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Racing United’s sojourn to the top of the standings after the first round of games in the Wray and Nephew Jamaican Premier League (JPL) this season is...
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Holness thanks China for support after Hurricane Melissa
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Holness thanks China for support after Hurricane Melissa
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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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Forex: $159.90 to one US dollar
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, December 24, ended trading at $159.90, up 14 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s...
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Beyond the Classroom: Community clean-up project brings hope and healing to Logwood, Black River
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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
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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
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December 24 02:00 PM
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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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Roots singers Milton Blake and Luciano were friends for over 20 years before they recorded a song together. That first collaboration was done in 2016,...
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Flash flood warnings were in effect in Los Angeles and most of southern California on Wednesday as one of the worst...
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Christmas cheer, relief in Trelawny
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
December 24, 2025
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Teachers launch fund-raiser for students’ exam fees
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Teachers launch fund-raiser for students’ exam fees
December 23, 2025
Teachers launch fund-raiser for students’ exam fees
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‘How can that be evil?’
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‘How can that be evil?’
Woman questions prostitution charge
December 23, 2025
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$10-million fraud case finally scheduled to end after 13 years
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$10-million fraud case finally scheduled to end after 13 years
December 23, 2025
$10-million fraud case finally scheduled to end after 13 years
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Cubans charged with illegal entry remanded
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Cubans charged with illegal entry remanded
December 23, 2025
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Belmont residents cling to hope
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Belmont residents cling to hope
High-level visit to storm-ravaged community fuels expectations
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December 21, 2025
Belmont residents cling to hope
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BIG JOB AHEAD
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117 Canadian line workers added to JPS repair team
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
December 19, 2025
117 Canadian line workers added to JPS repair team
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Jarrett Park ‘will be ready’, says Epstein
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Jarrett Park ‘will be ready’, says Epstein
December 19, 2025
Jarrett Park ‘will be ready’, says Epstein
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Egg farmers want controlled importation
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Egg farmers want controlled importation
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
December 18, 2025
Egg farmers want controlled importation
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Scaled-down Christmas tree-lighting ceremony for Hanover
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Scaled-down Christmas tree-lighting ceremony for Hanover
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
December 17, 2025
Scaled-down Christmas tree-lighting ceremony for Hanover
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Tourism minister still eyeing 2030 targets
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Tourism minister still eyeing 2030 targets
December 17, 2025
Tourism minister still eyeing 2030 targets
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Help us bounce back for Xmas
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Help us bounce back for Xmas
MoBay Chamber president urges more support from Jamaicans
December 16, 2025
Help us bounce back for Xmas
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January start for distribution of house repair grants, says PM
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January start for distribution of house repair grants, says PM
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
December 16, 2025
January start for
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Vaz urges fast-tracking of SIA master planWants airport future-ready
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Vaz urges fast-tracking of SIA master planWants airport future-ready
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
December 16, 2025
Vaz urges fast-tracking of SIA master plan
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Early start for St James Grand Market Push to make up 85% revenue drop
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Early start for St James Grand Market Push to make up 85% revenue drop
December 12, 2025
Early start for St James Grand Market
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Awaiting the green light
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Awaiting the green light
Falmouth mayor stresses need for approval before rebuilding; churches, hotels not exempt
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
December 12, 2025
Awaiting the green light
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Trio freed in $370,000 cyber-theft case
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Trio freed in $370,000 cyber-theft case
December 12, 2025
Trio freed in $370,000
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Woman accused of ploting deadly attack on policeman’s family remanded
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Woman accused of ploting deadly attack on policeman’s family remanded
December 12, 2025
Woman accused of ploting deadly attack on policeman’s family remanded
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Happy to have a bed
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Happy to have a bed
BPO employee grateful for help from employer Etech
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
December 12, 2025
Happy to have a bed
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60 homes for Christmas
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60 homes for Christmas
S Hotel building one-bedroom houses for hurricane victims in time for holidays
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
December 10, 2025
60 homes for Christmas
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George’s Plain Primary seeks help for students, parents and staff
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George’s Plain Primary seeks help for students, parents and staff
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November 23, 2025
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Month of mess
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Month of mess
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November 12, 2025
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