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‘Stay prepared’
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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
Art & Culture, ...
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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Ammunition seizure

Firearm seized, man charged after shots fired in Majesty Gardens
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Firearm seized, man charged after shots fired in Majesty Gardens
July 17, 2025
ST ANDREW, Jamaica —  A man who reportedly fired several shots in the air in Majesty Gardens, St Andrew, was arrested minutes later when police showed...
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Five firearms, ammo seized in St James
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Five firearms, ammo seized in St James
July 14, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica- Five firearms and several rounds of ammunition were seized by the police during an operation in Hendon Norwood, St James on Sunday....
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Gun, ammo seized in St Catherine and Clarendon
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Gun, ammo seized in St Catherine and Clarendon
July 9, 2025
CLARENDON — Several rounds of ammunition and one firearm were seized in operations across Clarendon and St Catherine on Wednesday. Clarendon police fi...
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Ammo seized in Kingston 13
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Ammo seized in Kingston 13
June 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Nine .38 cartridges were seized by the St Andrew South police on Fitzgerald Avenue, Kingston 13, on Wednesday. Reports from the Hun...
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Second major ammunition bust in Westmoreland in two days
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Second major ammunition bust in Westmoreland in two days
June 4, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Six hundred rounds of ammunition were seized by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Firearms and Narcotics Inves...
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Exotic animals, ammo seized in Westmoreland operation
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Exotic animals, ammo seized in Westmoreland operation
June 2, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — The police are reporting the seizure of several exotic animals, more than 3,900 rounds of ammunition and uncustomed cigarettes...
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233 firearms intercepted at port of entry — Dr Chang
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233 firearms intercepted at port of entry — Dr Chang
May 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang has confirmed that 233 illegal firearms, which were being ...
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Seven arrested after two guns seized at Kingston wholesale
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Seven arrested after two guns seized at Kingston wholesale
May 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Two firearms and several rounds of ammunition were seized by members of the Specialised Operations Branch during an operation on P...
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Man charged after 9mm rounds found in drawer
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Man charged after 9mm rounds found in drawer
April 22, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— A Manchester man has been charged after police reportedly found five 9mm rounds in a drawer at his house in Dobson near Christian...
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Five arrested in Oracabessa police operation
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Five arrested in Oracabessa police operation
January 24, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — Five people were taken into police custody during a coordinated operation in Oracabessa, St Mary on Thursday. According to a police...
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Police seize high-powered weapon
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Police seize high-powered weapon
December 21, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Kingston East Police seized one AK-47 rifle with a magazine containing twenty-three rounds of ammunition in the Rockfort area ...
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Firearm, ammo seized in St Catherine
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Firearm, ammo seized in St Catherine
December 16, 2024
ST CATHERINE, JAMAICA - The St Catherine North police seized a firearm and several rounds of ammunition in Sligoville, Waugh Hill in the parish on Sun...
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Businessman caught with illegal firearm in targeted operation
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Businessman caught with illegal firearm in targeted operation
December 14, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A businessman of Farewell Avenue in St Andrew was arrested after he was caught with an illegal firearm and ammunition during a tar...
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‘Pappy’ caught with illegal ammo
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‘Pappy’ caught with illegal ammo
December 14, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A labourer of Oakland Avenue, Kingston has been charged with unauthorised possession of ammunition following a seizure in the pari...
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Firearm seized in Duhaney Park
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Firearm seized in Duhaney Park
December 2, 2024
ST ANDREW, Jamaica - One Taurus 9mm pistol with a magazine containing eleven 9mm cartridges was seized during a raid in Duhaney Park, St Andrew on Mon...
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Firearm, ammo seized in St Catherine
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Firearm, ammo seized in St Catherine
November 8, 2024
ST CATHERINE – A team of investigators assigned to the St Catherine South Division seized one Glock 9mm pistol and thirteen 9mm cartridges in Waterfor...
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Man arrested, firearm seized in Olympic Gardens
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Man arrested, firearm seized in Olympic Gardens
November 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police seized a firearm  and 60 rounds of ammunition during a targeted operation on Balcombe Drive, Olympic Gardens, St Andrew...
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Alleged armed robber fatally shot in St Elizabeth, firearms and ammo seized
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Alleged armed robber fatally shot in St Elizabeth, firearms and ammo seized
August 14, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police are reporting that an alleged armed robber was fatally shot during a confrontation with officers and two firearms, alon...
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Ammo found in scandal bag in Bull Bay
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Ammo found in scandal bag in Bull Bay
August 13, 2024
ST THOMAS, Jamaica - A bag containing sixteen 9mm rounds and three 5.56 rounds was reportedly discovered in a black scandal bag attached to a perimete...
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Man in custody following ammo, ganja seizure in St Elizabeth
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Man in custody following ammo, ganja seizure in St Elizabeth
August 12, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica— Police are reporting the seizure of a quantity of ammunition and marijuana during an operation on Friday. A police source said ...
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Ammunition seized in Kingston
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Ammunition seized in Kingston
January 18, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Lawmen assigned to the Duhaney Park police seized nineteen 9.62 cartridges at a premises on Riverside Drive in Kingston 20 on Thur...
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Met Service expert says Jamaica not yet out of the woods for storm threats
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
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
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, 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?
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, 2025
Good riddance?
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