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Death of a hero
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Death of a hero
St Elizabeth man takes last breath days after saving 13 seniors during Hurricane Melissa
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28 12:20 AM
Death
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Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
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Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
...psychosocial support available
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28 12:18 AM
Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
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Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support for Sean Paul’s Faith We A Keep
Entertainment, ...
Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support for Sean Paul’s Faith We A Keep
...song dedicated to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
Kevin Jackson 
December 28 12:16 AM
Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support
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Missions of mercy
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Missions of mercy
Bethel United Church makes hurricane response its agenda
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
December 28 12:14 AM
Missions of mercy
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SIZZLER!
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JPL intensifies as MBU, Portmore continue leadership race with start of second round
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28 12:12 AM
MBU, Portmore continue battle for JPL supremacy today
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Italy meets Jamaica
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Italy meets Jamaica
December 28 12:10 AM
italy
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Mount Pleasant extends help to Treasure Beach
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Mount Pleasant extends help to Treasure Beach
December 28 12:07 AM
Mount Pleasant extends help to Treasure Beach
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Hosein plays crucial role in Joburg Super Kings victory
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Hosein plays crucial role in Joburg Super Kings victory
December 28 12:06 AM
Hosein plays crucial role in Joburg
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Big turnout for Colour Splash
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Big turnout for Colour Splash
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
December 31, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— The highly-anticipated Color Splash saw close to 6,000 patrons partying at Nashville in Mandeville, Manchester on Grand Market ni...
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Freedom Street attracts global audience
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Freedom Street attracts global audience
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— If there was ever a doubt Vybz Kartel’s global reach, it was easily shattered on Tuesday night as fans from across the world flocke...
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Freedom Street crowd rolls into National Stadium
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Freedom Street crowd rolls into National Stadium
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Tonight marks a monumental moment for thousands of Gaza fans worldwide, as the highly anticipated return of the Worl’ Boss, Vybz Ka...
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Lilliput Rovers rally for win over Bogue FC
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Lilliput Rovers rally for win over Bogue FC
December 31, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica— Lilliput Rovers rallied after trailing at half time to beat Bogue FC 3-1 in their St James Football Association/Sandals Resorts Int...
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Gas prices up $0.53, $0.57, diesel up $0.19
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Gas prices up $0.53, $0.57, diesel up $0.19
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, January 2, according to the latest ex-r...
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NHT to begin accepting refund applications for contributions paid up to 2017
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NHT to begin accepting refund applications for contributions paid up to 2017
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The National Housing Trust (NHT) is set to begin accepting applications, come January 1, 2025, for the refund of contributions paid...
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Manhunt launched for escaped alleged gunman in Spalding stand-off
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Manhunt launched for escaped alleged gunman in Spalding stand-off
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica—   The police have launched a manhunt for one of the four alleged gunmen who surrendered to cops following a standoff in Spalding, C...
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Forex: J$156.41 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$156.41 to one US dollar
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 ended trading at $156.41 up by 16 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily excha...
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WATCH: Sangster International Airport gets two new e-gates
December 31, 2024
Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, enhanced its immigration and customs processing with the installation of two new e-gates amon...
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Don Husky releases first track from forthcoming album
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Don Husky releases first track from forthcoming album
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— ‘Jim Brown Badness’ marks the first single from Don Husky’s soon-to-be released album titled ‘Native Tongue’. The track is a soulfu...
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Chronic Law ‘King of Youtube’ streaming in Ja
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Chronic Law ‘King of Youtube’ streaming in Ja
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— As entertainers reflect on the year they had in music, many are tabulating their successes as part of annual assessments. Well, so ...
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UPDATE: Police open investigation into burial shooting
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UPDATE: Police open investigation into burial shooting
December 31, 2024
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica -The police have launched a probe into an incident where a 23- year-old man from Kitson Town disrupted a burial, desecrated a co...
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NHT urges caution when applying for returns
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NHT urges caution when applying for returns
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica-The National Housing Trust (NHT) is advising its customers to beware of third party sites as they prepare to apply for refunds as of...
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Gaza healthcare nearing ‘total collapse’ due to Israeli strikes: UN
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Gaza healthcare nearing ‘total collapse’ due to Israeli strikes: UN
December 31, 2024
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)— A United Nations report published Tuesday found that Israeli strikes on and near hospitals in the Gaza Strip had left healt...
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One of four alleged gunmen in Spalding stand-off escapes custody
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One of four alleged gunmen in Spalding stand-off escapes custody
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A police source has confirmed that one of four alleged gunmen who surrendered to cops following a tense, hours-long standoff in Sp...
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Arteta wants Arsenal to hammer away in title race
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Arteta wants Arsenal to hammer away in title race
December 31, 2024
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to hammer away at Liverpool's daunting lead in the Premier League title race. Arteta...
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New security policy for entry into Supreme Court, Public Building East
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New security policy for entry into Supreme Court, Public Building East
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaican Bar Association is advising its members that the Supreme Court will be implementing a new security policy effective a...
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Road deaths set for seven-year low in 2024
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Road deaths set for seven-year low in 2024
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica's road fatalities are set for a double-digit reduction in 2024 while falling below the 400 mark for the first time in five...
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Haiti pleased with latest round of talks with US
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Haiti pleased with latest round of talks with US
December 31, 2024
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Haiti has welcomed the “dynamic collaboration” with the United States on security and other issues following discussions betwe...
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Guyana seeks to clarify ‘misleading’ information on cash pension payment
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Guyana seeks to clarify ‘misleading’ information on cash pension payment
December 31, 2024
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (CMC) – Guyana's National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Tuesday described as “inaccurate and misleading” reports posted on social media t...
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Police warn against gun salutes as part of New Year’s celebration
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Police warn against gun salutes as part of New Year’s celebration
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica –The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has issued a strong warning to persons planning to engage in gun salutes to ring in the New Ye...
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King’s Counsel Norma Linton passes, PNP pays tribute
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King’s Counsel Norma Linton passes, PNP pays tribute
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Attorney-at-law Norma Linton has passed away. Linton started her legal career in 1971. She was also a founding member of the Advoc...
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Death of a hero
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Death of a hero
St Elizabeth man takes last breath days after saving 13 seniors during Hurricane Melissa
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28, 2025
Death
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Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
News
Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
...psychosocial support available
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28, 2025
Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
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Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support for Sean Paul’s Faith We A Keep
Entertainment, ...
Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support for Sean Paul’s Faith We A Keep
...song dedicated to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
Kevin Jackson 
December 28, 2025
Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Missions of mercy
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Missions of mercy
Bethel United Church makes hurricane response its agenda
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
December 28, 2025
Missions of mercy
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SIZZLER!
Football, ...
SIZZLER!
JPL intensifies as MBU, Portmore continue leadership race with start of second round
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28, 2025
MBU, Portmore continue battle for JPL supremacy today
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