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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species — IUCN
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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species — IUCN
April 9 07:21 AM
PARIS, France (AFP) — The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to ext...
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Russia returns bodies of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine
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Russia returns bodies of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine
April 9 07:14 AM
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Moscow on Thursday handed over the remains of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine, a Russian source in Moscow's negotiating delegation to...
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
April 9 07:06 AM
LYON, France (CMC) — The director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr Jarbas Barbosa, says the escalating surge of dengue and other arb...
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Gordon summoned!
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Gordon summoned!
MP to return before ethics committee as scrutiny deepens over accuracy of statements made in closed-door meeting
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 9 12:20 AM
Gordon summoned!
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‘JTA not making up stories’
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‘JTA not making up stories’
NPTAJ says it also heard reports of inappropriate behaviour from hurricane shelterees
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
April 9 12:18 AM
‘JTA not making up stories’
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
April 9 12:16 AM
Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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Manhunt!
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Manhunt!
Search intensifies for gunmen caught on video firing weapons in Jarrett Lane
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9 12:14 AM
Manhunt!
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Blue dynasty
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Blue dynasty
JC head coach planning to retain Boys’ Champs title for years to come after 2026 triumph
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9 12:12 AM
Johnson looking to build on Champs legacy at JC
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No flights affected after NMIA bomb threat — Vaz
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No flights affected after NMIA bomb threat — Vaz
June 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has confirmed reports that there was a bomb threat at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) ...
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Ammo seized in Kingston 13
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Ammo seized in Kingston 13
June 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Nine .38 cartridges were seized by the St Andrew South police on Fitzgerald Avenue, Kingston 13, on Wednesday. Reports from the Hun...
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Kingston man remanded after alleged payday robbery
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Kingston man remanded after alleged payday robbery
June 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man who is accused of waylaying and robbing another man, while threatening to take him before a “don” on payday in April, was re...
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Woman accused of stabbing granddaughter granted $250,000 bail
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Woman accused of stabbing granddaughter granted $250,000 bail
May 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 60-year-old vendor was granted bail in the sum of $250,000 with one or two sureties when she appeared in the Kingston and St And...
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Kingston 6 man accused of fleecing over $3m from businesswoman remanded
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Kingston 6 man accused of fleecing over $3m from businesswoman remanded
May 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Kingston man accused of fleecing a businesswoman of more than $3 million was remanded in custody when he appeared in the Kingsto...
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Pump attendant pleads guilty to stealing over $240,000 from customer’s debit card
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Pump attendant pleads guilty to stealing over $240,000 from customer’s debit card
May 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A former pump attendant pleaded guilty to stealing over $243,000 from a customer’s debit card when she appeared in the Kingston an...
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WATCH: 19 homeless, one injured after Barbican fire
May 24, 2025
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — Nineteen people are homeless after a fire ravaged several dwellings in a tenement yard on Barbican Road in St Andrew on Saturday....
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Bail extended for JUTC driver accused of fuel theft
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Bail extended for JUTC driver accused of fuel theft
May 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) driver who was arrested and charged in April in connection with the theft of fuel from the ...
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Tarrant Primary safer following KSAMC clean-up activities
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Tarrant Primary safer following KSAMC clean-up activities
May 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Representatives at Tarrant Primary Schools say student and teacher safety has increased exponentially following a de-bushing proje...
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Tears and mercy as 62-y-o woman spared jail time over ganja-laced shoes
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Tears and mercy as 62-y-o woman spared jail time over ganja-laced shoes
May 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 62-year-old woman who was accused of smuggling ganja into the Horizon Adult Remand Centre was admonished and discharged with a f...
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Man to stand trial in US$10,000 currency conversion scam
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Man to stand trial in US$10,000 currency conversion scam
May 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man who faces multiple charges in connection with a US$10,000 currency conversion scam is scheduled to stand trial on June 11. R...
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Man killed after hostage situation and allegedly pointing gun at police
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Man killed after hostage situation and allegedly pointing gun at police
May 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man was shot dead after he reportedly held another hostage and later pointed a firearm at the police in Allman Town, Kingston, T...
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Senior citizens excel in digital literacy course
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Senior citizens excel in digital literacy course
May 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Thirty-seven senior citizens, aged 62 to 89 years old, have obtained City & Guilds qualifications after excelling in a digital lit...
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Man remanded, co-accused granted bail following brawl outside Kingston court
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Man remanded, co-accused granted bail following brawl outside Kingston court
May 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — One man was remanded in custody, while another was granted bail in the sum of $150,000 for disorderly conduct, following an allege...
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Cops find firearm during search for wanted men
May 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An illegal firearm and six rounds of ammunition were seized on Ramsey Road, Kingston 13 on Monday. According to the police, the co...
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St Catherine man accused of beating truck driver to death
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St Catherine man accused of beating truck driver to death
May 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 39-year-old man has been charged with murder after he allegedly used a board to batter a truck driver to death. Charged is Aland...
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Alleged gang member held after firearm, ammo seizure
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Alleged gang member held after firearm, ammo seizure
May 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An alleged gang member was arrested after police seized an illegal firearm and several rounds of ammunition on Friday. The discove...
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‘Den Den’ charged for body found in hole last year
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‘Den Den’ charged for body found in hole last year
April 30, 2025
The long arm of the law has caught and charged a man in connection with a murder that occurred in Rose Town, Kingston, more than a year ago. The accus...
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25-y-o charged with murder
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25-y-o charged with murder
April 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 25-year-old man has been slapped with several charges including murder in relation to a February 9 shooting. Charged with murder...
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Effective garbage control expected at Carnival 2025
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Effective garbage control expected at Carnival 2025
— key stakeholders say repeat of last year's 'mess' not expected
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Following the conclusion of last year’s Carnival Road March, key stakeholders were the subjects of immense criticism after residen...
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Bail extended for man who failed to deliver vehicles
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Bail extended for man who failed to deliver vehicles
April 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An elderly man, who is currently before the court for failing to deliver vehicles despite collecting payments from two parties, ha...
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Grand Slam Track: Dos Santos takes 400m hurdles, Clarke second
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Grand Slam Track: Dos Santos takes 400m hurdles, Clarke second
April 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Brazilian Alison Dos Santos powered to a world leading 47.61 seconds in the men's 400m Hurdles (Long Hurdles) event at Grand Slam ...
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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species — IUCN
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Russia returns bodies of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine
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Russia returns bodies of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine
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MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Moscow on Thursday handed over the remains of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine, a Russian source in Moscow's negotiating delegation to...
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
April 9, 2026
LYON, France (CMC) — The director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr Jarbas Barbosa, says the escalating surge of dengue and other arb...
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Gordon summoned!
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Gordon summoned!
MP to return before ethics committee as scrutiny deepens over accuracy of statements made in closed-door meeting
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 9, 2026
Gordon summoned!
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‘JTA not making up stories’
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‘JTA not making up stories’
NPTAJ says it also heard reports of inappropriate behaviour from hurricane shelterees
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
April 9, 2026
‘JTA not making up stories’
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