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Wholesale changes for U20 Reggae Boyz against Cayman at Concacaf qualifiers
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Wholesale changes for U20 Reggae Boyz against Cayman at Concacaf qualifiers
February 27 07:22 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican coaching staff at the CONCACAF U-20 Qualifiers - Round 1 in Curacao has made wholesale changes to the starting team to ...
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African and Caribbean literary voices to take centre stage at Jamaica Book Festival’s literary exchange
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African and Caribbean literary voices to take centre stage at Jamaica Book Festival’s literary exchange
February 27 06:33 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Book Festival’s inaugural Africa Caribbean Literary Exchange will culminate on Saturday February 28 with a dynamic fes...
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Market Bag: Burgerman takes shop-off challenge as prices continue to fall at ‘Curry’
February 27 06:20 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prices at Coronation Market continue to trend downwards this week, with tomatoes selling for as low as $30 per pound, while cabbag...
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Indecom investigating police fatal shooting in Coral Gardens
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Indecom investigating police fatal shooting in Coral Gardens
February 27 06:04 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) says it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of three me...
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Jamaican insurance agent Tona-Lee Lewis Wright making waves in US
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Jamaican insurance agent Tona-Lee Lewis Wright making waves in US
February 27 05:43 PM
From the hills of Manchester in Jamaica to becoming the number one ranked agent among more than 6,000 nationwide with her US-based employer, Tona-Lee ...
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Paramount acquires Warner Bros. in US$110 billion mega-merger
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Paramount acquires Warner Bros. in US$110 billion mega-merger
February 27 05:23 PM
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—Paramount Skydance announced Thursday it will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal valuing the combined company at U...
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Love March Movement leader condemns alleged attacks during prayer vigil in Kingston
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Love March Movement leader condemns alleged attacks during prayer vigil in Kingston
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 27 05:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dr Daniel Thomas, president of the Christian youth organisation, Love March Movement, is condemning what he describes as ongoing phy...
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Bleu & Bougie to honour late consul general to New York
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Bleu & Bougie to honour late consul general to New York
February 27 05:02 PM
The death of Alsion Roach-Wilson last November was not only a loss for her family, but Jamaica's diplomatic corps which she served as consul general t...
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Young Jamaica backs Chang amid calls to retract comment that JFJ ‘living off blood money’
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Young Jamaica backs Chang amid calls to retract comment that JFJ ‘living off blood money’
February 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Young Jamaica, the youth arm of the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), is expressing strong support for National Security Ministe...
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Jackson chides Chang over comment that JFJ ‘living off blood money’
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Jackson chides Chang over comment that JFJ ‘living off blood money’
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson has chided Dr Horace Chang for the national security minister's remark th...
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JFJ seeking legal advice after Chang says its ‘living off blood money’
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JFJ seeking legal advice after Chang says its ‘living off blood money’
February 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says it is seeking legal advice after National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang claimed that the advo...
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JFJ welcomes JCF’s 1,000 body-worn cameras, seeks clarity on use in planned operations
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JFJ welcomes JCF’s 1,000 body-worn cameras, seeks clarity on use in planned operations
January 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has welcomed the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) announcement that it has acquired 1,000 body-worn ...
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JFJ moves to clarify position on decriminalising consensual sex among minors, close-in-age exemptions
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JFJ moves to clarify position on decriminalising consensual sex among minors, close-in-age exemptions
December 21, 2025
Human rights group Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) has sought to clarify its recommendation to decriminalise consensual sex among minors, including its pr...
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‘Does JFJ understand the realities on the ground?’
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‘Does JFJ understand the realities on the ground?’
Experts against rights group’s proposal to decriminalise sex between minors
December 20, 2025
Human rights group Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) is facing backlash over its proposal for a "further defence" for “differences up to five years” as part...
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JFJ congratulates Claudette Thompson on DPP appointment, calls for annual reports
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JFJ congratulates Claudette Thompson on DPP appointment, calls for annual reports
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has expressed congratulations to Claudette Thompson on her appointment as director of public prosecuti...
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JCF reaffirms commitment to body-worn cameras amid criticism
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JCF reaffirms commitment to body-worn cameras amid criticism
September 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has moved to clarify its position on the rollout of body-worn cameras (BWCs), following what ...
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JFJ reiterates call for body cameras amid Cherry Tree Lane shooting
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JFJ reiterates call for body cameras amid Cherry Tree Lane shooting
September 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is reiterating its call for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to wear body cameras in pl...
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JFJ congratulates JLP on election win, calls for bold action on justice and governance
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JFJ congratulates JLP on election win, calls for bold action on justice and governance
September 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is extending congratulations to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and its leader Andrew Holness, on their v...
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JFJ hails convictions, disappointed with ‘lenient’ sentence in Mario Deane case
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JFJ hails convictions, disappointed with ‘lenient’ sentence in Mario Deane case
July 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has welcomed the “historic convictions” of three cops in the Mario Deane case but says ...
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Human rights groups demand apology from Daryl Vaz for endorsing anti-gay song
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Human rights groups demand apology from Daryl Vaz for endorsing anti-gay song
May 26, 2025
Kingston, Jamaica – Equality for All Foundation (EFAF), formerly J-FLAG, is calling on Cabinet Minister Daryl Vaz to issue a public apology for allege...
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JFJ calls for swifter justice timelines amid guilty verdict in decade long Mario Dean case
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JFJ calls for swifter justice timelines amid guilty verdict in decade long Mario Dean case
May 22, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says it stands in solidarity with Merica Frazer, the mother of Mario Deane as it calls for the whe...
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‘Wear body cams during operations amid increased police fatal shootings’ — JFJ
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‘Wear body cams during operations amid increased police fatal shootings’ — JFJ
May 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is calling for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to deploy a portion of the 1,000 body-worn cameras...
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JFJ lauds JCF on purchase of body-worn cameras, calls for timeline
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JFJ lauds JCF on purchase of body-worn cameras, calls for timeline
May 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Following a “warm and cordial” meeting with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is la...
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Holness wears blue, pledges support for police amid JFJ protest
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Holness wears blue, pledges support for police amid JFJ protest
April 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Prime Minister Andrew Holness wore blue to support police on Tuesday as the Jamaica Constabulary Force staged its counter protest a...
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Gov’t senator urges public to wear blue in support of police amid JFJ protest
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Gov’t senator urges public to wear blue in support of police amid JFJ protest
April 28, 2025
Government Senator and senior member of the Jamaica Labour Party's Communications Taskforce, Marlon Morgan is calling on Jamaicans from all walks of l...
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JFJ condemns Denham Town shooting, wishes a swift recovery for the injured
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JFJ condemns Denham Town shooting, wishes a swift recovery for the injured
April 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has condemned the shooting incident in Denham Town, West Kingston on Saturday, April 26, which resulted...
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WATCH: ‘Go get the facts!’ Police Federation boss chides JFJ over fatal shootings, planned protest
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WATCH: ‘Go get the facts!’ Police Federation boss chides JFJ over fatal shootings, planned protest
April 13, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica – Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Sergeant Arleen McBean has called on Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) to partner with the Jama...
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JFJ to lead protest against police killing ‘crisis’, demand accountability
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JFJ to lead protest against police killing ‘crisis’, demand accountability
April 10, 2025
Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is set to lead a protest later this month against what it says is an alarming rise in police killings in Jamaica. The End ...
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JFJ concerned about increased use of masks in JCF, JDF operations
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JFJ concerned about increased use of masks in JCF, JDF operations
April 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is expressing concern over reports that police and soldiers have been observed wearing face masks and ...
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JFJ not backing down, renews call for body cams
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JFJ not backing down, renews call for body cams
February 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says that body worn cameras will actually protect lawmen as it cites several instances ...
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Wholesale changes for U20 Reggae Boyz against Cayman at Concacaf qualifiers
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African and Caribbean literary voices to take centre stage at Jamaica Book Festival’s literary exchange
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Book Festival’s inaugural Africa Caribbean Literary Exchange will culminate on Saturday February 28 with a dynamic fes...
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Market Bag: Burgerman takes shop-off challenge as prices continue to fall at ‘Curry’
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prices at Coronation Market continue to trend downwards this week, with tomatoes selling for as low as $30 per pound, while cabbag...
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Indecom investigating police fatal shooting in Coral Gardens
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Indecom investigating police fatal shooting in Coral Gardens
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) says it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of three me...
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Jamaican insurance agent Tona-Lee Lewis Wright making waves in US
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