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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY CARLYSIA RAMDEEN Observer Online reporter ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17, 2025
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett on Tuesday officially launched the Tourism Housing Assistance Recovery Programme (THARP), an initiative aimed at p...
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JPS increase defence
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December 17, 2025
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Hezron happy with ‘Save The Children’ school tour
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Hezron happy with ‘Save The Children’ school tour
December 17, 2025
Hezron happy with ‘Save The Children’ school tour
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SAGICOR MERGES CARIBBEAN UNITS INTO NEW US$6.9B ENTITY
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December 17, 2025
Sagicor Group to merge with Barbadian affiliate
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Gilbert calls for corporate backing after Jamaica’s women improve FIFA world ranking
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December 17, 2025
Gilbert wants more support for Reggae Girlz after World Rankings climb
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138 Student Living profit jumps 72% as UWI talks near end
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138 Student Living profit jumps 72% as UWI talks near end
December 17, 2025
138 Student Living profit jumps 72% as UWI talks near end
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Excelsior and JC set up Manning Cup final showdown
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Excelsior and JC set up Manning Cup final showdown
December 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Excelsior High and Jamaica College (JC) marched into the final of the ISSA Wata Manning Cup with convincing semi-final wins over E...
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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY CARLYSIA RAMDEEN Observer Online reporter ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17, 2025
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett on Tuesday officially launched the Tourism Housing Assistance Recovery Programme (THARP), an initiative aimed at p...
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First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
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First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
December 17, 2025
LAS VEGAS, United States — A 60-metre sprinter from the United States has become the first female track athlete to join the controversial Enhanced Gam...
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Muschett High win double against Holland in ISSA basketball
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Muschett High win double against Holland in ISSA basketball
December 17, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Muschett High scored a double win, beating Holland High in two Under-16 games in ISSA Rural Area Zone B boys' basketball competiti...
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Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day
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Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day
December 17, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A manhunt for the mass shooter who opened fire in an exam room at one of America's top universities stretched into a f...
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
December 17, 2025
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
December 17, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
December 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
December 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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Gas prices down $3.06, Diesel down $3.06
December 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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December 17, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government on Wednesday said it is “actively engaged” in discussions with the United States authori...
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
December 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, is calling on the Government to engage in dialogue with municipal corporations regarding its propo...
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Mount Pleasant takes on Racing United in rescheduled JPL
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Mount Pleasant takes on Racing United in rescheduled JPL
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former champions Mount Pleasant FA will be going after a third straight win in the Jamaica Premier League on Wednesday when they p...
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Walker Cup semis move to Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex for showdown
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Walker Cup semis move to Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex for showdown
December 17, 2025
The semi-final of the Walker Cup has been shifted to the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex and will see defending champions Mona High take on Charlie S...
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Gilbert calls for corporate backing after Jamaica’s women improve FIFA world ranking
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17, 2025
Gilbert wants more support for Reggae Girlz after World Rankings climb
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Excelsior into Manning Cup final
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Excelsior into Manning Cup final
December 17, 2025
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JC thump STATHS to book Manning final berth
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JC thump STATHS to book Manning final berth
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17, 2025
JC thump STATHS to book Manning final berth
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