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Joy Drive

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

Joy Drive

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Faith-based recovery

Gov’t eyes Church role in providing psychological support to hurricane victims

BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com

December 25 12:28 AM

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Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities

BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com

December 25 12:26 AM

Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities

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Strictly 2K Throwback festival celebrates 9th anniversary

...honours icons Charly Black, Coppershot Sound and Mad Michelle

December 25 12:26 AM

Strictly 2K Throwback festival celebrates 9th anniversary

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Christmas magic

St Mary businessman transforms home into winter wonderland

BY INGRID HENRY Observer writer

December 25 12:24 AM

Christmas magic

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Finding Our Best Selves

Dr Jeffrey Miller on Community, Service, and The Perfect Roast Chicken

December 25 12:23 AM

Finding Our Best Selves

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Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton

December 25 12:22 AM

Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton

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TALENT RAID

Turner hopeful NBA stars will commit to Jamaica’s basketball team as they pursue World Cup and Olympics

BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com

December 25 12:22 AM

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Faith-based recovery

Gov’t eyes Church role in providing psychological support to hurricane victims

BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com

December 25, 2025

Faith-based recovery

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Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities

BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com

December 25, 2025

Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities

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Christmas magic

St Mary businessman transforms home into winter wonderland

BY INGRID HENRY Observer writer

December 25, 2025

Christmas magic

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Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton

December 25, 2025

Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton

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400 households receive vital WASH kits from ADRA Jamaica

December 25, 2025

400 households receive vital WASH kits from ADRA Jamaica

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Wards of the State from western Jamaica feted by SVF

Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com

December 25, 2025

Wards of the State from western Jamaica feted by SVF

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KFC, Pizza Hut provide extra Christmas cheer to children

December 25, 2025

KFC, Pizza Hut provide extra Christmas cheer to children

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This Day in History – December 25

December 25, 2025

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Prime Minister urges hope, resilience in Christmas message amid hurricane recovery

December 24, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has urged Jamaicans to hold on to hope and unity as the country recovers from the effects of Hurr...

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GSAJ, free zones spread holiday cheer to hurricane victims

December 24, 2025

ST JAMES, Jamaica — In a powerful display of corporate synergy and seasonal goodwill, the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ), in partnership with the Global...

Popular Holland Bamboo coconut vendor resumes trade

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December 24, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The iconic Holland Bamboo, in St Elizabeth, once a lush covering of bamboo trees which intersect over the road, now shows signs of...

WATCH: Citizens commend St Elizabeth police

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WATCH: Citizens commend St Elizabeth police

December 24, 2025

ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Even as St Elizabeth police chief Superintendent Coleridge Minto has assured citizens of safety and security in the southern p...

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Jamaicans’ holiday cash demand softer than expected, central bank data shows

December 24, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The public’s demand for physical cash ahead of the Christmas holidays was softer than both the central bank and last year's patter...

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Holness thanks China for support after Hurricane Melissa

December 24, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica —Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, has expressed gratitude to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its unwavering supp...

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Beyond the Classroom: Community clean-up project brings hope and healing to Logwood, Black River

December 24, 2025

ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Residents of Logwood in Black River, St Elizabeth, joined volunteers on the weekend in a community clean-up effort aimed at cl...

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Police urge motorists to exercise vigilance in management and safekeeping of vehicles

December 24, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists are being urged to exercise heightened vigilance in the management and safekeeping of their vehicles. This urging comes ...

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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season

December 24, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica —Members of the public are being urged to limit the amount of cash carried, plan shopping activities carefully, and take proactive m...

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Manchester police push safety reassurance amid four murders in 48 hours

December 24, 2025

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police in Manchester have moved to reassure the public that the parish is safe to conduct business amid four murders in Mandevil...

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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa

December 24, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica —In a bid to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has announced it will temporarily relax th...

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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat

December 24, 2025

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, through his foundation, has joined the Janet Richards Foundation in a nearly $1 million donation to...

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Three shot, one fatally, in Manchester

December 24, 2025

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man was killed and two others injured in a gun attack in Cedar Grove district near Mandeville on Tuesday as the bloodshed cont...