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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
Judge expected to decide on start date today
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:22 AM
Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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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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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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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Sad final trip
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...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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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Entertainment, ...
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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