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PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — Haiti’s main airport was temporarily shut down Monday as gangs attempted to seize control of the facility less than 24 h...
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ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A man was shot and killed while riding his bicycle along Nugent Street in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Monday morning. The de...
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Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
From hurricane escape to flooded fate