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Schoolyard brawls
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Schoolyard brawls

Santa CRUZ, St Elizabeth — The indiscipline on show at several schools across the island in recent weeks reared its ugly head at St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) on Wednesday leading to a suspension of classes on Thursday and uncertainty if students will return to the campus today. When contacted late Thursday, STETHS Principal Keith Wellington declined to comment on the situation

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Big battle ahead!
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Big battle ahead!

From conference rooms in Ghana to expected clashes at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Antigua, former St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves says the Caribbean reparation movement is preparing for what could become its most coordinated international campaign yet. Speaking during a Jamaica Observer Press Club on Wednesday, Gonsalves outlined a packed calendar of diplomatic meetings, international conferences, and political lobbying efforts that he believes could significantly expand global pressure on Britain and other former colonial powers to address the legacy of slavery and colonialism

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Jah Lil: A new voice driven by purpose
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Jah Lil: A new voice driven by purpose

In a music landscape often dominated by trends and viral moments that are fleeting, emerging reggae artiste Jah Lil is carving out his own lane — one that’s not only rooted in talent, but also in purpose. Describing himself as “a people person” and “a leader in the room”, Jah Lil told the Jamaica Observer these traits aren’t forced — they’re instinctive and have become the driving force behind his career

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My biggest mistake!
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My biggest mistake!

Dave Cameron may have been a polarising figure in regional cricket but former former Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves says the sport in the region was better governed under the Jamaican’s watch. Gonsalves says he regrets backing current Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Dr Kishore Shallow

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Driver’s licence link to dead man triggers heated courtroom tug-of-war
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Driver’s licence link to dead man triggers heated courtroom tug-of-war

A driver’s licence from a 2017 murder scene on Ripon Road in St Andrew which clued in sleuths to the identity of the man killed in that incident set the stage for a major tug-of-war between the defence and the prosecution in the ongoing trial of 25 alleged members of the so-called Tesha Miller faction of the Klansman Gang on Thursday. On Thursday, a detective sergeant who was the lead investigator for the August 14, 2017 shooting on Ripon Road, just outside the infamous Palais Royal “guest house”, took the stand for the first time during the trial in the Home Circuit Division of the Supreme Court and created the link between the body taken from the scene and the one laying in the morgue

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Goodness Graceous gives Wayne Binns his first training victory over five furlongs
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Goodness Graceous gives Wayne Binns his first training victory over five furlongs

Rookie conditioner Wayne Binns landed his maiden training victory on Saturday, May 2, when Goodness Graceous, ridden by Jaheim Anderson, swooped late to take the seventh race over five furlongs by two and a half lengths.

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Witness grilled on gunpowder swabs in cops’ murder trial
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Witness grilled on gunpowder swabs in cops’ murder trial

A witness reiterated on Thursday that although she found a trace of nitrate — a major component of gunpowder — on a shirt purported to have been worn by one of three men killed by police on January 12, 2013 during an alleged shootout, she was unable to conclude that it was transferred to the garment during gunfire. The witness — a retired lab analyst — while testifying on Wednesday in the murder trial of six policemen in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston, had told the seven-member jury that after testing swab samples taken from the hands of the three deceased and T-shirts belonging to two of them, she was not convinced there was enough evidence to definitively say that the nitrate on one of the T-shirts came from gunpowder

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Super David Signals 2000 Guineas Promise with Dominant Maiden Breakthrough
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Super David Signals 2000 Guineas Promise with Dominant Maiden Breakthrough

After placing third on debut, Super David returned six days later to crush a native-bred three-year-old maiden over 1,300m. Trainer-owner David Powell says the colt skips The Kingston and is being aimed at a June Guineas prep.

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King Street TAJ Office Briefly Closed as Workers Protest Persistent Odour and Building Conditions
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King Street TAJ Office Briefly Closed as Workers Protest Persistent Odour and Building Conditions

Tax Administration Jamaica temporarily shut its King Street office on Thursday after staff raised concerns about a strong smell. While management said a dead animal was removed, workers argued the problem reflects wider long-standing sanitation and infrastructure issues.

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$3m for 30 teachers in 14 schools
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$3m for 30 teachers in 14 schools

Montego BAY, St James — Member of Parliament (MP) for East Central St James Edmund Bartlett has launched a $3-million grant programme for 30 educators across the 14 schools in his constituency. Bartlett provided details of the programme during a Teachers’ Day luncheon he hosted at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Wednesday, as he kicked off celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of his education initiative

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Legacy Isle leaves them chasing shadows
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Legacy Isle leaves them chasing shadows

No hype. No excuses

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Cashless system for Manor Park vendors
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Cashless system for Manor Park vendors

Member of Parliament for St Andrew North Central Delano Seiveright has welcomed the roll-out of a new digital payments initiative at the Manor Park/Constant Spring bus park. Seiveright, who is also state minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, described the development as a critical step in modernising small business activity and improving the overall commercial environment in the area

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Dane Nelson Opens 2026 at Century Mile with Front-Running Win
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Dane Nelson Opens 2026 at Century Mile with Front-Running Win

Jamaican jockey Dane Nelson made an immediate impact at Century Mile, taking Saturday’s fourth race on Crusher Royale. The seasoned rider controlled the five-furlong dirt contest and held off late pressure to begin his 2026 Canadian run in winning style.

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JTA head Mark Malabver says he won’t settle for record-low teacher pay increase
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JTA head Mark Malabver says he won’t settle for record-low teacher pay increase

JTA President Mark Malabver says he will not accept an increase that ends up as the smallest in the union’s 62-year history, as talks continue with the finance ministry. He made the remarks at a JTA professional development event in Hanover.

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Appeal denied
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Appeal denied

Two Westmoreland men currently serving life sentences for the 2011 murder of a 72-year-old housewife during a home invasion, and the wounding with intent of her then 67-year-old husband, have lost their bid to bring fresh evidence on their appeal. The men, Carvel Hines and Bruce Lamey, were convicted in February of 2017 by a seven-member jury for the offences of wounding with intent and murder in the Westmoreland Circuit Court

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Golden Tempo Ruled Out of Preakness After Historic Kentucky Derby Victory
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Golden Tempo Ruled Out of Preakness After Historic Kentucky Derby Victory

Kentucky Derby champion Golden Tempo will not contest the Preakness Stakes, ending any 2026 Triple Crown bid. Trainer Cherie DeVaux said the team chose extra recovery time, with the horse now being aimed at the June 6 Belmont.

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Hyde wants to remain at Harbour View despite relegation
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Hyde wants to remain at Harbour View despite relegation

Head Coach Lenworth Hyde says he wants the opportunity to lead Harbour View back to the Jamaica Premier League after the Stars of the East suffered relegation for the first time in 31 years. Hyde, who took charge in January, was the club’s third coach of the season following the departures of Byjeon Thomas and Vassell Reynolds

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FIFA Fan Festival Miami brings spirit of W’Cup 2026 to Bayfront Park
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FIFA Fan Festival Miami brings spirit of W’Cup 2026 to Bayfront Park

Visitors to Miami during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will find that the tournament experience extends well beyond the stadium. From 13 June to 5 July, Bayfront Park in downtown Miami will be transformed into the FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami, a free, open-air gathering space where fans can watch matches on large-format screens, enjoy live entertainment and experience the energy of one of the world’s most culturally vibrant cities

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Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup
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Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup

New YORK, UNITED STATES (AFP) — President Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he would not pay the US$1,000-plus (over J$158,000) ticket price for the United States’ first World Cup match, piling pressure on FIFA over its sky-high costs. “I did not know that number,” the billionaire Trump told the New York Post, adding, “I would certainly like to be there, but I wouldn’t pay it either, to be honest with you.” US lawmakers and international fan groups have slammed FIFA over its pricing structure for the tournament that kicks off in June, with Football Supporters Europe branding it a “monumental betrayal”

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Turning pages into play
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Turning pages into play

The lawns of Devon House were transformed into a literary wonderland as the Supreme Ventures Foundation (SVF) hosted its Reading Picnic last Friday. Held as a Reading Week activation for the second consecutive year, the event treated 120 Grade 3 students, aged seven to nine years old, to an immersive day dedicated to literature, learning, and fun

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PORTMORE STAKES: Dream Catcher’s to lose
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PORTMORE STAKES: Dream Catcher’s to lose

The $3-million Portmore Stakes takes centre stage at Caymanas Park on Sunday, May 10 — the final major prep on the ‘Road to the Triple Crown’ for native-bred fillies. A field of 10 faces the starter in the Graded Stakes event over 7 ½ furlongs (1,500m)

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Canadian High Commissioner Mark Berman Marks Read Across Jamaica Day at Jamaica House Basic School
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Canadian High Commissioner Mark Berman Marks Read Across Jamaica Day at Jamaica House Basic School

Children at Jamaica House Basic School welcomed Canadian High Commissioner Mark Berman for a Read Across Jamaica Day activity focused on literacy. The visit featured a read-aloud session, student interaction, and donations of books and classroom supplies.

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We Jammin set to conduct The Kingston
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We Jammin set to conduct The Kingston

We Jammin returns to headline a 10-horse field in The Kingston, the final major prep for native-bred colts and geldings at Caymanas Park tomorrow. After his commanding performance in the Prince Consort Stakes on April 11, We Jammin looks to put an exclamation point on his dominance before the 2000 Guineas in June

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Children at St Ann’s Bay Hospital, Tarrant Primary get love from KFC Jamaica
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Children at St Ann’s Bay Hospital, Tarrant Primary get love from KFC Jamaica

Children in the paediatric ward at the St Ann’s Bay Hospital were not forgotten for Read Across Jamaica Day 2026. KFC Jamaica took its activities to children in health-care and school settings, creating moments of connection, comfort and learning at the hospital as well as at Tarrant Primary School in St Andrew

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Crystal Palace book first European final after seeing off Shakhtar Donetsk
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Crystal Palace book first European final after seeing off Shakhtar Donetsk

Crystal Palace advanced to their first European final with a 2-1 second-leg win over Shakhtar Donetsk, sealing a 5-2 aggregate. Oliver Glasner will lead them into a May 27 showdown with Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig.

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DBJ Volunteers Promote Reading at St Jude’s Primary and Mona High on Read Across Jamaica Day
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DBJ Volunteers Promote Reading at St Jude’s Primary and Mona High on Read Across Jamaica Day

The Development Bank of Jamaica sent volunteers to St Jude’s Primary School and Mona High School for Read Across Jamaica Day, leading reading sessions and donating library resources to strengthen student learning and literacy development.

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Dancehall Deejay Kkrytical Sets Sights on Jamaica and Miami Shows
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Dancehall Deejay Kkrytical Sets Sights on Jamaica and Miami Shows

Dancehall act Kkrytical says he is sharpening his live set for three late-May events in Jamaica and Miami, while pushing new songs and building toward an EP after more than 15 years in music.

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Kuebler brace sends Freiburg past Braga into Europa League final
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Kuebler brace sends Freiburg past Braga into Europa League final

Freiburg IM BREISGAU, Germany (AFP) — Lukas Kuebler scored in each half as Freiburg beat Braga 3-1 at home on Thursday to win 4-3 on aggregate and qualify for the Europa League final where they will face Aston Villa. Freiburg trailed by a goal from the opening leg but were given a leg up after seven minutes when Mario Dorgeles of Braga received a straight red card

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Island Routes brings stories and smiles to Rose Heights Basic School
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Island Routes brings stories and smiles to Rose Heights Basic School

True to its mission of supporting local education, team members from the Montego Bay-based Island Routes brought books, stories, and inspiration to the children of Rose Heights Basic School for this year’s Read Across Jamaica Day. The team spent the morning engaging with the young learners, who were eager listeners and enthusiastic participants

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Mikey General releases spiritually charged Medhane Alem
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Mikey General releases spiritually charged Medhane Alem

Veteran reggae artiste Mikey General has released his new album Medhane Alem, which became available worldwide on May 5, 2026, through Zojak. The project is released under Mikey General’s own imprint, Qabalah First Music, and is now streaming across all major digital platforms

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