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IC WANTS SPENDING CHECK
Agency flags $5 billion in Hurricane Melissa contracts for review
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.co 
October 14 02:30 AM
THE Integrity Commission (IC) has called for full documentation and independent review of 476 Government contracts valued at $5 billion that public bo...
Meadowbrook past students on ‘Road to 70’
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Meadowbrook past students on ‘Road to 70’
October 14 02:04 AM
THE Meadowbrook High School Past Students’ Association (MHSPSA) has officially launched its ‘Road to 70’ campaign — a two-year initiative aimed at rec...
Health ‘heroes’ honoured
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Health ‘heroes’ honoured
October 14 02:03 AM
ALMOST 900 healthcare workers, primarily from St Elizabeth, were recognised for their selfless service, dedication and resilience during and after the...
DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 4,000 deaths
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 4,000 deaths
October 14 02:00 AM
KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP) — The worst Ebola outbreak ever in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has passed the 9,000-case mark, with the number of ...
Reggae Girlz fall 3-1 to Mexico as El Tri avenge loss
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Reggae Girlz fall 3-1 to Mexico as El Tri avenge loss
October 13 11:24 PM
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz were beaten 3-1 by Mexico in the second game of their two-game international series in Querétaro, Mexico on Tuesday as the host...
Legend confirmed as new JPL title sponsor in $300 million deal
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Legend confirmed as new JPL title sponsor in $300 million deal
HOWARD WALKER, Observer writer 
October 13 11:00 PM
Wisynco Group brand Legend was officially confirmed as the new title sponsor of the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) on Tuesday, in a long-term deal value...
House amends Jury Amendment Act to address jury tampering
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House amends Jury Amendment Act to address jury tampering
October 13 09:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Jury (Amendment) (No 2) Act 2026, to address concerns surrounding jury tampering....

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D’QUEEN eyes international breakthrough following UK tour
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D’QUEEN eyes international breakthrough following UK tour
October 11, 2026
Emerging dancehall artiste D’QUEEN is looking to build on the momentum gained from a month-long tour of the United Kingdom in September, an experience...
Google faces UK court over app store charges
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Google faces UK court over app store charges
October 5, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — A class action lawsuit against Google opens in London Tuesday, with the technology giant accused of earning excessive c...
Grange leading reparations delegation to the UK
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Grange leading reparations delegation to the UK
September 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange is to leave the country to lead a delegation to the United King...
Prince Harry and family arrive back in Britain
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Prince Harry and family arrive back in Britain
August 26, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children landed Wednesday in Britain, UK media reported, after the surprise n...
Prince Harry and wife Meghan to move back to UK
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Prince Harry and wife Meghan to move back to UK
August 19, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, who cut ties with the British royal family in 2020, are moving back to the United Kingd...
UK announces social media curfew for older teens
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UK announces social media curfew for older teens
July 14, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The United Kingdom (UK) government said Tuesday it will introduce an overnight social media curfew for children aged 16...

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Agency flags $5 billion in Hurricane Melissa contracts for review
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.co 
October 14, 2026
THE Integrity Commission (IC) has called for full documentation and independent review of 476 Government contracts valued at $5 billion that public bo...
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Meadowbrook past students on ‘Road to 70’
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THE Meadowbrook High School Past Students’ Association (MHSPSA) has officially launched its ‘Road to 70’ campaign — a two-year initiative aimed at rec...
Health ‘heroes’ honoured
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ALMOST 900 healthcare workers, primarily from St Elizabeth, were recognised for their selfless service, dedication and resilience during and after the...
DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 4,000 deaths
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 4,000 deaths
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KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP) — The worst Ebola outbreak ever in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has passed the 9,000-case mark, with the number of ...

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