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PRIME Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced that the Government will initially limit the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) t...
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Judge tells co-accused Pinnock he may have to cross-examine witness himself
BY DANA MALCOLM Observer online reporter malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 8 12:28 AM
Clearly frustrated by disruptions caused by the repeated absence of a defence attorney, Justice Sanchia Burrell on Wednesday told co-accused Fritz Pin...
Scotia going private
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Minority shareholders approve $63.50-billion buyout
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 8 12:26 AM
Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJ) is set to become a private company in the coming months as minority shareholders on Wednesday approved an offer by ...
200 Cubans back in public health system
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200 Cubans back in public health system
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 8 12:24 AM
THE Government has re-engaged 157 Cuban medical professionals months after the collapse of a long-standing bilateral health-care arrangement with Cuba...
Golding, Chuck trade blows over Gun Court data
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Golding, Chuck trade blows over Gun Court data
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 8 12:24 AM
JUSTICE Minister Delroy Chuck and Opposition Leader Mark Golding clashed in Parliament on Tuesday over data on the Gun Court. The exchange was sparked...
Davies Town, Farmers Heights to finally get piped water
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Davies Town, Farmers Heights to finally get piped water
Samuda outlines major infrastructure developments for St Ann NE
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 8 12:20 AM
RESIDENTS in rural St Ann are set to benefit from expanded access to potable water, with Member of Parliament for St Ann North Eastern Matthew Samuda ...

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Heavy traffic in Linstead following alleged shootout
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Heavy traffic in Linstead following alleged shootout
November 13, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — There is heavy traffic in Linstead following a reported overnight shootout between police and suspected gunmen on the Linstead...
Three men killed in shootout with police in Linstead
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Three men killed in shootout with police in Linstead
October 21, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Three men were reportedly shot and killed during an alleged confrontation with members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)...
Decomposed body found in Linstead
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Decomposed body found in Linstead
October 14, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The police are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man after his decomposed body was found in Time ...
48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Linstead
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Linstead
October 6, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in three communities in the Linstead area. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Monday, October 6,...
Five killed in Linstead mass shooting
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Five killed in Linstead mass shooting
October 6, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Five people are dead following a mass shooting in Linstead, St Catherine late Sunday. It is understood that a child was among ...
Man found shot to death in Linstead home
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Man found shot to death in Linstead home
April 2, 2024
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – A man was found shot to death at his home in Sunny Side district in Linstead, St Catherine, on Tuesday morning. The deceased h...
Iba Mahr makes return with ‘General’
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Iba Mahr makes return with ‘General’
February 9, 2024
Not much has been heard of Iba Mahr in recent times. The singer returns with a song saluting outstanding black heroes including Bob Marley, Mortimo Pl...

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