Water pressure
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Water pressure
Samuda, NWC defend proposed 51% hike, arguing that higher revenue needed to keep water flowing
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
October 22, 2026
WATER Minister Matthew Samuda and National Water Commission (NWC) officials are defending the utility’s proposed 51 per cent tariff increase, arguing ...
Gully bank relocation
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Gully bank relocation
Holness announces pilot to help residents living on the edge
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com 
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AN initiative by the Government to relocate people whose houses are situated on gully banks, and who are often affected by adverse weather events, is ...
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THE Financial Investigations Division (FID), in its capacity as Jamaica’s assets recovery agency under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), has secured a...
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FORMER West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite believes the coaching staff must ensure Jamaican teenager Vitel Lawes continues to develop, after his...
A Taste of JOY: Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence
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Alayne Richards | Reporter | AlayneR@jamaicaobserver.com 
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Jamaican places and flavours shaped the dining experience at JOY45, held on October 15 at the Oriental Gardens, UWI, Mona, to celebrate Dr Joy Spence’...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall artiste Valiant, whose given name is Raheem Bowes, says he is doing well after being injured in a car crash. Bowes share...
KSAMC cracks down on street vending in Kingston
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) launched a major crackdown on street vending Wednesday to clear vendors f...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A fusion of culture, fashion and creativity took centre stage on Tuesday as The Blue Amethyst officially opened its doors at 56-58...
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The Style Issue, October 22, 2026
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The Style Issue, October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026
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Water pressure
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Water pressure
Samuda, NWC defend proposed 51% hike, arguing that higher revenue needed to keep water flowing
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
October 22, 2026
WATER Minister Matthew Samuda and National Water Commission (NWC) officials are defending the utility’s proposed 51 per cent tariff increase, arguing ...
Gully bank relocation
News
Gully bank relocation
Holness announces pilot to help residents living on the edge
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 22, 2026
AN initiative by the Government to relocate people whose houses are situated on gully banks, and who are often affected by adverse weather events, is ...
FID wins big
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FID wins big
Investigators secure $62-m penalty order against businessman convicted of selling counterfeit goods
October 22, 2026
THE Financial Investigations Division (FID), in its capacity as Jamaica’s assets recovery agency under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), has secured a...
Crackdown on delinquents
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Crackdown on delinquents
NWC aggressively pursuing non-paying customers
RENAE OSBOURNE, Observer staff reporter, osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 22, 2026
THE National Water Commission (NWC) says it is aggressively pursuing registered customers who can afford to settle their overdue bills but refuse to p...
Another blow
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Another blow
Hoteliers warn of hard times if NWC tariff increase approved
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
October 22, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Hoteliers are warning that a proposed 51 per cent increase in water and sewerage rates could deepen the financial strain on Ja...
Cricket, Sports
HANDLE WITH CARE
Carlos Brathwaite urges coaches to be careful with Vitel Lawes’ development
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 22, 2026
FORMER West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite believes the coaching staff must ensure Jamaican teenager Vitel Lawes continues to develop, after his...
Reifer delighted by Windies Test prep camp
Cricket, Sports
Reifer delighted by Windies Test prep camp
October 22, 2026
DHAKA, Bangladesh (CMC) — West Indies batting coach Floyd Reifer has declared the team’s two-week Test preparation camp in Chennai a resounding succes...
Lacovia, McGrath, Manning’s close in on daCosta round of 16
Football, Sports
Lacovia, McGrath, Manning’s close in on daCosta round of 16
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 22, 2026
LACOVIA High, McGrath High and Manning’s School moved closer to places in the round of 16 of the ISSA daCosta Cup football competition after recording...
KC, Mona advance to Manning quarters
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KC, Mona advance to Manning quarters
October 22, 2026
WALKER Cup champions Kingston College (KC) and Mona High secured places in the quarter-finals of the ISSA Manning Cup with wins over St George’s Colle...

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