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US offered Kyiv 15 years of security guarantees, Zelensky says
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US offered Kyiv 15 years of security guarantees, Zelensky says
December 29 07:50 AM
KYIV, Ukraine (AFP)—The US has offered Ukraine "solid" security guarantees for 15 years with a possibility of an extension but Kyiv is seeking a longe...
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Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, Iran
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Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, Iran
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PALM BEACH, United States (AFP)—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, with the US president pushing t...
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Little girl, big heart
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Little girl, big heart
6-year-old gives up savings to help rebuild family home, assists classmates after storm
Mark Dennis 
December 29 12:30 AM
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Inside the criminal mind
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Inside the criminal mind
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‘Avoid wild speculation,’ defence attorney advises in SSL matter
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Itch Scratch success with Shawn Storm
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JN Money covers grocery bills for shoppers in hurricane-hit Santa Cruz
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JN Money covers grocery bills for shoppers in hurricane-hit Santa Cruz
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JN Money covers grocery bills for shoppers in hurricane-hit Santa Cruz
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Skeng delivers Christmas Eve scorcher at UBT&R’s Livewire
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Shereita Grizzle Online Coordinator grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 29 12:24 AM
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Top 8 named in 2025 JCDC FIWI Short Film Comp
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Top 8 named in 2025 JCDC FIWI Short Film Comp
December 28, 2025
Top 8 named in 2025 JCDC FIWI Short Film Comp
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26 compete for Miss Global Jamaica title
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26 compete for Miss Global Jamaica title
Kevin Jackson 
December 24, 2025
26 compete for Miss Global Jamaica title
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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October 20, 2025
Hey Nanny!
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Talent pipeline coming
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Talent pipeline coming
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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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October 13, 2025
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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
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Inside the criminal mind
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