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Paulwell says Dennis Gordon’s recall beyond ethics committee’s power; concerned MP being targeted unfairly
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April 11 12:30 AM
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Domestic disputes, gang conflicts behind spike in murders in Manchester
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April 11 12:28 AM
Domestic disputes, gang conflicts behind spike in murders in Manchester
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Where’s the CMO?
Councillor demands presence of St Ann chief medical officer
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April 11 12:24 AM
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V’ghn makes it Tailgate
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V’ghn makes it Tailgate
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Misplaced diversion
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Misplaced diversion
Behavioural cases crowd programme meant for offenders, advocate warns
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 11 12:22 AM
Misplaced diversion
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Kenyan police officers return home from Haiti
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Kenyan police officers return home from Haiti
March 18, 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya (CMC) — A contingent of more than 200 Kenyan police officers returned to Kenya on Tuesday night from Haiti, where their services formed...
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Security guard robbed on Harbour Street
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Security guard robbed on Harbour Street
February 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A 25-year-old female security guard was robbed of her cellular phone, cash and other personal items in the vicinity of GraceKennedy ...
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Jamaicans warned not to overshare personal information online
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Jamaicans warned not to overshare personal information online
January 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, D...
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Macron accuses US of ‘turning away’ from allies
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Macron accuses US of ‘turning away’ from allies
January 8, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that the United States (US) was "breaking free from international rules" and "...
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Haiti appeals to international community to help restore security
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Haiti appeals to international community to help restore security
November 5, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (CMC) — Haiti is appealing to the international community to help restore security in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (Caricom) co...
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UPDATE: Trinidad police on high alert after US Embassy warns Americans to avoid its facilities
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UPDATE: Trinidad police on high alert after US Embassy warns Americans to avoid its facilities
October 18, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC)– The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has tightened security across the country to protect citizens and governm...
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Kenya reiterates support for Haiti
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Kenya reiterates support for Haiti
September 25, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — President of Kenya William Ruto on Wednesday reiterated his country’s support for Haiti, lauding as a success the Multinational...
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Japan supports Haiti’s response to illicit trafficking and organised crime
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Japan supports Haiti’s response to illicit trafficking and organised crime
September 19, 2025
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), with the support of the Government of Japan, has launched a new in...
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Haitian police confirm fatal shooting of senior gang member
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Haitian police confirm fatal shooting of senior gang member
September 18, 2025
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — The Haitian National Police (PNH) on Thursday confirmed that they had shot and killed the former rebel leader, Wilfort F...
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Caricom welcomes new initiatives to deal with crisis situation in Haiti
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Caricom welcomes new initiatives to deal with crisis situation in Haiti
September 8, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC)– The Caribbean Community (Caricom) says it “notes with great interest and anticipation” the recent tabling of a draft United ...
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Venezuela warships, drones to patrol coast as US destroyers near
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Venezuela warships, drones to patrol coast as US destroyers near
August 26, 2025
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)-Venezuela said Tuesday it was deploying warships and drones to patrol the country's coastline after its arch-foe the United S...
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Venezuela builds up border security over US warships
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Venezuela builds up border security over US warships
August 25, 2025
CARCAS, Venezuela (AFP)-Venezuela on Monday announced the deployment of 15,000 troops to the Colombia border to fight drug trafficking amid growing pr...
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Russia will not give Ukraine security guarantee—Zelensky
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Russia will not give Ukraine security guarantee—Zelensky
August 17, 2025
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) —Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday rejected the idea of Russia offering his country security guarantees, after US an...
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SERHA awards $3.29b in security contracts to boost safety across regional facilities
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SERHA awards $3.29b in security contracts to boost safety across regional facilities
July 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) has awarded three major security contracts to Shalk Electronic Security Limited, ...
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No flights affected after NMIA bomb threat — Vaz
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No flights affected after NMIA bomb threat — Vaz
June 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has confirmed reports that there was a bomb threat at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) ...
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Holness says investment in national security continues to yield positive results
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Holness says investment in national security continues to yield positive results
April 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government’s strategic investment in national security continues to yield positive result...
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CARICOM IMPACS developing new regional security initiative
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CARICOM IMPACS developing new regional security initiative
April 28, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) -The Trinidad-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) says it has offi...
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US warns it cannot continue shouldering the high finances needed for Haiti’s security
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US warns it cannot continue shouldering the high finances needed for Haiti’s security
April 22, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — The United States (US) says while it is determined to assist the Haitian people achieve peace, security and prosperity, it “can...
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Security forces on high alert!
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Security forces on high alert!
Cops say dead gang member's cronies planning attacks
April 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The security forces are on high alert following Wednesday’s killing of a man said to be a high-ranking gang member on Content Aven...
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‘Security guarantees’ needed to enforce peace deal in Ukraine — Zelensky
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‘Security guarantees’ needed to enforce peace deal in Ukraine — Zelensky
March 3, 2025
KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday accused Russia of not being serious about peace after warning that tough security guarant...
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UWI dismisses claims of gunpoint robbery at campus banks but increases security measures
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UWI dismisses claims of gunpoint robbery at campus banks but increases security measures
February 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Mona, says contrary to recent reports, there was no gun-related robbery at any campus...
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Trump says he’s revoking Biden’s security clearance
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Trump says he’s revoking Biden’s security clearance
February 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump said Friday he was revoking Joe Biden's security clearance, ending his pre...
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Paulwell says Dennis Gordon’s recall beyond ethics committee’s power; concerned MP being targeted unfairly
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Domestic disputes, gang conflicts behind spike in murders in Manchester
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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
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Where’s the CMO?
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Patrons soaked up good vibes at Noon Brunch
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Patrons soaked up good vibes at Noon Brunch
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‘She is irreplaceable’
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‘She is irreplaceable’
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April 11, 2026
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