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No lawyer yet for St James man accused of killing American wife
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No lawyer yet for St James man accused of killing American wife
May 27 07:29 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A St James man accused of murdering his American wife who was in the country celebrating her birthday, appeared in court without a...
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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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WATCH: Jamaica safe, says tourism minister
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WATCH: Jamaica safe, says tourism minister
May 23, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — On the heels of the death of a United States citizen, who was shot in a confrontation with police at the Sangster International Ai...
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CPFSA urges parents to prioritise safety of children after 9-y-o drowns in St Elizabeth
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CPFSA urges parents to prioritise safety of children after 9-y-o drowns in St Elizabeth
April 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, is urging parents and g...
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New Mexico jury finds Meta liable for endangering children
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New Mexico jury finds Meta liable for endangering children
March 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found social media giant Meta liable for endangering children by making them vulnerable...
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With increasing number of high-rises, McKenzie assures that fire hydrants are working
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With increasing number of high-rises, McKenzie assures that fire hydrants are working
March 8, 2026
Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has sought to assure that fire hydrants are being installed and repaired around the country to take account...
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Survey shows gains in cleanliness and business environment under DKRI
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Survey shows gains in cleanliness and business environment under DKRI
March 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Some sections of downtown Kingston are recording measurable gains in cleanliness, safety and business confidence following six mon...
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Hospital-grade disinfectant donated to combat mould, viruses in health facilities
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Hospital-grade disinfectant donated to combat mould, viruses in health facilities
February 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A local manufacturer has donated two pallets of Vital Oxide, a hospital-grade disinfectant product, to the Ministry of Health and ...
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Helmet standard nears approval as Jamaica strengthens focus on rider safety
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Helmet standard nears approval as Jamaica strengthens focus on rider safety
January 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A new standard for motorcycle helmets has taken a significant step forward after being published on the World Trade Organization’s...
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Defensive driving key to reducing road fatalities, says Hill-Bryan
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Defensive driving key to reducing road fatalities, says Hill-Bryan
January 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Montel Hill-Bryan, lead for the Driving Academy at the JN Foundation and for the iDrive4Life Initiative, says there is an urgent n...
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Manchester communities to go under curfew
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Manchester communities to go under curfew
January 1, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew will be imposed in sections of Manchester, effective from 6:20 pm on Thursday, January 1, 2026, to 6:20 pm on S...
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Police urge motorists to exercise vigilance in management and safekeeping of vehicles
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Police urge motorists to exercise vigilance in management and safekeeping of vehicles
December 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists are being urged to exercise heightened vigilance in the management and safekeeping of their vehicles. This urging comes ...
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JFB appeals to householders to be very careful when using extension cords
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JFB appeals to householders to be very careful when using extension cords
December 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to householders to be very careful when using extension cords and electrical devices, ...
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Hidden dangers after hurricane passes
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Hidden dangers after hurricane passes
December 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When a hurricane passes, the first images that often come to mind are toppled trees, flooded streets, and shattered roofs, but one...
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People with leptospirosis symptoms urged to seek immediate medical attention
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People with leptospirosis symptoms urged to seek immediate medical attention
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents presenting with symptoms of leptospirosis are being urged to seek immediate medical attention. National Epidemiologist, ...
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St James residents urged to avoid unsafe routes
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St James residents urged to avoid unsafe routes
November 11, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is imploring residents of St James to avoid using unsafe routes and to heed the w...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Tourism stakeholders reinforce safety as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches
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#EyeOnMelissa: Tourism stakeholders reinforce safety as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches
October 24, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — As Tropical Storm Melissa edges closer to Jamaica, local tourism stakeholders across the island are tightening procedures and rein...
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NEPA urges caution at beaches this Heroes’ weekend
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NEPA urges caution at beaches this Heroes’ weekend
October 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —With an expected increase in beach visits over the upcoming National Heroes’ weekend, the National Environment and Planning Agency ...
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200 fishers trained under NFA’s Safety At Sea programme
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200 fishers trained under NFA’s Safety At Sea programme
September 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two hundred fishers from across the country have so far benefited from the National Fisheries Authority’s (NFA) Safety at Sea Trai...
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PAHO calls for safe care for all newborns and children
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PAHO calls for safe care for all newborns and children
September 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) on Wednesday said that in 2020, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) re...
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Motorists urged to take additional safety precautions
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Motorists urged to take additional safety precautions
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With schools set to reopen for the new school term in a few days, motorists are being urged to take additional safety precautions ...
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Police urge caution on holiday as road fatalities increase since 2025
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Police urge caution on holiday as road fatalities increase since 2025
August 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the Independence holiday fast approaching, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding motorists to be extra cautious o...
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US passenger jet has close call with B-52 bomber
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US passenger jet has close call with B-52 bomber
July 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A passenger jet performed an "aggressive manoeuvre" to avoid a mid-air collision with a United States (US) military ...
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Tarrant Primary safer following KSAMC clean-up activities
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Tarrant Primary safer following KSAMC clean-up activities
May 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Representatives at Tarrant Primary Schools say student and teacher safety has increased exponentially following a de-bushing proje...
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No lawyer yet for St James man accused of killing American wife
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — A St James man accused of murdering his American wife who was in the country celebrating her birthday, appeared in court without a...
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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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