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JLP’s Morgan rejects ‘misleading’ PNP claims on SPARK programme
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JLP’s Morgan rejects ‘misleading’ PNP claims on SPARK programme
May 12 05:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan, has rejected what he described as misleading and politically convenie...
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‘Flossing King’ Flippa Moggela facing drug charges in US again
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‘Flossing King’ Flippa Moggela facing drug charges in US again
CLAUDE MILLS, Observer Online writer 
May 12 05:01 PM
Only four years after his release from prison on drug trafficking charges, dancehall artiste Flippa Moggela is once again in hot water with United Sta...
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T-Drive ‘flies’ to #2 spot on Island Gold Radio chart
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T-Drive ‘flies’ to #2 spot on Island Gold Radio chart
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
May 12 04:45 PM
Jamaican recording artiste T-Drive is celebrating a major milestone in his musical journey after his single Fly Away climbed to the number two spot on...
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Forex: $159.13 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.13 to one US dollar
May 12 04:26 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, May 12, ended trading at $159.13, up by 22 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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Health ministry establishes International Recruitment Unit to fill shortages, says Tufton
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Health ministry establishes International Recruitment Unit to fill shortages, says Tufton
May 12 04:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has established an International Recruitment Unit (IRU) as part of its broader Human Resources...
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Man and woman charged after allegedly attempting to smuggle cigarettes in Annotto Bay lock-up
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Man and woman charged after allegedly attempting to smuggle cigarettes in Annotto Bay lock-up
May 12 04:20 PM
ANNOTTO BAY, St Mary—A 19-year-old hairstylist and a 30-year-old construction worker were arrested and charged on Tuesday after allegedly attempting t...
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‘Kiss Of Judas Riddim’ tops iTunes charts
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‘Kiss Of Judas Riddim’ tops iTunes charts
producer says riddim's growing success shows listeners still crave music with substance
May 12 04:18 PM
Established producer Kemar “Flava” McGregor is using the momentum surrounding his latest release, the Kiss Of Judas Riddim , to spark conversation abo...
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National Health Fund spends $11.5 billion, delivers 3 million prescriptions
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National Health Fund spends $11.5 billion, delivers 3 million prescriptions
May 12 04:13 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The number of prescriptions under the National Health Fund (NHF) has increased from less than one million in 2016 to approximately t...
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Jamaica’s hospitals, clinics saw over 2.75 million patient visits in 2025 – Tufton
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Jamaica’s hospitals, clinics saw over 2.75 million patient visits in 2025 – Tufton
May 12, 2026
Jamaica's public health system saw 1,155,949 patient visits in hospitals and 1,596,871 patient visits in health centres in 2025 according the Minister...
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Five per cent of traffic fines to boost road safety efforts, says Vaz
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Five per cent of traffic fines to boost road safety efforts, says Vaz
May 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government’s National Road Safety Policy is being boosted by five per cent of the proceeds of traffic fines to the Ministry of...
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Raise age of consent to 18 to combat teenage pregnancies, says Crawford
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Raise age of consent to 18 to combat teenage pregnancies, says Crawford
April 28, 2026
If Opposition Spokesman on Education Damion Crawford has his way, the age of consent in Jamaica would move from 16 to 18 years. He made the call for t...
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Hermitage Dam to be upgraded at a cost of US$250 million, says Samuda
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Hermitage Dam to be upgraded at a cost of US$250 million, says Samuda
April 28, 2026
The Government is moving ahead with plans to upgrade the Hermitage Dam in Stony Hill, St Andrew to the tune of US$250 million. Minister of Water, Envi...
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Climate Change legislation coming this fiscal year, says Samuda
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Climate Change legislation coming this fiscal year, says Samuda
April 28, 2026
The development and passage of climate change legislation will mark a significant step in strengthening Jamaica’s governance framework, according to t...
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Food handlers permits to be issued for two years – Tufton
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Food handlers permits to be issued for two years – Tufton
June 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - In a major overhaul, the food handlers permit which is required for work in food and other establishments will now be issued for t...
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Constant Spring Golf Club to be declared Forest Management Area — Samuda
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Constant Spring Golf Club to be declared Forest Management Area — Samuda
May 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Forestry Department is moving to declare the iconic Constant Spring Golf Club in St Andrew a Forest Management Area. Minister ...
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Chang says under 600 murders possible this year
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Chang says under 600 murders possible this year
April 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—If the current trends continue, Jamaica could record fewer than 600 murders this year, according to Minister of National Security Dr...
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JLP’s Morgan rejects ‘misleading’ PNP claims on SPARK programme
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JLP’s Morgan rejects ‘misleading’ PNP claims on SPARK programme
May 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan, has rejected what he described as misleading and politically convenie...
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‘Flossing King’ Flippa Moggela facing drug charges in US again
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‘Flossing King’ Flippa Moggela facing drug charges in US again
CLAUDE MILLS, Observer Online writer 
May 12, 2026
Only four years after his release from prison on drug trafficking charges, dancehall artiste Flippa Moggela is once again in hot water with United Sta...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
T-Drive ‘flies’ to #2 spot on Island Gold Radio chart
Entertainment, ...
T-Drive ‘flies’ to #2 spot on Island Gold Radio chart
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
May 12, 2026
Jamaican recording artiste T-Drive is celebrating a major milestone in his musical journey after his single Fly Away climbed to the number two spot on...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Forex: $159.13 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.13 to one US dollar
May 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, May 12, ended trading at $159.13, up by 22 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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Health ministry establishes International Recruitment Unit to fill shortages, says Tufton
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Health ministry establishes International Recruitment Unit to fill shortages, says Tufton
May 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has established an International Recruitment Unit (IRU) as part of its broader Human Resources...
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