National Heroes Day

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Unhealthy trend: Student obesity surges to 15.3%

August 26 12:20 AM

Unhealthy trend:

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A different route for boys

JCF Cadet Academy combats truancy, other challenges with discipline, mentorship

Jerome Williams | Reporter

August 26 12:18 AM

A different route for boys

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Kabaka Pyramid’s Rebel Music gets new life

August 26 12:16 AM

Kabaka Pyramid’s

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‘RAIN DELAY’ FOR JCA AGM

Cricket association elections pushed back to October

August 26 12:12 AM

Bennett says JCA’s rescheduled voting AGM set for October

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Audit confirms JMDA concerns

Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter

August 26 12:09 AM

Audit confirms JMDA concerns

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Discriminatory or necessary?

Strong views on JTA suggestion of compulsory PTA meetings for PATH beneficiaries

Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer

August 26 12:09 AM

Discriminatory or necessary?

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JDF applies military muscle to Merl Grove repairs

RENAE OSBOURNE, Observer staff reporter, osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com

August 26 12:07 AM

JDF applies military muscle to Merl Grove repairs

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MP Holness wants more for Mavis Bank Health Centre

Health minister wary

BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com

August 26 12:06 AM

Member of Parliament for St Andrew East Rural Juliet Holness has appealed to the health ministry to improve aspects of the Mavis Bank Health Centre in...

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Capleton to honour heroes at Sharkie’s Seafood Festival

October 10, 2025

On October 20th, Heroes Day, in honour of Jamaica's national and local heroes, the “Fireman” Capleton will bring an electrifying performance to the Sh...

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Garnet Silk, Clevie Browne among musicians to receive honours on Heroes Day

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer

August 6, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Aaron Silk, younger brother of Garnet Silk, has welcomed a national award for his sibling, but maintains he should have been recog...

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Deejay Quick Cook mourns murder of father; family rejects gang-related suggestion

October 22, 2024

Dancehall artiste Quick Cook is mourning the death of his father, Michael 'Ital' Lumley, who was shot and killed by unknown assailants in St Mary on M...

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Four of five killed in Rockfort shooting identified

October 22, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Police have identified four of the five men who were shot and killed during a mass shooting at a football match in Pleasant Height...

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PHOTOS: Outstanding Jamaicans receive national awards

October 21, 2024

Two hundred and thirty-two Jamaicans were officially recognised for their contribution to nation-building during the Ceremony of Investiture and Prese...

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Sykes lauds Justices conferred with national honours

October 20, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Judiciary is celebrating four of its members, all high court justices, who will be conferred with national honours on Monday d...

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National Honours & Awards Ceremony relocated to National Indoor Sports Centre

October 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Honours and Awards Ceremony will now be held at the National Indoor Sports Centre. The relocation of the ceremony usu...