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Dr Dre ranks on Forbes’ 2026 billionaires list
March 10 02:13 PM
Dr Dre has officially joined the ranks of the world’s billionaires, nearly 12 years after he first claimed the title following the sale of his Beats b...
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Jamaican culture highlighted on PBS
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Jamaican culture highlighted on PBS
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
March 10 12:33 PM
South Florida is one of the most vibrant Jamaican communities in the United States. From reggae music and jerk cuisine to a deep sense of cultural pri...
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Caribbean initiative launched to harmonise agricultural trade standards
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Caribbean initiative launched to harmonise agricultural trade standards
March 10 11:26 AM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — A new initiative aimed at strengthening agricultural trade within the Caribbean has been launched after the Caribbean Agric...
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Cuba to withdraw doctors, nurses from Guyana amid salary dispute
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Cuba to withdraw doctors, nurses from Guyana amid salary dispute
March 10 11:15 AM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Cuba is preparing to withdraw its medical brigade from Guyana following a disagreement over how salaries for the programme’s doct...
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Lawyer cites Bob Marley’s lyrics in cops’ murder trial, telling prosecutor she fell in pit she dug
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Lawyer cites Bob Marley’s lyrics in cops’ murder trial, telling prosecutor she fell in pit she dug
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 10 10:02 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Attorney-at-law, Hugh Wildman, referenced lyrics from Bob Marley’s song  Small Axe  on Monday, to encapsulate his views on prosecu...
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UPDATE: Infant identified after fiery death
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UPDATE: Infant identified after fiery death
March 10 08:57 AM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The baby girl who died in a fire in Guinep Tree Lane in Montpelier, St James on Tuesday has been identified. She is six-month-old ...
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Manchester High, Herbert Morrison to face off in ISSA rural U-16 basketball final
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Manchester High, Herbert Morrison to face off in ISSA rural U-16 basketball final
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 10 08:43 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The International Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Rural Area boys Under-16 basketball title will be decided on...
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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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Government dynamics could shift with Opposition boost, says Professor Waller
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Government dynamics could shift with Opposition boost, says Professor Waller
September 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) securing 29 seats in the 2025 General Election, Dr Lloyd Waller, professor of di...
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Morris Dixon says JLP executed a clean political campaign
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Morris Dixon says JLP executed a clean political campaign
September 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) Dana Morris Dixon says the party, under Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ direction, executed a clea...
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Jamaican culture highlighted on PBS
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