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Nesta continues dancehall quest with Ride
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Nesta continues dancehall quest with Ride
January 10 04:58 PM
Guyanese singer Nesta, a many-time Calypso Queen in her country, continues the quest to make her name in dancehall music with Ride , a song produced b...
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JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
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JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
January 10 04:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have reaffirmed their readiness to respond effectively in th...
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Venezuelan prisoners smile to hear of Maduro’s fall
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Venezuelan prisoners smile to hear of Maduro’s fall
January 10 03:44 PM
GUATIRE, Venezuela (AFP)—The prisoner's face lit up when his wife visited and told him that the man responsible for his detention was himself behind b...
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NSSC calls for student inclusion in decisions on CXC’s modified 2026 CSEC/CAPE assessments
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NSSC calls for student inclusion in decisions on CXC’s modified 2026 CSEC/CAPE assessments
January 10 03:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) is urging school administrators to involve students in the decision-making process ...
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Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
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Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
January 10 02:58 PM
ST MARY, Jamaica—A man and a woman are now in custody following the seizure of a firearm in Spicy Grove, Oracabessa in St Mary, on Saturday, January 1...
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
January 10 01:40 PM
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom -- Antoine Semenyo scored on his Manchester City debut as the Ghana forward's new side crushed Exeter 10-1 in the FA Cup th...
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
January 10 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has developed new numeracy and literacy standards as part of its efforts to improve the out...
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
January 10 01:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A policewoman is now receiving medical treatment at hospital after she was mowed down by a taxi operator on Friday afternoon at th...
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Clark’s Town to be transformed into urban centre, says Holness
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Clark’s Town to be transformed into urban centre, says Holness
August 16, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica -- Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has promised a major commercial transformation for the rural c...
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Marks ‘saddened’ after fatal stabbing near campaign office
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Marks ‘saddened’ after fatal stabbing near campaign office
JLP caretaker rejects report that incident occurred at political meeting
August 16, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) caretaker for Manchester North Eastern, Ambassador Audrey Marks says she is saddened by a fatal stabb...
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Man fatally stabbed at political meeting in Manchester – police
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Man fatally stabbed at political meeting in Manchester – police
August 16, 2025
Police are reporting that a man was fatally stabbed during a confrontation at a political meeting in Sedburgh, Manchester on Friday night. Sources say...
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In pictures: Big turnout for JLP rally as PM announces election date
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In pictures: Big turnout for JLP rally as PM announces election date
August 10, 2025
There was a large turnout for the Jamaica Labour Party meeting in Half Way Tree Square, St Andrew on Sunday evening, with Prime Minister Andrew Holnes...
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60,000 new housing solutions for Jamaicans in ‘next’ JLP term – Holness
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60,000 new housing solutions for Jamaicans in ‘next’ JLP term – Holness
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- There would be another 60,000 new housing solutions for the people of Jamaica if the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) forms the next go...
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Jamaicans to vote on September 3
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Jamaicans to vote on September 3
August 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced Sunday night that Jamaicans will go to the polls on Wednesday, September 3. Nomination Day...
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Momentum is with the JLP, declares Holness over large turnout at rally
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Momentum is with the JLP, declares Holness over large turnout at rally
August 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Sunday’s massive turnout of Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters for a rally in Half-Way Tree ...
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Chang credits Holness for leading Jamaica through COVID, reviving economy
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Chang credits Holness for leading Jamaica through COVID, reviving economy
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – General Secretary of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), Dr Horace Chang has hailed Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness for steering the ...
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Holness has created an environment that enables women – Grange
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Holness has created an environment that enables women – Grange
August 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Cabinet Minister and St Catherine Central Member of Parliament (MP), Olivia 'Babsy' Grange says the Prime Minister Andrew Holness-...
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Crawford: JLP should lose over handling of education
August 10, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica – Opposition Spokesman on Education, Senator Damion Crawford says the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) should be booted from government b...
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JLP’s Morgan slams PNP proposed school day extension plan
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JLP’s Morgan slams PNP proposed school day extension plan
July 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government Senator Marlon Morgan has launched a sharp critique of the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) following recent co...
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Tension rise as PNP campaign material is removed in St Thomas Eastern
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Tension rise as PNP campaign material is removed in St Thomas Eastern
July 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tensions appear to be rising in the St Thomas Eastern constituency following a fresh wave of political vandalism targeting the Peo...
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CCJ is back on the agenda if PNP wins election – Golding
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CCJ is back on the agenda if PNP wins election – Golding
July 27, 2025
The issue that has stalled the constitutional reform process, making the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Jamaica’s final appellate court, will be a p...
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Malahoo Forte rejects ‘misleading suggestions’ that the JLP government intends to clamp down on civil servants
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Malahoo Forte rejects ‘misleading suggestions’ that the JLP government intends to clamp down on civil servants
July 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte is rejecting what she describes as misleading suggestions in the...
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PNP condemns Vaz’s remarks following shooting near JLP meeting in Kingston Central
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PNP condemns Vaz’s remarks following shooting near JLP meeting in Kingston Central
July 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) has issued a rebuke of Minister Daryl Vaz, condemning what it describes as “reckless and irrespo...
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WATCH: Police barricade PNP supporters from JLP motorcade in Christiana
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WATCH: Police barricade PNP supporters from JLP motorcade in Christiana
July 19, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica—— With the political campaign intensifying in Manchester North Eastern police on Saturday were forced to act as a barrier to separ...
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Opposition criticises Gov’t over new JUTC services, calls move ‘election-year theatrics’
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Opposition criticises Gov’t over new JUTC services, calls move ‘election-year theatrics’
July 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on Transport, Mikael Phillips, is urging Jamaicans to view with skepticism the Government’s recent announceme...
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JLP senator says record low 3.3% unemployment affirms good governance
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JLP senator says record low 3.3% unemployment affirms good governance
July 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Senator Marlon Morgan has praised the country’s new record-low unemployment rate of 3.3 per cent as cle...
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WATCH: ‘Highly irresponsible’
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WATCH: ‘Highly irresponsible’
Chang says politicians who trivialise violence not fit for power
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 14, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) General Secretary Dr Horace Chang says any politician who suggests a trivialisation of violence is un...
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JLP condemns Miranda Wellington’s warning that PNP is ready for war
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JLP condemns Miranda Wellington’s warning that PNP is ready for war
July 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Senator and Senior Communications Task Force member, Marlon Morgan, is condemning a declaration by  St ...
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Warmington under fire for ‘close your eyes and vote for Holness’ comment
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Warmington under fire for ‘close your eyes and vote for Holness’ comment
June 30, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Controversial Member of Parliament (MP) Everald Warmington has drawn the ire of some social media users after urging supporter...
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‘This government has done an amazing job’ says Holness
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‘This government has done an amazing job’ says Holness
June 22, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has demonstrated its capability of fixing the country's ...
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Nesta continues dancehall quest with Ride
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Nesta continues dancehall quest with Ride
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Guyanese singer Nesta, a many-time Calypso Queen in her country, continues the quest to make her name in dancehall music with Ride , a song produced b...
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JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
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JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have reaffirmed their readiness to respond effectively in th...
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GUATIRE, Venezuela (AFP)—The prisoner's face lit up when his wife visited and told him that the man responsible for his detention was himself behind b...
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NSSC calls for student inclusion in decisions on CXC’s modified 2026 CSEC/CAPE assessments
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