ME, BACK DOWN? 'FAGET IT!'

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ME, BACK DOWN? 'FAGET IT!'

HE is going nowhere.So all those who do not want Dr Andrew O'Brien Wheatley to run again for the office of Member of Parliament can, to borrow a phrase used years ago by retired Prime Minister PJ Patterson, 'faget it.'

Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

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THE police have made two more arrests in connection with the alleged rape of young girls across the island, at a time when child protection agencies are expressing concern that Jamaica's children, who are out of school, are at

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'It was the experience of a lifetime'

SEVERAL residents in Falmouth, Trelawny, paused yesterday to welcome home the more than 1,000 Jamaicans aboard Royal Caribbean cruise line's Adventure of the Seas which docked at the port shortly after

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Young people form NGO to inspire other youth

MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Aspirar JA, a non-governmental organisation based in Manchester, says since it was formed in January, 300 primary and secondary school students have benefited from its mentorship

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Some JLP supporters in North East St Catherine against outside candidate

Some Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters in North East St Catherine say they will reject any outside candidate selected by the party hierarchy to replace Leslie Campbell, who is not seeking

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Stuck in Jamaica, teacher launches online campaign to help others

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MONTEGO BAY, St James — An American doctor who has been treating COVID-19 patients in her country for several months was among the more than 500 tourists and locals who arrived in the island on six flights from the US yesterday, saying that she decided to vacation in Jamaica on the first break she

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Chuck says sorry, as women theologians also slam him

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Tufton sets record straight following crew member's miscarriage

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PNP rolls out technology to win upcoming elections

WESTERN BUREAU: Phillip Paulwell, co-campaign director for the People’s National Party (PNP) for the next general election, says that the party is revamping its outdated, analogue campaign strategy. The party will be embracing new technology in its...

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Elliot showed criminal intent to obtain monetary advantage for himself, says Crown

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Jamaican pastor: No dominoes at church!

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Farmer accused of raping 12-year-old

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Those incest 'hot spot' parishes

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COVID-19 takes away excitement in release of PEP results

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Integrity Commission accuses Wheatley of being dishonest

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Western Jamaica high schools ready for partial resumption of classes

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