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Viral moments that defined Jamaica in 2025
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Viral moments that defined Jamaica in 2025
December 29, 2025
From moments of heartbreak to resilience to humour, 2025 was a year of mixed emotions for Jamaicans, experienced in real-time through timelines, lives...
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Little girl, big heart
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Little girl, big heart
6-year-old gives up savings to help rebuild family home, assists classmates after storm
Mark Dennis 
December 29, 2025
Little girl, big heart
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Inside the criminal mind
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Inside the criminal mind
Psychiatrist outlines factors, some from birth, that set people on path to prison
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 29, 2025
Inside the criminal mind
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‘Avoid wild speculation,’ defence attorney advises in SSL matter
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‘Avoid wild speculation,’ defence attorney advises in SSL matter
Senior cop points to complex investigation
December 29, 2025
‘Avoid wild speculation,’ defence attorney advises in SSL matter
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Itch Scratch success with Shawn Storm
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Itch Scratch success with Shawn Storm
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 29, 2025
Itch Scratch
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JN Money covers grocery bills for shoppers in hurricane-hit Santa Cruz
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JN Money covers grocery bills for shoppers in hurricane-hit Santa Cruz
December 29, 2025
JN Money covers grocery bills for shoppers in hurricane-hit Santa Cruz
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Families urged to stop hiding children with disabilities
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Families urged to stop hiding children with disabilities
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
December 29, 2025
Families urged to stop hiding children with disabilities
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‘WE’RE GETTING THERE’
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‘WE’RE GETTING THERE’
Midfielder Magee believes Reggae Boyz’s style of play a work-in-progress
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 29, 2025
Midfielder Magee believes Reggae Boyz’s style of play a work in progress
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Ladies shine at Pic-Nic Festival at UWI Mona Bowl
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Ladies shine at Pic-Nic Festival at UWI Mona Bowl
December 29, 2025
KINSTON, Jamaica — Style, colour and confidence were on full display as patrons turned out in their numbers for the Pic-Nic Festival, held on Saturday...
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Trump says US hit docking area for alleged Venezuela drug boats
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Trump says US hit docking area for alleged Venezuela drug boats
December 29, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump said Monday the United States had hit and destroyed a docking area for all...
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Small Business Association calls for OUR and JPS to reconsider 7% bill increase
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Small Business Association calls for OUR and JPS to reconsider 7% bill increase
December 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Small Businesses Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) President, Garnett Reid, is appealing to the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) a...
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St Bess family gets fresh start with new home just before Christmas
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St Bess family gets fresh start with new home just before Christmas
December 29, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — After witnessing Hurricane Melissa destroy her home, leaving her family homeless for weeks, single mother Novia Russell receiv...
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Racing United seek to extend lead in JPL
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Racing United seek to extend lead in JPL
December 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Leaders Racing United will be going after a second win this season over former champions Arnett Gardens when they meet at the Anth...
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TCL donates 100 televisions to communities in western Jamaica
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TCL donates 100 televisions to communities in western Jamaica
December 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, global technology brand TCL has donated 100 "43” televisions ...
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Police shoot patient after stabbing incident at Kingston Public Hospital
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Police shoot patient after stabbing incident at Kingston Public Hospital
December 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A male patient was shot and injured by police on Monday at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) after he allegedly attacked cops who...
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Wanted man killed in St Andrew police operation
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Wanted man killed in St Andrew police operation
December 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A wanted man was shot dead and 18 other persons detained during a police operation at Bottom River on August Town Road, St Andrew,...
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Rose Heights residents stage another protest over lack of water
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Rose Heights residents stage another protest over lack of water
December 29, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Residents of Rose Heights in Montego Bay took to the streets on Monday to protest, in particular, the lack of water in sections of...
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Santa Cruz councillor commends Likkle Miss Foundation for container home donation
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Santa Cruz councillor commends Likkle Miss Foundation for container home donation
December 29, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Councillor for the Santa Cruz Division, Christopher Williams, has lauded the philanthropic efforts by the Likkle Miss Foundati...
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25 Manchester cops honoured
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25 Manchester cops honoured
December 29, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Twenty-five police personnel assigned to stations in southern Manchester were on Saturday recognised for their dedication during...
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Mt Pleasant FA and Cavalier move up in JPL tables
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Mt Pleasant FA and Cavalier move up in JPL tables
December 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mount Pleasant FA and Cavalier SC, finalists over the last three seasons, have closed the gap on the leaders in the Jamaica Premie...
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‘WE’RE GETTING THERE’
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‘WE’RE GETTING THERE’
Midfielder Magee believes Reggae Boyz’s style of play a work-in-progress
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 29, 2025
Midfielder Magee believes Reggae Boyz’s style of play a work in progress
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Whitmore welcomes ‘important’ win as Mount Pleasant clip MoBay United
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Whitmore welcomes ‘important’ win as Mount Pleasant clip MoBay United
Paul A Reid 
December 29, 2025
Whitmore welcomes ‘important’ win as Mount Pleasant clip MoBay United
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Bishop mystified by Chase’s staggering batting decline
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Bishop mystified by Chase’s staggering batting decline
December 29, 2025
Bishop mystified by Chase’s staggering batting decline
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Spurs deliver big win for Frank
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Spurs deliver big win for Frank
Leeds’ Farke ‘not dancing on table’ after Calvert-Lewin denies Sunderland
December 29, 2025
Spurs deliver big win for Frank
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