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Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18 03:14 PM
With Jamaica Public Service Customers (JPS) customers facing an increase in their electricity bills, businesses are being urged to seriously consider ...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr is appealing to Jamaicans to be on the alert for individuals using his image and the ministr...
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Employers split on Christmas ‘bonus’ to staff after Melissa
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TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (CMC) – British Virgin Islands (BVI) Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley says several public servants will receive most of the...
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UNITED NATIONS (CMC) – The United Nations says Jamaica is still struggling to rebuild, 50 days after Hurricane Melissa’s unprecedented destruction. On...
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Road patching begins in Kingston under GO programme
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Government has commenced road patching works in Kingston under the GO Road Rehabilitation Programme, targeting priority corridors that require immedia...
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Rise Up Jamaica concert in Germany raises €45,000 for Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts
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COLOGNE, Germany—Music once again proved its power to unite and uplift as the Rise Up Jamaica benefit concert raised €45,000 or approximately J$8.5 mi...
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Cameron, Guthrie, Russell inducted in NCAA Hall of Fame
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Cameron, Guthrie, Russell inducted in NCAA Hall of Fame
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 1, 2025
Cameron, Guthrie, Russell inducted in NCAA Hall of Fame
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Ingrid Henry | Observer Writer 
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Carlon Bowen-Tuckett reflects on maiden century, faith, and future aspirations
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Carlon Bowen-Tuckett reflects on maiden century, faith, and future aspirations
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Teenaged burn victims finding strength in each other
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Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
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She’s A Godgift, Commander Z, Mudshaft ones to watch in Mabrouk Sprint Trophy
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She’s A Godgift, Commander Z, Mudshaft ones to watch in Mabrouk Sprint Trophy
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March 1, 2025
She’s A Godgift
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Pamputtae motivated to keep giving back
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Pamputtae motivated to keep giving back
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Back to the 70s
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Back to the 70s
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JFF Championship leaders seek wins today
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JFF Championship leaders seek wins today
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
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JFF Championship leaders seek wins today
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Yet Praise Worship Experience today in Ochi
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Yet Praise Worship Experience today in Ochi
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UWI lecturer bats for strong data protection in tourism sector
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UWI lecturer bats for strong data protection in tourism sector
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
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UWI lecturer bats for strong data protection in tourism sector
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Geoffrey Maxwell — an exemplary servant of football
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Geoffrey Maxwell — an exemplary servant of football
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Card, Dockery impress at Carifta Trials
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Killer lied for 13 years
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Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
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Foster mom Dana pleases guardians with stipend increase plan
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Popcaan headlines Streetz Festival 2025
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Jamaicans in US join today’s spending boycott over DEI cuts
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Tiz Tok shines with win in ‘Lindy’ Delapenha Memorial Trophy
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February 28, 2025
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Claims made over last weekend of racing
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