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Kraff’s management seeks to clarify circumstances for Galiday Bounce cancellation
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Kraff’s management seeks to clarify circumstances for Galiday Bounce cancellation
January 1 07:03 PM
The management team of dancehall artiste Kraff has sought to clarify the circumstances that led to him cancelling his scheduled performance for Galida...
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New Year’s baby welcomed at Cornwall Regional
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New Year’s baby welcomed at Cornwall Regional
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Cornwall Regional Hospital has welcomed its first baby born in the year of 2026. Devauney Vernon Jr, a healthy baby boy, arrived at 12:32 am Thursday,...
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Police confirm Granville killings, rifle seized
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Police confirm Granville killings, rifle seized
January 1 04:13 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica— Police have confirmed the death of two men and a child in an incident early New Year’s Day. According to the Jamaica Constabulary F...
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Old Harbour United acquire Spanish Town Police FC
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Old Harbour United acquire Spanish Town Police FC
January 1 03:50 PM
Old Harbour United Football Club say they have acquired bottom-placed Jamaica Premier League side Spanish Town Police. Old Harbour, which recently won...
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Two girls injured following illegal gun salutes to ring in new year
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Two girls injured following illegal gun salutes to ring in new year
January 1 03:48 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Despite repeated warnings from police against the dangerous and unlawful practice, two teenage girls are nursing gunshot wounds bel...
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Roman Catholic bishops call for Caribbean Day of Prayer
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Roman Catholic bishops call for Caribbean Day of Prayer
January 1 03:30 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) is calling on all Roman Catholics throughout the region to observe Thursday as...
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Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep
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Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep
January 1 02:46 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump blamed aspirin for large bruises on his hand and denied falling asleep whi...
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France plans social media ban for children under 15
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France plans social media ban for children under 15
January 1 02:21 PM
PARIS, France (AFP) — France will make a fresh attempt to protect children from excessive screen time, proposing a ban on social media access for chil...
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Connect a child this Christmas: USF donates tablets to students in need
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Connect a child this Christmas: USF donates tablets to students in need
December 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — This Christmas, the Universal Service Fund (USF) is giving hope to young learners through its Connect-A-Child initiative, which is...
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USF deploys mobile Wi-Fi station in Hanover to support hurricane recovery
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USF deploys mobile Wi-Fi station in Hanover to support hurricane recovery
November 10, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica — The Universal Service Fund (USF) rolled out a mobile Wi-Fi and charging station in Montpelier, Hanover, on November 7, to provide c...
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Residents of St Andrew West Central receive free community Wi-Fi
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Residents of St Andrew West Central receive free community Wi-Fi
BY CARLYSIA RAMDEEN Observer Online reporter ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Cockburn Gardens and surrounding communities in St Andrew West Central now have free access to the internet, followin...
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USF free Wi-Fi sparks joy in Half-Way Tree
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USF free Wi-Fi sparks joy in Half-Way Tree
April 29, 2025
An air of gratitude filled Half-Way Tree in St Andrew last week as the Universal Service Fund (USF) prepared to officially launch its Connect Ja Publi...
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USF donates $5m in tech to Jamaica Fire Brigade
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USF donates $5m in tech to Jamaica Fire Brigade
February 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Universal Service Fund (USF) has donated 20 desktop computers and two printers to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) to the tune o...
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Winners announced for USF’s Crack the Code competition
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Winners announced for USF’s Crack the Code competition
December 18, 2024
The Universal Service Fund (USF) has announced the winners of its Crack the Code competition, which ran in celebration of Youth and Technology Month t...
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USF launches Connect Ja Public Wi-Fi site in Brown’s Town
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USF launches Connect Ja Public Wi-Fi site in Brown’s Town
October 15, 2024
ST ANN, Jamaica— The Universal Service Fund (USF) says it launched a new Connect Ja Public Wi-Fi site in Brown’s Town, St Ann on Friday in keeping wit...
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USF’s Connect a Child programme to distribute 630 tablets islandwide
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USF’s Connect a Child programme to distribute 630 tablets islandwide
September 20, 2024
The Universal Service Fund (USF) on Thursday began distributing 630 Samsung Galaxy tablets islandwide to students who have been identified by their Me...
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WATCH: Hannah Town gets free Wi-Fi
September 20, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Hannah Town in West Kingston now has free Wi-Fi service, courtesy of the Universal Service Fund (USF). The service has been made a...
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USF awards over $13 million in scholarships to tertiary students
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USF awards over $13 million in scholarships to tertiary students
August 29, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In line with its vision to advance the country’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, the Universal Service Fund...
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USF bridges ICT access gap at JCDC Independence celebrations
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USF bridges ICT access gap at JCDC Independence celebrations
August 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Universal Service Fund (USF) is enhancing the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Independence events by providing ...
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Scholarship to be established in honour of late CEO of Universal Service Fund
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Scholarship to be established in honour of late CEO of Universal Service Fund
June 29, 2024
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunication and Transport Daryl Vaz has announced that an education scholarship is to be es...
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New Year’s baby welcomed at Cornwall Regional
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New Year’s baby welcomed at Cornwall Regional
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Cornwall Regional Hospital has welcomed its first baby born in the year of 2026. Devauney Vernon Jr, a healthy baby boy, arrived at 12:32 am Thursday,...
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Police confirm Granville killings, rifle seized
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Police confirm Granville killings, rifle seized
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ST JAMES, Jamaica— Police have confirmed the death of two men and a child in an incident early New Year’s Day. According to the Jamaica Constabulary F...
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Old Harbour United acquire Spanish Town Police FC
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Old Harbour United acquire Spanish Town Police FC
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Old Harbour United Football Club say they have acquired bottom-placed Jamaica Premier League side Spanish Town Police. Old Harbour, which recently won...
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Two girls injured following illegal gun salutes to ring in new year
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Despite repeated warnings from police against the dangerous and unlawful practice, two teenage girls are nursing gunshot wounds bel...
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