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Toys, letters and love light up Christmas for children in western Jamaica
BY SANDENA JAMES Social media editor jamess@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 12:30 AM
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Strictly 2K Throwback festival celebrates 9th anniversary
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Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton
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Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton
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Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton
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December 25 12:22 AM
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BY SANDENA JAMES Social media editor jamess@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25, 2025
Joy Drive
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Faith-based recovery
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BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25, 2025
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December 25, 2025
Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities
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Strictly 2K Throwback festival celebrates 9th anniversary
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