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Witch-hunt?
Paulwell says Dennis Gordon’s recall beyond ethics committee’s power; concerned MP being targeted unfairly
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 11 12:30 AM
Witch-hunt?
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Domestic disputes, gang conflicts behind spike in murders in Manchester
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Domestic disputes, gang conflicts behind spike in murders in Manchester
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 11 12:28 AM
Domestic disputes, gang conflicts behind spike in murders in Manchester
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Where’s the CMO?
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Where’s the CMO?
Councillor demands presence of St Ann chief medical officer
April 11 12:26 AM
Where’s the CMO?
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‘She is irreplaceable’
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‘She is irreplaceable’
Employer mourns worker killed allegedly by her soldier boyfriend who is to undergo psychiatric evaluation
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 11 12:24 AM
‘She is irreplaceable’
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Misplaced diversion
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Misplaced diversion
Behavioural cases crowd programme meant for offenders, advocate warns
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 11 12:22 AM
Misplaced diversion
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Show us the specialists
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Show us the specialists
Tufton urges JMDA to identify medical personnel available to fill gaps left by Cubans
April 11 12:22 AM
Show us the specialists
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UK seeks jail terms for tech bosses over non-consensual sex images
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UK seeks jail terms for tech bosses over non-consensual sex images
April 11 12:20 AM
UK seeks jail terms for tech bosses over non-consensual sex images
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Eight judges to act in higher offices come Monday
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Eight judges to act in higher offices come Monday
April 11 12:18 AM
Eight judges to act in higher offices come Monday
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Over 140 rounds of ammo seized in Kingston
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Over 140 rounds of ammo seized in Kingston
April 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting that 144 assorted rounds of ammunition were seized by the police during a joint po...
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Kingston man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, assault at common law, and making use of a firearm to commi...
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Cops find illegal firearm on Kingston gully bank
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Cops find illegal firearm on Kingston gully bank
March 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An illegal firearm and multiple rounds of ammunition were seized during a police operation conducted on Piccadilly Road in Kingsto...
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NWC announces water regulations for areas of Kingston, effective Monday
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NWC announces water regulations for areas of Kingston, effective Monday
March 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Service restrictions have been announced by the National Water Commission (NWC) for communities served by the Constant Spring Syst...
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Over 100 students from ZOSO schools compete in national math finale
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Over 100 students from ZOSO schools compete in national math finale
March 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—More than 100 primary and secondary school students from institutions across Kingston, St James, and Westmoreland participated in th...
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Kingston Poetry Week promises blended experience for all poetry lovers
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Kingston Poetry Week promises blended experience for all poetry lovers
March 10, 2026
A week of multi-faceted poetry events is coming to Kingston this month, with organisers promising a treat for everyone. Founder and Managing Director ...
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Love March Movement leader condemns alleged attacks during prayer vigil in Kingston
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Love March Movement leader condemns alleged attacks during prayer vigil in Kingston
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dr Daniel Thomas, president of the Christian youth organisation, Love March Movement, is condemning what he describes as ongoing phy...
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3-y-o boy killed, two others injured in Denham Town gun attack
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3-y-o boy killed, two others injured in Denham Town gun attack
February 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A three-year-old boy is dead while his father and another child are injured following a gun attack at their home on Nelson Street ...
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Caribbean Airlines says no eviction underway at Hope Road office
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Caribbean Airlines says no eviction underway at Hope Road office
January 23, 2026
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad — Caribbean Airlines says there is no eviction process underway at its Hope Road office in Kingston, Jamaica despite recent me...
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28 firearms, 6,142 ammo seized in Kingston; soldier charged
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28 firearms, 6,142 ammo seized in Kingston; soldier charged
January 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) who reportedly fled from cops investigating the last December seizure of 28 firearms a...
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Minor earthquake felt in Kingston and St Andrew
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Minor earthquake felt in Kingston and St Andrew
January 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A minor earthquake rattled parts of Kingston and St Andrew late Thursday, according to a preliminary bulletin from the Earthquake ...
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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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Witch-hunt?
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Witch-hunt?
Paulwell says Dennis Gordon’s recall beyond ethics committee’s power; concerned MP being targeted unfairly
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 11, 2026
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Domestic disputes, gang conflicts behind spike in murders in Manchester
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Domestic disputes, gang conflicts behind spike in murders in Manchester
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 11, 2026
Domestic disputes, gang conflicts behind spike in murders in Manchester
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Where’s the CMO?
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Where’s the CMO?
Councillor demands presence of St Ann chief medical officer
April 11, 2026
Where’s the CMO?
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‘She is irreplaceable’
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‘She is irreplaceable’
Employer mourns worker killed allegedly by her soldier boyfriend who is to undergo psychiatric evaluation
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 11, 2026
‘She is irreplaceable’
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Misplaced diversion
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Misplaced diversion
Behavioural cases crowd programme meant for offenders, advocate warns
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 11, 2026
Misplaced diversion
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