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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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Gordon steps aside from PAC, shadow cabinet amid JACDEN probe—Mark Golding
April 5 04:47 PM
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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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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April 5 04:00 PM
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
April 5 03:52 PM
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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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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Trump appears to extend Iran deadline in cryptic post
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Trump appears to extend Iran deadline in cryptic post
April 5 02:35 PM
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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JTTA set to shine at Caribbean and Central American Championships
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
April 5 01:41 PM
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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Young people urged to lean into creative industries
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Young people urged to lean into creative industries
February 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica–State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright, is encouraging more young people to capitalis...
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Holness urges young Jamaicans to modernise public sector
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Holness urges young Jamaicans to modernise public sector
February 18, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Andrew Holness has urged young Jamaicans to adopt an outcomes-focused mindset to modernise Jamaica’s public sector fo...
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Hundreds of young people benefit from BRIDGE project
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Hundreds of young people benefit from BRIDGE project
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Close to 60 young people attended the graduation and close-out ceremony for the European Union (EU)-sponsored BRIDGE project on Oc...
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Tourism minister highlights importance of youth engagement in sectoral developments
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Tourism minister highlights importance of youth engagement in sectoral developments
September 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has underscored the importance of industry stakeholders engaging the nation’s youth in meaningful d...
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Focus Group: Political parties need to step up game to engage youth voters
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Focus Group: Political parties need to step up game to engage youth voters
September 3, 2025
At least two young Jamaicans believe the island's main political parties need to step up their efforts to engage youth voters. However, one member of ...
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Young people in Clarendon South Western call for better opportunities
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Young people in Clarendon South Western call for better opportunities
September 3, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — Several young people who turned out to vote in the general election in Clarendon South Western expressed a shared desire for mean...
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JN Financial Academy summer camp targets teens, young adults
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JN Financial Academy summer camp targets teens, young adults
July 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The JN Financial Academy is hosting its summer camp for the fourth year with a renewed focus on empowering the next generation of ...
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More young Jamaicans encouraged to enter health sector
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More young Jamaicans encouraged to enter health sector
January 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, is encouraging more young people to pursue career...
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Criminal gangs moving to Tobago, recruiting young people – T&T police
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Criminal gangs moving to Tobago, recruiting young people – T&T police
January 10, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC)– Criminal gangs in Trinidad are moving to Tobago and recruiting young people, some as young as 12-years, to engage in c...
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More young people suffering from non-communicable diseases
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More young people suffering from non-communicable diseases
November 20, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are affecting more young people now, according to health authorities. Noting that most deaths in ...
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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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