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KC seek motivation for second-tier Walker Cup through record title chase
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KC seek motivation for second-tier Walker Cup through record title chase
December 4 02:19 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – For the first time in over a decade, Kingston College (KC) will not be represented in the quarterfinals of the ISSA Manning Cup. T...
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Jazz Must Be returns to The Summit for second staging
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Jazz Must Be returns to The Summit for second staging
December 4 02:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vocalist Apryl-Jaye will present the second staging of Island Car Rentals Presents: Jazz Must Be on Thursday, December 4 at The Su...
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Gov’t receives Ethiopian delegation on hurricane recovery assistance mission
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Gov’t receives Ethiopian delegation on hurricane recovery assistance mission
December 4 01:49 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica on Thursday received a high-level delegation from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia which was ...
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Jamaica-bound hurricane relief container robbed in Canada
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Jamaica-bound hurricane relief container robbed in Canada
December 4 01:13 PM
TORONTO, Canada — Canadian police are investigating what volunteers say is a heartbreaking robbery after thieves emptied out a container of donated it...
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Trump’s immigration stance contradicting World Cup ‘unity’ message
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Trump’s immigration stance contradicting World Cup ‘unity’ message
December 4 01:01 PM
WASHINGTON, United States — With the World Cup draw set for Washington this Friday, United States (US) President Donald Trump is expected to feature h...
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Leader of notorious Haitian gang sentenced to life in prison
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Leader of notorious Haitian gang sentenced to life in prison
December 4 12:53 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The self-proclaimed “king” of Haiti’s violent 400 Mawozo gang, Joly Germine, was on Wednesday sentenced to life in p...
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Traffic changes announced for Santa Cruz during festive season
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Traffic changes announced for Santa Cruz during festive season
December 4 10:55 AM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Effective Monday, December 8, 2025, traditional Christmas traffic changes will be in effect for the town of Santa Cruz, St Eli...
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Traffic changes to be implemented in Christiana, Manchester for the holiday season
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Traffic changes to be implemented in Christiana, Manchester for the holiday season
December 4 10:46 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) will introduce a series of traffic changes in Christiana, Manchester, beginning Monday, December...
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‘D one’ charged with robbery with aggravation
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‘D one’ charged with robbery with aggravation
November 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Kingston man has been charged with robbery with aggravation following an incident on Heywood Street in the parish, on Thursday, ...
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Men charged in 1800-pound ganja case to return to court in January
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Men charged in 1800-pound ganja case to return to court in January
November 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three men charged in relation to a 1,890-pound ganja seizure in August will return to court in January 2026. Patrick Branford, Leo...
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Carpenter charged after jewellery, cash reported stolen
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Carpenter charged after jewellery, cash reported stolen
November 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —A 23-year-old carpenter from Kingston has been charged with simple larceny in connection with a break-in and theft reported in Tava...
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Empress Idama performs in Jamaica for first time in 20 years, promotes new songs
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Empress Idama performs in Jamaica for first time in 20 years, promotes new songs
October 24, 2025
When Empress Idama performed in Jamaica in September, it was the first time in over 20 years that she graced a stage in her homeland. The roots singer...
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20-y-o charged with murder in Kingston
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20-y-o charged with murder in Kingston
October 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 20-year-old construction worker is facing multiple charges, including murder, after the shooting death of a kitchen assistant in...
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Taxi operator charged in connection with vendor’s murder
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Taxi operator charged in connection with vendor’s murder
October 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 44-year-old taxi operator has been charged in connection with the shooting death of 46-year-old vendor Walata Brown, who was kil...
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International city planner Brent Toderian to deliver 2025 Maurice Facey Lecture
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International city planner Brent Toderian to deliver 2025 Maurice Facey Lecture
October 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Internationally recognised urban planner Brent Toderian will deliver the fifth annual Honourable Maurice Facey Lecture on October ...
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Severe roof damage but no injuries in blaze at Manor Court Apartments — Beckford
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Severe roof damage but no injuries in blaze at Manor Court Apartments — Beckford
October 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at Manor Court Apartments, which damaged the roof of one of the units. The Jamaica Fire Bri...
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Kingston joins Carter Center’s global women’s empowerment campaign
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Kingston joins Carter Center’s global women’s empowerment campaign
September 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Kingston has been named one of 13 cities worldwide selected to join the Carter Center’s Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign, an...
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Kaana Pitch Football League Scores big for youth and community development
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Kaana Pitch Football League Scores big for youth and community development
BY VANASSA MCKENZIE Observer Online reporter mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 28, 2025
What was once an abandoned lot in the heart of Poor Man’s Corner, St Thomas filled with garbage and untapped potential has been transformed into the v...
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JUTC expands rural express routes to Ocho Rios, Negril and May Pen
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JUTC expands rural express routes to Ocho Rios, Negril and May Pen
September 24, 2025
KINGSTON, St Andrew — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will expand its Rural Express Service on October 1, 2025, introducing new intercity rou...
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JUTC launches new route between Kingston and MoBay
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JUTC launches new route between Kingston and MoBay
September 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will, as of October 1, introduce a new Rural Express service, offering passengers a more ...
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‘Mad Kirk’ charged with assault and firearm offences
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‘Mad Kirk’ charged with assault and firearm offences
September 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 53-year-old taxi driver has been charged after allegedly threatening a man with a gun. The police say Kirk Goffe, otherwise call...
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5-year-old boy found dead in pit
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5-year-old boy found dead in pit
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The body of a five-year-old boy was found in a pit behind a house on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Jahair Spencer...
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WATCH: Police intercept and arrest robbery suspect on Dunrobin Avenue
September 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — One of two men suspected of committing a robbery in Portmore, St Catherine was taken into police custody shortly after midday on M...
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Plié for the Arts presents Amalgamation 2025
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Plié for the Arts presents Amalgamation 2025
August 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Plié for the Arts is bringing the world to Jamaica’s stage with the return of its flagship dance gala, Amalgamation 2025. The  pro...
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Operations at several gov’t agencies disrupted by bomb threats
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Operations at several gov’t agencies disrupted by bomb threats
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Operations at several government agencies and departments were disrupted by a slew of bomb threats on Friday. Among those impacted...
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Edwards readies for two-day conference in Jamaica
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Edwards readies for two-day conference in Jamaica
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
August 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prophetess Latoya Edwards, president of Trailblazers for Christ Talk Show Outreach Ministries, will host the first staging of The ...
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Firearm, ammo seized in Kingston
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Firearm, ammo seized in Kingston
August 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A firearm and three rounds of ammunition was seized during an operation on Sunlight Street, Admiral Town in Kingston on Friday, Augu...
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CPFSA celebrates 182 PEP students in state care matriculating to high school
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CPFSA celebrates 182 PEP students in state care matriculating to high school
August 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has honoured 182 students in state care who sat the 2025 Primary Exit Prof...
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Rockfort Mineral Bath reopens after major upgrades
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Rockfort Mineral Bath reopens after major upgrades
August 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The historic Rockfort Mineral Bath in Kingston has officially reopened following extensive renovations under a public-private part...
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British Airways to add fourth weekly Kingston service
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British Airways to add fourth weekly Kingston service
August 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s airlift from the United Kingdom (UK) is set to expand next summer, with British Airways adding a fourth weekly flight be...
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