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Costly carelessness
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Costly carelessness
Nasty people forcing KSAMC to spend millions to clean drains blocked by improperly disposed garbage
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4, 2026
Costly carelessness
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From funeral to fire
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From funeral to fire
Blaze leaves Montego Bay man homeless weeks after he buried his wife
July 4, 2026
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
BY DJAUNEL LAWRENCE Observer writer 
July 4, 2026
SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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Strong support for Cholita’s Broken Promises EP launch
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Strong support for Cholita’s Broken Promises EP launch
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4, 2026
Strong support for Cholita’s
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Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
Free Internet for two years sweeten the pot
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4, 2026
Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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‘Not a side stop, a main destination’
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‘Not a side stop, a main destination’
Castleton Botanical Gardens will become major attraction, says MP
Ingrid Henry | Observer Writer 
July 4, 2026
‘Not a side stop, a main destination’
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A LITTLE MESSI
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A LITTLE MESSI
Star shines as Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to limp into round of 16
July 4, 2026
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16
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UDC invites Jamaicans to enjoy the island with new summer campaign
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UDC invites Jamaicans to enjoy the island with new summer campaign
July 4, 2026
UDC invites Jamaicans to enjoy the island with new summer campaign
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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
July 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Millions of Americans celebrated the country's 250th birthday on Saturday a landmark celebration that comes at a time ...
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
July 4, 2026
Jamaica’s Dejanae Oakley made a triumphant start to her professional career on Friday, winning the women’s 400m at the PreFontaine Classic at Hayward ...
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Bahamas beat Jamaica by 49 points in FIBA World Championships qualifying
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Bahamas beat Jamaica by 49 points in FIBA World Championships qualifying
July 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s bid to qualify for the FIBA World Championships took a big hit after they were beaten 123-74 by the Bahamas at the Sir K...
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Flow to host World Cup watch party at Kingston Kitchen this Saturday
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Flow to host World Cup watch party at Kingston Kitchen this Saturday
July 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Football fans attending Kingston Kitchen this Saturday will be able to watch the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash between France a...
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48-hour curfew has been extended in sections of Richmond, St Mary
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48-hour curfew has been extended in sections of Richmond, St Mary
July 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew that has been imposed in sections of Richmond, St Mary has been extended. The curfew will remain in effect until ...
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Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra-time to reach World Cup last 16
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Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra-time to reach World Cup last 16
July 3, 2026
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi's Argentina beat rank outsiders Cape Verde 3-2 after extra-time in an epic contest to reach the World Cup la...
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Costly carelessness
Nasty people forcing KSAMC to spend millions to clean drains blocked by improperly disposed garbage
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4, 2026
Costly carelessness
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From funeral to fire
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From funeral to fire
Blaze leaves Montego Bay man homeless weeks after he buried his wife
July 4, 2026
From funeral to fire
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
BY DJAUNEL LAWRENCE Observer writer 
July 4, 2026
SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
Free Internet for two years sweeten the pot
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4, 2026
Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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‘Not a side stop, a main destination’
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‘Not a side stop, a main destination’
Castleton Botanical Gardens will become major attraction, says MP
Ingrid Henry | Observer Writer 
July 4, 2026
‘Not a side stop, a main destination’
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A LITTLE MESSI
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Star shines as Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to limp into round of 16
July 4, 2026
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16
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‘I had to do it’
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‘I had to do it’
Egypt star Salah living in the moment after coolest of penalties in World Cup win
July 4, 2026
‘I had to do it’
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ISSA targets greater quality in schoolboy football revamp
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ISSA targets greater quality in schoolboy football revamp
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4, 2026
ISSA targets greater quality in schoolboy football revamp
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1500 players ready for Grace Mighty Malt Victory Cup kick-off
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1500 players ready for Grace Mighty Malt Victory Cup kick-off
July 4, 2026
1500 players ready for Grace Mighty Malt Victory Cup kick-off
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Effective July 1, the National Housing Trust (NHT) has increased the allocation of housing solutions reserved for contributors age...
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Megan Simmonds and Britany Anderson first and second at Austrian Open
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans Megan Simmonds and Britany Anderson were first and second respectively in the 100m hurdles at Wednesday’s Austrian Open ...
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TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Sprint legend Usain Bolt brought cheers to graduates of his alma mater Waldensia Primary and Infant School with a $1.7 million don...
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‘Girl power’: Three Jamaicans sweep the podium at AAU Taekwondo Champs
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