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Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than 7%
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Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than 7%
December 26 02:19 PM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana’s non-oil economy grew by 13.8 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the mid-year economic report. Touris...
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
December 26 01:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of teams taking part in the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Champions Cup could be increased by four ...
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
December 26 12:58 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Despite an increased police presence, gunmen struck on March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Christmas Day leaving t...
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
December 26 12:18 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Trelawny gathered at the William Knibb Memorial High School football field on Sunday for a large-scale relief and com...
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
December 26 12:07 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Norwood Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) has recorded no murders and no shootings since the start of 2025, a major crime-figh...
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26 10:35 AM
When Switzerland-based reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist collaborated with legendary Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry in 2017, it was a dream c...
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
December 26 10:25 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 400 homeless people were treated to a Christmas dinner Thursday on Water Lane in downtown Kingston, as Mayor Andrew Swab...
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
December 26 10:04 AM
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he would meet United States (US)  President Donald Trump this weekend to di...
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Four men killed in alleged confrontation with police in St Catherine
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Four men killed in alleged confrontation with police in St Catherine
November 13, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Four men were killed in an alleged confrontation with police in Linstead, St Catherine late Wednesday. Observer Online underst...
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Police kill two in operations linked to Commodore mass shooting
October 9, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Two men were fatally shot in St Catherine on Thursday during alleged confrontations with police investigating Sunday’s quintup...
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Five killed in police confrontation in Jack’s Hill
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Five killed in police confrontation in Jack’s Hill
July 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Five men were shot and killed in an alleged confrontation with the police in Jack’s Hill, St Andrew on Monday. Reports reaching Ob...
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Man who had been reported missing killed in police confrontation
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Man who had been reported missing killed in police confrontation
May 12, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica — A man who was reported missing on Wednesday, May 7 was fatally shot during a police confrontation at Cauldwell, Kingsvale in Hanove...
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WATCH: Man fatally shot by police on Brooks Avenue
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WATCH: Man fatally shot by police on Brooks Avenue
April 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A man was reportedly shot and killed by the police Wednesday night on Brooks Avenue in Duhaney Park, St Andrew. According to reports...
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Regional Security System assisting in probe into fatal Guyana police shootings
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Regional Security System assisting in probe into fatal Guyana police shootings
April 13, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (CMC) – A team from the Regional Security System (RSS) has arrived in Guyana to assist local authorities in the investigations int...
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WATCH: ‘Go get the facts!’ Police Federation boss chides JFJ over fatal shootings, planned protest
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WATCH: ‘Go get the facts!’ Police Federation boss chides JFJ over fatal shootings, planned protest
April 13, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica – Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Sergeant Arleen McBean has called on Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) to partner with the Jama...
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WATCH: Man fatally shot in St Thomas police operation
March 19, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — A man was shot and killed by police in White Hall, St Thomas during an operation Tuesday morning. He has been identified as Frank...
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JFJ appalled by surge in fatal shootings by members of the security forces
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JFJ appalled by surge in fatal shootings by members of the security forces
February 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says progress made in recent decades in holding law enforcement accountable is at serio...
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Court matters suspended in Spanish Town, Old Harbour due to SOE
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Court matters suspended in Spanish Town, Old Harbour due to SOE
January 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Court Administration Division (CAD) is advising the public that matters scheduled for Thursday at the Spanish Town and Old Har...
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Police kill alleged armed man during operation in Kingston
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Police kill alleged armed man during operation in Kingston
January 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Police shot and killed a man, who reportedly pointed a firearm at them, during an intelligence-led operation on Wednesday morning i...
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Manchester police chief defends response to domestic dispute incident
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Manchester police chief defends response to domestic dispute incident
January 7, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— The leadership of the Manchester police has defended the response of personnel in a domestic dispute incident in Mandeville on Mo...
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WATCH: ‘Clear him name’, cries uncle of Lawrence Tavern man killed by police
January 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The uncle of the Lawrence Tavern resident who was shot and killed by police during an operation last Friday says he is just seekin...
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Protest underway for Lawrence Tavern resident killed in police operation
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Protest underway for Lawrence Tavern resident killed in police operation
January 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A protest is now underway for the Lawrence Tavern resident who was shot and killed by police during an operation last Friday. Acco...
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WATCH: Family cries foul after Lakes Pen fatal shooting
January 3, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The close relatives of a man who was fatally shot during a confrontation with police officers in Lakes Pen, St Catherine on Th...
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Woman reportedly shot dead by police at Old Shoe Market
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Woman reportedly shot dead by police at Old Shoe Market
December 25, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A woman was reportedly fatally shot by police inside the Old Shoe Market in Montego Bay on Wednesday morning. The woman has not ye...
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Indecom investigating triple fatal shooting in St James
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Indecom investigating triple fatal shooting in St James
December 24, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica - The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) is investigating the circumstances of a triple fatal shooting by police in ...
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Police sergeant dies at hospital days after gun attack
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Police sergeant dies at hospital days after gun attack
November 11, 2024
A policeman who was shot last Thursday outside his Portmore home has died at hospital, Observer Online has learned. The deceased is Sergeant Patrick M...
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INDECOM probing fatal police shooting in Trelawny
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INDECOM probing fatal police shooting in Trelawny
October 23, 2024
TRELAWNY, Jamaica— Investigators from the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) are probing the fatal shooting of a man during an alleged...
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Unidentified man fatally shot during alleged confrontation with Trelawny cops
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Unidentified man fatally shot during alleged confrontation with Trelawny cops
August 16, 2024
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The Independent Commission of Investigation (INDECOM) and the Inspectorate of Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) have...
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Man shot dead after reportedly trying to disarm cop, firearm seized
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Man shot dead after reportedly trying to disarm cop, firearm seized
June 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man was shot dead by the police and a firearm seized during an incident at a gully along Content Avenue, Kingston 10 on Saturday...
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Roadblock mounted over police killing of Manchester teen
June 18, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Placard-bearing residents of Barrett Piece blocked a section of the Kendal main road in Manchester on Tuesday, two days after th...
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Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than 7%
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of teams taking part in the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Champions Cup could be increased by four ...
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
December 26, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Despite an increased police presence, gunmen struck on March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Christmas Day leaving t...
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Trelawny gathered at the William Knibb Memorial High School football field on Sunday for a large-scale relief and com...
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Norwood Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) has recorded no murders and no shootings since the start of 2025, a major crime-figh...
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