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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
December 25 02:34 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Britain's King Charles III called for "compassion and reconciliation" at a time of "division" across the world in his Chr...
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
December 25 02:06 PM
HANOVER, Jamaica — As the festive glow of the Christmas season settles over Hanover's parish capital, Mayor of Lucea, Sheridan Samuels is issuing a st...
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
December 25 01:39 PM
Fast rising Uk-based dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest be...
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
December 25 12:54 PM
Fusion reggae artiste Complex Ricki is generating a major buzz on the streets with her latest ambitious single, Make a Change , dedicated to the survi...
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
December 25 12:35 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – As United States President Donald Trump expands the US military build-up in the Caribbean, Democratic legislators ar...
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WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
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WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
December 25 11:02 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — One of Manchester’s most wanted men was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in Mike Town in the parish ...
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Two American men denied bail on rape charges in The Bahamas
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Two American men denied bail on rape charges in The Bahamas
December 25 10:45 AM
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – Two American men were denied bail when they appeared in a magistrate’s court in The Bahamas charged with raping a 25-year-old ...
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 10:07 AM
A Florida family’s efforts to preserve their Jamaican matriarch’s recipes, passed down through generations, have transformed the 96-year-old woman int...
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A look back at the 12 biggest local news stories of 2024
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A look back at the 12 biggest local news stories of 2024
December 30, 2024
A Category 4 hurricane that wiped out economic growth, Prime Minister Andrew Holness being investigated for illicit enrichment; the Cherry Tree Lane M...
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McKenzie ‘devastated’ over passing of Aenon Town councillor
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McKenzie ‘devastated’ over passing of Aenon Town councillor
September 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, has expressed shock and sadness at the passing of Council...
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Aenon Town councillor Marjorie McLeod-McFarlane has died
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Aenon Town councillor Marjorie McLeod-McFarlane has died
September 1, 2024
CLARENDON, Jamaica – Observer Online understands that Councillor for the Aenon Town Division in Clarendon Northern, the Jamaica Labour Party's Marjori...
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Jamaicans have signalled that they want a change of Government, says Golding
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Jamaicans have signalled that they want a change of Government, says Golding
March 19, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Opposition Leader Mark Golding says Jamaicans have signalled to the Andrew Holness-led Government that they want a change. Golding...
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Andrew Swaby is the new Mayor of Kingston
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Andrew Swaby is the new Mayor of Kingston
March 12, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The People’s National Party’s (PNP) Andrew Swaby is the new mayor of Kingston. Swaby, the councillor for the Vineyard Town divisio...
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Councillor-elect Ennis walks away from JLP, breaks deadlock for KSAMC
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Councillor-elect Ennis walks away from JLP, breaks deadlock for KSAMC
March 5, 2024
Winston Ennis, the former deputy mayor of Kingston, says he’s leaving the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to become an independent. He made the announcemen...
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It’s now JLP seven, PNP six as ECJ contradicts EOJ
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It’s now JLP seven, PNP six as ECJ contradicts EOJ
March 2, 2024
In a major embarrassment for Jamaica’s electoral authorities, the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has revised the final count for the Local Gove...
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Warmington’s many tirades: A timeline
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Warmington’s many tirades: A timeline
February 29, 2024
Throughout his years of public service, Member of Parliament for St Catherine South West Everald Warmington has earned a reputation for his verbal out...
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Family travels from overseas to vote for Thomas in Portmore mayor race
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Family travels from overseas to vote for Thomas in Portmore mayor race
February 26, 2024
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Abigail Thomas couldn’t contain her excitement as she prepared to cast a ballot for her father Leon Thomas at the Greater Port...
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WATCH: ‘Very confident’ JLP Bellefield candidate Shaneil Dixon casts ballot
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WATCH: ‘Very confident’ JLP Bellefield candidate Shaneil Dixon casts ballot
February 26, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate for the Bellefield Division in Manchester Central Shaneil Dixon says she’s “very confident” ...
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Long wait for voters at First Missionary Church
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Long wait for voters at First Missionary Church
February 26, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Voters are waiting patiently to cast their ballots at the three polling stations at the First Missionary Church on East Street in ...
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WATCH: JLP’s Alves unfazed by Morris challenge in Mocho
February 26, 2024
CLARENDON, Jamaica – Clement "John" Alves, the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) councillor candidate for the Mocho Division in Clarendon, says he is confi...
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WATCH: Golding says several sectors in crisis, promises ‘balanced approach’ to uplift Jamaicans
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WATCH: Golding says several sectors in crisis, promises ‘balanced approach’ to uplift Jamaicans
February 25, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding says “all of the important aspects of the country are in crisis”, and has p...
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WATCH: In final campaign stop, Holness says the economy is at stake
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WATCH: In final campaign stop, Holness says the economy is at stake
February 25, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader Andrew Holness, in his final campaign stop ahead of Monday’s local government...
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Election yawn?
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Election yawn?
Lisa Hanna 
February 25, 2024
Election yawn?
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JLP the only party that has managed economy well since Independence, says Holness
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JLP the only party that has managed economy well since Independence, says Holness
February 24, 2024
Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader Andrew Holness says the JLP is the only party that has managed the economy well since Independenc...
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Local Gov’t Polls: Steady flow of voters at JCF polling stations
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Local Gov’t Polls: Steady flow of voters at JCF polling stations
February 22, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – There is a slow but steady flow of voting at the Jamaica Constabulary Force polling stations at the Special Operations base in Vin...
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WATCH: Holness endorses JLP’s Bellefield candidate during Manchester Central tour
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WATCH: Holness endorses JLP’s Bellefield candidate during Manchester Central tour
February 20, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – Prime minister and Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader Andrew Holness says the country’s political landscape and democracy have ev...
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WATCH: Golding promises ‘new respect’ for Westmoreland
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WATCH: Golding promises ‘new respect’ for Westmoreland
February 13, 2024
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – People’s National Party (PNP) president Mark Golding has admitted that the party “slipped up” with the people of Westmoreland,...
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WATCH: JLP politician who pulled gun during brawl nominated as candidate for Trinityville
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WATCH: JLP politician who pulled gun during brawl nominated as candidate for Trinityville
February 8, 2024
ST THOMAS, Jamaica – Dean Jones, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) politician who seemingly pulled a gun during a fight with another man earlier this wee...
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WATCH: Carnival atmosphere in Manchester Central for Nomination Day
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WATCH: Carnival atmosphere in Manchester Central for Nomination Day
February 8, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – It was a carnival atmosphere in Manchester Central for local government nomination proceedings Thursday, with jubilant supporter...
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{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
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Fusion reggae artiste Complex Ricki is generating a major buzz on the streets with her latest ambitious single, Make a Change , dedicated to the survi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
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