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Young professional proposes SCRZs to combat relief traffic

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Young professional proposes SCRZs to combat relief traffic

KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer

November 10, 2025

As relief efforts continue for southwestern parishes, one young professional is suggesting standardised community relief zones (SCRZs) for donations t...

USF deploys mobile Wi-Fi station in Hanover to support hurricane recovery

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USF deploys mobile Wi-Fi station in Hanover to support hurricane recovery

November 10, 2025

HANOVER, Jamaica — The Universal Service Fund (USF) rolled out a mobile Wi-Fi and charging station in Montpelier, Hanover, on November 7, to provide c...

Colombian president’s son indicted on corruption charges

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Colombian president’s son indicted on corruption charges

November 10, 2025

BOGOTA, Colombia (AFP)—The son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro was indicted Monday on six charges related to corruption during his time as a lawm...

Tyrese, Mona Scott arrive in Jamaica to jumpstart relief efforts

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Tyrese, Mona Scott arrive in Jamaica to jumpstart relief efforts

November 10, 2025

American actor and R&B vocalist, Tyrese Gibson has landed in Jamaica alongside business mogul and television producer Mona Scott-Young to hand out rel...

End to US government shutdown in sight as Democrats quarrel

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End to US government shutdown in sight as Democrats quarrel

November 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The longest-ever US government shutdown appeared headed Monday to an eventual resolution, after several Democratic sen...

Rural Roots brings water to several St Elizabeth communities

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Rural Roots brings water to several St Elizabeth communities

November 10, 2025

ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – Rural Roots Corporation Limited has launched a water relief effort across several communities in southern St Elizabeth, delive...

Plane en route to Jamaica for hurricane relief crashes in Florida – reports

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Plane en route to Jamaica for hurricane relief crashes in Florida – reports

November 10, 2025

A small plane en route to Jamaica for hurricane relief efforts crashed in a Florida neighbourhood on Monday morning, according to US media reports. CB...

KEMTEK Development and Construction donates $70m in relief supplies

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KEMTEK Development and Construction donates $70m in relief supplies

More than 400 care packages distributed weekly across affected parishes

November 10, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, KEMTEK Development and Construction has launched a major relief initia...

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