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Nigerian military rescues 31 worshippers kidnapped during Easter church masses
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Nigerian military rescues 31 worshippers kidnapped during Easter church masses
April 5 04:59 PM
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP)—The Nigerian military said Sunday it had rescued 31 worshippers seized from Easter celebrations in northwestern Kaduna state, tho...
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Gordon steps aside from PAC, shadow cabinet amid JACDEN probe—Mark Golding
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Leader Mark Golding has announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JACDEN Dennis Gordon has been instructed to step ...
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Rupie Edwards, the singer/producer who entered the British national chart in 1975 with Irie Feelings (Skanga) , was laid to rest on ...
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican government has promised a delegate-friendly atmosphere for the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June...
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica added five more medals- a gold, two silver and two bronze- on Sunday morning’s session at the 53rd Carifta Games, being held...
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Leeds beat West Ham in shoot-out to reach FA Cup semis for first time in 39 years
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years as they survived a dramatic penalty shoot-out after s...
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Sunday appeared to extend by 24 hours his deadline for Iran to make a dea...
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JTTA set to shine at Caribbean and Central American Championships
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Table Tennis Association (JTTA) continues to strengthen its position on the regional stage as Jamaica participates in a ...
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Klansman trial proceedings further stalled amid contagious ‘disease’ scare
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Klansman trial proceedings further stalled amid contagious ‘disease’ scare
February 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – There was a further delay in the ongoing trial of the alleged Tesha Miller faction of the Klansman Gang on Monday morning amid ren...
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Suspected tuberculosis outbreak causes early adjournment in Klansman Gang trial
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Suspected tuberculosis outbreak causes early adjournment in Klansman Gang trial
February 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Concerns about a suspected tuberculosis outbreak at two police stations housing defendants currently on trial for crimes allegedly...
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Tuberculosis killed 1.23 million last year– WHO
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Tuberculosis killed 1.23 million last year– WHO
November 12, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) –Tuberculosis remains the world's leading infectious killer, claiming an estimated 1.23 million lives last year, the UN heal...
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WHO gives first approval of TB test
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December 5, 2024
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Thursday it had given a first-ever green light to a test for tuberculosis — ...
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JCF says tuberculosis cases at Hunts Bay lock-up
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JCF says tuberculosis cases at Hunts Bay lock-up
November 18, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it has been managing a confirmed outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) among inmates at the Hunt...
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Tuberculosis cases hit record high — WHO
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Tuberculosis cases hit record high — WHO
October 30, 2024
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — A record 8.2 million new tuberculosis (TB) cases were diagnosed worldwide last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) s...
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Nigerian military rescues 31 worshippers kidnapped during Easter church masses
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LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP)—The Nigerian military said Sunday it had rescued 31 worshippers seized from Easter celebrations in northwestern Kaduna state, tho...
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Gordon steps aside from PAC, shadow cabinet amid JACDEN probe—Mark Golding
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Rupie Edwards, the singer/producer who entered the British national chart in 1975 with Irie Feelings (Skanga) , was laid to rest on ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer writer 
April 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican government has promised a delegate-friendly atmosphere for the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June...
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica added five more medals- a gold, two silver and two bronze- on Sunday morning’s session at the 53rd Carifta Games, being held...
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