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When jobs disappeared during COVID, Sydonie Miller built a career in carpentry
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 25, 2026
With work hard to find and financial constraints mounting during the coronavirus pandemic, one Jamaican woman discovered a hidden talent that opened a...
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Survey shows decline in teen alcohol, drug use, but NCDA to strengthen prevention drive
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‘Cricket isn’t dead!’
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JCA president hails Kingsmen’s impact at Sabina Park; looks to strengthen partnership
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JCA boss hails Kingsmen’s impact at Sabina Park
11 years after decriminalisation, ganja use complicating mental health care
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11 years after decriminalisation, ganja use complicating mental health care
Cannabis features heavily among patients with psychosis and schizophrenia
DANA MALCOLM, Observer Online reporter, malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 24, 2026
Eleven years after Jamaica decriminalised ganja, the use of the substance features heavily among patients presenting with psychosis and schizophrenia....
48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Hanover
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Hanover
August 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of the Mount Peace district in the Hanover Police Division. The curfew will begin at...
El Salvador declares alert due to drought linked to El Nino
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El Salvador declares alert due to drought linked to El Nino
August 25, 2026
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AFP) — El Salvador declared a state of maximum alert on Tuesday due to a drought linked to the El Nino phenomenon, which ha...
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Westmoreland woman killed by fallen tree
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Westmoreland woman killed by fallen tree
August 25, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — The community of Auldayr in Westmoreland is mourning the death of a resident who was killed by a fallen tree. The woman has be...
‘Baddies build furniture too’
Latest News, News, Videos
‘Baddies build furniture too’
When jobs disappeared during COVID, Sydonie Miller built a career in carpentry
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 25, 2026
With work hard to find and financial constraints mounting during the coronavirus pandemic, one Jamaican woman discovered a hidden talent that opened a...
‘Cricket isn’t dead!’
Cricket, Sports
‘Cricket isn’t dead!’
JCA president hails Kingsmen’s impact at Sabina Park; looks to strengthen partnership
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 25, 2026
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