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Why courage will decide 2026
Columns
Why courage will decide 2026
December 28 12:01 AM
Those who dare to risk, lead. Those who hesitate, follow. Those who cling to safety, vanish from their own potential. Courage is the bridge between wh...
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Service above self
News
Service above self
Ministry of Labour workers living in shelters, without homes but still working
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28 12:01 AM
THERE are almost 200 Ministry of Labour and Social Security employees in western Jamaica who, despite losing their homes and, in some instances, livin...
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Legacy Isle blasts to victory in Stakes record
Horse Racing, ...
Legacy Isle blasts to victory in Stakes record
December 28 12:01 AM
The Rohan Crichton-conditioned Legacy Isle once again showcased his exceptional sprinting ability, effortlessly outpacing his rivals to claim the $2-m...
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Mane rescues AFCON draw for Senegal against DR Congo
Football, ...
Mane rescues AFCON draw for Senegal against DR Congo
December 28 12:00 AM
Tangiers, Morocco (AFP) — Sadio Man e’s equaliser earned 2022 champions Senegal a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in their heavyweight ...
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Road deaths: 2026 must mark a turning point
Editorial
Road deaths: 2026 must mark a turning point
December 28 12:00 AM
With just three days to go before the end of 2025, Jamaica is again being faced with a grim year-end reckoning. Up to December 24, the country recorde...
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How the regulatory framework safeguards against ‘bill shock’ after a hurricane
Columns
How the regulatory framework safeguards against ‘bill shock’ after a hurricane
December 28 12:00 AM
As families across Jamaica continue to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa, people are understandably concerned about what lies ahead, especially regardin...
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SO2
Lifestyle
SO2
December 28 12:00 AM
The — who, what, where, when, why — that you need to know. The world’s most coveted social calendar isn’t pencilled in; it’s etched in heritage, marke...
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The literacy crisis we don’t want to admit & the children paying the price
Career & Education, ...
The literacy crisis we don’t want to admit & the children paying the price
December 28 12:00 AM
IN Jamaica, we talk often about education reform, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) advancement, and preparing the next generat...
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My Kingston
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My Kingston
December 28, 2025
Jude Bernard Style Observer (SO): How would you describe yourself in a few words? Jude Bernard (JB): I don’t really like talking about myself, but I t...
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SO2
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SO2
December 28, 2025
The — who, what, where, when, why — that you need to know. The world’s most coveted social calendar isn’t pencilled in; it’s etched in heritage, marke...
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Island Magnolia @ Round Hill
Lifestyle, Social
Island Magnolia @ Round Hill
December 27, 2025
On Wednesday, December 17, Jamaican tastemakers Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau welcomed guests into their new go-to retail outpost: Island Magnolia at ...
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Island Car Rentals Christmas Gala 2025
Lifestyle, Social
Island Car Rentals Christmas Gala 2025
December 27, 2025
Saturday Social shares highlights from Island Car Rentals — Jamaica’s leading ground transportation company — Christmas Gala held on Saturday, Decembe...
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And the 2025 Xmas Bake-Off Challenge Winner is…
Food, Lifestyle
And the 2025 Xmas Bake-Off Challenge Winner is…
December 26, 2025
From the aroma of soaked fruits to the final golden bake, the classic fruitcake is the soul of a Jamaican Christmas. Carrying the weight of tradition ...
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Finding Our Best Selves
Food, Lifestyle
Finding Our Best Selves
Dr Jeffrey Miller on Community, Service, and The Perfect Roast Chicken
December 25, 2025
The moment you meet Dr Jeffrey Miller, you feel it — a genuine current of warmth that instantly melts away any hesitation. His presence — from the gen...
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Enjoy the Feast, Not the Food Poisoning
Food, Lifestyle
Enjoy the Feast, Not the Food Poisoning
Allison Richards thefoodsafetygirlja@gmail.com 
December 25, 2025
Christmas is a time of joyous gatherings, abundant feasts, and cherished traditions in Jamaica. From glazed ham and curried chicken to rice & peas, so...
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Page 2 The Style Issue, December 25, 2025
Lifestyle, Page2, Page2 Section, ...
Page 2 The Style Issue, December 25, 2025
December 25, 2025
In honour of Christmas Day, we celebrate the final Page 2 The Style Issue of the year with a few faves in red that have captured the season’s joy.
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ArtWalk Festival 2025
Lifestyle, Social
ArtWalk Festival 2025
December 24, 2025
Downtown Kingston was buzzing Sunday last with music, movement, visual art, and community pride as the ArtWalk Festival transformed the city into an o...
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Lifestyle, Page2, Page2 Section, ...
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
December 24, 2025
Republic Beach Club made quite a splash with Beach Blanc as attendees stayed on theme and blanketed the picturesque Pearly Beach in Ocho Rios in a sea...
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Does your Wedding Colour Palette Matter?
Lifestyle, Tuesday Style
Does your Wedding Colour Palette Matter?
December 23, 2025
Every December, designers and creatives wait for Pantone’s official Colour of the Year. For 2026, that honour goes to Cloud Dancer — a misty, barely-t...
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Worth The Wait
Lifestyle, Tuesday Style
Worth The Wait
December 23, 2025
And darling, this is more than anything I felt before You’re everything that I want But I didn’t think I’d find Someone who was worth the wait Of all ...
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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Lifestyle, Page2, Page2 Section, ...
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Alayne Richards | Reporter | AlayneR@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 23, 2025
Page 2 is back at Island Magnolia, a refined new retail experience launched on Wednesday, December 17 at the storied Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Ha...
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#GiveTheGiftOfGoodSkinHydration that lasts!
Lifestyle, Vows
#GiveTheGiftOfGoodSkinHydration that lasts!
December 23, 2025
Cosy scents, soft skin, perfectly giftable. Nothing says ‘treat yourself’ — or someone else — quite like a beauty gift. This year, there’s no shortage...
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Jamaicans dominate Caribbean Culinary Impact Awards
Latest News, Lifestyle
Jamaicans dominate Caribbean Culinary Impact Awards
December 22, 2025
Jamaicans dominated the 2025 Caribbean Culinary Impact Awards with 12 nationals from the island among honourees named by culinary authority Best Dress...
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Monday, December 22, 2025
Lifestyle, Page2, Page2 Section, ...
Monday, December 22, 2025
December 22, 2025
Island Magnolia officially opened its doors Wednesday last, December 17, at the storied Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Hanover, ushering in a refined ne...
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2025 Festive Firs
Lifestyle
2025 Festive Firs
December 21, 2025
MIAMI Bal Harbour Shops x Ferragamo Festive, but make it Ferragamo! If you have been holiday shopping at Bal Harbour Shops in Miami you would have not...
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Festive Firs
Lifestyle
Festive Firs
December 21, 2025
LONDON Claridge’s X Burberry Claridge’s Hotel in Mayfair is synonymous with spectacular Christmas tree designs, drawing visitors from around the globe...
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My Kingston – Karl Tulloch
Lifestyle
My Kingston – Karl Tulloch
Kemtek Director & Chairman of Kismet Group
December 21, 2025
Style Observer (SO): How would you describe yourself in a few words? Karl Tulloch (KT): A confident introvert, a problem-solver, a fixer with far-reac...
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Make Your Garden Merrier This Christmas
Gardening, Lifestyle
Make Your Garden Merrier This Christmas
Stacy Thompson 
December 21, 2025
Style Observer Gardening (SOG) continues to deck the halls — and hedges — offering essential advice on making your garden merrier this season with hel...
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Gary Sadler’s 60th
Features, Lifestyle, Social
Gary Sadler’s 60th
December 20, 2025
Saturday Social picks up where Friday’s Page 2 left off, at Plantation Cove Club House, where Executive Vice-President of Sales and Industry Relations...
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Saturday, December 20, 2025
Lifestyle, Page2, Page2 Section, ...
Saturday, December 20, 2025
December 20, 2025
The Jamaica Pegasus Grand Ballroom set the scene for timeless glamour on December 15, 2025 as Jamaica’s business elite gathered for the Private Sector...
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The Rohan Crichton-conditioned Legacy Isle once again showcased his exceptional sprinting ability, effortlessly outpacing his rivals to claim the $2-m...
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Why courage will decide 2026
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Why courage will decide 2026
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Those who dare to risk, lead. Those who hesitate, follow. Those who cling to safety, vanish from their own potential. Courage is the bridge between wh...
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Service above self
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December 28, 2025
THERE are almost 200 Ministry of Labour and Social Security employees in western Jamaica who, despite losing their homes and, in some instances, livin...
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