Jamaica Observer

The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has presented a proposal for the change in electoral boundaries in Portmore and St Catherine following the passage of legislation in February 2025 to establish Portmore as Jamaica’s 15th parish.

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Local law practice TWP Attorneys-at-Law has launched its inaugural “Lunch and Learn” Initiative, a professional development programme designed to foster mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and meaningful engagement between senior and junior attorneys.

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Opposition Spokesman on Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Dayton Campbell has argued that despite some progress, too many farmers and fisherfolk are still struggling to survive.

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Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson, known for songs including A Whole New World from Aladdin,  passed away on Tuesday, according to a statement shared by his family.

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French lawmakers on Tuesday recognised the state’s partial responsibility in allowing a toxic pesticide to be used in the French West Indies despite health warnings, inflicting long-term harm on the islands and their people.

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Six Jamaicans, including Olympic Games men’s discus record holder Roje Stona and former Commonwealth Games women’s shot put gold medalist Danniel Thomas-Dodd, are set to take part in Wednesday’s 2026 Paavo Nurmi Games.

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Taxi fares have now been officially raised, but some Corporate Area taxi drivers were informally charging passengers higher fares in the face of rising operating costs, ahead of the announcement of a staggered fare hike for drivers by Transport Minister Daryl Vaz on Tuesday. The

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Taxi fares have now been officially raised, but some Corporate Area taxi drivers were informally charging passengers higher fares in the face of rising operating costs, ahead of the increase announcement by Transport Minister Daryl Vaz on Tuesday.

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The Trump administration on Tuesday formally appealed a judge's order for refunds of the United States (US) president's global tariffs after they were struck down by the Supreme Court earlier this year.

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With a United States (US) deadline to sever ties with Cuba's military conglomerate GAESA fast approaching, foreign companies had by Tuesday vastly reduced their presence on the island.

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Turkey on Tuesday expressed alarm over a weekend gig by Kanye West in Istanbul attended by nearly 120,000 fans, saying it included elements that offended its spiritual sensitivities.

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Nevis has achieved a landmark milestone in science, education, and innovation with the successful launch of the first space life sciences experiment from the Caribbean region.