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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 03:58 PM
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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Jamaicans dominate Caribbean Culinary Impact Awards
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Jamaicans dominated the 2025 Caribbean Culinary Impact Awards with 12 nationals from the island among honourees named by culinary authority Best Dress...
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Russia pledges ‘full support’ for Venezuela against US ‘hostilities’
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Russia on Monday expressed "full support" for Venezuela as the South American country confronts a blockade of sanctioned oi...
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UTech student from western Jamaica awarded nursing scholarship
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UTech student from western Jamaica awarded nursing scholarship
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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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Last of kidnapped Nigerian pupils handed over, government says
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Last of kidnapped Nigerian pupils handed over, government says
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MINNA, Nigeria (AFP) — Some 130 Nigerian Catholic school pupils were handed over to state authorities on Monday, a day after the government said it ha...
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Jamaica leveraging international partnerships in rebuilding effort
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December 22 02:20 PM
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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Dizneyland fun day to bring Christmas cheer to St Ann
December 22 01:12 PM
Acknowledging that the Christmas season should prioritise wholesome family fun, Dizneyland Kids and Teen Festival promoter Streets Entertainment says ...
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Marlie Mount Primary reaches out to schools in St Elizabeth
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Marlie Mount Primary reaches out to schools in St Elizabeth
December 22 12:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School in St Catherine has reached out to two primary schools in St Elizabeth with relief supp...
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Belmont residents cling to hope
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Belmont residents cling to hope
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BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 21, 2025
Belmont residents cling to hope
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BIG JOB AHEAD
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BIG JOB AHEAD
117 Canadian line workers added to JPS repair team
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
December 19, 2025
117 Canadian line workers added to JPS repair team
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Jarrett Park ‘will be ready’, says Epstein
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Jarrett Park ‘will be ready’, says Epstein
December 19, 2025
Jarrett Park ‘will be ready’, says Epstein
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Egg farmers want controlled importation
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Egg farmers want controlled importation
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
December 18, 2025
Egg farmers want controlled importation
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Scaled-down Christmas tree-lighting ceremony for Hanover
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Scaled-down Christmas tree-lighting ceremony for Hanover
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
December 17, 2025
Scaled-down Christmas tree-lighting ceremony for Hanover
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Tourism minister still eyeing 2030 targets
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Tourism minister still eyeing 2030 targets
December 17, 2025
Tourism minister still eyeing 2030 targets
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Help us bounce back for Xmas
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Help us bounce back for Xmas
MoBay Chamber president urges more support from Jamaicans
December 16, 2025
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January start for distribution of house repair grants, says PM
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January start for distribution of house repair grants, says PM
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
December 16, 2025
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Vaz urges fast-tracking of SIA master planWants airport future-ready
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Vaz urges fast-tracking of SIA master planWants airport future-ready
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
December 16, 2025
Vaz urges fast-tracking of SIA master plan
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Early start for St James Grand Market Push to make up 85% revenue drop
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Early start for St James Grand Market Push to make up 85% revenue drop
December 12, 2025
Early start for St James Grand Market
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Awaiting the green light
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Awaiting the green light
Falmouth mayor stresses need for approval before rebuilding; churches, hotels not exempt
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
December 12, 2025
Awaiting the green light
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Trio freed in $370,000 cyber-theft case
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Trio freed in $370,000 cyber-theft case
December 12, 2025
Trio freed in $370,000
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Woman accused of ploting deadly attack on policeman’s family remanded
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Woman accused of ploting deadly attack on policeman’s family remanded
December 12, 2025
Woman accused of ploting deadly attack on policeman’s family remanded
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Happy to have a bed
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Happy to have a bed
BPO employee grateful for help from employer Etech
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
December 12, 2025
Happy to have a bed
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60 homes for Christmas
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60 homes for Christmas
S Hotel building one-bedroom houses for hurricane victims in time for holidays
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
December 10, 2025
60 homes for Christmas
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George’s Plain Primary seeks help for students, parents and staff
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George’s Plain Primary seeks help for students, parents and staff
BY ROSALEE WOOD-CONDELL Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 23, 2025
George’s Plain Primary seeks help for students, parents and staff
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Month of mess
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Month of mess
NSWMA sets fluid target to clear garbage, appeals for trucks, drivers from private sector
November 12, 2025
Month of mess
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‘We can’t just depend on the Government’
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‘We can’t just depend on the Government’
Border fish and bammy vendors building back
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
November 5, 2025
‘We can’t just depend on the Government’
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Mixed feelings as clean-up starts in St James
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Mixed feelings as clean-up starts in St James
November 5, 2025
Mixed feelings as clean-up starts in St James
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St James will emerge from Melissa stronger, says MoBay mayor
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St James will emerge from Melissa stronger, says MoBay mayor
October 31, 2025
St James will emerge from Melissa stronger, says MoBay mayor
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‘Tremendous sacrifice’
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‘Tremendous sacrifice’
Essential workers talk about being called to the front as disaster looms
October 26, 2025
‘Tremendous sacrifice’
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Construction sites out west on alert
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Construction sites out west on alert
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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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Last of kidnapped Nigerian pupils handed over, government says
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