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407 fewer murders
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High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
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High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
December 30 12:18 AM
High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
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Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
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December 30 12:16 AM
Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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December 30 12:12 AM
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Wedding Planning Like a Pro: Tools and Tips to Keep You Sane
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Wedding Planning Like a Pro: Tools and Tips to Keep You Sane
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Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
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December 30 12:08 AM
Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
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St Elizabeth hurricane victims grateful for home repairs by church community
BY KELSEY THOMAS Online coordinator thomask@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — For Janet Chambers, the devastation of Hurricane Melissa was not just about losing her home, but also the overwhelming sense o...
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State ward-turned-entrepreneur credits Revivalists for getting her on path to success
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State ward-turned-entrepreneur credits Revivalists for getting her on path to success
Church seeks to dispel myths about movement
Carlysia Ramdeen, Observer Online reporter, ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 30, 2025
A successful entrepreneur in the United States, Dr Patricia Smith wasn’t born with the proverbial golden spoon in her mouth. Abandoned by her parents ...
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Portmore church extends helping hand to Trelawny after Hurricane Melissa
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Portmore church extends helping hand to Trelawny after Hurricane Melissa
BY CARLYSIA RAMDEEN Observer Online reporter ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 11, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The Portmore-based House of Transformation Worship Centre has stepped in to assist residents of Trelawny who were affected by ...
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Firearm found on church premises in St Elizabeth
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Firearm found on church premises in St Elizabeth
October 14, 2025
ST Elizabeth, Jamaica — A Smith and Wesson Revolver was reportedly found at a church in the Carisbrook district of the Maggotty area in St Elizabeth o...
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Modesty, fashion and the church
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Modesty, fashion and the church
Pastor, designer bat for elegance over elaborate
Carlysia Ramdeen, Observer Online reporter, ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 12, 2025
As modesty remains a controversial issue among Christians, open to differing interpretations of Biblical standards, one St Andrew clergyman is calling...
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St Catherine man charged after breaking into church
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St Catherine man charged after breaking into church
September 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Detectives in the St Catherine South Police Division have charged a Portmore man with sacrilege after he allegedly broke into a chu...
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Jamaica First Movement calls on churches to mobilise congregations for general elections
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Jamaica First Movement calls on churches to mobilise congregations for general elections
August 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica First Movement (JFM) political party on Friday called on the Church of Jamaica to assess its vision and mobilise congr...
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Deacon to be sentenced in Bahamas on attempted incest charge
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Deacon to be sentenced in Bahamas on attempted incest charge
July 15, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — A Bahamas High Court judge will on September 30 begin hearing the penalty phase of a 65-year-old deacon, who was found guilty ...
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JCC condemns violence against women and girls
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JCC condemns violence against women and girls
May 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) has strongly condemned the recent horrific violence meted out to women and girls and is urgi...
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Church of England rejects tougher oversight aimed at protecting children
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Church of England rejects tougher oversight aimed at protecting children
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 11, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -The scandal-hit Church of England triggered an outcry Tuesday, after rejecting tough new rules for safeguarding children...
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Archbishop of Canterbury to end official duties on January 6
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Archbishop of Canterbury to end official duties on January 6
November 20, 2024
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) Anglican church leader Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, said Wednesday he will step down on January 6 having resign...
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Nicaragua orders churches to pay taxes in ongoing crackdown
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August 22, 2024
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (afp) - Nicaragua ordered churches and religious entities to pay income tax and forced the closure of more than 150 non-governmen...
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Woman shot dead at St Ann home after returning from church
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Woman shot dead at St Ann home after returning from church
May 19, 2024
ST ANN, Jamaica – A woman was shot dead at her home in Helicon district, St Ann on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as labourer Nadia Binns, w...
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Sarid DVN details journey from ‘demon possession’ to prayer warrior for Christ
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January 29, 2024
Former dancehall-artiste-turned-pastor Sarid DVN is a survivor. He reportedly survived near-death experiences, schizophrenia and demon possession whil...
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Police commissioner says performance not a marginal improvement
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High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
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High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
December 30, 2025
High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
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Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
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Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
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December 30, 2025
Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
December 30, 2025
T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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HOME SWEET HOME?
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HOME SWEET HOME?
JaBA hunt $44 million in bid to host FIBA World Cup qualifiers
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December 30, 2025
No place like home
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