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PENN RELAYS FUTURE UNCERTAIN
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PENN RELAYS FUTURE UNCERTAIN
Reported plans by Trump Administration to pause $175 million in funds to university leave participants guessing
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
March 31, 2025
New York , USA — It is unclear whether reported plans by the Donald Trump Administration to pause funding for the University of Pennsylvania will affe...
‘Stop the streaming, madness while driving’
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‘Stop the streaming, madness while driving’
Eight-year-old among four victims of Sunday’s deadly crash
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 31, 2025
Following an early Sunday morning motor vehicle crash that claimed the lives of four people, including a child, vice-chairman of the National Road Saf...
‘Thickman’s’ funeral keeps cops on toes but event-free
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‘Thickman’s’ funeral keeps cops on toes but event-free
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 31, 2025
The police were kept on their toes on Sunday to prevent any negative eventuality at the funeral of Ophniel “Thickman” Lobban, the reputed top-tier don...
Judge says police tattoo policy unconstitutional
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Judge says police tattoo policy unconstitutional
March 31, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — A High Court judge last Wednesday ruled that the tattoo policy implemented by the police force for recruits is unconst...
$51,000 fine for smuggling ganja into Jamaica
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$51,000 fine for smuggling ganja into Jamaica
March 31, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, St James — A man who arrived in the country with a small quantity of ganja concealed in his luggage was fined $51,000 when he appeared in...
Policeman electrocuted in Spanish Town
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Policeman electrocuted in Spanish Town
March 30, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica -- A police sergeant was electrocuted in the Eltham Acres section of Spanish Town, St Catherine a short while ago. It is underst...
‘It’s very scary’: Jamaican endo warriors battle fertility concerns
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‘It’s very scary’: Jamaican endo warriors battle fertility concerns
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 30, 2025
The possibility of not being able to get pregnant or carry a child to full term is perhaps one of the biggest fears of women, especially for those liv...
Policeman electrocuted in Spanish Town
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Policeman electrocuted in Spanish Town
March 30, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica -- A police sergeant was electrocuted in the Eltham Acres section of Spanish Town, St Catherine a short while ago. It is underst...
WATCH: Political promises being costed, says Holness
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WATCH: Political promises being costed, says Holness
March 30, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the country is experiencing a change where promises made by politicians are being costed amid...
WATCH: Another fire at Pearnel Charles Arcade
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WATCH: Another fire at Pearnel Charles Arcade
March 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Firefighters are on location at the Pearnel Charles Arcade in downtown Kingston, where a fire reportedly broke out at a section of...
Finance Minister putting Jamaicans at risk says Crawford
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Finance Minister putting Jamaicans at risk says Crawford
March 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Senator Damion Crawford has accused Finance Minister Fayval Williams of “putting Jamaicans at risk”. Crawford made the ac...
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Saturday, March 29 2025
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Saturday, March 29 2025
March 29, 2025
A thought-provoking evening deserves an encore! So Page 2 returns to the Windrush Gardens of the British High Commission in New Kingston for the exclu...
PENN RELAYS FUTURE UNCERTAIN
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PENN RELAYS FUTURE UNCERTAIN
Reported plans by Trump Administration to pause $175 million in funds to university leave participants guessing
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
March 31, 2025
New York , USA — It is unclear whether reported plans by the Donald Trump Administration to pause funding for the University of Pennsylvania will affe...
‘Stop the streaming, madness while driving’
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‘Stop the streaming, madness while driving’
Eight-year-old among four victims of Sunday’s deadly crash
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 31, 2025
Following an early Sunday morning motor vehicle crash that claimed the lives of four people, including a child, vice-chairman of the National Road Saf...
‘Thickman’s’ funeral keeps cops on toes but event-free
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‘Thickman’s’ funeral keeps cops on toes but event-free
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 31, 2025
The police were kept on their toes on Sunday to prevent any negative eventuality at the funeral of Ophniel “Thickman” Lobban, the reputed top-tier don...
Smile a while
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Smile a while
March 31, 2025
Keri-Ann Greenwood (centre), Miss Global 2025 first runner-up, spends time with (from left) Kacian Daley; Tracy-Ann Reid, Lasco category manager, and ...
Judge says police tattoo policy unconstitutional
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Judge says police tattoo policy unconstitutional
March 31, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — A High Court judge last Wednesday ruled that the tattoo policy implemented by the police force for recruits is unconst...
KC, Hydel triumph!
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KC, Hydel triumph!
North Street boys take 36th Champs title to seal 100th anniversary; Hydel reclaim crown lost in 2024 by dethroning Edwin Allen
BY DANIEL BLAKE Observer staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 30, 2025
After a thrilling and controversial five days, Kingston College (KC) won their 36th title, while Hydel captured their second crown as the 2025 Inter-s...
KC reiterates Champs dominance with 36th title
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KC reiterates Champs dominance with 36th title
BY ROBERT BAILEY Staff reporter robertb@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 30, 2025
Kingston College (KC) has once again stamped their dominance in schoolboy athletics, securing their 36th Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (I...
Hydel’s heroines cap brilliant Champs end with second title
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Hydel’s heroines cap brilliant Champs end with second title
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 30, 2025
Hydel High pulled off a brilliant showing to win their second Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA)/GraceKennedy Girls’ Athletics Champion...
Orane proud of Champs’ growth
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Orane proud of Champs’ growth
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 30, 2025
Douglas Orane has worn many hats during his lifetime, but his association with Wolmer’s Boys’ and GraceKennedy make him particularly excited when it c...

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