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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

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 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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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

Basketball, ...

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

STAR CHASE

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400 households receive vital WASH kits from ADRA Jamaica

December 25 12:20 AM

400 households receive vital WASH kits from ADRA Jamaica

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Wendy’s Jamaica maintains Christmas tradition with visit to Wortley Home for Girls

December 24, 2025

Even in a year that brought unexpected disruption, Wendy’s Jamaica continued a Christmas tradition that has become a familiar part of the holiday seas...

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Western families to be gifted $30 million in hardware vouchers by Digicel Foundation

December 24, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Families affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica will be gifted $30 million in Hardware and Lumber vouchers by the Digic...

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Young Santas

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

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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Currie backs down

Jamaica Defence Force begins recovery work in Accompong Town after chief’s initial resistance

Jason Cross | Reporter

December 24, 2025

Currie backs down

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Just in time

Planned before the storm, Bahamian group’s aid to CRH hailed as timely

December 24, 2025

Just in time

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Heroic!

Officials laud efforts of medical practitioners during and after Hurricane Melissa

BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com

December 24, 2025

Heroic!

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‘Day of giving’

Christmas cheer, relief in Trelawny

Horace Hines | Observer Writer

December 24, 2025

‘Day of

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Home Choice navigates sorrel crisis with extract, bets on Guyana’s boom

BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com

December 24, 2025

Home Choice navigates sorrel crisis with extract, bets on Guyana’s boom

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Tough going in Rocky Point as fishers try to bounce back from Melissa

Jason Cross | Reporter

December 24, 2025

Tough going in Rocky Point as fishers try to bounce back from Melissa

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PAVE-ing the way

...Institute transforming lives in Portland

Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com

December 24, 2025

PAVE-ing the way

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Hope for two girls battling cancer

Almeida splits his Grant a Wish allocation to NCB dads

December 24, 2025

Hope for two girls battling cancer

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Child diversion programme expansion planned for 2026, says Chuck

Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer

December 24, 2025

Child diversion programme expansion planned for 2026, says Chuck

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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...