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SANDENA JAMES, Social Media Editor 
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TRELAWNY, Jamaica – There was mounting frustration in storm-ravaged western Jamaica on Thursday as fuel shortages continued to plague motorists severa...
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JULIAN RICHARDSON, Online content manager, richardsonj@jamaicaobserver.com 
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – More than 300 Americans stranded in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa departed the island Friday on rescue flights chartered by ...
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Like he did during Hurricane Beryl last year, Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has begun to get impatient with utility provider Jamaica Public Service (JPS),...
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Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie, says he has been informed by the Mayor of Falmouth, Colin Gager, that the old, historic town was all b...
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Opposition Leader Mark Golding is calling for immediate relief support for residents in Westmoreland severely affected by Hurricane Melissa. "It is ob...
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In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, Golden Krust restaurant group says it is leading an effort in the United States...
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Thrifty gas stations will extend service hours in key areas, plus coordinate direct delivery to hotels and essential services to e...
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Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Import Duty and General Consumption Tax (GCT), have been suspended for one month on specific goods and items imported in support o...
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