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Nigerian military rescues 31 worshippers kidnapped during Easter church masses
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Nigerian military rescues 31 worshippers kidnapped during Easter church masses
April 5 04:59 PM
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP)—The Nigerian military said Sunday it had rescued 31 worshippers seized from Easter celebrations in northwestern Kaduna state, tho...
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Gordon steps aside from PAC, shadow cabinet amid JACDEN probe—Mark Golding
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Gordon steps aside from PAC, shadow cabinet amid JACDEN probe—Mark Golding
April 5 04:47 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Leader Mark Golding has announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JACDEN Dennis Gordon has been instructed to step ...
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
April 5 04:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Rupie Edwards, the singer/producer who entered the British national chart in 1975 with Irie Feelings (Skanga) , was laid to rest on ...
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer writer 
April 5 04:00 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican government has promised a delegate-friendly atmosphere for the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June...
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
April 5 03:52 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica added five more medals- a gold, two silver and two bronze- on Sunday morning’s session at the 53rd Carifta Games, being held...
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Leeds beat West Ham in shoot-out to reach FA Cup semis for first time in 39 years
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Leeds beat West Ham in shoot-out to reach FA Cup semis for first time in 39 years
April 5 03:09 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years as they survived a dramatic penalty shoot-out after s...
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Trump appears to extend Iran deadline in cryptic post
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Trump appears to extend Iran deadline in cryptic post
April 5 02:35 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Sunday appeared to extend by 24 hours his deadline for Iran to make a dea...
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JTTA set to shine at Caribbean and Central American Championships
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JTTA set to shine at Caribbean and Central American Championships
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
April 5 01:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Table Tennis Association (JTTA) continues to strengthen its position on the regional stage as Jamaica participates in a ...
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Several upgrades underway for a section of Spanish Town Road
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Several upgrades underway for a section of Spanish Town Road
March 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) says that the section of Spanish Town Road in St Andrew between the examination depot and Cockburn...
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Rehabilitative works to commence along Winston Jones Highway in Manchester
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Rehabilitative works to commence along Winston Jones Highway in Manchester
March 11, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Motorists using the Winston Jones Highway in Manchester are being advised to prepare for traffic delays while using the corridor...
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WATCH: Throne Speech did not capture realities of St Thomas, says MP Shaw
February 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament (MP) for St Thomas Eastern, Yvonne Rose-Marie Shaw, has voiced disappointment with the 2026 Throne Speech, ar...
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NWA extends closure of Top Road in Browns Town, St Ann
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NWA extends closure of Top Road in Browns Town, St Ann
February 13, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the public that Top Road in Browns Town, St Ann, which was closed three weeks ago, will ...
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Road rehabilitation works to begin in Swallowfield community next week
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Road rehabilitation works to begin in Swallowfield community next week
February 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) will begin rehabilitation works along Swallowfield Road in St Andrew on Monday. According to Manag...
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Morgan hits back at Azan regarding gov’t spend for road rehabilitation programmes
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Morgan hits back at Azan regarding gov’t spend for road rehabilitation programmes
January 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan, has hit back at comments made by Opposition Spokesman Richard Azan, c...
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Rehabilitative works to commence along the Winston Jones Highway Manchester
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Rehabilitative works to commence along the Winston Jones Highway Manchester
August 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Work is set to commence along the Winston Jones Highway in Manchester by the National Works Agency (NWA) on Saturday, August 9. The...
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SPARK paving the way for safer roads — Shaw
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SPARK paving the way for safer roads — Shaw
May 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Jamaica observes Global Road Safety Week, the National Works Agency (NWA) has underscored its focus on road safety through the ...
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WATCH: Taxi operators protest bad roads, sewage water along Waltham Park route
February 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Commuters faced major disruptions on Monday as taxi operators who ply the Waltham Park Road route withdrew their services in prote...
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WATCH: SPARK programme gets  underway
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WATCH: SPARK programme gets underway
December 30, 2024
ST ANDREW, Jamaica -- The construction phase of the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network Project (SPARK) is now under...
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Constant Spring Road to be reduced to single lane access
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Constant Spring Road to be reduced to single lane access
December 6, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Beginning Friday, December 6, the northbound section (heading to Manor Park) of Constant Spring Road in St Andrew will be reduced ...
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CHEC the selected contractor for $45 billion SPARK — Holness
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CHEC the selected contractor for $45 billion SPARK — Holness
December 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) is the selected contractor for the Government’s $45 billion Shared Prosperity through Acc...
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Holness declares Jamaica’s road situation a national emergency; allocates $2 billion for emergency repairs
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Holness declares Jamaica’s road situation a national emergency; allocates $2 billion for emergency repairs
December 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Thursday declared Jamaica’s deteriorating road network a national emergency situation and announc...
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Gov’t commits to significant long-term investments in road infrastructure
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Gov’t commits to significant long-term investments in road infrastructure
September 22, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, says the Government will be making significant long-term investments in improving Jamaica’s road...
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WATCH: Manchester Southern MP claims roadblocks in constituency politically motivated
September 17, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for Manchester Southern Robert Chin says Monday’s roadblock to protest over deplorable road conditions in h...
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Holness announces $3b REACH Road Rehabilitation Programme
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Holness announces $3b REACH Road Rehabilitation Programme
August 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the launch of the REACH Road Rehab Programme, a comprehensive national road rehabilita...
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Multimillion-dollar rehabilitation project begins on Santa Cruz to Leeds main road
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Multimillion-dollar rehabilitation project begins on Santa Cruz to Leeds main road
June 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) has commenced a multimillion-dollar road rehabilitation project on the main road from Santa Cruz t...
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Nigerian military rescues 31 worshippers kidnapped during Easter church masses
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LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP)—The Nigerian military said Sunday it had rescued 31 worshippers seized from Easter celebrations in northwestern Kaduna state, tho...
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Gordon steps aside from PAC, shadow cabinet amid JACDEN probe—Mark Golding
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Leader Mark Golding has announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JACDEN Dennis Gordon has been instructed to step ...
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Rupie Edwards, the singer/producer who entered the British national chart in 1975 with Irie Feelings (Skanga) , was laid to rest on ...
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer writer 
April 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican government has promised a delegate-friendly atmosphere for the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June...
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica added five more medals- a gold, two silver and two bronze- on Sunday morning’s session at the 53rd Carifta Games, being held...
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