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$145-m drought-mitigation plan
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$145-m drought-mitigation plan
Green announces interventions to assist farmers
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
May 14, 2026
$145-m drought-mitigation plan
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Accompong Maroons dispute heads to court
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Accompong Maroons dispute heads to court
Injunction filed to stop Currie from holding election on May 22
Jason Cross | Reporter 
May 14, 2026
Accompong Maroons dispute heads to court
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Konshens ushers in summer vibes with Pool Party 2.0
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Konshens ushers in summer vibes with Pool Party 2.0
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
May 14, 2026
Konshens ushers in summer vibes with
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Malahoo Forte says neither she nor committee clerk received legal opinion tied to Gordon dispute
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
May 14, 2026
‘Most unfortunate’
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Former SVG PM wants CWI to work with regional governments to help lift West Indies cricket
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 14, 2026
Former SVG PM urges greater CWI collaboration with regional governments
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Fusion Multicultural Cuisine
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Fusion Multicultural Cuisine
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‘No patois in the House!’ Speaker shuts down Burchell’s attempt to present in Jamaican dialect
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‘No patois in the House!’ Speaker shuts down Burchell’s attempt to present in Jamaican dialect
May 13, 2026
An attempt on Wednesday by Opposition Spokesperson on the Creative Industries, Culture and Information, Nekeisha Burchell, to deliver her maiden contr...
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4.4 magnitude earthquake recorded in eastern Jamaica
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4.4 magnitude earthquake recorded in eastern Jamaica
May 13, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — A 4.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded in eastern Jamaica early Wednesday morning, according to the Earthquake Unit at the Unive...
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Jamaica revving up helmet safety through stakeholder training
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Jamaica revving up helmet safety through stakeholder training
May 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —   Ensuring that only quality, certified motorcycle helmets enter Jamaica and that riders know how to choose them, was the central ...
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Health ministry launches citizens’ chapter and wait experience programme
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Health ministry launches citizens’ chapter and wait experience programme
May 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has officially launched its Citizens’ Charter and Wait Experience Programme, aimed at improvin...
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Defending champs Cavalier march into eighth straight JPL semifinal
May 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica  —  Defending champions Cavalier Football Club are through to the semifinals of the Wray & Nephew Jamaica Premier League (JPL) after...
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Gov’t to undertake $800 m greenhouse expansion
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Gov’t to undertake $800 m greenhouse expansion
May 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has allocated $800 million to construct 95 greenhouses across four parishes before the end of 2026. The announcemen...
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‘No patois in the House!’ Speaker shuts down Burchell’s attempt to present in Jamaican dialect
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‘No patois in the House!’ Speaker shuts down Burchell’s attempt to present in Jamaican dialect
May 13, 2026
An attempt on Wednesday by Opposition Spokesperson on the Creative Industries, Culture and Information, Nekeisha Burchell, to deliver her maiden contr...
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South Florida- based FOGS marks 30 years of service to Jamaica
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South Florida- based FOGS marks 30 years of service to Jamaica
May 13, 2026
MIRAMAR, Florida — Friends of Good Shepherd International (FOGS) celebrated its 30th Annual Fundraising Gala recently in South Florida, and the evenin...
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$145-m drought-mitigation plan
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$145-m drought-mitigation plan
Green announces interventions to assist farmers
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
May 14, 2026
$145-m drought-mitigation plan
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Accompong Maroons dispute heads to court
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Accompong Maroons dispute heads to court
Injunction filed to stop Currie from holding election on May 22
Jason Cross | Reporter 
May 14, 2026
Accompong Maroons dispute heads to court
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‘Most unfortunate’
Malahoo Forte says neither she nor committee clerk received legal opinion tied to Gordon dispute
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
May 14, 2026
‘Most unfortunate’
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‘Rescue the JUTC’Phillips says State-run bus company in “most pathetic state” as losses mount
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‘Rescue the JUTC’Phillips says State-run bus company in “most pathetic state” as losses mount
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
May 14, 2026
‘Rescue the JUTC’
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ODPEM says relief resources managed transparently, responsibly
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ODPEM says relief resources managed transparently, responsibly
May 14, 2026
ODPEM says relief resources managed transparently, responsibly
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LET’S SAVE IT!
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Former SVG PM wants CWI to work with regional governments to help lift West Indies cricket
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 14, 2026
Former SVG PM urges greater CWI collaboration with regional governments
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Mayberry hails Jamaica ice hockey team’s success in Challenger Series
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Mayberry hails Jamaica ice hockey team’s success in Challenger Series
May 14, 2026
Mayberry hails Jamaica ice hockey team’s success in Challenger Series
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Tridents return as Royals Group and Barbados Gov’t ink historic partnership
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Tridents return as Royals Group and Barbados Gov’t ink historic partnership
May 14, 2026
Tridents return as Royals Group and Barbados Gov’t ink historic partnership
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City still ‘alive’ but need Arsenal slip, says Guardiola
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City still ‘alive’ but need Arsenal slip, says Guardiola
May 14, 2026
City still ‘alive’ but need Arsenal slip, says Guardiola
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California probing possible violations over World Cup ticket sales
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California probing possible violations over World Cup ticket sales
May 13, 2026
CALIFORNIA, United States (AFP) —  California has contacted FIFA over possible legal violations in the sale of World Cup tickets following allegations...
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4.4 magnitude earthquake recorded in eastern Jamaica
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