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Caribbean-American congresswoman leads letter urging exemption from US$100k fee for H-1B visas
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Caribbean-American congresswoman leads letter urging exemption from US$100k fee for H-1B visas
February 12 06:37 PM
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette  Clarke has collaborated with New York Congressman Michael Lawler i...
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
February 12 06:32 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arnett Gardens moved up three places to fifth in the points table despite playing out a 1-1 draw with Dunbeholden FC in their resc...
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
February 12 06:31 PM
Government will continue the annual withdrawal of $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) for budgetary support which has been made more c...
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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
February 12 06:22 PM
With its revenues severely imperiled by Hurricane Melissa, the Government is looking to raise $29.4 billion in new taxes in the 2026-2027 fiscal year....
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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
February 12 06:13 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom -- Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape. The 32-year-old, who now plays for...
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PATH recognised among regional best practices in fight to eliminate child labour
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PATH recognised among regional best practices in fight to eliminate child labour
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 12 05:53 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica -Jamaica's Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) has been lauded as a regional best practice in child labour ...
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to ensure peace dividends are felt across the society – GG
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to ensure peace dividends are felt across the society – GG
February 12 05:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a bid to maintain the gains made by the security forces in reducing crime, particulalry murders, the Ministry of National Secur...
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Forex: $158.92 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.92 to one US dollar
February 12 05:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, February 12, ended at $157.92, up 91 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily ex...
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KC set the pace in U-14 and U-16 schoolboy competitions
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KC set the pace in U-14 and U-16 schoolboy competitions
February 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Defending Burger King Under-14 champion Kingston College (KC) are through to the quarterfinals and are joined by Campion College a...
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Kingston College and Mona crash out of Manning Cup
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Kingston College and Mona crash out of Manning Cup
December 3, 2025
The last two Manning Cup champions, Kingston College and Mona High were eliminated from the competition after battling to similar 2-2 draws against Ca...
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Gerry Murray, former KC and Real Mona footballer, laid to rest
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Gerry Murray, former KC and Real Mona footballer, laid to rest
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
October 28, 2025
Forever associated with the Mona community, it was fitting that Gerry Murray’s thanksgiving service took place there on October 18 at Church of the As...
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Hydel edge KC, Charlie stun George’s as Manning Cup second round kicks off
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Hydel edge KC, Charlie stun George’s as Manning Cup second round kicks off
October 22, 2025
Defending champion Kingston College suffered their first defeat of the season, crashing 0-1 to Hydel High, as the ISSA Wata Manning Cup second round k...
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Richard Smith taking the reins as head coach at KC
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Richard Smith taking the reins as head coach at KC
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
May 13, 2025
The Jamaica Observer has been reliably informed that Richard Smith has been appointed as the new head coach of ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ Athletics Champ...
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KC’s Daniel Clarke off to Texas Tech
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KC’s Daniel Clarke off to Texas Tech
May 12, 2025
Jamaican sprint hurdles prodigy Daniel Clarke has matriculated to Texas Tech University and has foregone his final year at Kingston College. The 18-ye...
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#Champs2025: KC and Hydel lead after Day 4
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#Champs2025: KC and Hydel lead after Day 4
March 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Defending champions Kingston College (KC) and former winners Hydel High have maintained their leads atop the points tables as the ...
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#Champs2025: KC, Edwin Allen lead after day two
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#Champs2025: KC, Edwin Allen lead after day two
March 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Despite some setbacks in the defence of their titles, defending champions Kingston College and Edwin Allen High were the leaders a...
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KC head coach Grant to step down at end of season
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KC head coach Grant to step down at end of season
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
February 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — After more than five years at the helm, Leaford Grant has indicated that he will be stepping down as head coach of Kingston Colleg...
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Veteran attorney Valerie Neita-Robertson, KC has died
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Veteran attorney Valerie Neita-Robertson, KC has died
Jason Cross | Reporter 
February 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The relatives, close friends and colleagues of veteran attorney-at-law, Valerie Neita-Robertson King’s Counsel are in mourning and...
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King’s Counsel Norma Linton passes, PNP pays tribute
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King’s Counsel Norma Linton passes, PNP pays tribute
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Attorney-at-law Norma Linton has passed away. Linton started her legal career in 1971. She was also a founding member of the Advoc...
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Delayed celebration for KC
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Delayed celebration for KC
December 9, 2024
There will be no Monday morning Manning Cup celebration during devotion at Kingston College (KC), principal Dave Myrie told the Jamaica Observer. KC, ...
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Champions Mona knocked out of Manning Cup; JC and KC advance
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Champions Mona knocked out of Manning Cup; JC and KC advance
Craig Butler announces 'retirement' from schoolboy football
November 15, 2024
Defending champions Mona High were knocked out of the ISSA/Digicel Manning Cup on Friday as they were beaten 2-0 by Kingston College (KC) at Stadium E...
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Terrence Williams’ ‘long overdue’ appointment to the rank of King’s Counsel
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Terrence Williams’ ‘long overdue’ appointment to the rank of King’s Counsel
October 11, 2024
Friday’s appointment of veteran attorney-at-law Terrence Williams to the rank of King’s Counsel was “long overdue” according to President of the Carib...
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Former INDECOM head, Terrence Williams appointed King’s Counsel
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Former INDECOM head, Terrence Williams appointed King’s Counsel
October 11, 2024
Former head of the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), Terrence Williams, has joined the ranks of King’s Counsels in Jamaica. Williams...
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Olympic hopeful facing deportation to Jamaica after Canada rejects family’s asylum claim
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Olympic hopeful facing deportation to Jamaica after Canada rejects family’s asylum claim
May 17, 2024
A Jamaican-born standout athlete is facing deportation from Canada after a removal order was issued to his family on Monday by the North American coun...
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KC win 4x400m title at Penn Relays
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KC win 4x400m title at Penn Relays
April 27, 2024
PHILADELPHIA, USA – Kingston College ended a dramatic final day of the 128th Penn Relays Carnival at Franklin Field in Philadelphia with their third s...
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WATCH: Kingston College eye 36th title for school’s 100th anniversary
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WATCH: Kingston College eye 36th title for school’s 100th anniversary
March 25, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Even as the confetti continues to rain down on their latest triumph, Kingston College (KC) are already eyeing a record-extending 3...
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#Champs2024: Victory for KC’s Kiprop in boys’ 2000m steeplechase Open
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#Champs2024: Victory for KC’s Kiprop in boys’ 2000m steeplechase Open
March 22, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Kingston College’s Brian Kiprop left the field in his wake to storm to victory in the boys’ 2000m steeplechase Open at the ISSA/Gr...
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#Champs2024 Schedule: Tuesday, March 19 – Day 1
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#Champs2024 Schedule: Tuesday, March 19 – Day 1
March 19, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The 2024 ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys' and Girls' Athletics Championships, popularly known as Champs, gets underway Tuesday at the Natio...
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
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Government will continue the annual withdrawal of $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) for budgetary support which has been made more c...
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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
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With its revenues severely imperiled by Hurricane Melissa, the Government is looking to raise $29.4 billion in new taxes in the 2026-2027 fiscal year....
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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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