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Joy Drive

Toys, letters and love light up Christmas for children in western Jamaica

BY SANDENA JAMES Social media editor jamess@jamaicaobserver.com

December 25 12:30 AM

Joy Drive

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Faith-based recovery

Gov’t eyes Church role in providing psychological support to hurricane victims

BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com

December 25 12:28 AM

Faith-based recovery

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Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities

BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com

December 25 12:26 AM

Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities

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Strictly 2K Throwback festival celebrates 9th anniversary

...honours icons Charly Black, Coppershot Sound and Mad Michelle

December 25 12:26 AM

Strictly 2K Throwback festival celebrates 9th anniversary

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Christmas magic

St Mary businessman transforms home into winter wonderland

BY INGRID HENRY Observer writer

December 25 12:24 AM

Christmas magic

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Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton

December 25 12:22 AM

Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton

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TALENT RAID

Turner hopeful NBA stars will commit to Jamaica’s basketball team as they pursue World Cup and Olympics

BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com

December 25 12:22 AM

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400 households receive vital WASH kits from ADRA Jamaica

December 25 12:20 AM

400 households receive vital WASH kits from ADRA Jamaica

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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat

December 24, 2025

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, through his foundation, has joined the Janet Richards Foundation in a nearly $1 million donation to...

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Wendy’s Jamaica maintains Christmas tradition with visit to Wortley Home for Girls

December 24, 2025

Even in a year that brought unexpected disruption, Wendy’s Jamaica continued a Christmas tradition that has become a familiar part of the holiday seas...

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Preemie Foundation to stage inaugural Pedal & Stroll charity 5K on Sunday

November 27, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Preemie Foundation of Jamaica is set to host its inaugural Pedal & Stroll — Cycle, Run, Walk for Preemies 5K on Sunday, Novemb...

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Woman’s Club Foundation of Jamaica officially launched

October 2, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Woman’s Club Foundation of Jamaica (WCFJ) was officially launched at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel recently, marking what the...

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Aubyn Foundation gifts scholarships to deserving students

BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer

September 26, 2025

The Aubyn Foundation continues to make a national impact after sponsoring scholarships for deserving students at the Morgan’s Family Foundation back-t...

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Preemie Foundation launches Pedal & Stroll 5K in aid of Princess Margaret Hospital

September 21, 2025

The Preemie Foundation of Jamaica has launched its Pedal & Stroll – Cycle, Run, Walk for Preemies – charity 5K event set for Sunday, November 16, alon...

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CIBC Caribbean partners with UWJ to empower at-risk boys through 40th anniversary banquet

September 9, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — CIBC Caribbean has announced its sponsorship of the United Way of Jamaica’s (UWJ) 40th Anniversary Banquet Dinner, set to take pla...

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Zukie Jarrett Foundation Builds Hope and Opportunity in Kingston 6

July 12, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica – At a time when citizens yearn for authentic leadership amid persistent poverty, violence, and inequality, Zukie Jarrett is standin...

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Gramps Morgan joins Free Guitars 4 Kids initiative

Kevin Jackson

June 15, 2025

NASHVILLE, United States — Singer Gramps Morgan recently participated in an initiative by Free Guitars 4 Kids, where 100 children were gifted with gui...

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Garnet Silk Foundation to give back to late singer’s home parish

April 2, 2025

MANCHESTER, Jamaica -- Students from Manchester will benefit from school supplies and lunch vouchers, with select students receiving aid for CXC exami...

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PHOTOS: Lister Mair Gilby High gets Rotary e-Club helping hand

February 23, 2025

The Rotary e-Club of Raleigh International recently completed two years of sustained support, through service projects, for the Lister Mair/Gilby High...

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Canopy Insurance urges corporate Jamaica to support HTCC’s bumper sticker fundraising campaign

February 2, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Chief Executive Officer of Canopy Insurance Limited, Oliver Tomlinson, is urging corporate Jamaica to support the bumper sticker i...

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Janet Richards, Usain Bolt foundations bring joy to Mustard Seed Children’s home

December 27, 2024

ST JAMES, Jamaica-Janet Richards Foundation, in partnership with Usain Bolt Foundation, recently handed over air conditioning units and fans, among ot...

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10 ways to give back this Christmas

December 12, 2024

Christmas is a time of giving, not just to our loved ones but to the needy and vulnerable as well. Here are 10 ways you can make an impact and brighte...

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Naomi Campbell banned from being charity trustee after investigation

September 26, 2024

British supermodel Naomi Campbell has been barred from being a charity trustee in England and Wales for five years after the poverty charity she found...

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Keturah Hamilton, Malcolm Mays host back-to-school initiative in LA

August 15, 2024

Jamaican Keturah Hamilton recently teamed with fellow actor Malcolm Mays for a back-to-school initiative in his south Los Angeles neighbourhood. The e...