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Dr Fullerton’s back!
BY DESMOND ALLEN Executive editor — special assignment allend@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 9 12:30 AM
Dr Fullerton’s back!
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Rihanna’s home hit by gunfire, woman arrested
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Rihanna’s home hit by gunfire, woman arrested
March 8 09:47 PM
A woman has been arrested after firing a gun towards pop superstar Rihanna's Los Angeles mansion while the singer was inside, according to internation...
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Mother of six mourns last son’s controversial killing, allegedly by police
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Mother of six mourns last son’s controversial killing, allegedly by police
March 8 09:39 PM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — After losing her older son to violence few years ago, mother of six Janice Pillner is now struggling to come to terms with the...
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G2K chides Golding for ‘silence’ on Silvera conviction, calls for PNP president to expel former MP
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G2K chides Golding for ‘silence’ on Silvera conviction, calls for PNP president to expel former MP
March 8 07:06 PM
Generation 2000 (G2K) is criticising Mark Golding over what it says is the People’s National Party (PNP) president’s silence on former party represent...
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WATCH: Lawrence Tavern councillor displeased with roadworks by NWA
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WATCH: Lawrence Tavern councillor displeased with roadworks by NWA
March 8 05:52 PM
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — Lawrence Tavern Councillor John Myers has accused the National Works Agency (NWA) of inadequate repair work on main roads in the ...
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Man arrested in Salt Spring murder probe while attempting to board flight
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Man arrested in Salt Spring murder probe while attempting to board flight
March 8 04:38 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica – A   30-year-old man has been charged with murder in relation to a stabbing incident along the Salt Spring main road in St James la...
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Sanmerna helps women relieve stress on International Women’s Day
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Sanmerna helps women relieve stress on International Women’s Day
March 8 03:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — On the eve of International Women’s Day on Saturday, the Sanmerna Foundation celebrated with a number of women at the Peace Garden...
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Tuffheart returns from promo run in Panama, gearing up for local performance
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Tuffheart returns from promo run in Panama, gearing up for local performance
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
March 8 03:11 PM
Performing at the recent Bob Marley 81st birthday celebration at Panama City in Panama a few weeks ago, was a great experience for emerging reggae art...
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Cuban authorities never responded – Gov’t
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Cuban authorities never responded – Gov’t
March 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica  — The Government is insisting that despite repeated efforts to correct “serious concerns” about payment and freedom of movement of ...
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Sheryl Lee Ralph queries whether US will help Jamaica as Cuban medical programme discontinued
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Sheryl Lee Ralph queries whether US will help Jamaica as Cuban medical programme discontinued
March 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) — Jamaican American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, who is the goddaughter of former Prime Minister PJ Patterson, has joined the con...
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Reallocation of  $11.4 billion from NHT is in the national interest – PM
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Reallocation of $11.4 billion from NHT is in the national interest – PM
March 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government’s decision to take $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) is guide...
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Gov’t to discontinue current arrangement with Cuba regarding deployment of medical professionals
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Gov’t to discontinue current arrangement with Cuba regarding deployment of medical professionals
March 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says the Government of Jamaica has made the decision to discontinue the current ar...
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BCDP marks 30 years of community investment with launch of Phase VIII
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BCDP marks 30 years of community investment with launch of Phase VIII
March 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bauxite Community Development Programme (BCDP) is marking three decades of investment in Jamaica’s mining communities as it en...
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‘Melissa’ officially retired from hurricane naming list — WMO
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‘Melissa’ officially retired from hurricane naming list — WMO
March 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — There will never be another Hurricane Melissa as the World Meteorological Organization’s Hurricane Committee has retired ‘Melissa’...
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Jamaican on drug-related charges in Antigua denied bail
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Jamaican on drug-related charges in Antigua denied bail
March 4, 2026
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — A Jamaican was denied bail on Tuesday when he appeared in an Antiguan court charged with the possession of a controlled sub...
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Jamaica hold off Puerto Rico 1-0 to advance to Concacaf Boyz U20
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Jamaica hold off Puerto Rico 1-0 to advance to Concacaf Boyz U20
March 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica qualified for the 2026 Concacaf Under-20 Boys Championships after edging Puerto Rico 1-0 in their Qualifiers - Round 1 Gro...
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Jamaica name unchanged team for U20 clash against Puerto Rico
March 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaican coaching staff has named an unchanged team for Tuesday’s critical Concacaf Boys' U-20 Qualifiers - Round 1 Group B to...
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Jamaica name unchanged team for U20 clash against Puerto Rico
March 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaican coaching staff have named an unchanged team for Tuesday’s critical Concacaf Boys U-20 Qualifiers - Round 1 Group B to...
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Jamaica Women’s Premier League launches 2025/26 season
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Jamaica Women’s Premier League launches 2025/26 season
March 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Women’s Premier League (JWPL) 2025/26 season has officially launched with 12 teams set to vie for national honours. The...
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Jamaican arrested after 60 pounds of marijuana seized at Antiguan airport
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Jamaican arrested after 60 pounds of marijuana seized at Antiguan airport
March 3, 2026
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — A 36-year-old Jamaican is assisting Antiguan police following the seizure of 60 pounds of marijuana during a joint drug int...
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United Oil & Gas completes seabed survey offshore Jamaica
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United Oil & Gas completes seabed survey offshore Jamaica
March 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — United Oil & Gas Plc said it has completed a three-stage seabed geochemical exploration programme on its Walton-Morant licence off...
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CXC conference set for Jamaica
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CXC conference set for Jamaica
March 2, 2026
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Over 300 education stakeholders from across the Caribbean, including ministers of education, will gather in Jamaica this March ...
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‘Unplug’: Phylicia Rashad urges Jamaican youth, parents to be more present
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‘Unplug’: Phylicia Rashad urges Jamaican youth, parents to be more present
DANA MALCOLM, Observer Online reporter, malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 2, 2026
As young people continue to be exposed to the rapid advancements of social media and artificial intelligence (AI), actress Phylicia Rashad told  Obser...
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U20 Reggae Boyz trounce St Kitts-Nevis 8 – 0
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U20 Reggae Boyz trounce St Kitts-Nevis 8 – 0
March 1, 2026
Jamaica’s Under-20 Reggae Boyz cruised to an 8-0 win over St Kitts-Nevis in their Concacaf qualifiers Round 1 Group B game at Stadion Rignaal ‘Jean’ F...
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Nolan to start for U20 Boyz vs St Kitts, Grant returns to lineup
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Nolan to start for U20 Boyz vs St Kitts, Grant returns to lineup
March 1, 2026
Goalkeeper and captain Joshua Grant and 16-year-old sensation Jahmarie Nolan are among eight changes to the starting lineup for Jamaica as they face S...
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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, 2026
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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WATCH: Vendors targeted for check-ups in downtown health fair
February 26, 2026
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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Jamaica beat TCI 7-0 in U20 qualifiers
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Jamaica beat TCI 7-0 in U20 qualifiers
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Raequan Campbell-Dennis  scored a first-half double and Giovani Taylor came off the bench to score two more in the second half to...
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Hurricane Melissa now tied for strongest Atlantic hurricane following new report
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Hurricane Melissa now tied for strongest Atlantic hurricane following new report
February 25, 2026
A new report by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in the United States (US) has confirmed that Hurricane Melissa, which affected Jamaica on October ...
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Jamaica makes three changes to U-20 starting team against TCI
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Jamaica makes three changes to U-20 starting team against TCI
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Jamaica has made three changes to the starting team to face Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in their  Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers - R...
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Dr Fullerton’s back!
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Dr Fullerton’s back!
BY DESMOND ALLEN Executive editor — special assignment allend@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 9, 2026
Dr Fullerton’s back!
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Rihanna’s home hit by gunfire, woman arrested
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Rihanna’s home hit by gunfire, woman arrested
March 8, 2026
A woman has been arrested after firing a gun towards pop superstar Rihanna's Los Angeles mansion while the singer was inside, according to internation...
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Mother of six mourns last son’s controversial killing, allegedly by police
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Mother of six mourns last son’s controversial killing, allegedly by police
March 8, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — After losing her older son to violence few years ago, mother of six Janice Pillner is now struggling to come to terms with the...
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G2K chides Golding for ‘silence’ on Silvera conviction, calls for PNP president to expel former MP
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G2K chides Golding for ‘silence’ on Silvera conviction, calls for PNP president to expel former MP
March 8, 2026
Generation 2000 (G2K) is criticising Mark Golding over what it says is the People’s National Party (PNP) president’s silence on former party represent...
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WATCH: Lawrence Tavern councillor displeased with roadworks by NWA
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WATCH: Lawrence Tavern councillor displeased with roadworks by NWA
March 8, 2026
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — Lawrence Tavern Councillor John Myers has accused the National Works Agency (NWA) of inadequate repair work on main roads in the ...
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