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‘Stay prepared’
Met Service expert says Jamaica not yet out of the woods for storm threats
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
November 20 12:20 AM
‘Stay prepared’
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Gov’t to establish national reconstruction body with initial US$1.15b
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Gov’t to establish national reconstruction body with initial US$1.15b
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 20 12:18 AM
Gov’t to establish national reconstruction body
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Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand
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Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand
...appearance in tonight’s grand finale uncertain
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
November 20 12:16 AM
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand
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The fight continues
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The fight continues
Government presses JPS as MPs demand clearer restoration timelines
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
November 20 12:14 AM
The fight continues
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WHERE FROM HERE?
Football, ...
WHERE FROM HERE?
JFF boss sheds no tears over McClaren exit; search on for new head coach
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 20 12:12 AM
Good riddance?
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Totally Delicious Garlic Bread
November 20 12:10 AM
Straight Out Of the Oven: Totally Delicious Bakery’s Garlic Hard-Dough Bread
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St Elizabeth hardest hit
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St Elizabeth hardest hit
World Bank tags parish’s damage assessment at a whopping US$2,286 million
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
November 20 12:07 AM
St Elizabeth hardest hit
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Construction materials most needed in Trelawny
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Construction materials most needed in Trelawny
Custos welcomes food and clothes but argues rebuilding homes must begin now
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
November 20 12:06 AM
Construction materials most needed in Trelawny
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Police seize firearm, ammunition after shooting incident on Mandela Highway
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Police seize firearm, ammunition after shooting incident on Mandela Highway
November 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Two firearms and ammunition were reportedly seized by the police following a shooting incident on the Nelson Mandela Highway in St C...
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Nine arrested, firearm seized in major operation in St Mary
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Nine arrested, firearm seized in major operation in St Mary
October 22, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — Four people have been taken into custody following the seizure of an illegal firearm and ammunition during a major police operation...
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Firearm and ammo seizure in St Catherine
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Firearm and ammo seizure in St Catherine
October 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica– Two people have been arrested in connection with the seizure of a Bersa 9mm pistol, seven .62 cartridges, two 5.56 rounds, six 9mm ...
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Firearm, ammo seized in Kingston 13
Firearm, ammo seized in Kingston 13
October 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A Glock pistol with a magazine containing seven 9mm rounds was seized during a mobile patrol on Lane Gem Road in Kingston 13, on W...
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Robbery suspect arrested and large sum of cash seized in Manchester
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Robbery suspect arrested and large sum of cash seized in Manchester
September 16, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica—A robbery suspect has been arrested and a 'significant amount' of cash was seized on Monday following a coordinated operation by t...
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Duo charged over gun allegedly found in closet
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Duo charged over gun allegedly found in closet
September 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A labourer and a security guard have been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition...
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American firefighter caught with gun, ammo in luggage at airport
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American firefighter caught with gun, ammo in luggage at airport
September 15, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A 48-year-old American firefighter has been charged after a firearm and ammunition were reportedly found in his luggage at the San...
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Firearm, ammo seized in Kingston
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Firearm, ammo seized in Kingston
August 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A firearm and three rounds of ammunition was seized during an operation on Sunlight Street, Admiral Town in Kingston on Friday, Augu...
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Boat captain charged in gun and ammunition seizure
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Boat captain charged in gun and ammunition seizure
August 13, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A Westmoreland boat captain has been arrested and charged after he was allegedly caught with a firearm and ammunition on Monda...
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Two charged in connection with ammo seized at MoBay airport
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Two charged in connection with ammo seized at MoBay airport
August 5, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Two St Elizabeth residents were charged in relation to an ammunition seizure at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay,...
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Man found hiding in house with M16 rifle charged — police
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Man found hiding in house with M16 rifle charged — police
July 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man who was reportedly held with a high-powered weapon on Delamere Avenue in Kingston 13 has been arrested and charged. The accu...
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Antigua warns it will detain any flagged vessel involved in transporting arms, ammunition to Israel
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Antigua warns it will detain any flagged vessel involved in transporting arms, ammunition to Israel
May 29, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua CMC — The Antigua and Barbuda authorities said on Thursday they had become aware of allegations that one of the country’s flagged v...
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‘Messi’ held, charged after illegal gun found in bag
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‘Messi’ held, charged after illegal gun found in bag
May 14, 2025
ST ANDREW, Jamaica— An illegal firearm was seized and a man was arrested on Tarrant Drive near Half-Way -Tree, St Andrew, on Tuesday. The man, 23-year...
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Married couple charged with firearm and ammunition possession
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Married couple charged with firearm and ammunition possession
April 29, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica— A St Mary man and his wife have been charged with breaches of the Firearms Act following the seizure of a firearm and several rounds...
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Police seize over 1,000 rounds of ammunition in St Mary, no arrest made
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Police seize over 1,000 rounds of ammunition in St Mary, no arrest made
April 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Over 1,000 rounds of ammunition was found in an abandoned building in Devon Pen, St Mary during a police operation in the communit...
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Dominican Republic authorities seize illegal arms and ammunition destined for Haiti
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Dominican Republic authorities seize illegal arms and ammunition destined for Haiti
March 5, 2025
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (CMC) – The Dominican Republic says it has intercepted and seized a shipment of arms and ammunition that had origina...
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100 firearms, 8000 ammo seized in 3 months — Jamaica Customs
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100 firearms, 8000 ammo seized in 3 months — Jamaica Customs
February 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has issued a stern warning to gun smugglers after intercepting over 100 illegal firearms and 8,00...
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Two arrested in massive firearm, ammo seizure at Newport West
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Two arrested in massive firearm, ammo seizure at Newport West
February 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police this week arrested two individuals in connection with a recent massive firearm and ammunition seizure at Newport West, ...
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Trinidad launches investigation into missing ammunition from army
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Trinidad launches investigation into missing ammunition from army
February 17, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad ( CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago’s National Security Minister, Fitzgerald Hinds, on Monday confirmed that an investigation has bee...
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‘Rasta’ charged with possession of ammunition
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‘Rasta’ charged with possession of ammunition
January 18, 2025
Thirty-year-old Mousehia Sinclair otherwise called ‘Rasta’ or Dwayne, of Julian Drive, Kingston 13 was charged with possession of ammunition following...
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Firearm seized in Kingston western, man arrested
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Firearm seized in Kingston western, man arrested
January 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -Police from the Kingston Western Division seized a firearm and several rounds of ammunition on Rose Lane, Kingston 14, on Tuesday. ...
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21-y-o sentenced to life in prison for illegal gun, ammo
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21-y-o sentenced to life in prison for illegal gun, ammo
December 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A 21-year-old man was sentenced to prison for life after he was found guilty in the gun court on Thursday. Tavarie Failey, otherwis...
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Met Service expert says Jamaica not yet out of the woods for storm threats
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November 20, 2025
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Gov’t to establish national reconstruction body with initial US$1.15b
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Gov’t to establish national reconstruction body with initial US$1.15b
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 20, 2025
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Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand
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Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand
...appearance in tonight’s grand finale uncertain
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
November 20, 2025
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand
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The fight continues
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The fight continues
Government presses JPS as MPs demand clearer restoration timelines
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
November 20, 2025
The fight continues
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WHERE FROM HERE?
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WHERE FROM HERE?
JFF boss sheds no tears over McClaren exit; search on for new head coach
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 20, 2025
Good riddance?
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