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Golding must disclose if JACDEN helped to fund PNP’s election campaign —  Young Jamaica
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Golding must disclose if JACDEN helped to fund PNP’s election campaign — Young Jamaica
April 6 05:26 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica is urging Opposition Leader and President of the People’s National Party (PNP), Mark Golding, to immediately clarify...
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Ky-Mani Marley, Colombian artiste Kapla collaborate on joint EP
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Ky-Mani Marley, Colombian artiste Kapla collaborate on joint EP
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 6 04:53 PM
Reggae artiste and actor Ky-Mani Marley and Colombian reggaeton artiste Kapla have teamed up for a collaborative EP, which is being produced by Americ...
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Trump doubles down on Iran threat, says ceasefire ‘not good enough’
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Trump doubles down on Iran threat, says ceasefire ‘not good enough’
April 6 03:45 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump doubled down Monday on his threat to wreck Iran's civilian infrastructure, w...
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CPFSA urges parents to prioritise safety of children after 9-y-o drowns in St Elizabeth
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CPFSA urges parents to prioritise safety of children after 9-y-o drowns in St Elizabeth
April 6 03:22 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, is urging parents and g...
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Caribbean employers urged to invest in workforce development
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Caribbean employers urged to invest in workforce development
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6 03:08 PM
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — As Caribbean workers face growing challenges in accessing higher education overseas, business leaders say online learning i...
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Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dies at age 84
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Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dies at age 84
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6 02:01 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Veteran British sports administrator Craig Reedie, a former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and a key figure ...
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Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
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Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6 01:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Criminal Records Office is advising the public that there will be temporary changes to operat...
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Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
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Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
April 6 12:56 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Several families left homeless by Hurricane Melissa are now on the path to recovery, as a multi-partner initiative moves to constr...
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G2K elects first female president
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G2K elects first female president
March 29, 2026
Sashana-Lee Edwards was on Sunday elected president of Generation 2000 (G2K), becoming the first woman to lead the young professional affiliate of the...
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Budget Debate: Stop raiding the NHT, says Golding
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Budget Debate: Stop raiding the NHT, says Golding
March 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government’s withdrawal of a cumulative $114 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) for non-tax revenue support over th...
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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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Tavares-Finson retires as ECJ Commissioner
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Tavares-Finson retires as ECJ Commissioner
January 28, 2026
Tom Tavares-Finson, the Jamaica Labour Party’s longest-serving member on the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), has announced his retirement from ...
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‘Why I backed the JLP’s crime plan?’
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‘Why I backed the JLP’s crime plan?’
Keith Duncan says he was sold on strategy presented by Dr Chang
Lynford Simpson | Observer Writer 
December 21, 2025
Government Senator Keith Duncan has moved to explain why he backed the crimefighting plan of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Administration, revealing ...
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JLP chides PNP objection to JPS US$150 million loan
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JLP chides PNP objection to JPS US$150 million loan
December 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is criticising the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) for what it described as a “ton...
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JLP Central Executive to discuss intensifying Hurricane recovery efforts
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JLP Central Executive to discuss intensifying Hurricane recovery efforts
December 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A meeting of the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) Central Executive is set to get underway in St Andrew on Sunday morning with discuss...
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Cemex funds transfer to JLP still questionable, says PNP after Carib Cement ‘clarification’
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Cemex funds transfer to JLP still questionable, says PNP after Carib Cement ‘clarification’
October 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — General Secretary of the People’s National Party (PNP), Dr Dayton Campbell, says while he welcomes Caribbean Cement Company Limite...
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Carib Cement says ‘contributions’ made to both JLP and PNP, no ‘fees’ paid
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Carib Cement says ‘contributions’ made to both JLP and PNP, no ‘fees’ paid
October 23, 2025
Caribbean Cement Company Limited says it has made voluntary contributions to both major political parties in Jamaica, adding that it has not paid “fee...
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PNP calls on JLP to clarify reported US$201,500 payment from Cemex
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PNP calls on JLP to clarify reported US$201,500 payment from Cemex
October 23, 2025
The People’s National Party (PNP) is calling on the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to urgently clarify reports surrounding a payment to the JLP of US$201,...
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PNP calls for fair prosecution of Mayor Norman Scott in assault case
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PNP calls for fair prosecution of Mayor Norman Scott in assault case
October 18, 2025
The People’s National Party (PNP) has called for a fair and just prosecution of Mayor Norman Scott, who is before the court facing assault charges in ...
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Young Jamaica dismisses PNP concerns over ‘leaked’ IC reports
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Young Jamaica dismisses PNP concerns over ‘leaked’ IC reports
October 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica, the youth arm of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), has pushed back at concerns raised by the People's National Party ...
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JLP denounces ‘hypocritical’ PNP stance on interdiction of medical doctor
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JLP denounces ‘hypocritical’ PNP stance on interdiction of medical doctor
October 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) Marlon Morgan is calling on the People’s National Party (PNP) to refrain from “selectively champi...
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In pictures: Smiles and pride as legislators take up positions in Parliament
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In pictures: Smiles and pride as legislators take up positions in Parliament
September 18, 2025
Sixty-three Members of Parliament (MPs) and 21 senators took their seats in the Houses of Parliament on Thursday as legislators were sworn-in for the ...
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Juliet Holness returns as Speaker of the House
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Juliet Holness returns as Speaker of the House
September 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for St Andrew East Rural, Juliet Holness, was reappointed as the Speaker of the House of Representatives duri...
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JLP rejects PNP’s ‘strong-arm’ tactics on House Speaker appointment
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JLP rejects PNP’s ‘strong-arm’ tactics on House Speaker appointment
September 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has dismissed what it calls an attempt by the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) to...
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‘We have an impeccable record’ says Don Anderson after polling attacked during election campaign
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‘We have an impeccable record’ says Don Anderson after polling attacked during election campaign
September 17, 2025
Noted pollster Don Anderson has stoutly defended his poll results dating back to the 2002 general election, declaring that he is proud of the work of ...
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Grange calls on PNP to indicate what action it will take against Norman Scott
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Grange calls on PNP to indicate what action it will take against Norman Scott
September 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Member of Parliament for St Catherine Central, Olivia Grange, is calling on the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) to indicat...
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Holness to meet with Governor-General ahead of swearing-in of new gov’t
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Holness to meet with Governor-General ahead of swearing-in of new gov’t
September 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is to meet with Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen on Wednesday as state protocols are being acti...
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JLP slams ‘political mischief’ amid PNP election concerns
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JLP slams ‘political mischief’ amid PNP election concerns
September 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Spokesperson Kamina Johnson Smith has hit out at a recent statement from the People's National Party (P...
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Victory is for Don, says Fitz-Henley as he praises late former Senate colleague
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Victory is for Don, says Fitz-Henley as he praises late former Senate colleague
September 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Communication Taskforce, Abka Fitz-Henley, has hailed the contribution of former senato...
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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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Golding must disclose if JACDEN helped to fund PNP’s election campaign —  Young Jamaica
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica is urging Opposition Leader and President of the People’s National Party (PNP), Mark Golding, to immediately clarify...
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Ky-Mani Marley, Colombian artiste Kapla collaborate on joint EP
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Ky-Mani Marley, Colombian artiste Kapla collaborate on joint EP
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Reggae artiste and actor Ky-Mani Marley and Colombian reggaeton artiste Kapla have teamed up for a collaborative EP, which is being produced by Americ...
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Trump doubles down on Iran threat, says ceasefire ‘not good enough’
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CPFSA urges parents to prioritise safety of children after 9-y-o drowns in St Elizabeth
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CPFSA urges parents to prioritise safety of children after 9-y-o drowns in St Elizabeth
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, is urging parents and g...
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Caribbean employers urged to invest in workforce development
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Caribbean employers urged to invest in workforce development
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — As Caribbean workers face growing challenges in accessing higher education overseas, business leaders say online learning i...
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