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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order creating a voluntary framework under ...
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Brown questions Govt’s plans for BPO sector under threat from AI
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Brown questions Govt’s plans for BPO sector under threat from AI
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation, Christopher Brown, is sounding the alarm about the future ...
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Integrity Commission report on FLA finally tabled
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Integrity Commission report on FLA finally tabled
Jerome Williams Observer Staff Reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 2 07:47 PM
The long-awaited Integrity Commission report into the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, uncovering concerns about...
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Campbell wants permanent disaster fund to aid farmers, fisherfolk
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the increasing frequency of natural disasters and their devastating consequences, Opposition Spokesman on Agriculture and Fis...
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Wheatley announces ‘House of Innovation’ to drive growth
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr Andrew Wheatley has announced that he will be seeking Cabinet approval fo...
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TWP Attorneys launches ‘Lunch and Learn’ initiative to strengthen development within the  legal profession
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TWP Attorneys launches ‘Lunch and Learn’ initiative to strengthen development within the legal profession
June 2 07:31 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Local law practice TWP Attorneys-at-Law has launched its inaugural “Lunch and Learn” Initiative, a professional development progra...
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Farmers, fisherfolk struggling, says Campbell
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Farmers, fisherfolk struggling, says Campbell
June 2 07:12 PM
Opposition Spokesman on Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Dayton Campbell has argued that despite some progress, too many farmers and fisherfolk are still...
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ singer Peabo Bryson dead at 75
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ singer Peabo Bryson dead at 75
June 2 07:11 PM
Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson, known for songs including A Whole New World from Aladdin ,  passed away on Tuesday, according to a statement shared...
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Bob Marley’s ‘Stir it Up’ hits double platinum in New Zealand
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Bob Marley’s ‘Stir it Up’ hits double platinum in New Zealand
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 17, 2026
Although Bob Marley was popular in New Zealand, even performing there in 1979, Stir it Up , one of his signature hits, did not chart in that country. ...
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Toots and the Maytals strike gold in New Zealand with 54-46
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Toots and the Maytals strike gold in New Zealand with 54-46
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three years after it earned a gold certification in the United Kingdom,  54-46 (That's My Number)  by Toots and the Maytals, has e...
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Aswad’s 1988 cover of ‘Don’t Turn Around’ goes gold in New Zealand
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Aswad’s 1988 cover of ‘Don’t Turn Around’ goes gold in New Zealand
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
January 28, 2026
Originally recorded by Tina Turner and featured on the B-side of her 1986 hit Typical Male , the song Don't Turn Around has been covered by several ar...
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Lukie D’s Missing You earns  platinum certification in New Zealand
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Lukie D’s Missing You earns platinum certification in New Zealand
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Singer Lukie D says it's important to put your best foot forward when recording a song, because it’s hard to predict when a song w...
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New Zealand lose Tickner as West Indies all out for 205
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New Zealand lose Tickner as West Indies all out for 205
December 10, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP)—New Zealand fought back to claim first-day honours in the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington, but the hom...
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OECS sign partnership agreement with New Zealand to boost geothermal energy development
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OECS sign partnership agreement with New Zealand to boost geothermal energy development
March 7, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) – The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Friday signed a partnership agreement with New Zealand to advance geoth...
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Tens of thousands march in New Zealand Maori rights protest
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Tens of thousands march in New Zealand Maori rights protest
November 19, 2024
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP)— Booming Indigenous Maori "haka" chants rang out across New Zealand's capital on Tuesday, as tens of thousands rallied a...
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Sri Lanka beat New Zealand to go 1-0 up in ODI series
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Sri Lanka beat New Zealand to go 1-0 up in ODI series
November 13, 2024
DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka (AFP)— Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the rain-in...
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Ferguson hat-trick stuns Sri Lanka to level New Zealand T20 series
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Ferguson hat-trick stuns Sri Lanka to level New Zealand T20 series
November 10, 2024
DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka (AFP)— Lockie Ferguson unleashed a blistering spell of fast bowling, claiming a hat-trick to power New Zealand to a nail-biting fi...
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West Indies edged by New Zealand in Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal
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West Indies edged by New Zealand in Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal
October 18, 2024
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- New Zealand saw off the danger of Deandra Dottin to book their place in the Women's T20 World Cup final with a ...
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Meth found in sweets handed out by New Zealand charity
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Meth found in sweets handed out by New Zealand charity
August 13, 2024
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP)— Food parcels dished out by a New Zealand charity unknowingly contained pineapple sweets laced with potentially lethal a...
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Players unaware of spying scandal as Canada Olympic coach sent home— official
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Players unaware of spying scandal as Canada Olympic coach sent home— official
July 26, 2024
PARIS, France (AFP)— Canadian football chiefs on Friday pleaded for FIFA not to deduct points from their women's Olympic football team amid a drone-sp...
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Emotional Boult calls T20 World Cup exit his ‘last day’ for New Zealand
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Emotional Boult calls T20 World Cup exit his ‘last day’ for New Zealand
June 17, 2024
TAROUBA, Trinidad and Tobago (AFP)— Left-arm paceman Trent Boult said he had played his "last day" of international cricket after New Zealand's disapp...
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Rutherford rescues West Indies against New Zealand
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Rutherford rescues West Indies against New Zealand
June 12, 2024
TAROUBA, Trinidad and Tobago (AFP)— Sherfane Rutherford rescued the West Indies from a seemingly hopeless position to a competitive 149 for nine batti...
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New Zealand win toss, opt to bowl vs Windies
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June 12, 2024
TAROUBA, Trinidad and Tobago (AFP)— New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl first against the West Indies in a Group C matc...
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Integrity Commission report on FLA finally tabled
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The long-awaited Integrity Commission report into the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, uncovering concerns about...
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Campbell wants permanent disaster fund to aid farmers, fisherfolk
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