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S Hotel Montego Bay named best all-inclusive Caribbean resort by USA Today
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S Hotel Montego Bay named best all-inclusive Caribbean resort by USA Today
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ST JAMES, Jamaica—Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has lauded the achievement of S Hotel Montego Bay on being named the best all-inclusive Caribbea...
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Forex: $158.93 to one US dollar
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, January 8, ended trading at $158.93, down by 44 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Real Madrid edge Atletico to set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final
Real Madrid edge Atletico to set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AFP)—Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a tight Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Thursday to s...
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Spain says Venezuela freed five Spanish prisoners
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Spain says Venezuela freed five Spanish prisoners
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MADRID, Spain (AFP)—Venezuela on Thursday freed five Spaniards in a large prisoner release seen as a concession to the United States after the ouster ...
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More than 400 earthquakes recorded in 2025
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More than 400 earthquakes recorded in 2025
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—More than 400 earthquakes were recorded in and around Jamaica in 2025 by the Earthquake Unit (EQU) located at the University of the ...
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DCS refutes claims of preventing attorneys access to inmate clients
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DCS refutes claims of preventing attorneys access to inmate clients
January 8 03:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is refuting reports that it is preventing attorneys from adequately meeting with their...
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US Senate vote to curb Trump’s military powers in Venezuela
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US Senate vote to curb Trump’s military powers in Venezuela
January 8 02:58 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US Senate took a major step Thursday toward passing a resolution to rein in President Donald Trump's military ac...
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Westmoreland farmer, butcher charged for butchering without a licence
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Westmoreland farmer, butcher charged for butchering without a licence
January 8 02:47 PM
HANOVER, Jamaica —A farmer and a butcher have both been charged for butchering without a licence under the Public Health (Butcher’s) Regulations, foll...
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Sweet relief for Carmel Primary
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Sweet relief for Carmel Primary
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
January 8, 2026
Sweet relief for Carmel Primary
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Back online
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Spanish firm provides satellite Internet to Westmoreland school two years after Hurricane Beryl
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
January 8, 2026
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Healing hands change 3 young lives
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Healing hands change 3 young lives
January 8, 2026
Healing hands change 3 young lives
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Health dept outlines role in Granville Police Station project
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Health dept outlines role in Granville Police Station project
January 7, 2026
Health dept outlines role in Granville Police Station project
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‘We will miss his hugs’
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‘We will miss his hugs’
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January 6, 2026
‘We will miss his hugs’
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Malabver equates salary negotiations with fight for social justice
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Malabver equates salary negotiations with fight for social justice
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
January 3, 2026
Malabver equates salary negotiations with fight for social justice
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Celebrate the new year, Chamber president urges west
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Celebrate the new year, Chamber president urges west
December 31, 2025
Celebrate the new year, Chamber president urges west
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JSIF pushing for power in Catherine Hall
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JSIF pushing for power in Catherine Hall
Working towards January recertification of 800+ houses
December 28, 2025
JSIF pushing for power in Catherine Hall
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We’re here for you
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Manning’s alumni offer students long-term support
December 27, 2025
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‘Day of giving’
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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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Teachers launch fund-raiser for students’ exam fees
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Teachers launch fund-raiser for students’ exam fees
December 23, 2025
Teachers launch fund-raiser for students’ exam fees
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‘How can that be evil?’
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‘How can that be evil?’
Woman questions prostitution charge
December 23, 2025
‘How can that be evil?’
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$10-million fraud case finally scheduled to end after 13 years
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$10-million fraud case finally scheduled to end after 13 years
December 23, 2025
$10-million fraud case finally scheduled to end after 13 years
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Cubans charged with illegal entry remanded
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Cubans charged with illegal entry remanded
December 23, 2025
Cubans charged with illegal entry remanded
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Belmont residents cling to hope
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Belmont residents cling to hope
High-level visit to storm-ravaged community fuels expectations
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
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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
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December 16, 2025
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