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Groundsman charged with smuggling contraband into Annatto Bay lock-up
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Groundsman charged with smuggling contraband into Annatto Bay lock-up
April 12 09:53 AM
ST MARY, Jamaica —  A 35 year-old groundsman was granted bail in the sum of $650,000 when he appeared in the St Mary parish court on April 7 after he ...
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Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
April 12 09:47 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered a United States (US) naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to ...
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Rytz soaked in pure Soca bliss
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April 12 08:07 AM
A heavy downpour threatened to put a damper on the hard fete agenda soca lovers had in mind for Rytz on Thursday, but by nightfall, the event had rewr...
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Mastering Difficult Conversations: Carolyn Rose Miller leads initiative to strengthen professional and personal relationships
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April 12 07:37 AM
Communication expert Carolyn Rose Miller is taking proactive steps to address what she describes as a troubling pattern in professional and personal r...
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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
NGO head, PAJ and others hold conflicting views on withholding names of accused
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:30 AM
Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
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Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:28 AM
Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
He taught himself to read on a journey to academic triumph
BY VERNON DAVIDSON Executive editor — publications davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:26 AM
The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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WATCH: Soldier charged with girlfriend’s murder remanded until May 20
April 10, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Damanice Tyrone Williamson, the 27-year-old member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) charged with the murder of his girlfriend,...
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Tru-Juice FC climb to top of Zone A with 4-0 win over JDF
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Tru-Juice FC climb to top of Zone A with 4-0 win over JDF
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 2, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Tru-Juice Football Club (FC) moved to the top of Zone A in the Jamaica Football Championships over the weekend, after a 4-0 vi...
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JDF head in Washington for defence conference
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JDF head in Washington for defence conference
February 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States —  Jamaica’s Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, is currently in the United States participating i...
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Soldier killed, cop escapes injuries in Waltham Park Road gun attack
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Soldier killed, cop escapes injuries in Waltham Park Road gun attack
February 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) was shot dead and a policeman narrowly escaped injuries during an incident along Steph...
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Soldier charged in massive firearm and ammo seizure at Kingston port
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Soldier charged in massive firearm and ammo seizure at Kingston port
January 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A soldier has been charged in connection with one of the largest ever arms seizures at the Kingston Logistics Centre, carried out ...
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Retired soldier dedicated to a life of service
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Retired soldier dedicated to a life of service
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — At 92 years old, veteran Sergeant Peter Xavier Williams, also called “Poppy Man” remains firmly grounded in service, discipline an...
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JDF says alleged actions of soldier contrary to core values
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JDF says alleged actions of soldier contrary to core values
December 31, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) says the alleged actions of one of its soldiers, accused of discharging a firearm in a public ...
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
December 30, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been charged after allegedly firing shots in a public place. Charged with possession...
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UPDATE: Body retrieved after vehicle plunges into Black River
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UPDATE: Body retrieved after vehicle plunges into Black River
December 20, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The Jamaica Defence Force is reporting that the body of a man whose vehicle plunged into the Black River off the Lacovia Bridg...
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Maroon community rejects gov’t offer for JDF support in rebuilding efforts
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Maroon community rejects gov’t offer for JDF support in rebuilding efforts
December 4, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica-Leader of the Accompong Maroons in St Elizabeth, Richard Currie, has rejected an offer by the government to mobilise members of ...
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UPDATE: Suspected drowning victim identified as security guard
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UPDATE: Suspected drowning victim identified as security guard
November 17, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A man whose body was recovered from the Montego River on Sunday has been identified. He has been identified as Chris Henry, a secu...
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Government intensifies nationwide relief efforts after Hurricane Melissa
November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica says it has ramped up its humanitarian response to assist families affected by Hurricane Melissa, with c...
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WATCH: JDF deployed to assist residents of St Elizabeth
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WATCH: JDF deployed to assist residents of St Elizabeth
October 29, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and ambulance teams were deployed on Wednesday to assist residents affected by Hurr...
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#EyeOnMelissa: JDF launches Melissa incident response form
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#EyeOnMelissa: JDF launches Melissa incident response form
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has launched an incident response form for locals to report anything they observe during the passag...
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#EyeOnMelissa: JDF DART ready to assist with recovery efforts, says Holness
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#EyeOnMelissa: JDF DART ready to assist with recovery efforts, says Holness
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is well aligned to provide assistance in the after...
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Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) coast guard, air wing, rescue missing fishermen
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Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) coast guard, air wing, rescue missing fishermen
October 12, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Two fishermen who were reported missing on Friday, October 10, after departing the Greenwood Fishing Village, Montego Bay, have be...
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12 arrested in joint operation with JCF, JDF — Police
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A large police operation in Downtown Kingston on Thursday, resulted in several people being detained for weapons offences, police ...
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Body of missing fisherman recovered off St Elizabeth coast
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Body of missing fisherman recovered off St Elizabeth coast
June 10, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The body of a missing fisherman was recovered by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Maritime Air and Cyber Command off...
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Several injured after passenger bus overturns in Junction, St Mary
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Several injured after passenger bus overturns in Junction, St Mary
June 1, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica – Several people were injured when a passenger bus overturned along the Junction main road in St Mary on Saturday. It is reported tha...
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Dennison leads JDF and Red Hills United FC to champion, runner-up spots
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Dennison leads JDF and Red Hills United FC to champion, runner-up spots
May 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A visibly exhausted but triumphant Donovan Dennison could only utter, “It’s worth it. Honestly, it’s worth it”, moments after guid...
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Wildcat warning
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Wildcat warning
Veterinary expert warns health risk with smuggled ocelot
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
May 8, 2025
BLACK RIVER, St Elizabeth — The country’s leading veterinary expert is warning people here to be cautious if they spot an ocelot, a wildcat resembling...
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National Security Council to boost public order and citizen security
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National Security Council to boost public order and citizen security
April 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Prime Minister Andrew Holness has issued a directive to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to redouble its efforts to increase co...
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ST MARY, Jamaica —  A 35 year-old groundsman was granted bail in the sum of $650,000 when he appeared in the St Mary parish court on April 7 after he ...
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Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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Rytz soaked in pure Soca bliss
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A heavy downpour threatened to put a damper on the hard fete agenda soca lovers had in mind for Rytz on Thursday, but by nightfall, the event had rewr...
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Communication expert Carolyn Rose Miller is taking proactive steps to address what she describes as a troubling pattern in professional and personal r...
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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
NGO head, PAJ and others hold conflicting views on withholding names of accused
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April 12, 2026
Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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