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Cash assistance programme launched to support 50,000 Jamaicans post Melissa
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Cash assistance programme launched to support 50,000 Jamaicans post Melissa
December 23 04:45 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica –   The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), on Tuesday...
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Fisherman charged for Rocky Point triple murder
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Fisherman charged for Rocky Point triple murder
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 23 04:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 26-year-old fisherman, Daniel Henry has been charged with three counts of murder after allegedly using a machete to chop his mot...
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SERHA reports temporary delay in supplier payments due to banking issue
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SERHA reports temporary delay in supplier payments due to banking issue
December 23 03:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) has advised that some suppliers will experience a delay in receiving payments tha...
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Bartlett commends united response behind swift post-hurricane repatriation of 25,000 tourists
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Bartlett commends united response behind swift post-hurricane repatriation of 25,000 tourists
December 23 03:23 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica—Jamaica’s swift repatriation of 25,000 tourists in just one week following Hurricane Melissa has demonstrated the island’s resilienc...
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Antiguan gospel-reggae artiste Enoch gets into the Christmas spirit
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Antiguan gospel-reggae artiste Enoch gets into the Christmas spirit
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
December 23 02:50 PM
Antiguan gospel-reggae artiste Enoch says Christmas is his favourite time of the year. He says the season is special because it reminds him of love, s...
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Bank of Jamaica temporarily waives ACH penalty
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Bank of Jamaica temporarily waives ACH penalty
December 23 02:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has announced a temporary waiver of penalty charges for certain Automated Clearing House (ACH) transacti...
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Connect a child this Christmas: USF donates tablets to students in need
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Connect a child this Christmas: USF donates tablets to students in need
December 23 02:36 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — This Christmas, the Universal Service Fund (USF) is giving hope to young learners through its Connect-A-Child initiative, which is...
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St Elizabeth police bring Christmas cheer to 200 children
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St Elizabeth police bring Christmas cheer to 200 children
December 23 01:55 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica— For the third consecutive year, the St Elizabeth police, led by Superintendent Coleridge Minto, staged its ‘Shop with a cop’ in...
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Zoo Lights serves up whimsy, wonder and merriment
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Zoo Lights serves up whimsy, wonder and merriment
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 23, 2025
Zoo Lights serves up whimsy, wonder and merriment
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UDC expands fireworks fest to St Bess, Westmoreland
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UDC expands fireworks fest to St Bess, Westmoreland
December 22, 2025
UDC expands fireworks fest to St Bess, Westmoreland
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JCDC makes changes to Festival entry deadline, process
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JCDC makes changes to Festival entry deadline, process
December 17, 2025
JCDC makes changes to Festival entry deadline, process
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Yard Mas curates moving masterpieces for ‘Galleria’
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Yard Mas curates moving masterpieces for ‘Galleria’
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 16, 2025
Yard Mas curates moving masterpieces for ‘Galleria’
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Slightly Unhinged: Hurricane Melissa takes battering from comedians
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Slightly Unhinged: Hurricane Melissa takes battering from comedians
Kevin Jackson 
December 5, 2025
Slightly Unhinged: Hurricane Melissa takes battering from comedians
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Prince Pine, Jamroc Dept make street wear collab
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Prince Pine, Jamroc Dept make street wear collab
November 28, 2025
Prince Pine, Jamroc Dept make street wear collab
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Ycats delivers messages of hope at 2025 Season of Dance
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Ycats delivers messages of hope at 2025 Season of Dance
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
November 27, 2025
Ycats delivers messages of hope at 2025 Season of Dance
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Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe
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Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe
Jamaica withdraws after fall, injury
November 22, 2025
Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe
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Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand
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Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand
...appearance in tonight’s grand finale uncertain
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
November 20, 2025
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand
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Oliver Samuels premières Di Prodigal Pickney in US
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Oliver Samuels premières Di Prodigal Pickney in US
...dedicates proceeds to Hurricane Melissa relief
November 11, 2025
Oliver Samuels premières
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Key attractions reopen to the public — UDC
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Key attractions reopen to the public — UDC
November 11, 2025
Key attractions reopen to the public — UDC
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Hip Strip operators reeling from Hurricane Melissa devastation
Art & Culture, Entertainment, Music
Hip Strip operators reeling from Hurricane Melissa devastation
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
November 6, 2025
Hip Strip operators reeling from Hurricane Melissa devastation
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Miss Universe Ja departs for Thailand
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Miss Universe Ja departs for Thailand
November 5, 2025
Miss Universe Ja departs for Thailand
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Fransiva lands LAFW spot
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Fransiva lands LAFW spot
...eyes global recognition
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 25, 2025
Fransiva lands LAFW spot
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Hey Nanny!
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Hey Nanny!
British-born Jamaican artiste releases AI-assisted tribute to heroine
October 20, 2025
Hey Nanny!
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Talent pipeline coming
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Talent pipeline coming
Morris Dixon announces performing arts schools and cultural apprenticeship programme
October 19, 2025
Talent pipeline coming
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72-y-o wins 6 gold medals in JCDC Visual Arts Competition
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72-y-o wins 6 gold medals in JCDC Visual Arts Competition
October 14, 2025
72-y-o wins 6 gold medals in JCDC Visual Arts Competition
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20 to compete for 2025 Miss Jamaica World title
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20 to compete for 2025 Miss Jamaica World title
Kevin Jackson 
October 14, 2025
20 to compete for 2025 Miss Jamaica World title
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Advocate. Pioneer. Prodigy
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Advocate. Pioneer. Prodigy
Tributes flow to Allan ‘Skill’ Cole at home-going service
October 13, 2025
Advocate.Pioneer.Prodigy
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Grange, Jason Henzell on mission to run The Harder They Come musical on local shores
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Grange, Jason Henzell on mission to run The Harder They Come musical on local shores
Shereita Grizzle Online Coordinator grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 13, 2025
Grange, Jason Henzell on mission to run
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D’Vine treat at JFDF
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D’Vine treat at JFDF
Food & wine pairings serve up elegance
Shereita Grizzle Online Coordinator grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 10, 2025
D’Vine treat
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Johnny Live Comedy Bar Special back Oct 19
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Johnny Live Comedy Bar Special back Oct 19
October 7, 2025
Johnny Live Comedy Bar Special back Oct 19
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Cash assistance programme launched to support 50,000 Jamaicans post Melissa
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Fisherman charged for Rocky Point triple murder
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Fisherman charged for Rocky Point triple murder
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 26-year-old fisherman, Daniel Henry has been charged with three counts of murder after allegedly using a machete to chop his mot...
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SERHA reports temporary delay in supplier payments due to banking issue
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SERHA reports temporary delay in supplier payments due to banking issue
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) has advised that some suppliers will experience a delay in receiving payments tha...
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Bartlett commends united response behind swift post-hurricane repatriation of 25,000 tourists
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Bartlett commends united response behind swift post-hurricane repatriation of 25,000 tourists
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ST JAMES, Jamaica—Jamaica’s swift repatriation of 25,000 tourists in just one week following Hurricane Melissa has demonstrated the island’s resilienc...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Antiguan gospel-reggae artiste Enoch gets into the Christmas spirit
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Antiguan gospel-reggae artiste Enoch gets into the Christmas spirit
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Antiguan gospel-reggae artiste Enoch says Christmas is his favourite time of the year. He says the season is special because it reminds him of love, s...
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