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407 fewer murders

Police commissioner says performance not a marginal improvement

Jason Cross | Reporter

December 30 12:20 AM

407 fewer murders

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High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end

Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter

December 30 12:18 AM

High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end

Art & Culture, ...

Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up

Kevin Jackson

December 30 12:16 AM

Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up

Cricket, ...

T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop

December 30 12:14 AM

T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop

Basketball, ...

HOME SWEET HOME?

JaBA hunt $44 million in bid to host FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com

December 30 12:12 AM

No place like home

Lifestyle, ...

Wedding Planning Like a Pro: Tools and Tips to Keep You Sane

December 30 12:10 AM

Wedding Planning Like a Pro:

Football, ...

Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience

December 30 12:08 AM

Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience

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JPS ups power restoration effort

...72 specialised vehicles arrive in Montego Bay

December 30 12:08 AM

JPS ups power restoration effort

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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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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

Agriculture, News

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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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...

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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

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

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...