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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Johan-Remaldo Smythe ready to put Holland High on the map
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Johan-Ramaldo Smythe showed that he is ready for all comers this season by smashing the Class One 100m record at the Purewater/RDanny Williams/JC Deve...
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Trump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman’s killing
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MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AFP)—US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that hundreds more federal agents were heading to Minneapolis,...
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St Catherine taxi operator charged with murder
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St Catherine taxi operator charged with murder
January 11 04:45 PM
St CATHERINE, Jamaica – A St Catherine taxi operator has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of a man in Portmore, St Catherine on J...
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American woman among two charged following St Mary firearm seizure
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American woman among two charged following St Mary firearm seizure
January 11 04:42 PM
ST MARY, Jamaica–An American sterile surgical technician is among two charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of am...
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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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RIU says it will reopen all Jamaica hotels before year-end
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RIU says it will reopen all Jamaica hotels before year-end
November 24, 2025
International hotel chain RIU says with Jamaica's tourism industry working to resume its activity as soon as possible after Hurricane Melissa on Octob...
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PM urges climate action at G20, meets with IMF and World Bank over hurricane devastation
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PM urges climate action at G20, meets with IMF and World Bank over hurricane devastation
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness used the G20 summit to deliver a stark warning on the growing threat of climate change, outlining th...
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Caribbean legislators in New York rally community for Jamaica relief
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Caribbean legislators in New York rally community for Jamaica relief
November 23, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — In what has been described as a powerful display of unity, service and Caribbean pride, Caribbean legislators in New Y...
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Reggae Boyz captain Blake sends heartfelt message to Jamaicans after World Cup failure
November 20, 2025
Reggae Boyz captain Andre Blake on Thursday issued a heartfelt message to Jamaicans following the team’s failure to secure automatic qualification to ...
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Antigua’s PM says Jamaica can bounce back bigger and better
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Antigua’s PM says Jamaica can bounce back bigger and better
November 20, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica—Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, says Jamaica and its people can bounce back bigger and better from Hurricane M...
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Jamaica to face New Caledonia, winner plays Congo for World Cup berth
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Jamaica to face New Caledonia, winner plays Congo for World Cup berth
November 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s second chance to secure a spot in next year’s FIFA World Cup will start against New Caledonia of the Oceania Confederati...
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Diaspora group ships 50 barrels of relief supplies to Jamaica
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Diaspora group ships 50 barrels of relief supplies to Jamaica
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
November 17, 2025
Over 50 barrels containing relief items intended for people affected by Hurricane Melissa were recently shipped to Jamaica courtesy of the Jamaica Str...
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New study to be released on impact of US tariffs on region
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November 17, 2025
SANTIAGO, Chile (CMC) — The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says it will on Wednesday release a study examining the im...
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‘Just like us in ’97’: Former Reggae Boyz inspire Jamaicans ahead of World Cup decider
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‘Just like us in ’97’: Former Reggae Boyz inspire Jamaicans ahead of World Cup decider
November 17, 2025
“Just like us in ’97. It all came down to the last home game.” With those words, Deon Burton, the sharpshooter who became a hero during Jamaica’s firs...
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Caricom gets firsthand view of post-Melissa challenges in Jamaica
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Caricom gets firsthand view of post-Melissa challenges in Jamaica
November 17, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Information Minister, Senator Dr Dana Morris-Dixon, has explained that a tour slated for Monday morning, involving Caribbean Commu...
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Grandstand tickets sold out for Reggae Boyz’ deciding World Cup qualifier
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Grandstand tickets sold out for Reggae Boyz’ deciding World Cup qualifier
November 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – It seems the Reggae Boyz will have plenty of support when they face Curacao at the National Stadium on Tuesday in a bid for automa...
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Reggae Boyz ratings vs T&T: High marks for Cephas, but 4 and 5s awarded after poor showing
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Reggae Boyz ratings vs T&T: High marks for Cephas, but 4 and 5s awarded after poor showing
November 14, 2025
The Reggae Boyz had to settle for a 1-1 draw away to regional rivals Trinidad & Tobago in their Concacaf World Cup qualifier on Thursday, a result tha...
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Jamaica and Trinidad tied at half time
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Jamaica and Trinidad tied at half time
November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago were locked at 0-0 in their Concacaf final round Group B qualifying round second leg game being pl...
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US provides additional US$12.6 million for hurricane relief in Jamaica, Haiti
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US provides additional US$12.6 million for hurricane relief in Jamaica, Haiti
November 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The United States government says it is providing nearly US$12.6 million in additional emergency, “life-saving assis...
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US Supreme Court hears case of Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were cut in prison
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US Supreme Court hears case of Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were cut in prison
November 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a devout Rastafarian who is seeking damages after his knee-length ...
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Jamaica secures seat on UNESCO executive board
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Jamaica secures seat on UNESCO executive board
November 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has been elected to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) executive board, securin...
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Tyrese, Mona Scott arrive in Jamaica to jumpstart relief efforts
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Tyrese, Mona Scott arrive in Jamaica to jumpstart relief efforts
November 10, 2025
American actor and R&B vocalist, Tyrese Gibson has landed in Jamaica alongside business mogul and television producer Mona Scott-Young to hand out rel...
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J’can students ace several units in CAPE 2025 exams
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J’can students ace several units in CAPE 2025 exams
Guy's Hill High, McGrath High among region's best
November 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican students continued their excellent academic performances in the June 2025 Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) examination...
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‘I am here to help’
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Bolt gives back to Trelawny after Hurricane Melissa
November 9, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — International sprint superstar Usain Bolt shared a message of hope with Jamaicans on Sunday, commiserating with persons affected b...
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Wisdom shines in draughts/checkers open tournament
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Wisdom shines in draughts/checkers open tournament
November 8, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica  — The Jamaica Draughts Association, in collaboration with the Montego Bay Warriors Draughts Club, recently hosted a draughts and po...
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Brentford’s Rico Henry gets Reggae Boyz call-up for decisive World Cup qualifiers
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Brentford’s Rico Henry gets Reggae Boyz call-up for decisive World Cup qualifiers
November 8, 2025
Brentford wingback Rico Henry is the lone new face in Steve McClaren’s 26-player squad named on Saturday for the Reggae Boyz’ two defining World Cup q...
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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Sad final trip
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Johan-Remaldo Smythe ready to put Holland High on the map
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Johan-Remaldo Smythe ready to put Holland High on the map
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Johan-Ramaldo Smythe showed that he is ready for all comers this season by smashing the Class One 100m record at the Purewater/RDanny Williams/JC Deve...
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