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Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus
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Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus
December 24 07:20 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AFP) — Christmas lights illuminate Damascus's Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria's Chr...
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Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
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Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
December 24 07:15 AM
KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a United States (US) led draft plan to end the Russian invasion, revealed ...
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Some children forego toys for practical family gifts in ‘Shop with a Cop’ event
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December 24 12:20 AM
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Melissa’s mess shrinks
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Gov’t boosts NSWMA fleet with 10 tipper trucks in effort to clear more debris
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December 24 12:18 AM
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‘Fun in the capital’
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I Love Soca to take over Heroes’ Circle on Boxing Day
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 24 12:16 AM
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BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation
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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!’
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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
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Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus
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Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus
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DAMASCUS, Syria (AFP) — Christmas lights illuminate Damascus's Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria's Chr...
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Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
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Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
December 24, 2025
KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a United States (US) led draft plan to end the Russian invasion, revealed ...
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Former Reggae Boyz captain named head coach of CT United
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Former Reggae Boyz captain named head coach of CT United
December 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Reggae Boyz captain Shavar Thomas has been appointed Connecticut (CT) United FC 2 head coach for the upcoming season. CT Un...
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Junction main road in St Mary impassable after truck overturns
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Junction main road in St Mary impassable after truck overturns
December 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists are being advised to expect significant traffic delays along the Junction main road in St Mary due to an overturned truc...
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Caricom private sector organisations reaffirm commitment to CSME, regional integration
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Caricom private sector organisations reaffirm commitment to CSME, regional integration
December 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Private sector organisations in seven Caribbean Community (Caricom) states have reaffirmed their commitment to the objectives of t...
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CRH receives scrubs valued at $2m from US apparel company and charities
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CRH receives scrubs valued at $2m from US apparel company and charities
December 23, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — United States (US) based medical apparel company, RepScrubs, partnering with Jamaican charity Sarah’s Children and Florida-based J...
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48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South Police Division
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48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South Police Division
December 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica   — The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in the St Andrew South Police Division, has been extended. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Tu...
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What’s behind these favourite traditional Christmas carols
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December 23, 2025
There are many different aspects of Christmas that make the season wonderful: family, food, gifts, parties, decorations et al. But the most special pa...
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JN Foundation brings ‘Comfort for Christmas’ to Mustard Seed Communities
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December 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — For the fourth consecutive year, the JN Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to Mustard Seed Communities, spreading holiday ch...
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KSAMC warns against destruction of entertainment billboards
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KSAMC warns against destruction of entertainment billboards
December 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is warning the public against the destruction of entertainment billboards...
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WIP Terminal Limited lists on Jamaica Stock Exchange
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WIP Terminal Limited lists on Jamaica Stock Exchange
December 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — West Indies Petroleum Terminal Limited (WIP Terminal) officially commenced trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) on Tuesday,...
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Forex: $159.76 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.76 to one US dollar
December 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, December 23, ended trading at $159.76, down 35 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s...
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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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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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Venus Williams ties the knot with Andrea Predi
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Venus Williams ties the knot with Andrea Predi
December 23, 2025
American tennis icon Venus Williams officially tied the knot with longtime boyfriend Andrea Predi at a wedding ceremony in Florida over the weekend. A...
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Armanii hits Billboard with ‘The Impact’, named among 10 Best Caribbean albums of 2025
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Armanii hits Billboard with ‘The Impact’, named among 10 Best Caribbean albums of 2025
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
December 23, 2025
Dancehall artiste Armanii cracks the Billboard Reggae Albums chart at #10 with his sophomore album, The Impact . Released December 12 via Armanii/Unit...
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BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation
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