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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
July 4 09:13 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Millions of Americans celebrated the country's 250th birthday on Saturday a landmark celebration that comes at a time ...
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
July 4 08:24 AM
Jamaica’s Dejanae Oakley made a triumphant start to her professional career on Friday, winning the women’s 400m at the PreFontaine Classic at Hayward ...
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BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4 12:30 AM
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
BY DJAUNEL LAWRENCE Observer writer 
July 4 12:26 AM
SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4 12:26 AM
Strong support for Cholita’s
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Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4 12:24 AM
Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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Appleton goes Chillin on the Farm
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St Elizabeth police ramp up road safety efforts
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St Elizabeth police ramp up road safety efforts
May 15, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police in St Elizabeth on Friday distributed 30 helmets to motorcyclists in Junction as part of a road safety initiative. Head...
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New helmet standard targets road deaths
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New helmet standard targets road deaths
April 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Sydoney Preddie, lead for youth and education programme, JN Foundation, says Jamaica is losing billions of dollars annually due to m...
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
January 2, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising road users in the eastern parishes of St Mary, Portland as well St Ann to exercise caution...
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Vaz expresses sorrow over death of 10-year-old student in JUTC incident
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Vaz expresses sorrow over death of 10-year-old student in JUTC incident
November 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz has expressed deep sadness following the death of 10-year-old Sham...
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32 killed in 27 fatal crashes in April says ITA
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32 killed in 27 fatal crashes in April says ITA
May 17, 2025
Thirty-two people were killed in 27 fatal crashes in Jamaica during the month of April. Fatalities decreased by nine per cent when compared to April 2...
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Dunoon benefits from crucial road safety lessons from JN Foundation
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Dunoon benefits from crucial road safety lessons from JN Foundation
March 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —With the incidents of motorcycle crashes and deaths highest among young adults ages 20 to 24, the National Helmet Wearing Coalition...
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Pedestrians urged to take greater responsibility for their safety on the roads
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Pedestrians urged to take greater responsibility for their safety on the roads
February 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Pedestriansure are being urged to take greater responsibility for their safety when traversing the nation’s roadways and comply wit...
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St Kitts urged to implement new measures to deal with increased accidents
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St Kitts urged to implement new measures to deal with increased accidents
January 13, 2025
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, (CMC) –  St Kitts and Nevis' Interministerial Sustainable Road Safety Project (SRSP) Committee is urging the government to imple...
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Road fatalities to fall below 400 for the first time since 2018
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Road fatalities to fall below 400 for the first time since 2018
December 15, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is projecting that road fatalities will fall below 400 this year, the first time since 2018. Th...
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At least 11 killed during road crashes during week ending Oct 11 says RSU
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At least 11 killed during road crashes during week ending Oct 11 says RSU
October 13, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — At least eleven people were killed in motor vehicle crashes during the week ending Friday, October 11. This has pushed to 290, the...
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Falmouth mayor urges motorists to exercise caution on the roadway
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Falmouth mayor urges motorists to exercise caution on the roadway
August 16, 2024
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Following Wednesday's fatal accident involving a 17-year-old motorcyclist on the recently paved roadway between Martha Brae and Bo...
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
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Jamaica’s Dejanae Oakley made a triumphant start to her professional career on Friday, winning the women’s 400m at the PreFontaine Classic at Hayward ...
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Costly carelessness
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July 4, 2026
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From funeral to fire
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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