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Four-time stroke survivor benefits from home reconstruction on Labour Day
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
May 26 12:18 AM
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Come Alive returns on Emancipation Day
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Kevin Jackson 
May 26 12:16 AM
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Superstar striker Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw signs new deal with Manchester City
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May 26 12:14 AM
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Coach Rodolph Austin hails Portmore United after team wins 8th JPL title
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May 26 12:12 AM
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Blending Traditions: Planning a Multicultural Wedding in 2026
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Blending Traditions: Planning a Multicultural Wedding in 2026
May 26 12:10 AM
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Police hunt for ‘Chucky’ intensifies after second brother killed in August Town
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Police hunt for ‘Chucky’ intensifies after second brother killed in August Town
Jason Cross | Reporter 
May 26 12:08 AM
Police hunt for ‘Chucky’ intensifies after second brother killed in August Town
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Humble Lion return to JPL; Tru-Juice make maiden entry
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Seiveright blasts NWA, strongly backs PM Holness’ One Road Authority push
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Seiveright blasts NWA, strongly backs PM Holness’ One Road Authority push
May 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for St Andrew North Central Delano Seiveright, has sharply criticised the National Works Agency (NWA) after t...
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After controversial killing, Holness says cops must balance alertness with restraint
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After controversial killing, Holness says cops must balance alertness with restraint
May 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Amid mounting public outrage over the controversial police killing of Latoya Bulgin on Sunday, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has c...
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Holness sets vision for parks in every parish
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Holness sets vision for parks in every parish
April 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has outlined a national vision to expand access to high-quality public spaces across Jamaica, dir...
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House passes NaRRA Bill in early morning vote after marathon debate, Brown-Burke ejection
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House passes NaRRA Bill in early morning vote after marathon debate, Brown-Burke ejection
Lynford Simpson | Observer Writer 
April 29, 2026
It was approximately 1:30 am Wednesday when the House of Representatives passed the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Act that ...
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Holness calls for behavioural shift in waste disposal practices to protect the environment
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Holness calls for behavioural shift in waste disposal practices to protect the environment
April 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has issued a strong national call for a behavioural shift in how Jamaicans dispose of waste, warn...
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Holness calls for economic growth-minded voters amid major plans for Drax Hall
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Holness calls for economic growth-minded voters amid major plans for Drax Hall
March 30, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is calling for a change in the mindset of voters to focus on long-term economic growth over immedia...
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Williams to close Budget Debate on Tuesday
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Williams to close Budget Debate on Tuesday
March 24, 2026
Finance Minister Fayval Williams is scheduled to close the 2026/27 Budget Debate on Tuesday with what many expect to be a doubling down on the measure...
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NaRRA Bill outlines how Authority will function
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NaRRA Bill outlines how Authority will function
March 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness last Thursday tabled the Bill to establish the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (...
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Budget Debate: Master Plan for Port Antonio focuses on development of Folly Lands
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Budget Debate: Master Plan for Port Antonio focuses on development of Folly Lands
March 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has outlined the details of the master plan that the Government anticipates will transform and un...
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Budget Debate: Holness outlines plans to redevelop Montego Bay
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Budget Debate: Holness outlines plans to redevelop Montego Bay
March 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A major redevelopment plan for Montego Bay that involves the relocation of the Freeport is taking shape. Prime Minister Dr Andrew ...
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‘I’M NOT AFRAID’: Aiken hits back at ‘cyberbullying’ after seemingly supporting PM’s ‘man a man’ stance
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‘I’M NOT AFRAID’: Aiken hits back at ‘cyberbullying’ after seemingly supporting PM’s ‘man a man’ stance
CLAUDE MILLS, Observer Online writer 
March 20, 2026
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ assertion that gender is limited to male and female has sparked a firestorm of debate, with critics contending that ...
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Budget Debate: NaRRA Bill tabled
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Budget Debate: NaRRA Bill tabled
March 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bill to establish the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) that will drive the major reconstruction projec...
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Budget Debate: Holness defends foreign policy amid criticism over Cuban medical mission
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Budget Debate: Holness defends foreign policy amid criticism over Cuban medical mission
March 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Amid growing criticism, especially since the ending of the 50-year-old Cuban medical mission in Jamaica, Prime Minister Dr Andrew ...
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Budget Debate: Holness says Opposition MP told him they couldn’t live without the salary increase
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Budget Debate: Holness says Opposition MP told him they couldn’t live without the salary increase
March 19, 2026
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has disclosed that a member of the parliamentary caucus of the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP), called him t...
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Budget Debate: Stop raiding the NHT, says Golding
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Budget Debate: Stop raiding the NHT, says Golding
March 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government’s withdrawal of a cumulative $114 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) for non-tax revenue support over th...
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Reallocation of  $11.4 billion from NHT is in the national interest – PM
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Reallocation of $11.4 billion from NHT is in the national interest – PM
March 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government’s decision to take $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) is guide...
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Johnson Smith says no concerns over strength of Jamaica-US relationship
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Johnson Smith says no concerns over strength of Jamaica-US relationship
March 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith has expressed confidence in the strength of the relationship between Jamaica...
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Holness urges Caricom to adopt strategic, people-centred vision for regional integration
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Holness urges Caricom to adopt strategic, people-centred vision for regional integration
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Andrew Holness has urged member states to adopt a more grounded and strategic vision of the Caribbean Community (Cari...
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Holness’ salary increase is tone-deaf, says advocacy group
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Holness’ salary increase is tone-deaf, says advocacy group
February 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Local human rights organisation, Stand Up For Jamaica, is questioning the timing of the decision by Prime Minister Andrew Holness ...
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UK supports opening of state-of-the-art Essex Valley Agro‑Processing Facility
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UK supports opening of state-of-the-art Essex Valley Agro‑Processing Facility
February 7, 2026
St Elizabeth, Jamaica – The UK Government has contributed J$7.6 billion to a new state-of-the-art agro-processing facility and administrative building...
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Government focused on economic independence for Jamaica — Holness
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Government focused on economic independence for Jamaica — Holness
January 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the key to true political independence is economic independence, which is one of the primary fo...
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Opportunities opening up with crime reduction, says Holness
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Opportunities opening up with crime reduction, says Holness
SANDENA JAMES, Social Media Editor 
January 21, 2026
Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday urged investors to seize opportunities he said are emerging from Jamaica’s stable macroeconomic environment a...
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Shaken by call from prisoner, attorney intensifies push for secure correctional facilities
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‘Thanks and respect’
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Four-time stroke survivor benefits from home reconstruction on Labour Day
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
May 26, 2026
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Come Alive returns on Emancipation Day
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Come Alive returns on Emancipation Day
Kevin Jackson 
May 26, 2026
Come Alive returns on Emancipation Day
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‘This feels like home’
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‘This feels like home’
Superstar striker Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw signs new deal with Manchester City
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 26, 2026
‘This feels like home’
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KINGS AGAIN!
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KINGS AGAIN!
Coach Rodolph Austin hails Portmore United after team wins 8th JPL title
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 26, 2026
Portmore party!
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