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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
February 26 01:29 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Liat Air will introduce two new non-stop services from Pointe-à-Pitre, expanding connections between Guadeloupe and the wider Cari...
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
February 26 01:24 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — United States (US) Congressman Carlos Giménez blasted Prime Minister Andrew Holness via X on Wednesday following Holness’ comments...
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Jamaica basketball manager urges fan support on historic night
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Jamaica basketball manager urges fan support on historic night
February 26 01:11 PM
Dominic Delgado, manager of Jamaica’s national senior men’s basketball team, is calling on Jamaicans to rally behind the squad as they prepare to face...
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WATCH: Vendors targeted for check-ups in downtown health fair
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WATCH: Vendors targeted for check-ups in downtown health fair
February 26 12:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vendors and shoppers in downtown Kingston received free medical check-ups on Wednesday during a health fair held under the theme “...
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Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
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Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
February 26 11:53 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Instagram will begin notifying parents when their teenage children repeatedly search for content related to suici...
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Clive Jeffrey, Zhayna among acts to feature at Reggae Garden Cultural Festival
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Clive Jeffrey, Zhayna among acts to feature at Reggae Garden Cultural Festival
February 26 11:23 AM
A native of Ostend, Belgium, Maarten Hostyn has played at several high-profile dances in Jamaica since first visiting the country 10 years ago. The la...
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Lucea shops destroyed in early morning blaze
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Lucea shops destroyed in early morning blaze
February 26 10:45 AM
HANOVER, Jamaica — Two shops were gutted by a fire at the Lucea Market in Hanover early Thursday morning. While details remain unclear, Superintendent...
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Gov’t committed to proper functioning insolvency ecosystem, says Seiveright
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Gov’t committed to proper functioning insolvency ecosystem, says Seiveright
February 26 09:28 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, has been tasked with leading the Govern...
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JLP hails contribution of civil rights icon Rev Jesse Jackson
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JLP hails contribution of civil rights icon Rev Jesse Jackson
February 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has paid tribute to the late Jesse Jackson, hailing his contribution to the global civil rights str...
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WATCH: JLP councillors walk out of KSAMC meeting after election of deputy mayor
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WATCH: JLP councillors walk out of KSAMC meeting after election of deputy mayor
February 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Uproar broke out at the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) monthly council meeting on Tuesday following the elec...
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Young Jamaica criticises Golding, Dawes over dialysis machine controversy
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Young Jamaica criticises Golding, Dawes over dialysis machine controversy
January 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica, the youth arm of the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), has criticised Opposition Leader Mark Golding and Opposi...
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Tavares-Finson retires as ECJ Commissioner
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Tavares-Finson retires as ECJ Commissioner
January 28, 2026
Tom Tavares-Finson, the Jamaica Labour Party’s longest-serving member on the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), has announced his retirement from ...
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
December 26, 2025
From a once in a lifetime hurricane to a historic third term for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), a 30-year low in murders, and the major flop by the R...
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‘Why I backed the JLP’s crime plan?’
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‘Why I backed the JLP’s crime plan?’
Keith Duncan says he was sold on strategy presented by Dr Chang
Lynford Simpson | Observer Writer 
December 21, 2025
Government Senator Keith Duncan has moved to explain why he backed the crimefighting plan of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Administration, revealing ...
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Opposition demands stronger oversight of Govt’s Hurricane relief distribution
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Opposition demands stronger oversight of Govt’s Hurricane relief distribution
December 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for a more robust and transparent system to track the distribution of gove...
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JLP congratulates Dr Godwin Friday and NDP on election victory in St Vincent
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JLP congratulates Dr Godwin Friday and NDP on election victory in St Vincent
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has extended congratulations to Dr Godwin Friday and the New Democratic Party (NDP) on their victor...
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JLP scraps annual conference for 2025
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JLP scraps annual conference for 2025
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has announced the cancellation of its Annual Conference for 2025, marking a departure from the long...
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Melissa could blow JLP election promises off course, admits Holness
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Melissa could blow JLP election promises off course, admits Holness
November 21, 2025
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has signalled that his Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Administration may not be able to immediately fulfill some of the p...
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PNP calls on JLP to clarify reported US$201,500 payment from Cemex
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PNP calls on JLP to clarify reported US$201,500 payment from Cemex
October 23, 2025
The People’s National Party (PNP) is calling on the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to urgently clarify reports surrounding a payment to the JLP of US$201,...
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Buchanan’s bid to void St Andrew West Central election rejected
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Buchanan’s bid to void St Andrew West Central election rejected
October 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Constituted Authority has rejected a request by Paul Buchanan, the losing candidate in the recently concluded general election...
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House of Representatives to host orientation for new members
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House of Representatives to host orientation for new members
September 27, 2025
The Parliament of Jamaica will host an official Orientation Day for the 10 new members of the House of Representatives at Gordon House on Tuesday, Sep...
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13 appointed ministers of state, Morgan named parliamentary secretary
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13 appointed ministers of state, Morgan named parliamentary secretary
September 19, 2025
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has named a new slate of ministers of state from among members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The 13 mi...
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Warmington snubs colleagues at swearing-in ceremony
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Warmington snubs colleagues at swearing-in ceremony
September 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Everald Warmington, the controversial Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) member of parliament for St Catherine South Western, is once aga...
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‘We have an impeccable record’ says Don Anderson after polling attacked during election campaign
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‘We have an impeccable record’ says Don Anderson after polling attacked during election campaign
September 17, 2025
Noted pollster Don Anderson has stoutly defended his poll results dating back to the 2002 general election, declaring that he is proud of the work of ...
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JLP slams PNP over election ‘irregularities’ comment, urges it to provide evidence or ‘shut up’
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JLP slams PNP over election ‘irregularities’ comment, urges it to provide evidence or ‘shut up’
September 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has issued a firm rebuttal to allegations made by the People’s National Party (PNP) following the r...
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Residents praise Seiveright’s swift removal of campaign billboards
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Residents praise Seiveright’s swift removal of campaign billboards
September 8, 2025
St Andrew, Jamaica — Residents across St Andrew North Central have commended newly elected Member of Parliament Delano Seiveright for the swift remova...
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Chris Brown takes St Mary Southeast seat after final count
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Chris Brown takes St Mary Southeast seat after final count
September 8, 2025
ANNOTTO BAY, St Mary — Comrades of St Mary Southeast erupted in cheers on the grounds of the Annotto Bay Primary School on Sunday after People's Natio...
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WATCH: JLP welcomes Donovan Williams’ victory in Kingston Central
September 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has welcomed the confirmation that incumbent Donovan Williams has retained the Kingston Central sea...
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JLP supporters confident in Kingston Central win for Williams
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JLP supporters confident in Kingston Central win for Williams
Dana Malcom| Observer Online Reporter 
September 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters have lined the streets outside Convent of Mercy Academy ‘Alpha’ as they anxiously await the r...
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A festive mood at JLP election watch party
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A festive mood at JLP election watch party
September 3, 2025
It's a festive atmosphere here at the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) headquarters on Belmont Road in St Andrew as it becomes clear that the party seems se...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Liat Air will introduce two new non-stop services from Pointe-à-Pitre, expanding connections between Guadeloupe and the wider Cari...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — United States (US) Congressman Carlos Giménez blasted Prime Minister Andrew Holness via X on Wednesday following Holness’ comments...
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WATCH: Vendors targeted for check-ups in downtown health fair
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vendors and shoppers in downtown Kingston received free medical check-ups on Wednesday during a health fair held under the theme “...
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Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
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