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Young Santas

Some children forego toys for practical family gifts in ‘Shop with a Cop’ event

Kasey Williams | Reporter

December 24 12:20 AM

Young Santas

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Melissa’s mess shrinks

Gov’t boosts NSWMA fleet with 10 tipper trucks in effort to clear more debris

BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com

December 24 12:18 AM

Melissa’s mess shrinks

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‘Fun in the capital’

I Love Soca to take over Heroes’ Circle on Boxing Day

Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter

December 24 12:16 AM

‘Fun in the capital’

Business

BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation

Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com

December 24 12:14 AM

BOJ warns recovery could stall

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‘Sammy’s not the problem!’

CWI director defends Windies head coach; cites issues with regional development

Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com

December 24 12:12 AM

CWI director defends West Indies head coach despite dismal record

Business

BOJ waives ACH charges after RTGS upgrade

December 24 12:11 AM

BOJ waives ACH charges after RTGS upgrade

Business

CAC 2000 exits retail storefronts in cost-cutting move

Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com

December 24 12:10 AM

CAC 2000 exits retail storefronts in cost-cutting move

Business

BOJ: banks can weather Melissa and keep credit flowing

Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com

December 24 12:10 AM

BOJ: banks can weather Melissa and keep credit flowing

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Melissa’s mess shrinks

Gov’t boosts NSWMA fleet with 10 tipper trucks in effort to clear more debris

BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com

December 24, 2025

Melissa’s mess shrinks

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Currie backs down

Jamaica Defence Force begins recovery work in Accompong Town after chief’s initial resistance

Jason Cross | Reporter

December 24, 2025

Currie backs down

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Just in time

Planned before the storm, Bahamian group’s aid to CRH hailed as timely

December 24, 2025

Just in time

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Heroic!

Officials laud efforts of medical practitioners during and after Hurricane Melissa

BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com

December 24, 2025

Heroic!

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‘Day of giving’

Christmas cheer, relief in Trelawny

Horace Hines | Observer Writer

December 24, 2025

‘Day of

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Tough going in Rocky Point as fishers try to bounce back from Melissa

Jason Cross | Reporter

December 24, 2025

Tough going in Rocky Point as fishers try to bounce back from Melissa

Agriculture, News

Home Choice navigates sorrel crisis with extract, bets on Guyana’s boom

BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com

December 24, 2025

Home Choice navigates sorrel crisis with extract, bets on Guyana’s boom

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PAVE-ing the way

...Institute transforming lives in Portland

Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com

December 24, 2025

PAVE-ing the way

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Hope for two girls battling cancer

Almeida splits his Grant a Wish allocation to NCB dads

December 24, 2025

Hope for two girls battling cancer

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Child diversion programme expansion planned for 2026, says Chuck

Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer

December 24, 2025

Child diversion programme expansion planned for 2026, says Chuck

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Junction main road in St Mary impassable after truck overturns

December 23, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists are being advised to expect significant traffic delays along the Junction main road in St Mary due to an overturned truc...

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Caricom private sector organisations reaffirm commitment to CSME, regional integration

December 23, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Private sector organisations in seven Caribbean Community (Caricom) states have reaffirmed their commitment to the objectives of t...

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CRH receives scrubs valued at $2m from US apparel company and charities

December 23, 2025

ST JAMES, Jamaica — United States (US) based medical apparel company, RepScrubs, partnering with Jamaican charity Sarah’s Children and Florida-based J...

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48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South Police Division

December 23, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in the St Andrew South Police Division, has been extended. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Tu...

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What’s behind these favourite traditional Christmas carols

December 23, 2025

There are many different aspects of Christmas that make the season wonderful: family, food, gifts, parties, decorations et al. But the most special pa...

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JN Foundation brings ‘Comfort for Christmas’ to Mustard Seed Communities

December 23, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — For the fourth consecutive year, the JN Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to Mustard Seed Communities, spreading holiday ch...

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KSAMC warns against destruction of entertainment billboards

December 23, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is warning the public against the destruction of entertainment billboards...

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WIP Terminal Limited lists on Jamaica Stock Exchange

December 23, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — West Indies Petroleum Terminal Limited (WIP Terminal) officially commenced trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) on Tuesday,...

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Cash assistance programme launched to support 50,000 Jamaicans post Melissa

December 23, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), on Tuesday...

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Fisherman charged for Rocky Point triple murder

BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com

December 23, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 26-year-old fisherman, Daniel Henry has been charged with three counts of murder after allegedly using a machete to chop his mot...

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SERHA reports temporary delay in supplier payments due to banking issue

December 23, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) has advised that some suppliers will experience a delay in receiving payments tha...