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Firgo Diamond talks greed, betrayal in new single ‘Big Shark’
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Firgo Diamond talks greed, betrayal in new single ‘Big Shark’
May 27 06:39 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Rising reggae/dancehall artiste Firgo Diamond is making a bold statement with his new single “ Big Shark ,” a socially conscious t...
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Gas prices down $0.25, diesel down $0.25
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Gas prices down $0.25, diesel down $0.25
May 27 05:13 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, May 28, according to the latest ex-refi...
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Forex: $158.08 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.08 to one US dollar
May 27 04:53 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, May 27, ended trading at $158.08, up 18 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
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Reggae Boyz qualify for Unity Cup final after beating India 2-0
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Reggae Boyz qualify for Unity Cup final after beating India 2-0
May 27 04:45 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz qualified for back- to- back finals in the 2026 Unity Cup after beating debutants India 2-0 in their semi-fi...
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Beryllium says explosion at nearby garage, not operational facilities
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Beryllium says explosion at nearby garage, not operational facilities
May 27 04:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Security company Beryllium says its operational facilities remain unaffected following an explosion and fire at a nearby garage fa...
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Westmoreland police to intensify traffic enforcement operations
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Westmoreland police to intensify traffic enforcement operations
May 27 04:10 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Westmoreland Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is to intensify traffic enforcement operations across the parish...
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Faulkland, Reggae Youths to contest St James FA  Major League final
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Faulkland, Reggae Youths to contest St James FA Major League final
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 27 03:42 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Faulkland Football Club (FC) and Reggae Youths confirmed their places in Saturday’s final of the St James Football Association/San...
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Matthew Perry assistant imprisoned over fatal drug injections
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Matthew Perry assistant imprisoned over fatal drug injections
May 27 03:20 PM
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The personal assistant who repeatedly injected Matthew Perry with ketamine before he died was sentenced to prison o...
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Trump has annual medical exam, days before turning 80
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Trump has annual medical exam, days before turning 80
May 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump went for his annual medical examination on Tuesday, days before his 80th b...
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PNP’s Newell says gov’t still falling short on environmental promises
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PNP’s Newell says gov’t still falling short on environmental promises
May 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Environment and Climate Resilience, Omar Newell, says the Government continues to announce environmenta...
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Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US attacks and Washington issues sanctions
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Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US attacks and Washington issues sanctions
May 18, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba's leader warned Monday of a "bloodbath" in the event of an American attack, and the United States (US) Treasury issued sanct...
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Cuba defends ‘legitimate’ right to defence as US weighs alleged drone threat
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Cuba defends ‘legitimate’ right to defence as US weighs alleged drone threat
May 18, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba's president said Monday his country had a legitimate right to respond to a potential United States (US) attack following US ...
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US seeks to indict Cuba’s ex-president Raul Castro — media
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US seeks to indict Cuba’s ex-president Raul Castro — media
May 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) is seeking to indict Raul Castro, the 94-year-old brother of late Cuban leader Fidel Castro, ...
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United States congratulates Bahamian prime minister on re-election
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United States congratulates Bahamian prime minister on re-election
May 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Trump administration on Wednesday congratulated Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis on his victory in Tuesday’s...
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US ready to provide US$100 million in direct aid to Cubans
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US ready to provide US$100 million in direct aid to Cubans
May 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Trump administration says it is ready to provide US$100 million in direct assistance to the Cuban people, if the...
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Caricom observers say Bahamas election reflected the will of the people
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Caricom observers say Bahamas election reflected the will of the people
May 14, 2026
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — A nine-member Caribbean Community (Caricom) Election Observation Mission (CEOM) has concluded that voters in The Bahamas we...
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Haiti gang violence displaces more than 5,000 — IOM
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Haiti gang violence displaces more than 5,000 — IOM
May 14, 2026
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — Armed gangs have swept through neighbourhoods north of Haiti's capital, forcing more than 5,000 to leave their homes sin...
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Trump goes on social media conspiracy posting spree
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Trump goes on social media conspiracy posting spree
May 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump went on an extraordinary social media spree into the early hours of Tuesda...
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Spirit exit likely to lead to higher US airfares, experts say
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Spirit exit likely to lead to higher US airfares, experts say
May 8, 2026
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The demise of ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is expected to add further upward pressure to United States (US) ...
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Parent company of Trump’s Truth Social reports US$400m loss
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Parent company of Trump’s Truth Social reports US$400m loss
May 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The parent company of Truth Social, President Donald Trump's social media platform, reported a net loss on Friday of...
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PNP aims to undermine SPARK, says Morgan
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PNP aims to undermine SPARK, says Morgan
May 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Works Robert Morgan has charged that there are elements within the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) whose sole...
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Fitz-Henley supports freedom of speech but cautions PNP sympathisers about “vicious political lies” concerning national issues
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Fitz-Henley supports freedom of speech but cautions PNP sympathisers about “vicious political lies” concerning national issues
May 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — While identifying Prime Minister Andrew Holness as perhaps the most lied upon Jamaican politician in the increasingly dynamic cybe...
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King Charles ‘greatly relieved’ Trump unharmed after Washington shooting
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King Charles ‘greatly relieved’ Trump unharmed after Washington shooting
April 26, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain's King Charles III was "greatly relieved" United States (US) President Donald Trump, his wife Melania and other...
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Political rally in Antigua ends abruptly after gunfire during Masicka’s performance
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Political rally in Antigua ends abruptly after gunfire during Masicka’s performance
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 26, 2026
A political rally in St John’s, Antigua ended abruptly on Saturday night after gunshots reportedly disrupted the event. Dancehall artiste Masicka was ...
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Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala event
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Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala event
April 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday evening at a...
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Guyana denies link to seized tanker, says vessel fraudulently flying its flag
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Guyana denies link to seized tanker, says vessel fraudulently flying its flag
April 24, 2026
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana’s Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) says an oil tanker seized by United States forces in the Indian Ocean i...
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Migrants deported from US stranded, ‘scared’ in DR Congo
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Migrants deported from US stranded, ‘scared’ in DR Congo
April 22, 2026
KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP) — Spending the past five days cooped up in a hotel in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo is not quite what a gro...
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Paulwell urges gov’t to stop the ‘PR’ and get on with oil exploration
April 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on Energy, Phillip Paulwell, is urging the Government to do away with the public relations and instead get Un...
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Tourism-dependent countries to be most impacted by Middle East conflict, IMF warns
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Tourism-dependent countries to be most impacted by Middle East conflict, IMF warns
April 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — Nigel Chalk, the director of the Western Hemisphere Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), says the or...
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Opposition leader remembers Hugh Hart as ‘brilliant lawyer’
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Opposition leader remembers Hugh Hart as ‘brilliant lawyer’
April 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Leader Mark Golding has paid tribute to Hugh Hart, describing him as a “brilliant lawyer” whose creative, solution-orie...
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Firgo Diamond talks greed, betrayal in new single ‘Big Shark’
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Firgo Diamond talks greed, betrayal in new single ‘Big Shark’
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Rising reggae/dancehall artiste Firgo Diamond is making a bold statement with his new single “ Big Shark ,” a socially conscious t...
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Gas prices down $0.25, diesel down $0.25
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Gas prices down $0.25, diesel down $0.25
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, May 28, according to the latest ex-refi...
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Forex: $158.08 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.08 to one US dollar
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, May 27, ended trading at $158.08, up 18 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
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Reggae Boyz qualify for Unity Cup final after beating India 2-0
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Reggae Boyz qualify for Unity Cup final after beating India 2-0
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz qualified for back- to- back finals in the 2026 Unity Cup after beating debutants India 2-0 in their semi-fi...
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Beryllium says explosion at nearby garage, not operational facilities
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Beryllium says explosion at nearby garage, not operational facilities
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Security company Beryllium says its operational facilities remain unaffected following an explosion and fire at a nearby garage fa...
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