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Seiveright questions political role in Barita card drives, $15,000 grants
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Seiveright questions political role in Barita card drives, $15,000 grants
October 11 08:23 AM
Government Minister Delano Seiveright has raised concerns about political representatives from both major parties promoting Barita debit card registra...
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Tile City Launches New Showroom @DesignWeekJa
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Tile City Launches New Showroom @DesignWeekJa
October 11 05:53 AM
Day four of Design Week Ja 2026 was cause for celebration as title sponsor Tile City & Home Centre marked the next chapter in its journey on Thursday,...
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Voters’ real BIG fears
Columns
Voters’ real BIG fears
Garfield Higgins 
October 11 05:45 AM
The outcomes of the last three general elections show concretely that the majority of Jamaicans who voted feared having the People’s National Party (P...
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The Firearms Act: The case for measured reform
Columns
The Firearms Act: The case for measured reform
Tenneshia T Watkins 
October 11 05:41 AM
Although the current approach to law is for lawyers to speak in modern, plain language, there are times when resort to Latin is necessary. The respons...
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The invisible architect
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The invisible architect
Why overseas expertise isn’t always the answer to systemic failures
Wainsworth Small 
October 11 03:01 AM
Across the globe, critical infrastructure systems are proving to be remarkably fragile. In recent months, the UK’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS...
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Sunday, October 10, 2026
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Sunday, October 10, 2026
October 11 03:00 AM
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Understanding the Firearms Act
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Understanding the Firearms Act
Jason McKay 
October 11 02:56 AM
Jamaica ’s three greatest problems that have had to be overcome over the last 200 years were achieving emancipation from slavery, the abject poverty t...
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Mayor Gager on the right path
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Mayor Gager on the right path
October 11 02:51 AM
We feel the pain of Falmouth Mayor Councillor C Junior Gager, who has signalled that Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) is gearing to implement toug...
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Dispute between Kingston businessmen ends with one killed by cops, other injured
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Dispute between Kingston businessmen ends with one killed by cops, other injured
October 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A dispute between two businessmen in Harbour View, Kingston, turned violent Tuesday when one of the men allegedly shot and injured...
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Greatness Weekend aims to keep Heroes Weekend in Kingston
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Greatness Weekend aims to keep Heroes Weekend in Kingston
September 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kingston is being positioned as the entertainment destination of choice for Heroes Weekend as organisers of Greatness Weekend seek...
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Final of Kingston Open ATP to be contested today
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Final of Kingston Open ATP to be contested today
August 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Number one seed Valentin Royer of France advanced to the final of the Kingston Open ATP Lawn Tennis Challenger in Kingston, turnin...
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Cardi B to perform in Jamaica at BZR WKND on October 18
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Cardi B to perform in Jamaica at BZR WKND on October 18
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
August 14, 2026
Multi-platinum selling rapper Cardi B is set to headline a concert in Jamaica on Sunday, October 18 at the National Stadium. The event, billed Cardi B...
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Kingston men charged following robbery in Portmore
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Kingston men charged following robbery in Portmore
August 9, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Two men have been arrested and charged with robbery with aggravation, possession of prohibited weapon, using a firearm to comm...
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22-y-o charged with murder
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22-y-o charged with murder
August 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica  –  A 22-year-old has been charged with murder   and several gun-related offences following the shooting death of a 27-year-old woma...
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Arajet records 16.3% growth in direct Jamaica-Dominican Republic flight service
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Arajet records 16.3% growth in direct Jamaica-Dominican Republic flight service
July 30, 2026
Dominican airline Arajet transported 16.3 per cent more passengers between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic over the first half of 2026 compared to ...
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Kingston taxi operator charged in connection with alleged knifepoint robberies
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Kingston taxi operator charged in connection with alleged knifepoint robberies
July 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 27-year-old taxi operator has been charged after allegedly holding up two women at knifepoint. Dennis Miller, otherwise known as...
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3.4 magnitude earthquake felt in sections of eastern Jamaica
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3.4 magnitude earthquake felt in sections of eastern Jamaica
July 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A minor earthquake was felt in Jamaica at 6:20 pm on Wednesday; preliminary reports from the Earthquake Unit have indicated. Resid...
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Kingston hosts successful 15th Caribbean Urban Forum, advancing the region’s resilience agenda
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Kingston hosts successful 15th Caribbean Urban Forum, advancing the region’s resilience agenda
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — One hundred and seventy participants from across the Caribbean and beyond gathered in Kingston for the 15th Annual Caribbean Urban...
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21-year-old slapped with murder charges
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21-year-old slapped with murder charges
May 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition, and usin...
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68-y-o bearer killed during robbery attempt in Half-Way Tree
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68-y-o bearer killed during robbery attempt in Half-Way Tree
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A bearer employed at a popular financial institution was shot dead during an attempted robbery on a section of Half- Way Tree Road...
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Cop breaks leg in bike crash during escort of IShowSpeed
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Cop breaks leg in bike crash during escort of IShowSpeed
May 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- A policeman is nursing a broken leg after he was involved in a motorcycle crash on Friday. It is understood that the crash happen...
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IShowSpeed livestream in Jamaica amasses over 2.8 million views
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IShowSpeed livestream in Jamaica amasses over 2.8 million views
May 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — American streamer IShowSpeed’s livestream from Kingston, Jamaica on Friday amassed more than 2.8 million views, with a peak of 194...
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IShowSpeed takes on Kingston on second day in Jamaica
Sean Paul, Jesse Royal and Yendi Phillipps welcome streamer to capital
May 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — American streamer IShowSpeed is currently travelling around Kingston as part of the Jamaican leg of his Caribbean tour. Observer O...
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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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Seiveright questions political role in Barita card drives, $15,000 grants
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Government Minister Delano Seiveright has raised concerns about political representatives from both major parties promoting Barita debit card registra...
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Tile City Launches New Showroom @DesignWeekJa
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Tile City Launches New Showroom @DesignWeekJa
October 11, 2026
Day four of Design Week Ja 2026 was cause for celebration as title sponsor Tile City & Home Centre marked the next chapter in its journey on Thursday,...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Voters’ real BIG fears
Columns
Voters’ real BIG fears
Garfield Higgins 
October 11, 2026
The outcomes of the last three general elections show concretely that the majority of Jamaicans who voted feared having the People’s National Party (P...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
The Firearms Act: The case for measured reform
Columns
The Firearms Act: The case for measured reform
Tenneshia T Watkins 
October 11, 2026
Although the current approach to law is for lawyers to speak in modern, plain language, there are times when resort to Latin is necessary. The respons...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
The invisible architect
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The invisible architect
Why overseas expertise isn’t always the answer to systemic failures
Wainsworth Small 
October 11, 2026
Across the globe, critical infrastructure systems are proving to be remarkably fragile. In recent months, the UK’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS...
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