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Encore to a great soul
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Encore to a great soul
Jimmy Cliff carried Jamaica far beyond its shores, says PM Holness
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 18 12:20 AM
Encore to a great soul
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Coffee farmers appreciative of intervention, but want more help
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18 12:18 AM
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A fitting musical farewell
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A fitting musical farewell
Gov’t, artiste fraterity honour legacy of Jimmy Cliff at official funeral
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18 12:16 AM
A fitting musical farewell
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Cold shoulder
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Cold shoulder
Labelled delinquents, some Child Diversion Programme participants struggling to reintegrate
Alicia Dunkley-Willis Senior Reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18 12:14 AM
Cold shoulder
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UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Basketball, ...
UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Jamrockers head coach speaks on coming of age of national basketball programme
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18 12:12 AM
‘No pie in the sky’
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CHRISTMAS @ One Park
Food, ...
CHRISTMAS @ One Park
December 18 12:10 AM
Foodie News...Foodie News...Foodie News...
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Boost for bars
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Boost for bars
Red Stripe, J Wray & Nephew providing ‘restart packs’ to help operators hard hit by Melissa
December 18 12:07 AM
Boost for bars
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No piecemeal work
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No piecemeal work
Gov’t will take studied approach to rebuilding Black River, other seaside towns, says Green
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18 12:06 AM
No piecemeal work
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Forex: $160.82 to one US dollar
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Forex: $160.82 to one US dollar
December 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, December 15, ended trading at $160.82, down by 9 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’...
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SLB reports strong uptake of debt reset programme
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SLB reports strong uptake of debt reset programme
December 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) has reported encouraging participation in its recently launched debt reset programme, with more than...
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Three killed in alleged confrontation with police in St James
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Three killed in alleged confrontation with police in St James
December 15, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Three men were reportedly fatally injured in an alleged confrontation with members of the security forces Monday afternoon in the ...
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No merry Christmas for Melissa victims in St Elizabeth
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No merry Christmas for Melissa victims in St Elizabeth
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 15, 2025
Christmas is looking dark, literally and figuratively, for many Jamaicans on the western end of the island who suffered severe damage to their homes a...
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JPS customers to see 7% bill increase, regulator approves deferral to avoid shock
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JPS customers to see 7% bill increase, regulator approves deferral to avoid shock
December 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) customers will see a seven per cent rise in their December bills, covering November’s ...
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South America market still strong post-Melissa, says Bartlett
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South America market still strong post-Melissa, says Bartlett
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
December 15, 2025
CORAL SPRING, Trelawny — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says while the North American market has slipped, Jamaica’s rapidly growing South American t...
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Bellevue Hospital urges families to bring loved ones home for Christmas
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Bellevue Hospital urges families to bring loved ones home for Christmas
December 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica –As Jamaicans prepare to celebrate the Christmas season, Bellevue Hospital is calling on families to visit their relatives who are a...
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Prisoner charged with inmate’s death at Annotto Bay lock-up
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Prisoner charged with inmate’s death at Annotto Bay lock-up
December 15, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — A 23-year-old prisoner has been charged with murder in relation to the death of a fellow inmate during an altercation at the Annott...
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Health ministry implements outreach programme for expectant and new mothers
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Health ministry implements outreach programme for expectant and new mothers
December 15, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has implemented a maternal outreach programme targeted at pregnant and new mothers, particular...
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PNP extends condolences on passing of Gleaner CEO
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PNP extends condolences on passing of Gleaner CEO
December 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) has extended condolences following the passing of Chief Executive Officer of the RJRGleaner Comm...
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LargeUp Agency, Brooklyn Bowl to host Hurricane Melissa relief fundraiser
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LargeUp Agency, Brooklyn Bowl to host Hurricane Melissa relief fundraiser
December 15, 2025
The LargeUp Agency, in partnership with Brooklyn Bowl, is set to host a fundraising event in support of Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts in Jamaica....
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Small clique, big damage
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Small clique, big damage
Vaz says utility vandalism targeted, not widespread
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 15, 2025
Small clique, big damage
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UDC to lead Black River clean-up — Holness
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UDC to lead Black River clean-up — Holness
December 15, 2025
UDC to lead Black River clean-up — Holness
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Media mourns passing of RJRGleaner CEO Anthony Smith
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Media mourns passing of RJRGleaner CEO Anthony Smith
December 15, 2025
Media mourns passing of RJRGleaner CEO Anthony Smith
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Not arrogance, just passion
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Not arrogance, just passion
Vaz rejects claims Gov’t shrugging off criticism, says focus is fighting misinformation
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 15, 2025
Not arrogance, just passion
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Big repair price tag
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Big repair price tag
Morgan explains why fixing roads at night isn’t so simple
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 15, 2025
Big repair price tag
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‘A deep horror hit me’
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‘A deep horror hit me’
Melissa’s savagery stuns Jamaican lineman back home on voluntary mission to help restore electricity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 15, 2025
‘A deep horror hit me’
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‘One of the worst things to ever happen’
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‘One of the worst things to ever happen’
81-year-old tearfully recalls surviving Hurricane Melissa
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 15, 2025
‘One of the worst things to ever happen’
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NCB Foundation opens 13th Grant a Wish season
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NCB Foundation opens 13th Grant a Wish season
December 15, 2025
NCB Foundation opens 13th Grant a Wish season
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Rural school bus system survives Melissa
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Rural school bus system survives Melissa
All 100 units expected to be rolled out come January
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 15, 2025
Rural school bus
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Bullish on progress
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Bullish on progress
Black River High principal optimistic despite struggle with stray animals, vandals
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 15, 2025
Bullish on progress
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BECAUSE PETS ARE FAMILY TOO
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BECAUSE PETS ARE FAMILY TOO
December 15, 2025
Georgia Balfour (left), senior portfolio manager at Cari-Med Group Limited, and Pamela Lawson, managing director at the Jamaica Society for the Preven...
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Encore to a great soul
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Encore to a great soul
Jimmy Cliff carried Jamaica far beyond its shores, says PM Holness
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 18, 2025
Encore to a great soul
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Support us!
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Coffee farmers appreciative of intervention, but want more help
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
Support us!
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A fitting musical farewell
Entertainment, ...
A fitting musical farewell
Gov’t, artiste fraterity honour legacy of Jimmy Cliff at official funeral
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
A fitting musical farewell
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Cold shoulder
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Cold shoulder
Labelled delinquents, some Child Diversion Programme participants struggling to reintegrate
Alicia Dunkley-Willis Senior Reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
Cold shoulder
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UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Basketball, ...
UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Jamrockers head coach speaks on coming of age of national basketball programme
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
‘No pie in the sky’
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