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ST MARY, Jamaica — Swatting away critics’ claims that he has been playing catch-up with road repairs ahead of Wednesday’s vote, incumbent candidate fo...
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January 12, 2026
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
...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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January 12, 2026
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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