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Race against time!
Charities trying to beat Dec 31 deadline for hurricane relief supply waivers
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
December 22, 2025
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Rastas express mixed views on cannabis exec order in US
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BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
Rastas express mixed views on cannabis exec order in US
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Davie Community Worship Center, Florida, donates $1 million to aid Melissa-hit churches
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Davie Community Worship Center, Florida, donates $1 million to aid Melissa-hit churches
December 22, 2025
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UDC expands fireworks fest to St Bess, Westmoreland
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UDC expands fireworks fest to St Bess, Westmoreland
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UDC expands fireworks fest to St Bess, Westmoreland
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Two die in Manchester crashes; two-month-old among four hospitalised
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Two die in Manchester crashes; two-month-old among four hospitalised
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
Two die in Manchester crashes; two- month-old among four hospitalised
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December 22, 2025
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ISSA boss calls for urgent support for western schools preparing for Champs
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
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Krystle Thorpe: Building a life of purpose, one client at a time
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Krystle Thorpe: Building a life of purpose, one client at a time
December 22, 2025
WITH warmth, grace, and a quiet strength that instantly puts her clients at ease, Krystle Thorpe has become a shining example of what it means to serv...
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Trump says it would be ‘smart’ for Venezuela’s Maduro to step down
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December 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump said Monday it would be "smart" for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to...
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Ecuador soldiers sentenced to 35 years in deaths of 4 children
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Ecuador soldiers sentenced to 35 years in deaths of 4 children
December 22, 2025
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AFP) — Eleven Ecuadoran soldiers were sentenced to nearly 35 years in prison over the abduction and deaths of four children last y...
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Jamaica records 70,000 arrivals in first seven days of winter tourist season
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Jamaica records 70,000 arrivals in first seven days of winter tourist season
December 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Tourism says Jamaica’s winter tourist season has opened on a strong note of recovery, recording over 70,000 visito...
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T&T Appeal Court denies Jamaican lawyer’s bid to go before Privy Council
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December 22, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago’s Court of  Appeal has denied Jamaican-born  King's Counsel, Vincent Nelson, from going before the...
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Trump announces new US warship class named after himself
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December 22, 2025
PALM BEACH, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Monday announced a new class of United States (US) warships that will be named after himse...
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Forex: $160.11 to one US dollar
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Forex: $160.11 to one US dollar
December 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, December 22, ended trading at $160.11, down 19 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
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10 ways to spend Christmas Eve
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10 ways to spend Christmas Eve
December 22, 2025
Despite the challenges this year, Christmas in Jamaica is a season that remains beautiful and bright. And almost as important as Christmas Day, are ou...
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LMAJ urges members to follow law amid JP arrest
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LMAJ urges members to follow law amid JP arrest
December 22, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) says it is reminding justices of the peace and specifically members of the ass...
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UTech student from western Jamaica awarded nursing scholarship
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UTech student from western Jamaica awarded nursing scholarship
December 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A final-year University of Technology (UTech) nursing student from western Jamaica was awarded a US$1,000 scholarship from the Jam...
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Jamaica leveraging international partnerships in rebuilding effort
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Jamaica leveraging international partnerships in rebuilding effort
December 22, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda,  says Jamaica is leveraging its international partnerships and ...
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Dizneyland fun day to bring Christmas cheer to St Ann
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December 22, 2025
Acknowledging that the Christmas season should prioritise wholesome family fun, Dizneyland Kids and Teen Festival promoter Streets Entertainment says ...
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BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
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Waterhouse bounce back; Treasure Beach return with win
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Waterhouse bounce back; Treasure Beach return with win
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
Waterhouse bounce back; Treasure Beach return with win
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Intrestntimesahead dominates Will In Charge Trophy feature
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BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver 
December 22, 2025
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Bicknell, Chambers among big winners at Real Equity Open Tennis Championships
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Bicknell, Chambers among big winners at Real Equity Open Tennis Championships
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer sports@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
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Melissa-ravaged Treasure Beach ambush Portmore in JPL return
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December 21, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – Treasure Beach made a winning return to action in the Jamaica Premier League on Sunday, ambushing Portmore United 2-0 at the S...
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