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US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies aged 71
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US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies aged 71
July 12 06:09 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died aged 71 following a "brief and sudd...
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Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
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Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
July 12 06:01 AM
KANSAS CITY, United States (AFP) -- Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Sat...
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Brilliant Bellingham!
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Brilliant Bellingham!
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Brilliant Bellingham!
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No escaping heat
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No escaping heat
Strengthening El Niño to keep Jamaica sweltering into next year
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July 12 12:20 AM
No escaping heat
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Cabbies caught red-handed
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Cabbies caught red-handed
Hundreds of operators’ vehicles seized for overcharging, operating contrary to licence
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July 12 12:18 AM
Cabbies caught red-handed
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A touch of classical infusion!
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A touch of classical infusion!
• Western Jamaica musical future takes centre stage • $300,000 in tuition grants awarded to aspiring music teachers
July 12 12:16 AM
A touch of classical infusion!
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Is Jamaica shaking more?
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Is Jamaica shaking more?
Experts say Jamaica’s 15 felt earthquakes reflect more reporting
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 12 12:14 AM
Is Jamaica shaking more?
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LONG ROW HOME!
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LONG ROW HOME!
Norway rue mistakes in heartbreaking World Cup loss to England
July 12 12:12 AM
Tuchel relieved as Bellingham leads ‘lucky’ England into World Cup semi-finals
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549 earthquakes recorded in Jamaica in 2025, says PIOJ
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549 earthquakes recorded in Jamaica in 2025, says PIOJ
July 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) — The number of seismic activities recorded by Jamaica’s  Earthquake Unit in 2025 was 549 compared to 633 in 2024. This is acc...
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Jamaica chases history in US draught championship
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Jamaica chases history in US draught championship
July 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s top draughts representatives will arrive in Memphis, USA, this weekend as the Jamaica Draughts Association (JDA) sends a...
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Man shot dead in Manchester
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Man shot dead in Manchester
July 9, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man was shot dead at his home in Trinity near Porus, Manchester on Thursday, leaving the community in shock and disbelief. Pol...
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Civil service organisations, advocates call for Gov’t to review Access to Information Act
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Civil service organisations, advocates call for Gov’t to review Access to Information Act
July 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Over 20 civil service organisations and concerned individuals are calling on the Government to urgently establish a Joint Select C...
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Alex Thomas ready for new challenge at Dunbeholden FC
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Alex Thomas ready for new challenge at Dunbeholden FC
July 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Alex Thomas is chomping at the bit to get going at his new club, Dunbeholden FC, for the upcoming Jamaica Premier League season. T...
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3.4 magnitude earthquake felt in sections of eastern Jamaica
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3.4 magnitude earthquake felt in sections of eastern Jamaica
July 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A minor earthquake was felt in Jamaica at 6:20 pm on Wednesday; preliminary reports from the Earthquake Unit have indicated. Resid...
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Police commissioner admits force affected by misconduct challenges
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Police commissioner admits force affected by misconduct challenges
July 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has acknowledged that the Jamaica Constabulary Force continues to face challenges related to mi...
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Jamaica reaffirms commitment to wetland conservation
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Jamaica reaffirms commitment to wetland conservation
July 7, 2026
WASTMORELAND , Jamaica – The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change has reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to wetland conservation and climate...
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Jamaica to face strong Canadian team in FIBA World Champs qualifying game
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Jamaica to face strong Canadian team in FIBA World Champs qualifying game
July 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica must beat second round qualifiers Canada in Monday’s FIBA World Championships Americas Group B game in Canada, if they are t...
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British MP says colonies should pay reparations to UK amid Jamaica reparations debate
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British MP says colonies should pay reparations to UK amid Jamaica reparations debate
July 6, 2026
A former British minister says the territories that Britain colonised ought to pay reparations to London for the "investment, effort and contribution"...
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Daley calls for greater support for seniors as Gov’t services go digital
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Daley calls for greater support for seniors as Gov’t services go digital
July 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As banking and Government services become increasingly digital, greater measures must be put in place to ensure Jamaica's senior c...
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‘Girl power’: Three Jamaicans sweep the podium at AAU Taekwondo Champs
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‘Girl power’: Three Jamaicans sweep the podium at AAU Taekwondo Champs
July 2, 2026
World Taekwondo Jamaica (WTJ) is celebrating three podium finishes after members of its Peak Performance Taekwondo Team represented Jamaica at the AAU...
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New NHT policies take effect July 1
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New NHT policies take effect July 1
July 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Effective July 1, the National Housing Trust (NHT) has increased the allocation of housing solutions reserved for contributors age...
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The Space to Choose: Reflections on Caribbean resilience
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The Space to Choose: Reflections on Caribbean resilience
Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Director for the Caribbean 
July 1, 2026
As Hurricane Melissa approached Jamaica in October 2025, Mona-Lisa was busy with a desperate, unusual task. To save her family’s only source of income...
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Jamaica must leverage achievements of athletes to attract investments – PS
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Jamaica must leverage achievements of athletes to attract investments – PS
June 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Although Jamaica has earned global recognition through the achievements of its athletes, the country must now focus on leveraging t...
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Danville Walker steps down from West Indies Petroleum, heads to lead Petrojam
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Danville Walker steps down from West Indies Petroleum, heads to lead Petrojam
June 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The  Observer Online  understands that Danville Walker has resigned as senior vice president of energy company West Indies Petrole...
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Hanover Charities now recognised as NGO
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Hanover Charities now recognised as NGO
June 25, 2026
HANOVER, Jamaica — Having served vulnerable populations and organisations across western Jamaica for 69 years, Hanover Charities is now an internation...
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Fi We Children offers free legal aid to families of students barred from graduation over grooming
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Fi We Children offers free legal aid to families of students barred from graduation over grooming
June 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Child advocacy group Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) says it is offering free legal assistance to parents and guardians of studen...
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JFJ calls on Gov’t to ensure strong human rights safeguards in US third-country transit
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JFJ calls on Gov’t to ensure strong human rights safeguards in US third-country transit
June 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Advocacy Group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is voicing serious concerns over Jamaica’s agreement to accept third-country nationals ...
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Jamaica investment-ready — Seiveright
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Jamaica investment-ready — Seiveright
June 16, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, is encouraging more overseas Jamaicans ...
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Oil falls below US$80 as US-Iran deal raises hopes of increased supply
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Oil falls below US$80 as US-Iran deal raises hopes of increased supply
June 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Global oil prices fell below US$80 a barrel on Tuesday as anexpected agreement between the United States (US) and Iran raised hope...
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Jamaicans must unite at home and overseas, says bishop
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Jamaicans must unite at home and overseas, says bishop
June 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican-born Anglican bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin has called for Jamaicans locally and overseas to build a single community that wi...
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US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies aged 71
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US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies aged 71
July 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died aged 71 following a "brief and sudd...
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Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
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Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
July 12, 2026
KANSAS CITY, United States (AFP) -- Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Sat...
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No escaping heat
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No escaping heat
Strengthening El Niño to keep Jamaica sweltering into next year
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 12, 2026
No escaping heat
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Brilliant Bellingham!
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Brilliant Bellingham!
July 12, 2026
Brilliant Bellingham!
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Cabbies caught red-handed
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Cabbies caught red-handed
Hundreds of operators’ vehicles seized for overcharging, operating contrary to licence
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 12, 2026
Cabbies caught red-handed
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