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Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7 12:18 AM
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Charly Black: ‘That time is now!’
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Charly Black: ‘That time is now!’
Entertainer slated to perform at UK Reggaeland in first appearance since 2009
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
June 7 12:16 AM
Charly Black: ‘That time is now!’
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Jamaica’s sweet problem
Honey shortage grips country post-Hurricane Melissa
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National coach laments lack of structure in local women’s cricket
June 7 12:12 AM
National coach calls for greater focus on women’s cricket
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Recurrent vaginal infections: Achieving the perfect balance of bacterial flora
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Recurrent vaginal infections: Achieving the perfect balance of bacterial flora
Dr Daryl Daley 
June 7 12:10 AM
Recurrent vaginal infections:
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When roads choke growth
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When roads choke growth
Caribbean nations lose productivity, growth and competitiveness as congestion worsens
BY KELLARAY MILES Business reporter milesk@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7 12:10 AM
When roads choke growth
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IMF, World Bank, IEA chiefs warn of summer fuel scarcity if Hormuz strait remains closed
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IMF, World Bank, IEA chiefs warn of summer fuel scarcity if Hormuz strait remains closed
May 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and International Energy Agency warned on Friday of the ri...
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Iran warns against renewed US attacks as Trump says held off assault
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Iran warns against renewed US attacks as Trump says held off assault
May 19, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Iran's army warned on Tuesday it would "open new fronts" against the United States if it resumes attacks, after United States (US) ...
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Iran says US must accept its peace plan or face ‘failure’
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Iran says US must accept its peace plan or face ‘failure’
May 12, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Iran's chief negotiator said Tuesday that Washington must accept Tehran's latest peace plan or face failure, after US President Don...
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Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks
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Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks
May 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Sunday branded Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable," rai...
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Opposition senator warns Middle East war could impact govt’s post-Melissa  plans
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Opposition senator warns Middle East war could impact govt’s post-Melissa plans
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Senator Maziki Thame has warned that the ongoing war in the Middle East could have a negative effect in terms of the av...
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PPV operators will have to wait longer for 16% fare hike, says Vaz
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PPV operators will have to wait longer for 16% fare hike, says Vaz
May 5, 2026
Despite sharply rising fuel prices as a result of the ongoing war in the Middle East, operators of public passenger vehicles (PPV) in Jamaica will hav...
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Trump announces pause in Hormuz operation in push for Iran deal
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Trump announces pause in Hormuz operation in push for Iran deal
May 5, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was halting the United States (US) military operation to escort ships through...
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US downs Iran missiles and drones, destroys six of Tehran’s boats
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US downs Iran missiles and drones, destroys six of Tehran’s boats
May 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The United States shot down multiple Iranian missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels and destroyed...
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Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces plan to guide ships
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Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces plan to guide ships
May 4, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Iran's military warned on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, after United States Preside...
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Trump warns Iran better ‘get smart soon’ and accept nuclear deal
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Trump warns Iran better ‘get smart soon’ and accept nuclear deal
April 29, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Wednesday that it should "get smart soon" and capitulate to Washington's...
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US forces board ship suspected of heading to Iran port
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US forces board ship suspected of heading to Iran port
April 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) Marines on Tuesday boarded a commercial ship in the Arabian Sea that was suspected of trying to vio...
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Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz
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Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz
April 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed the United States would destroy any vessel laying mines in...
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IMF warns that Middle East war will have an uneven impact on the Caribbean
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IMF warns that Middle East war will have an uneven impact on the Caribbean
April 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said that the Caribbean Community (Caricom) will register mixed econ...
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Consumers urged to brace for increase in cost for construction materials
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Consumers urged to brace for increase in cost for construction materials
April 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Mining and Quarrying Association of Jamaica (MQAJ) is urging construction companies, developers and property owners to brace f...
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11 nations urge ‘coordinated’ economic support amid Middle East war
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11 nations urge ‘coordinated’ economic support amid Middle East war
April 15, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—The finance ministers of 11 countries including Britain and Japan called Wednesday for "coordinated emergency support" to...
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UN maritime chief says no country has right to close Hormuz
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UN maritime chief says no country has right to close Hormuz
April 13, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—The head of the UN maritime agency said Monday no country had a legal right to block shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a ...
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Pope says he doesn’t  fear Trump, has ‘moral duty to speak out’ against war
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Pope says he doesn’t fear Trump, has ‘moral duty to speak out’ against war
April 13, 2026
ALGIERS, Algeria—Pope Leo XIV said Monday he had "a moral duty" to speak out against war and didn't "fear" President Donald Trump while the US leader ...
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UN Security Council to vote on authorising force to protect Hormuz
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UN Security Council to vote on authorising force to protect Hormuz
April 2, 2026
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP)—The United Nations (UN) Security Council will vote Friday on a draft resolution brought by Bahrain to authorise th...
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Gas prices, diesel up $4.50 as Middle East war continues to take effect
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Gas prices, diesel up $4.50 as Middle East war continues to take effect
April 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As tensions in the Middle East continue and oil prices remain above seasonal averages, local fuel costs have increased yet another...
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Pope says he hopes Trump looking for ‘off-ramp’ in Mideast war
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Pope says he hopes Trump looking for ‘off-ramp’ in Mideast war
March 31, 2026
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AFP)—Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he hoped that US President Donald Trump was looking to end the war in the Middle East, as he ca...
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St Vincent gov’t establishes taskforce to deal with impact of Middle East war
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St Vincent gov’t establishes taskforce to deal with impact of Middle East war
March 31, 2026
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — The St Vincent and the Grenadines Government says it has established the National Cost-of-living Task Force (NCLTF) to d...
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Iran has ‘will’ to end war, but seeks guarantees, president says
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Iran has ‘will’ to end war, but seeks guarantees, president says
March 31, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Iran has the "necessary will" to end the war with the United States and Israel, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday, stressing...
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Charly Black: ‘That time is now!’
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