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Integrated Diaspora Service moves to bridge gap between Jamaicans globally
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Integrated Diaspora Service moves to bridge gap between Jamaicans globally
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Kiwanians join K-Kids to plant fruit trees
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Crime an emotional burden on Jamaicans, says cop once held hostage by prisoners
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Crime an emotional burden on Jamaicans, says cop once held hostage by prisoners
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
June 8 12:24 AM
Crime an emotional burden on Jamaicans, says cop once held hostage by prisoners
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Rural communities not forgotten, says Holness
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Rural communities not forgotten, says Holness
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
June 8 12:22 AM
Rural communities not forgotten, says Holness
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Can the troubled Granville community rise again?
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Can the troubled Granville community rise again?
June 8 12:22 AM
Can the troubled Granville community rise again?
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From Jamaica to New York: Netania Mundell’s journey into global marketing
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From Jamaica to New York: Netania Mundell’s journey into global marketing
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El Niño, warm seas to shape quiet but erratic hurricane season
May 28, 2026
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — Caribbean climatologist Dr Cedric Van Meerbeeck is forecasting a quieter but potentially unpredictable Atlantic hurricane seas...
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Caribbean urged to prepare for heat, drought and rising energy bills
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Caribbean urged to prepare for heat, drought and rising energy bills
May 28, 2026
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — The Principal of the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), Dr David Farrell, on Wednesday warned the regio...
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Caribbean countries boosted in push for climate loss and damage funding
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Caribbean countries boosted in push for climate loss and damage funding
May 15, 2026
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Caribbean countries are now better positioned to access millions of dollars in climate grant financing aimed at strengthe...
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Gov’t developing master plan to restore world famous Hellshire beach, says Samuda
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Gov’t developing master plan to restore world famous Hellshire beach, says Samuda
May 2, 2026
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is currently advancing a Master Plan for the popular Hellshire beach, with a target of completion ...
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Climate Change legislation coming this fiscal year, says Samuda
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Climate Change legislation coming this fiscal year, says Samuda
April 28, 2026
The development and passage of climate change legislation will mark a significant step in strengthening Jamaica’s governance framework, according to t...
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Record-breaking heat wave grips western US
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Record-breaking heat wave grips western US
March 19, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — A punishing heat wave was gripping the western United States (US) on Thursday, with parts of the region logging rec...
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Guyana president says SIDS must be given a seat at the table to discuss impact of climate change
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Guyana president says SIDS must be given a seat at the table to discuss impact of climate change
February 2, 2026
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC)–Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday said that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) must be afforded a seat at the globa...
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COP30 opens with countries urged to push for faster climate progress
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COP30 opens with countries urged to push for faster climate progress
November 11, 2025
BELEM, Brazil (CMC) – The 30th Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) began here on Monday, with a clear ...
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Caricom climate change centre to represent region at COP30 in Brazil
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Caricom climate change centre to represent region at COP30 in Brazil
November 9, 2025
BELMOPAN, Belize  (CMC) – The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) will lead regional representation at the 30th Conference of the Partie...
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Sher Luxury Doll provides relief to communities deeply affected by Hurricane Melissa
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Sher Luxury Doll provides relief to communities deeply affected by Hurricane Melissa
November 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancer-turned-entrepreneur Sherine Scarlett, known to her supporters as Sher Luxury Doll, is stepping up to deliver critical aid t...
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S Hotel in MoBay repurposes S Club as media base to aid journalists
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S Hotel in MoBay repurposes S Club as media base to aid journalists
November 7, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The S Hotel, Montego Bay announced Friday the transformation of its S Club facility, traditionally used for in-house entertainment...
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Emergency field hospital established in Black River
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Emergency field hospital established in Black River
November 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An emergency field hospital has been deployed at the Black River High School in St Elizabeth to provide extensive medical services...
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Hurricane Melissa death toll climbs to 32
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Hurricane Melissa death toll climbs to 32
November 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government says the official death toll from Hurricane Melissa has increased to 32. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and I...
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Gov’t distributes over 30,000 food packages to families impacted by Hurricane Melissa
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Gov’t distributes over 30,000 food packages to families impacted by Hurricane Melissa
November 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has distributed over 30,000 food packages thus far to households which were impacted by...
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#MelissaAftermath: Starlink to be used to resolve ATM and ICT issues
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#MelissaAftermath: Starlink to be used to resolve ATM and ICT issues
November 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has activated an emergency deployment of Starlink satellite internet units to immediately address the severe commun...
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‘It was a disaster’: Westmoreland residents struggle with Melissa’s aftermath
November 3, 2025
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s rampage through western Jamaica last Tuesday, the people of Westmoreland are facing unimaginable loss. Homes lie in...
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#MelissaAftermath: Some health centres reopen; hospitals in emergency mode
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#MelissaAftermath: Some health centres reopen; hospitals in emergency mode
October 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) says some health centres within SERHA have reopened on Thursday. In Kingston and ...
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#MelissaAftermath: Holness to assess Trelawny, Westmoreland and Hanover on Thursday
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#MelissaAftermath: Holness to assess Trelawny, Westmoreland and Hanover on Thursday
October 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon says Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is expected to visit the parishes of Trelawny, Wes...
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#MelissaAftermath: Cayman Islands pledges over US$1m in aid to Jamaica
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#MelissaAftermath: Cayman Islands pledges over US$1m in aid to Jamaica
October 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Cayman Islands Government has pledged US$1.2 million in essential supplies to assist Jamaica’s recovery efforts following the ...
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Caribbean immigration advocates urge Trump to grant Jamaica TPS
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Caribbean immigration advocates urge Trump to grant Jamaica TPS
October 30, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — In the wake of destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, Caribbean immigration advocates in New York are urg...
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#MelissaAftermath: NEPA urges caution near crocodile habitats
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#MelissaAftermath: NEPA urges caution near crocodile habitats
October 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is urging the public to exercise extreme caution in areas close to swamps, riv...
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#MelissaAftermath: JDF mobilises Jamaica National Reserve to support recovery efforts
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#MelissaAftermath: JDF mobilises Jamaica National Reserve to support recovery efforts
October 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has announced the mobilisation of all members of the first class of the Jamaica National Reserve (...
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Tide turns against Holness in latest bid to enter US Congress
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Integrated Diaspora Service moves to bridge gap between Jamaicans globally
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Kiwanians join K-Kids to plant fruit trees
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Kiwanians join K-Kids to plant fruit trees
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Crime an emotional burden on Jamaicans, says cop once held hostage by prisoners
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