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‘We don’t have the capacity’
OUR admits it lacks manpower to verify utility companies’ recovery claims
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:30 AM
‘We don’t have the capacity’
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Christmas cheer
Government tapping overseas markets to ensure adequate supply of fruits, vegetables, and eggs
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:28 AM
Christmas cheer
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Student loan relief
SLB announces debt reset initiative for students affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:26 AM
Student loan relief
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Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
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Insiders say ‘war of words’ good for dancehall
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:26 AM
Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
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Dre Skull banks on Cholita
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Dre Skull banks on Cholita
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December 4 12:24 AM
Dre Skull banks on Cholita
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Overseas haven for dogs
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Overseas haven for dogs
Canada, US provide homes for more than 50 rescued after Melissa
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:24 AM
Overseas haven for dogs
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Grammy-winning producer Notnice to spread holiday cheer with Christmas compilation
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Grammy-winning producer Notnice to spread holiday cheer with Christmas compilation
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:22 AM
Grammy-winning producer Notnice to spread holiday cheer with Christmas compilation
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Climate justice clash
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Climate justice clash
Holness, Golding differ on what Jamaica should expect from wealthy high-emission countries
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:22 AM
Climate justice clash
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KPMG strengthens Project STAR’s capacity with laptop donation
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KPMG strengthens Project STAR’s capacity with laptop donation
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a demonstration of continued commitment to community renewal and capacity building, professional services firm KPMG in Jamaica ...
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Hurricane victims hopeful after visit by PM and Caricom heads
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Hurricane victims hopeful after visit by PM and Caricom heads
November 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The visit to Whitehouse and adjoining communities in Westmoreland by Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Caribbean Community (Carico...
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Caricom gets firsthand view of post-Melissa challenges in Jamaica
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Caricom gets firsthand view of post-Melissa challenges in Jamaica
November 17, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Information Minister, Senator Dr Dana Morris-Dixon, has explained that a tour slated for Monday morning, involving Caribbean Commu...
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Antigua PM urges US to resolve differences with Venezuela using diplomacy
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Antigua PM urges US to resolve differences with Venezuela using diplomacy
November 17, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC)—Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Monday urged the United States to settle its differences with Venezuela ”...
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Antigua PM part of Caricom solidarity mission to visit Jamaica
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Antigua PM part of Caricom solidarity mission to visit Jamaica
November 17, 2025
ST JOHN, Antigua (CMC) – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne is among a Caribbean Community (Caricom) solidarity delegation set to visit ...
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Antigua partners with Guyana to cut cost of living
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Antigua partners with Guyana to cut cost of living
November 14, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – Antigua and Barbuda says it has reached an agreement with Guyana to collaborate on a new food import initiative aimed at re...
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Caricom countries vote in favour of resolution to end US trade embargo against Cuba
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Caricom countries vote in favour of resolution to end US trade embargo against Cuba
October 29, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — The United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Wednesday has, for the 33rd consecutive year, adopted a resolution calling for an e...
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Trinidad PM says Caricom not a reliable partner
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Trinidad PM says Caricom not a reliable partner
October 28, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has said that her country will not be “held to ransom” as sh...
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10 former Caricom heads urge end to military action in region
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10 former Caricom heads urge end to military action in region
October 23, 2025
Ten former Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders have expressed unease at the increased military build up and presence of nuclear vessels and aircraft...
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Bahamians urged to avoid fast speed boats leaving Venezuela
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Bahamians urged to avoid fast speed boats leaving Venezuela
October 20, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – National Security Minister Wayne Munroe is advising Bahamians to “stay out of go fast boats leaving Venezuela” as the United S...
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T&T opts not to endorse Caricom position amid US military strikes
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T&T opts not to endorse Caricom position amid US military strikes
October 19, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago stood apart from its Caribbean Community (Caricom) neighbours, declining to back a regional positi...
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Region observing Caribbean Statistics Day
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Region observing Caribbean Statistics Day
October 15, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Caribbean Community (Caricom) Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett Wednesday underscored the importance of statistics to reg...
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Caribbean urged to accelerate AI training amid widening skills divide
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Caribbean urged to accelerate AI training amid widening skills divide
October 11, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – New research has warned that Caribbean employers and workers remain sharply divided on the skills needed for an artificia...
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Caricom expresses ‘cautious optimism’ on Gaza peace deal
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Caricom expresses ‘cautious optimism’ on Gaza peace deal
October 10, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The 15-member Caribbean Community (Caricom) Friday said it welcomes “with cautious optimism” the agreement reached on the i...
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Haiti battles rabies with vaccines and vigilance
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Haiti battles rabies with vaccines and vigilance
October 6, 2025
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says health authorities in Haiti are turning deaths caused by rabies-infecte...
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Free movement among four Caribbean countries begins
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Free movement among four Caribbean countries begins
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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) – Free movement among nationals of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), Barbados, Dominica and Belize came into effect on ...
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Guyana’s president calls for mature and open discussions on the US military presence in the region
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Guyana’s president calls for mature and open discussions on the US military presence in the region
October 1, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – President of Guyana Irfaan Ali on Tuesday urged Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders to approach the growing presence of U...
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Mottley urges support for full free movement of Caricom nationals
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Mottley urges support for full free movement of Caricom nationals
October 1, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley says the country will “open our doors with order and with pride” as Barbados joins...
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Caricom agriculture ministers meeting in St Kitts-Nevis
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Caricom agriculture ministers meeting in St Kitts-Nevis
September 30, 2025
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) — Caribbean Community (Caricom) agriculture ministers meet here on Tuesday focusing on a wide range of issues including the...
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Dominica reiterates solidarity with Haiti
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Dominica reiterates solidarity with Haiti
September 26, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — Dominica on Thursday reiterated its stance in solidarity with the people of Haiti, insisting, like its regional counterparts, t...
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International community condemns latest massacre in Haiti
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International community condemns latest massacre in Haiti
September 16, 2025
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) – The United States says Haiti and the international community must work together to deal with the 'terrorist' gangs opera...
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Jamaica among several Caribbean countries on US drugs list
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Jamaica among several Caribbean countries on US drugs list
September 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC)– Jamaica is among the four Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries that have been listed in United States President Do...
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‘We don’t have the capacity’
OUR admits it lacks manpower to verify utility companies’ recovery claims
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
‘We don’t have the capacity’
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Christmas cheer
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Christmas cheer
Government tapping overseas markets to ensure adequate supply of fruits, vegetables, and eggs
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
Christmas cheer
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Student loan relief
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Student loan relief
SLB announces debt reset initiative for students affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
Student loan relief
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Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
Entertainment
Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
Insiders say ‘war of words’ good for dancehall
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
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Dre Skull banks on Cholita
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Dre Skull banks on Cholita
...drops new single with Skillibeng
Kevin Jackson 
December 4, 2025
Dre Skull banks on Cholita
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