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Hard truths
World Bank review shows progress, setbacks in public health
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4 12:20 AM
Hard truths
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Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
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Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
Dancehall star returns to Portmore to launch ambitious festival, promises a historic night of music on Dec 19
November 4 12:16 AM
Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
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MOLYNES MESS
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MOLYNES MESS
Thomas’s uncertain departure sparks tensions as JPL club lines up Patrick as replacement
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4 12:12 AM
Molynes line up Patrick as Thomas exit turns messy
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Palace mulls parking and other revenue generating use of assets as losses widen
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Palace mulls parking and other revenue generating use of assets as losses widen
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
November 4 12:10 AM
Palace mulls parking and other revenue generating use of assets as losses widen
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No shots fired
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No shots fired
Cops nabbed alleged gangsters without shooting, sergeant testifies
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
November 4 12:07 AM
No shots fired
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Two settle vehicle fraud case; co-accused still before the court
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Two settle vehicle fraud case; co-accused still before the court
November 4 12:06 AM
Two settle vehicle fraud case;
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From Premier League to travelling barber
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From Premier League to travelling barber
Richard Gooden’s goal is 1,000 free haircuts for graduating students
Ingrid Henry | Observer Writer 
November 4 12:06 AM
From Premier League to travelling barber
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Commonwealth looks to unlock prosperity for 2.7 billion people
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Commonwealth looks to unlock prosperity for 2.7 billion people
November 4 12:05 AM
Commonwealth looks to unlock prosperity for 2.7 billion people
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US Embassy warns Jamaicans not to ‘run off’
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US Embassy warns Jamaicans not to ‘run off’
May 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica is urging Jamaicans not to “run off” during their travels to the US, warning that they w...
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US embassy attacked in Baghdad, strikes hit Iran-backed fighters
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US embassy attacked in Baghdad, strikes hit Iran-backed fighters
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BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- The US embassy in Baghdad was hit by an attack on Saturday following strikes that killed three members of a powerful Iran-backe...
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US Embassy invites Jamaicans to apply for visas ahead of World Cup 2026
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US Embassy invites Jamaicans to apply for visas ahead of World Cup 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica is inviting applications from locals wishing to attend the upcoming 2026 World Cup. In a...
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Holness and Rubio discuss hurricane recovery, ‘shared regional priorities’ – US Embassy
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Holness and Rubio discuss hurricane recovery, ‘shared regional priorities’ – US Embassy
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness held talks with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday. According to the US Embassy in a statement, th...
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Seiveright discusses development finance options with US officials
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Seiveright discusses development finance options with US officials
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright met with representatives of the US International Development Fi...
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US Embassy issues security alert for Americans in T&T
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago has put Americans on alert, telling them to avoid visiting US facilities in the ...
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Venezuela says foiled ‘false flag’ plot targeting US embassy
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Venezuela says foiled ‘false flag’ plot targeting US embassy
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)-Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro said Monday that Venezuela foiled a false flag operation by what he called local terrori...
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US Embassy launches 2025 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs programme in Jamaica
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US Embassy launches 2025 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs programme in Jamaica
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The US Embassy in Kingston, in partnership with the Youth for Development Network (YFDN), on Wednesday, July 23, launched the 2025 Academy for Women E...
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US Embassy asks visa applicants to make social media accounts public
June 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Effective immediately, all individuals applying for F, M or J nonimmigrant visas are required to set their social media accounts t...
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CREATE project aims to transform troubled communities through environmental design
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CREATE project aims to transform troubled communities through environmental design
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 16, 2025
There are plans in place to transform five of the island’s most troubled communities – Parade Gardens, and Majesty Gardens in the Corporate Area; Greg...
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Man dies at US Embassy after medical episode
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Man dies at US Embassy after medical episode
March 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Jamaican man on Monday died at the United States (US) Embassy in Kingston after reportedly experiencing a medical emergency. The...
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Important changes for temporary work and exchange visa applicant
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Important changes for temporary work and exchange visa applicant
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Each year, thousands of Jamaicans work on a temporary basis in the United States on H-2A (agricultural), H-2B (non-agricultural), J-1 (exchange visito...
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Hard truths
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Hard truths
World Bank review shows progress, setbacks in public health
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4, 2026
Hard truths
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Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
Entertainment, ...
Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
Dancehall star returns to Portmore to launch ambitious festival, promises a historic night of music on Dec 19
November 4, 2026
Masicka brings it home with Forever 1NE
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MOLYNES MESS
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MOLYNES MESS
Thomas’s uncertain departure sparks tensions as JPL club lines up Patrick as replacement
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4, 2026
Molynes line up Patrick as Thomas exit turns messy
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Palace mulls parking and other revenue generating use of assets as losses widen
Business
Palace mulls parking and other revenue generating use of assets as losses widen
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
November 4, 2026
Palace mulls parking and other revenue generating use of assets as losses widen
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No shots fired
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No shots fired
Cops nabbed alleged gangsters without shooting, sergeant testifies
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
November 4, 2026
No shots fired
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