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Author Rohan Budhai has pulled back the curtain on Jamaica’s rich musical legacy with  A Hit Mek , a 560-page publication that explores the island’s c...
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Reggae artiste Vernal Sage (pronounced Sajay) is on a mission to inspire change, expressing confidence that his latest single,  Good Over Evil , can u...
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BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — The head of the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, on Sunday welcomed the defeat of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban...
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Orbán concedes defeat as Opposition sweeps Hungary’s elections after 16 years
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Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in Hungary’s elections on Sunday, ending his 16-year rule as the Opposition surged to a commanding victory. USA Today rep...
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City must respect Arsenal when they face the Premier League leaders in a seismic titl...
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Man suspected of killing twins in central France
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BORDEAUX, France (AFP) — A man in his 60s was suspected of killing twin women on Sunday in a central French village, one of whom was his ex-partner, o...
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Mt Pleasant’s Peter Gould steps down from PFJL Finance Commitee
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Mt Pleasant’s Peter Gould steps down from PFJL Finance Commitee
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - Chairman of Mt Pleasant FA, Peter Gould, has stepped down with immediate effect from the Finance Committee of Professional Footbal...
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Catherine Hall Health Centre to reopen in two weeks
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Catherine Hall Health Centre to reopen in two weeks
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Catherine Hall Health Centre in St James, which sustained extensive damage during Hurricane Melissa last October, is set to re...
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April 10, 2026
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Traffic in a seaside Australian town was briefly diverted on Friday when a local seal decided to take a nap on the road. Th...
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Section of roadway in Bayside, Portmore to be reduced to single lane access
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Section of roadway in Bayside, Portmore to be reduced to single lane access
January 21, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Motorists using the Port Henderson Road/George Lee Boulevard intersection in St Catherine are advised to expect delays as the ...
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Police warn against obstructing traffic
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Police warn against obstructing traffic
December 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to persons who obstruct the free flow of traffic in ...
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Traffic pile-up on Kendal main road after crash
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Traffic pile-up on Kendal main road after crash
November 14, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Heavy traffic is now being experienced on the Kendal main road in Manchester following the collision of two heavy duty vehicles ...
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Clamour intensifies for upgraded transportation centre in MoBay
October 10, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Pointing to a number of factors expected to impact the movement of traffic in and out of the western city, Mayor of Montego Bay Ri...
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Expect delays near King’s House Tuesday — police
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September 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The police are advising motorists to expect delays along Hope Road, East Kings House Road, and the surrounding areas on Tuesday, ...
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Best Weekend Ever addresses traffic congestion during beach event at Puerto Seco
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Best Weekend Ever addresses traffic congestion during beach event at Puerto Seco
August 4, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica - The management team of Best Weekend Ever (BWE) says it acknowledges the frustration experienced by motorists, patrons and pedestrian...
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Section of Molynes Road closed as police process crime scene
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Section of Molynes Road closed as police process crime scene
January 27, 2025
The Jamaica Constabulary Force is advising motorists that a section of Molynes Road in St Andrew is currently closed to facilitate the processing of a...
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Traffic changes in downtown Kingston to remain in effect
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Traffic changes in downtown Kingston to remain in effect
January 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby says that following positive results over the Christmas season traffic changes in downtown Kingston...
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December 23, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang says more police are to be placed within the congested town of Lucea in Hanover to assi...
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Traffic changes in effect for JLP National Conference
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November 24, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Several traffic changes are in effect for Sunday’s Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Annual Conference at the National Arena, according t...
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Haughton calls for urgent action to address Montego Bay traffic crisis
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November 14, 2024
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica - People’s National Party (PNP) caretaker for St James West Central, Dr Andre Haughton is calling on the government to urgently a...
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PJ Patterson Highway impassable after two-truck collision
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November 7, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Motorists are being urged to avoid PJ Patterson Highway as the roadway has been completely blocked with goods and building materia...
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Officer hospitalised after being run over by motorist during traffic stop
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August 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A member of the Beat Officer Patrol Division (BOPD), which falls under the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), h...
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Police ‘fully prepared’ for Sumfest this weekend
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ST JAMES, Jamaica – Head of the St James Police Division, Superintendent Eron Samuels has sought to assure that law enforcement officials are fully pr...
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{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
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