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Some children forego toys for practical family gifts in ‘Shop with a Cop’ event
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
December 24 12:20 AM
Young Santas
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Melissa’s mess shrinks
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Melissa’s mess shrinks
Gov’t boosts NSWMA fleet with 10 tipper trucks in effort to clear more debris
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24 12:18 AM
Melissa’s mess shrinks
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‘Fun in the capital’
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‘Fun in the capital’
I Love Soca to take over Heroes’ Circle on Boxing Day
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 24 12:16 AM
‘Fun in the capital’
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BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation
Business
BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24 12:14 AM
BOJ warns recovery could stall
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‘Sammy’s not the problem!’
Cricket, ...
‘Sammy’s not the problem!’
CWI director defends Windies head coach; cites issues with regional development
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24 12:12 AM
CWI director defends West Indies head coach despite dismal record
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BOJ waives ACH charges after RTGS upgrade
Business
BOJ waives ACH charges after RTGS upgrade
December 24 12:11 AM
BOJ waives ACH charges after RTGS upgrade
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CAC 2000 exits retail storefronts in cost-cutting move
Business
CAC 2000 exits retail storefronts in cost-cutting move
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24 12:10 AM
CAC 2000 exits retail storefronts in cost-cutting move
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BOJ: banks can weather Melissa and keep credit flowing
Business
BOJ: banks can weather Melissa and keep credit flowing
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24 12:10 AM
BOJ: banks can weather Melissa and keep credit flowing
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26 compete for Miss Global Jamaica title
Art & Culture, Entertainment
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
Art & Culture, Entertainment
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
Art & Culture, Entertainment
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’
Art & Culture, Entertainment
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
Art & Culture, Entertainment
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
Art & Culture, Entertainment
Miss Universe Ja departs for Thailand
November 5, 2025
Miss Universe Ja departs for Thailand
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Fransiva lands LAFW spot
Art & Culture, Entertainment
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
Art & Culture, Entertainment
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
Art & Culture, Entertainment
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
Art & Culture, Entertainment, Movies
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
Art & Culture, Entertainment, Food, ...
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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Young Santas
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Some children forego toys for practical family gifts in ‘Shop with a Cop’ event
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
December 24, 2025
Young Santas
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Melissa’s mess shrinks
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Melissa’s mess shrinks
Gov’t boosts NSWMA fleet with 10 tipper trucks in effort to clear more debris
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24, 2025
Melissa’s mess shrinks
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‘Fun in the capital’
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‘Fun in the capital’
I Love Soca to take over Heroes’ Circle on Boxing Day
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 24, 2025
‘Fun in the capital’
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BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation
Business
BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24, 2025
BOJ warns recovery could stall
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‘Sammy’s not the problem!’
Cricket, ...
‘Sammy’s not the problem!’
CWI director defends Windies head coach; cites issues with regional development
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24, 2025
CWI director defends West Indies head coach despite dismal record
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