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Anguish & anger
• Mom challenges police version in shooting death of 4-year-old • Cops say they followed the rules of engagement
January 2 12:20 AM
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‘Maggotty Island’ moves JPS to ‘the last mile’
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‘Maggotty Island’ moves JPS to ‘the last mile’
Hydropower innovation powering sections of St Elizabeth as 90% of customers now with electricity
January 2 12:18 AM
‘Maggotty Island’ moves JPS to ‘the last mile’
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REWIND 2025 REWIND
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Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
January 2 12:16 AM
REWIND 2025 REWIND
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SHOWDOWN OVER KINGSTON’S SKYLINE
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SHOWDOWN OVER KINGSTON’S SKYLINE
NEPA halts seven major projects in 2025 crackdown
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 2 12:14 AM
Overbuilt Kingston
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THE NEXT WAVE
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THE NEXT WAVE
ASAJ eyes junior pool of talent for Los Angeles Olympics
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 2 12:12 AM
ASAJ looks to youth pool for LA 2028
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Legacy Isle bounces back with dominant win in ‘Chris’ Armond Memorial Sprint
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Legacy Isle bounces back with dominant win in ‘Chris’ Armond Memorial Sprint
Ruddy Allen Sports Writer ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 2 12:11 AM
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DaCosta secures fourth-consecutive trainers’ championship in thrilling finish
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Ruddy Allen Sports Writer ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 2 12:10 AM
DaCosta secures fourth-consecutive trainers’ championship in thrilling finish
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ATL Autobahn shines light on customers
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‘Nerd’ charged for alleged house break-in, larceny
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‘Nerd’ charged for alleged house break-in, larceny
December 25, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The police have arrested and charged a man who allegedly broke into a house in Pepper district, St Elizabeth and stole approxi...
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Cousin drops larceny case following mediation
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Cousin drops larceny case following mediation
December 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The case against a man accused of stealing money from his cousin’s house was dismissed after the complainant indicated that he had ...
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Cabbie accused of stealing truck, registering and selling the stolen vehicle
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Cabbie accused of stealing truck, registering and selling the stolen vehicle
November 14, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A taxi operator has been charged after allegedly stealing a truck, registering it in his name and then selling it. Jermaine Knight...
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St Thomas man to face court on housebreaking, larceny charges
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St Thomas man to face court on housebreaking, larceny charges
November 2, 2024
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — A St Thomas man has been charged  with housebreaking and larceny after items allegedly stolen from a premises were found in his h...
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Construction worker allegedly caught stealing from Hanover home
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Construction worker allegedly caught stealing from Hanover home
October 23, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica — A construction worker has been slapped with several charges after he was allegedly caught removing appliances from a Green Island, ...
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Bearer faces multiple fraud charges after millions transferred and withdrawn
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Bearer faces multiple fraud charges after millions transferred and withdrawn
October 18, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A bearer has been slapped with several fraud- related charges after he allegedly transferred US$60,000 to several e-Link accounts ...
Telegram
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Man charged with fraud in relation to $1.9m transactions
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Man charged with fraud in relation to $1.9m transactions
October 7, 2024
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A man who allegedly gained unauthorised access to a bank account and used a fraudulent identification card to make several tra...
Telegram
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‘Tall Man’ charged with larceny of motor vehicle
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‘Tall Man’ charged with larceny of motor vehicle
September 17, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A man who goes by the alias "Tall Man" is to face the court to answer to the charge of larceny of motor vehicle following his ...
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St Ann man slapped with several charges in different incidents
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St Ann man slapped with several charges in different incidents
September 16, 2024
ST ANN, Jamaica — The police have charged a man with several offences in relation to two separate incidents in St Ann this year. He has been identifie...
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Man accused of breaking into house, stealing $2,000
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Man accused of breaking into house, stealing $2,000
July 2, 2024
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A man who reportedly broke into a house in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, assaulted a woman and then escaped with $2,000 has be...
Telegram
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Judge grants bail to gaming employee who gambled stolen funds
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Judge grants bail to gaming employee who gambled stolen funds
June 26, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man who was employed by a gaming company was granted bail in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday after he pleaded...
Telegram
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Watchman allegedly steals $76,500 from institution he guards
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Watchman allegedly steals $76,500 from institution he guards
June 6, 2024
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A watchman who allegedly stole $76,500 from the establishment he works and has access to, has been charged with house breaking...
Telegram
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Man tells court he broke into canteen because he was hungry
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Man tells court he broke into canteen because he was hungry
June 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man who allegedly broke into a canteen and stole food says he did it because he was hungry. Mark Sherrington had his matter bump...
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January 2, 2026
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‘Maggotty Island’ moves JPS to ‘the last mile’
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‘Maggotty Island’ moves JPS to ‘the last mile’
Hydropower innovation powering sections of St Elizabeth as 90% of customers now with electricity
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REWIND 2025 REWIND
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NEPA halts seven major projects in 2025 crackdown
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
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THE NEXT WAVE
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ASAJ eyes junior pool of talent for Los Angeles Olympics
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