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#Champs2026: KC’s Pitter stuns with Class 2 400m record
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#Champs2026: KC’s Pitter stuns with Class 2 400m record
March 27 06:28 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Kingston College’s Jason Pitter clocked a stunning 45.76 seconds to smash Christopher Taylor’s boys Class 2 400m record as he bro...
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#Champs2026: Edwin Allen’s Carr runs PB to win girls’ Class 1 400m
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#Champs2026: Edwin Allen’s Carr runs PB to win girls’ Class 1 400m
March 27 06:19 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Kelly-Ann Carr of Edwin Allen upgraded her bronze from last year to gold when she ran a personal best 52.20 seconds to win the Cl...
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Jamaica 1 – 0 New Caledonia: Reggae Boyz progress to face DR Congo for World Cup ticket
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Jamaica 1 – 0 New Caledonia: Reggae Boyz progress to face DR Congo for World Cup ticket
March 27 12:22 AM
As it was in November, the Reggae Boyz are a game away from securing a spot at the FIFA World Cup after registering a 1-0win over Oceania’s New Caledo...
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PM uses funeral of murdered 3-y-o to appeal to garrisons to give up criminals
Jason Cross | Reporter 
March 27 12:20 AM
Push them out!
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Tighter security for Champs following breach
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Tighter security for Champs following breach
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 27 12:18 AM
Tighter security for Champs following breach
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More than just melody
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More than just melody
Tony Rebel reflects on his iconic Sweet Jamaica’ single
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
March 27 12:16 AM
More than just melody
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Weak boards threaten financial stability
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Weak boards threaten financial stability
BOJ warns poor oversight leaves system vulnerable
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 27 12:14 AM
Weak boards threaten financial stability
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NEVER YIELD!
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NEVER YIELD!
JC surge to big lead but KC and Calabar still in the fight
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
March 27 12:12 AM
JC in charge
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ECG machines now available in every Portland health district
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ECG machines now available in every Portland health district
March 23, 2026
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Residents of Portland now have access to electrocardiogram (ECG) services across all three health districts as the parish’s health...
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$193 million being spent to rehabilitate roadways in northeastern Jamaica
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$193 million being spent to rehabilitate roadways in northeastern Jamaica
March 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) says it has commenced a hotmix patching and local rehabilitation programme in the northeastern par...
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Police release composite sketches of Portland shooting suspects
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Police release composite sketches of Portland shooting suspects
February 16, 2026
PORTLAND, Jamaica — The Portland police have released a composite sketch of two suspects in connection with a case of wounding with intent and possess...
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Minor 3.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Portland
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Minor 3.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Portland
January 26, 2026
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A minor earthquake was felt in Portland on Monday. According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, the 3.2 ...
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Portland man charged with robbery with aggravation
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Portland man charged with robbery with aggravation
January 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man has been charged with robbery with aggravation after an incident in Port Antonio, Portland on Thursday, November 13. Charged...
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Trump says pulling National Guard from Chicago, LA, Portland
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Trump says pulling National Guard from Chicago, LA, Portland
December 31, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was withdrawing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland,...
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
December 26, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon and unlawful possession of ammunition following ...
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Portland Past Students Health Network renders assistance after Hurricane Melissa
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Portland Past Students Health Network renders assistance after Hurricane Melissa
December 12, 2025
Three months ago, a group of people from Portland formed an organisation to assist the needy in their parish. Their first venture was to rebuild a sch...
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Taxi driver accused of selling woman’s car for $50,000 and pocketing money
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Taxi driver accused of selling woman’s car for $50,000 and pocketing money
November 23, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A Portland taxi operator has been charged with larceny and fraudulent conversion after allegedly selling a woman’s vehicle and fai...
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Small businesses in Portland struggle after Hurricane Melissa
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Small businesses in Portland struggle after Hurricane Melissa
November 11, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Small business owners across Portland are facing a confluence of setbacks in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Pauline, a shop a...
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Portland farmers grateful despite losses from devastating hurricane
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Portland farmers grateful despite losses from devastating hurricane
November 11, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Despite ongoing efforts to salvage what remains after Hurricane Melissa, farmers in Portland are expressing gratitude that the dev...
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Portland cookshop feels the pinch of Melissa
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Portland cookshop feels the pinch of Melissa
November 7, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — The northeast Jamaica parish of Portland was spared the worst of the battering Hurricane Melissa delivered to the island more than...
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‘She gwaan bad’: Piggery resident says Hurricane Melissa destroyed his home
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‘She gwaan bad’: Piggery resident says Hurricane Melissa destroyed his home
October 29, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A resident of Piggery, a community in the Rio Grande Valley, Portland, is now seeking to pick up the pieces after his home was des...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Fifty-two shelters open in Portland
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#EyeOnMelissa: Fifty-two shelters open in Portland
October 27, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica - The early impact of Hurricane Melissa has forced the opening of 52 of the 74  shelters across Portland, with 295 occupants. On Sun...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Birnamwood district in Portland impassable
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#EyeOnMelissa: Birnamwood district in Portland impassable
October 26, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica—The police are advising the public that a section of the Birnamwood district in Portland has become impassable due to a landslide an...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Portlanders urged to bring 72-hour emergency supplies to shelters
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#EyeOnMelissa: Portlanders urged to bring 72-hour emergency supplies to shelters
October 24, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica —Residents of Portland, who will be going into shelters, are being urged to take along food and supplies that can last up to 72 hour...
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WATCH: 68 boats sail off for 41st Port Antonio Canoe Tournament
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WATCH: 68 boats sail off for 41st Port Antonio Canoe Tournament
October 21, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — The 41st Port Antonio Canoe Tournament got underway Tuesday morning after a late start due to the weather conditions at the Ole Ma...
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Labour Ministry invites jobseekers to attend job fair in Portmore
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Labour Ministry invites jobseekers to attend job fair in Portmore
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is inviting jobseekers in Portmore and its environs to participate in its upcomi...
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21 of 40 Haitian refugees captured after boat arrives in Portland
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21 of 40 Haitian refugees captured after boat arrives in Portland
September 22, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Police have captured 21 of 40 Haitians who arrived in an 18-foot multi-coloured canoe at Kensington, Portland on Monday. The Haiti...
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Titchfield student dies in suspected drowning at Bikini Beach
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Titchfield student dies in suspected drowning at Bikini Beach
September 21, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica – A teenager died in a suspected drowning at Bikini Beach in Port Antonio, Portland on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as V...
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Portland farmer charged with housebreaking and larceny
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Portland farmer charged with housebreaking and larceny
September 21, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica –  Housebreaking and larceny charges have been laid against a 34-year-old farmer after he allegedly stole electronics from a relativ...
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Great Huts marks 25 years preserving culture in Portland
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Great Huts marks 25 years preserving culture in Portland
September 15, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Great Huts, the eco-resort on the cliffs of Boston Bay, is this year observing its 25th anniversary. The property opened in 2000 w...
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#Champs2026: KC’s Pitter stuns with Class 2 400m record
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KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Kingston College’s Jason Pitter clocked a stunning 45.76 seconds to smash Christopher Taylor’s boys Class 2 400m record as he bro...
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#Champs2026: Edwin Allen’s Carr runs PB to win girls’ Class 1 400m
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#Champs2026: Edwin Allen’s Carr runs PB to win girls’ Class 1 400m
March 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Kelly-Ann Carr of Edwin Allen upgraded her bronze from last year to gold when she ran a personal best 52.20 seconds to win the Cl...
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Jamaica 1 – 0 New Caledonia: Reggae Boyz progress to face DR Congo for World Cup ticket
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Jamaica 1 – 0 New Caledonia: Reggae Boyz progress to face DR Congo for World Cup ticket
March 27, 2026
As it was in November, the Reggae Boyz are a game away from securing a spot at the FIFA World Cup after registering a 1-0win over Oceania’s New Caledo...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
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PM uses funeral of murdered 3-y-o to appeal to garrisons to give up criminals
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March 27, 2026
Push them out!
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Tighter security for Champs following breach
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Tighter security for Champs following breach
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March 27, 2026
Tighter security for Champs following breach
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