — ODPEM
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All communities now accessible — ODPEM
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, says emergency pe...
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Miguel Coley agrees to join Reggae Boyz coaching staff
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Miguel Coley agrees to join Reggae Boyz coaching staff
ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 26, 2025
Former Reggae Boyz Assistant Coach Miguel Coley has officially agreed to return to the role on an interim basis, following the finalisation of a deal ...
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Alleged axe murderer charged
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly chopping a woman and then calling the police on Saturday. Charged i...
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Jolyan Silvera murder trial set to begin Monday
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Jolyan Silvera murder trial set to begin Monday
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jolyan Silvera heard confirmation in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston that his murder trial is set to begin on Monday. Silvera w...
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J’Calm releases sophomore album; Sean Paul and Tony Kelly among producers
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J’Calm releases sophomore album; Sean Paul and Tony Kelly among producers
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 9, 2026
Singer J’Calm says it was intentional to collaborate with high-profile acts and producers for his sophomore album Emotions , which was released on Fri...
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Judge rejects no-case submission in Maitland murder trial
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Judge rejects no-case submission in Maitland murder trial
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Justice Leighton Pusey has ruled in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston that Constable Noel Maitland has a case to answer in relati...
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Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction
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Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction
January 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has allocated $10 billion to provide relief, reconstruction and restoration grants to individuals whose homes were ...
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Over 2,000 entries as Purewater/R Danny/JC meet begins Friday
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Over 2,000 entries as Purewater/R Danny/JC meet begins Friday
January 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 32nd staging of the two-day Purewater/R Danny Williams/JC Development Meet kicks off the 2026 athletics season on Friday at th...
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