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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
NGO head, PAJ and others hold conflicting views on withholding names of accused
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:30 AM
Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
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Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:28 AM
Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
He taught himself to read on a journey to academic triumph
BY VERNON DAVIDSON Executive editor — publications davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:26 AM
The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
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BY KEDIESHA PERRY 
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Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
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Morning Maestro Machel
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From child apprentice to master craftsman
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From child apprentice to master craftsman
Kevin Campbell hoping to preserve pot-making craft; invites youth to learn
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:24 AM
From child apprentice to master craftsman
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Time for the stick, not just carrot?
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Time for the stick, not just carrot?
IMAJ head says incentives alone won’t push Jamaica towards sustainable real estate
BY CHARMAINE N CLARKE Executive editor, regional correspondents network clarkec@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:22 AM
Time for the stick, not just carrot?
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RUNNING RIOT!
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RUNNING RIOT!
Busby pleased as Reggae Girlz continue winning form in World Cup qualifiers
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:22 AM
Busby pleased as Reggae Girlz rout Antigua and Barbuda
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St Thomas Eastern MP calls for NWA to address ‘ongoing flooding’ in Port Morant
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St Thomas Eastern MP calls for NWA to address ‘ongoing flooding’ in Port Morant
April 9, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica— Member of Parliament (MP) for St Thomas Eastern Rosemarie Shaw is accusing Communications Manager at the National Works Agency (NW...
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Morgan expresses condolences following death at closed bridge in St Thomas
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Morgan expresses condolences following death at closed bridge in St Thomas
April 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan has expressed condolences following the tragic death of an individual ...
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Elderly woman found wandering in Yallahs, St Thomas
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Elderly woman found wandering in Yallahs, St Thomas
March 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are seeking the public’s assistance in reuniting an elderly woman with her family after she was found wandering in Albi...
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St Andrew motorist dies in St Thomas crash, another hospitalised
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St Andrew motorist dies in St Thomas crash, another hospitalised
March 26, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A motorist died as a result of injuries he sustained during a crash along Pamphret main road in St Thomas, Wednesday evening. The d...
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Budget Debate: New mixed-use port to be built in St Thomas, says Holness
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Budget Debate: New mixed-use port to be built in St Thomas, says Holness
March 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A new mixed-use port primarily for the export of aggregate is to be constructed in St Thomas. This was disclosed by Prime Minister...
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Two charged in fatal stabbing of St Thomas farmer
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Two charged in fatal stabbing of St Thomas farmer
March 16, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — Two men have been charged with murder following the stabbing death of a farmer during an altercation at a bar in St Thomas on Feb...
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Alleged St Thomas shooter held after 20 years on the run
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Alleged St Thomas shooter held after 20 years on the run
February 27, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica – After nearly 20 years on the run, a 61-year-old man, wanted for a 2006 shooting in St Thomas, was charged in relation to the crim...
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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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Residents of Bath encouraged to enrol in HSDE programme offered by HEART/NSTA Trust
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Residents of Bath encouraged to enrol in HSDE programme offered by HEART/NSTA Trust
February 3, 2026
MORANT BAY, ST Thomas —Residents of Bath, St Thomas, are being encouraged to enrol in the High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) programme offered by ...
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Police hunt gunmen after late-night shoot-out in St Thomas
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Police hunt gunmen after late-night shoot-out in St Thomas
February 1, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — Police in St Thomas are searching for several men who allegedly opened fire on cops during a late-night pursuit on Thursday. Repo...
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St Thomas police list person of interest
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St Thomas police list person of interest
January 27, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—The St Thomas police have listed a man as a person of interest who they believe can assist them in relation to an incident under in...
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Flow Foundation launches $5m entrepreneurship programme in St Thomas
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Flow Foundation launches $5m entrepreneurship programme in St Thomas
January 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Flow Foundation, in partnership with Young Women and Men of Purpose, has launched a $5 million entrepreneurship programme aime...
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Hordley Crossing main road in St Thomas impassable
January 6, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — The police are advising the public that sections of the Hordley Crossing main road in St Thomas leading to Portland are impassabl...
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WATCH: Capleton, Jamal, Macka, Jah Bouks and others ignite Angola Festival
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WATCH: Capleton, Jamal, Macka, Jah Bouks and others ignite Angola Festival
January 2, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica – The 'Fireman' Capleton and ‘Dunce Man’ Jamal electrified fans at Old Pera in St Thomas to ring in the new year at the annual Ango...
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WATCH: Car crashes into utility pole on St Thomas roadway, two hospitalised
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WATCH: Car crashes into utility pole on St Thomas roadway, two hospitalised
December 28, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica – A driver and his passenger were rushed to hospital Sunday morning after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a utilit...
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WATCH: KFC opens first restaurant in St Thomas
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WATCH: KFC opens first restaurant in St Thomas
December 2, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — The new KFC restaurant in Morant Bay, St Thomas is now open. Opening its doors to customers on Tuesday, the brand manager of Rest...
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Man fatally shot during police confrontation in St Thomas
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Man fatally shot during police confrontation in St Thomas
November 21, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica —  A man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police early Friday morning in the Gutter Head district of St Th...
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#EyeOnMelissa: ‘Shelters aren’t homes but can save lives’
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#EyeOnMelissa: ‘Shelters aren’t homes but can save lives’
St Thomas parish council urges vulnerable residents to seek refuge, bring own supplies for comfort amid Melissa threat
JULIAN RICHARDSON, Online content manager, richardsonj@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 28, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica— As dangerous Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica, the chief executive of the St Thomas parish council is urging vulnerable re...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Bachelor’s Hall main road impassable
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#EyeOnMelissa: Bachelor’s Hall main road impassable
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are advising the motoring public that the Bachelor’s Hall main road in St Thomas has become impassable due to flooding ...
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St Thomas parish council worker dies after hit-and-run
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St Thomas parish council worker dies after hit-and-run
October 18, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica – St Thomas police are investigating a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a woman in Lyssons in the parish on Friday night. The d...
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Two men arrested after firearms seized in St Thomas
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Two men arrested after firearms seized in St Thomas
October 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Two firearms, including an assault rifle and 30 assorted rounds of ammunition, were seized by the St Thomas police during two sepa...
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Delivery driver charged after police seize 1,500 pounds of ganja in St Thomas
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Delivery driver charged after police seize 1,500 pounds of ganja in St Thomas
October 4, 2025
ST THOMAS Jamaica — A delivery driver has been charged with six breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act following the seizure of over 1,500 pounds of comp...
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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
NGO head, PAJ and others hold conflicting views on withholding names of accused
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April 12, 2026
Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
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Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
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April 12, 2026
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
He taught himself to read on a journey to academic triumph
BY VERNON DAVIDSON Executive editor — publications davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12, 2026
The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
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From child apprentice to master craftsman
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April 12, 2026
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