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Stinking sore at UHWI
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Stinking sore at UHWI
Hospital admits it owes $40b in taxes and backtracks on claim missing files were lost to flooding
April 15, 2026
Stinking sore at UHWI
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US$15 million enough for FAST, says Holness
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US$15 million enough for FAST, says Holness
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
April 15, 2026
US$15 million enough for FAST, says Holness
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Loyalty or liability?
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Loyalty or liability?
Big Wall shooting reignites entourage debate
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 15, 2026
Loyalty or liability?
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‘FULLY ON-BOARD’
Grange says Government better equipped to support new CPL franchise
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 15, 2026
Grange promises Gov’t support for Kingsmen
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Jamaican dancehall artiste received $118 million via TikTok from Canadian non-profit exec, lawsuit claims
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Jamaican dancehall artiste received $118 million via TikTok from Canadian non-profit exec, lawsuit claims
April 14, 2026
A Jamaican dancehall artiste reportedly received more than US$750,000 ($118 million) in PayPal transfers from a former Canadian non-profit executive a...
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Peter Champagnie retained by Jahvy Ambassador after Big Wall shooting incident
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Peter Champagnie retained by Jahvy Ambassador after Big Wall shooting incident
CLAUDE MILLS, Observer Online writer 
April 14, 2026
King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie has confirmed that he has been retained as legal counsel for popular producer and manager Jahvel “Jahvy Ambassador” Mo...
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Singer Ernie Smith hospitalised in critical condition
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Singer Ernie Smith hospitalised in critical condition
April 14, 2026
Singer-songwriter Ernie Smith is in critical condition in a Florida hospital, his wife Claudette Bailey Smith tells Observer Online . She said he was ...
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PAC summons former UHWI leaders over audit findings
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PAC summons former UHWI leaders over audit findings
Jerome Williams Observer Staff Reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 14, 2026
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has moved to summon University of the Hospital of the West Indies, (UHWI) CEO Fitzgerald Mitchell, former CEO Kevi...
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US doesn’t ‘have time for Ukraine’ because of Iran war— Zelensky
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US doesn’t ‘have time for Ukraine’ because of Iran war— Zelensky
April 14, 2026
BERLIN, Germany(AFP)—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday told a German broadcaster that US peace negotiators "have no time for Ukraine" ...
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MLSS seeks to clarify ROOFS disbursement process amid queries
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MLSS seeks to clarify ROOFS disbursement process amid queries
April 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has moved to clarify that the distribution of grants under the Restoration of Ow...
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Opposition MPs knock ROOFS programme, suggest victimisation
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Opposition MPs knock ROOFS programme, suggest victimisation
April 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Several Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) representing some of the parishes hardest-hit by Hurricane Melissa, took the Governme...
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New helmet standard targets road deaths
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New helmet standard targets road deaths
April 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Sydoney Preddie, lead for youth and education programme, JN Foundation, says Jamaica is losing billions of dollars annually due to m...
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Reggae Girlz build cohesion in World Cup qualifiers
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Reggae Girlz build cohesion in World Cup qualifiers
April 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica’s national senior women’s football team, the ‘Reggae Girlz’, are continuing to build cohesion and sharpen their execution as...
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Alleged Jamaican gangster facing charges after dragging Florida trooper with car
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Alleged Jamaican gangster facing charges after dragging Florida trooper with car
April 14, 2026
An alleged gangster who is wanted in relation to murder in Jamaica was arrested during a targeted vehicle stop by law enforcement officers in Florida,...
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Stinking sore at UHWI
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Stinking sore at UHWI
Hospital admits it owes $40b in taxes and backtracks on claim missing files were lost to flooding
April 15, 2026
Stinking sore at UHWI
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US$15 million enough for FAST, says Holness
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US$15 million enough for FAST, says Holness
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
April 15, 2026
US$15 million enough for FAST, says Holness
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Little support for petition to pay school ‘shadows’ more
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Little support for petition to pay school ‘shadows’ more
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
April 15, 2026
Little support for petition to pay school 'shadows' more
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Big UHWI bill, no repayment plan
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Big UHWI bill, no repayment plan
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 15, 2026
Big UHWI bill, no repayment plan
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Flood theory sinks!
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Flood theory sinks!
PAC told missing procurement files not lost to water
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 15, 2026
Flood theory sinks!
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Grange says Government better equipped to support new CPL franchise
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 15, 2026
Grange promises Gov’t support for Kingsmen
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Scorpions eye comeback victory despite another Wickham masterclass
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Scorpions eye comeback victory despite another Wickham masterclass
April 15, 2026
Scorpions eye comeback victory despite another Wickham masterclass
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Goals galore as McKay Security St Thomas Under-17 kicks off
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Goals galore as McKay Security St Thomas Under-17 kicks off
April 15, 2026
Goals galore as McKay Security St Thomas Under-17 kicks off
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Caymanas stalwart Patrick Fong passes
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Caymanas stalwart Patrick Fong passes
April 15, 2026
Caymanas stalwart Patrick Fong passes
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Mount Pleasant hunt play-off spot in JPL
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Mount Pleasant hunt play-off spot in JPL
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 15, 2026
Mount Pleasant hunt play-off spot in JPL
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UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
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UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
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Popular podcaster Jhaedee "Jaii Frais" Richards is now in hospital under police guard after a shooting incident that left three people injured after c...
April 13, 2026
Man shot at Big Wall carnival party
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Man shot at Big Wall carnival party
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A man was injured in a shooting incident at the Big Wall party at Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre during carnival festivities in St Andrew on Sund...
April 12, 2026
Increase in income tax threshold now in effect—TAJ
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Increase in income tax threshold now in effect—TAJ
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding employers and tax payers that the income tax threshold (tax-free amount) has incr...
April 13, 2026
Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is reminding the public that under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family She...
April 13, 2026
‘Deeply traumatic!’: Injured bystander in carnival shooting speaks out
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‘Deeply traumatic!’: Injured bystander in carnival shooting speaks out
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April 13, 2026
Bystander in carnival shooting facing possible permanent injury — relative
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Bystander in carnival shooting facing possible permanent injury — relative
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A close relative of the bystander who was shot and injured during Sunday night's shooting at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Cent...
April 13, 2026
Singer Ernie Smith hospitalised in critical condition
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Singer Ernie Smith hospitalised in critical condition
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Singer-songwriter Ernie Smith is in critical condition in a Florida hospital, his wife Claudette Bailey Smith tells Observer Online. She said he was a...
April 14, 2026
First Order Brands acquires Domino’s Pizza business in Jamaica
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First Order Brands acquires Domino’s Pizza business in Jamaica
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — First Order Brands Limited has acquired the assets of Convenient Brands Ltd, becoming the new master franchisee for Domino’s Pizza...
April 13, 2026
Family seeks answers after US influencer dies during ‘dream’ vacation with fiancé
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Family seeks answers after US influencer dies during ‘dream’ vacation with fiancé
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April 13, 2026
Big Wall organisers apologise after two shot and injured at carnival party
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Organisers of the Big Wall Carnival event have issued a statement expressing deep concern after a shooting incident left two people injured during fes...
April 13, 2026
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