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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
December 4 08:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Former Reggae Boyz captain Rudolph Austin has been promoted to head coach of the Jamaican national Under-20 men’s team, the Jamaica ...
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
December 4 07:41 PM
Observer Online presents the fourth story in ‘Jimmy Cliff: Stories Of A Bongo Man’, in tribute to the reggae legend who died on November 24 at age 81....
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St Elizabeth farmers plough on despite ‘slow pace of assistance’
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St Elizabeth farmers plough on despite ‘slow pace of assistance’
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 07:32 PM
Despite losing acres of crops to Hurricane Melissa, farmers in St Elizabeth say they are pushing ahead on their own, replanting their fields even as t...
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Strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four: US military
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—A strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed four people on Thursday, the US milit...
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Forex: $161.20 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.20 to one US dollar
December 4 07:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, December 4, ended trading at $161.20, down by 6 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Sunshine Girls invited to World Netball Cup 2027
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Sunshine Girls invited to World Netball Cup 2027
December 4 06:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica have been invited to compete at the Netball World Cup 2027 to be staged in Sydney, Australia, between August 25 to September...
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Westmoreland residents given until the end of December to vacate Petersfield High School shelter
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Westmoreland residents given until the end of December to vacate Petersfield High School shelter
December 4 06:39 PM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Despite residents of Petersfield who sought refuge at the Petersfield High School, claiming that they have nowhere to go and t...
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Maroon community rejects gov’t offer for JDF support in rebuilding efforts
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Maroon community rejects gov’t offer for JDF support in rebuilding efforts
December 4 06:34 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica-Leader of the Accompong Maroons in St Elizabeth, Richard Currie, has rejected an offer by the government to mobilise members of ...
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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
BY ROSALEE WOOD-CONDELL Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 23, 2025
George’s Plain Primary seeks help for students, parents and staff
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Month of mess
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Month of mess
NSWMA sets fluid target to clear garbage, appeals for trucks, drivers from private sector
November 12, 2025
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‘We can’t just depend on the Government’
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‘We can’t just depend on the Government’
Border fish and bammy vendors building back
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
November 5, 2025
‘We can’t just depend on the Government’
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Mixed feelings as clean-up starts in St James
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Mixed feelings as clean-up starts in St James
November 5, 2025
Mixed feelings as clean-up starts in St James
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St James will emerge from Melissa stronger, says MoBay mayor
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St James will emerge from Melissa stronger, says MoBay mayor
October 31, 2025
St James will emerge from Melissa stronger, says MoBay mayor
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‘Tremendous sacrifice’
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‘Tremendous sacrifice’
Essential workers talk about being called to the front as disaster looms
October 26, 2025
‘Tremendous sacrifice’
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Construction sites out west on alert
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Construction sites out west on alert
October 26, 2025
Construction sites out west on alert
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Drains cleaned; residents opt to stay
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Drains cleaned; residents opt to stay
Rosalee Wood-Condell | Observer Writer 
October 26, 2025
Drains cleaned; residents opt to stay
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JHTA prepares to weather the stormHurricane watch triggers free cancellation clause
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JHTA prepares to weather the stormHurricane watch triggers free cancellation clause
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
October 24, 2025
JHTA prepares to weather the storm
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‘If you cannot manage liquor, leave it alone’
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‘If you cannot manage liquor, leave it alone’
Booze-fuelled fury lands man in court
October 22, 2025
‘If you cannot manage liquor, leave it alone’
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TikTok car sale turns sour
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TikTok car sale turns sour
October 22, 2025
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17 Heroes Day awardees in St James
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17 Heroes Day awardees in St James
October 21, 2025
17 Heroes Day awardees in St James
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For the children
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For the children
Guidance counsellors stage run/walk to help needy students
October 21, 2025
For the children
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Jailbreak ends with 6-month sentence
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Jailbreak ends with 6-month sentence
October 18, 2025
Jailbreak ends with 6-month sentence
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Three linked to deadly party shooting remanded
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Three linked to deadly party shooting remanded
October 18, 2025
Three linked to deadly party shooting remanded
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MoBay perimeter road project slightly ahead of schedule
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MoBay perimeter road project slightly ahead of schedule
80% complete, on track for May 2026
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
October 17, 2025
MoBay perimeter road project slightly ahead of schedule
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Single mom turns pineapple into big business
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Single mom turns pineapple into big business
October 17, 2025
Single mom turns pineapple into big business
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St James man walks free No evidence offered in stabbing case
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St James man walks free No evidence offered in stabbing case
October 17, 2025
St James man walks free
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Negril fighting to remain relevant
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Negril fighting to remain relevant
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
October 16, 2025
Negril fighting to remain relevant
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One step forward for MoBay Type 5 Health Centre
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One step forward for MoBay Type 5 Health Centre
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
October 15, 2025
One step forward for MoBay Type 5 Health Centre
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Passion and purpose drive Negril family’s rabbit farm
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Passion and purpose drive Negril family’s rabbit farm
October 15, 2025
Passion and purpose drive Negril family’s rabbit farm
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Crashes surpass gunshot wounds out west
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Crashes surpass gunshot wounds out west
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
October 14, 2025
Crashes surpass gunshot wounds out west
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