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Westmoreland burn victim succumbs to injuries
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Westmoreland burn victim succumbs to injuries
March 6 10:58 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Observer Online  understands that Dacia Forrester, the woman who was set ablaze during a confrontation at a gas station in Whitho...
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Townsend Law Firm secures major win for Vybz Kartel in NY Supreme Court
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Townsend Law Firm secures major win for Vybz Kartel in NY Supreme Court
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
March 6 10:20 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Townsend Law Firm, based in New York and headed by Kadian Townsend, Esq, secured a major win on Tuesday, March 3 for Vybz Kart...
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JUTC bus catches fire on Lady Musgrave
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JUTC bus catches fire on Lady Musgrave
March 6 09:39 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus caught fire along Lady Musgrave Road in Kingston at about 6:20 am on Friday. Observer O...
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‘Go home and play with your grandchildren’, Dawes tells McKenzie during Standing Finance Committee
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‘Go home and play with your grandchildren’, Dawes tells McKenzie during Standing Finance Committee
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 6 09:31 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the Standing Finance Committee continued its late-night examination of the Estimates of Expenditure ahead of next week’s Budget...
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NWU wins bargaining rights at Kingston Wharves
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NWU wins bargaining rights at Kingston Wharves
March 6 08:51 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Workers’ Union (NWU) says it has recently gained bargaining rights at Kingston Wharves for certain categories of work...
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Two men fatally shot by police in Manchester Highway chase
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Two men fatally shot by police in Manchester Highway chase
March 6 08:30 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police are reporting that two men were fatally shot and a firearm seized during an alleged shootout and high speed chase on the ...
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Claims of lawless police killings ‘abominable’, says Chang
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Claims of lawless police killings ‘abominable’, says Chang
…Security minister doubles down in police shooting debate amid JFJ dispute
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 6 08:25 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With criticism of police fatal shootings refusing to fade, National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has renewed his pushback aga...
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Suriname moves into post-IMF monitoring phase ahead of oil boom
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Suriname moves into post-IMF monitoring phase ahead of oil boom
March 6 08:02 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Suriname is entering a post-programme monitoring phase with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it prepares for a potentially...
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25 days of Christmas

What’s behind these favourite traditional Christmas carols
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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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10 ways to spend Christmas Eve
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10 ways to spend Christmas Eve
December 22, 2025
Despite the challenges this year, Christmas in Jamaica is a season that remains beautiful and bright. And almost as important as Christmas Day, are ou...
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Lighting up in time for Christmas
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Lighting up in time for Christmas
JPS says electricity restoration on track to meet targets
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17, 2025
With just a few days before Christmas, the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says it remains on track to meet its commitments to have electricity r...
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5 Christmas gift ideas for him and her
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5 Christmas gift ideas for him and her
Carlysia Ramdeen, Observer Online reporter, ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 14, 2025
It’s that time of year again, the season when thoughtful gifts become a visual reminder of just how much we cherish the people in our lives. If you’re...
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11 events to look forward to this Christmas
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11 events to look forward to this Christmas
December 9, 2025
It’s December, and that means tis’ the season to unlock your inner party animal. With a calendar full of entertainment activities, the sector is alrea...
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We’re rocking with Burgerman to these Christmas carols this year
December 8, 2025
With Christmas just over two weeks away, what's the holiday season without some really good tunes to set the mood? This year, our very own Burgerman f...
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Dealing with holiday grief: Tips for survivors struggling during the festive season
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Dealing with holiday grief: Tips for survivors struggling during the festive season
December 7, 2025
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaicans at home and across the diaspora are navigating different variations of grief even as the festive seas...
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‘Alone but not lonely’: 10 ways to spend Christmas by yourself
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‘Alone but not lonely’: 10 ways to spend Christmas by yourself
December 6, 2025
For many people, Christmas is all about gathering with family and loved ones. But what if this year, it’s just you? Maybe your loved ones live far awa...
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10 gift ideas for a post-Melissa Christmas
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10 gift ideas for a post-Melissa Christmas
December 5, 2025
Christmas is a time for giving and, with so many individuals losing all their possessions in Hurricane Melissa, the smallest of gifts can be so meanin...
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Unsure of how to help? 10 ways to give back Christmas
December 4, 2025
Hurricane Melissa has brought great tragedy to our island but it has also taught us the value of community. Many have already sprung into action by do...
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10 items to pack in your Christmas barrel post-Melissa
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10 items to pack in your Christmas barrel post-Melissa
December 3, 2025
For Jamaicans abroad, a Christmas barrel is more than a tradition, it’s a lifeline and reminder that “wi deh yah” for each other, no matter the distan...
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10 ways to volunteer this Christmas to support Jamaicans impacted by Melissa
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10 ways to volunteer this Christmas to support Jamaicans impacted by Melissa
December 2, 2025
As communities across Jamaica continue to pick up the pieces following Hurricane Melissa, the need to give back has never been greater, and what bette...
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Budget-friendly Christmas: 9 ways to prevent overspending this holiday season
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Budget-friendly Christmas: 9 ways to prevent overspending this holiday season
December 1, 2025
Christmas is the season of giving, but with all its associated expenses, it's also a season that can break the bank, especially this year, as many hou...
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Jamaicans share special Christmas family traditions
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Jamaicans share special Christmas family traditions
December 25, 2024
Each family has its unique way of marking Christmas. Whether it’s gathering in the kitchen to prepare and enjoy delicious meals, coming together to ba...
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History of Grand Market: A tradition of festivity, culture, and commerce
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History of Grand Market: A tradition of festivity, culture, and commerce
VANESSA JAMES, Observer Online reporter, jamesv@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24, 2024
Jamaica’s Christmas season is chock-full of traditions, but the one that many— both young and old— tend to look forward to is Grand Market. Every Dece...
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10 ways to spend Christmas Eve
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10 ways to spend Christmas Eve
December 23, 2024
“It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” but not quite yet. Still, Christmas Eve is special in its own way as it’s a time of anticipation and ex...
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J’cans abroad share what they miss about Christmas at ‘Yaad’
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J’cans abroad share what they miss about Christmas at ‘Yaad’
December 22, 2024
Marked by music, food, family, and an undeniable festive spirit, Christmas is a season that can be cherished anywhere in the world. Whether you're cel...
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Not cooking this Christmas? Here’s what to do
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Not cooking this Christmas? Here’s what to do
December 20, 2024
The Christmas season can be one full of pressure and demands, all of which a busy Jamaican may not be able to meet. One of the major demands of the ho...
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A vegan Christmas feast: Transforming traditions
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A vegan Christmas feast: Transforming traditions
December 20, 2024
Once upon a time, in a city buzzing with holiday cheer, a young woman decided to embark on a new and exciting journey for Christmas. Known for her lov...
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11 must-haves for your Jamaican Christmas dinner
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11 must-haves for your Jamaican Christmas dinner
December 18, 2024
Tis’ the season when arguably most diets are put on pause and individuals indulge in every delectable delight. Still, there are a few items that are a...
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What NOT to do at the office Christmas party
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What NOT to do at the office Christmas party
December 17, 2024
There is a fine line between festive and a fast-track to unemployment. Just ask any poor bloke who is worried about what could transpire at those work...
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10 sorrel products to try this Christmas
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10 sorrel products to try this Christmas
December 16, 2024
Homemade sorrel drink is a Jamaican tradition but these 10 products are showing up the versatility of our favourite Christmas plant. Sorrel pancake sy...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Observer Online  understands that Dacia Forrester, the woman who was set ablaze during a confrontation at a gas station in Whitho...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus caught fire along Lady Musgrave Road in Kingston at about 6:20 am on Friday. Observer O...
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‘Go home and play with your grandchildren’, Dawes tells McKenzie during Standing Finance Committee
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‘Go home and play with your grandchildren’, Dawes tells McKenzie during Standing Finance Committee
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the Standing Finance Committee continued its late-night examination of the Estimates of Expenditure ahead of next week’s Budget...
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NWU wins bargaining rights at Kingston Wharves
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Workers’ Union (NWU) says it has recently gained bargaining rights at Kingston Wharves for certain categories of work...
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