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Trelawny teacher holds fast to hope after Hurricane Melissa destroys home
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Trelawny teacher holds fast to hope after Hurricane Melissa destroys home
December 28 02:35 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Long before her home collapsed in the heavy winds of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, Trelawny teacher and businesswoman Joan Mont...
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
December 28 02:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth Police have recovered another prohibited weapon during an operation in the parish. According to the police, a tea...
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
Howard Campbell 
December 28 01:39 PM
A team from Emirates Facial and Dental Implants Center in New York were at Little London Primary School in Westmoreland from December 17-20, treating ...
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
December 28 01:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Multiple charges have been laid against three former directors of the collapsed Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). The three are...
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
December 28 11:57 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica   — The 48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Park Lane and 100 Lane, Red Hills Road, Kingston 19, has been extended. The curfew wil...
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US lawmakers condemn Trump plan targeting Caribbean immigrant families
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US lawmakers condemn Trump plan targeting Caribbean immigrant families
December 28 11:35 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Immigration leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives in the United States have condemned President Donald ...
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Bishop Clarke’s love for Trelawny fuels major hurricane relief drive
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Bishop Clarke’s love for Trelawny fuels major hurricane relief drive
December 28 10:50 AM
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — For Bishop Maurice Clarke, Jamaica is not simply home — it is “my heartbeat.” And when Hurricane Melissa tore through sections of...
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WATCH: Car crashes into utility pole on St Thomas roadway, two hospitalised
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WATCH: Car crashes into utility pole on St Thomas roadway, two hospitalised
December 28 09:27 AM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica – A driver and his passenger were rushed to hospital Sunday morning after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a utilit...
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Transport sectors back to normal operations after hurricane
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Transport sectors back to normal operations after hurricane
December 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says the country’s critical transport sectors and support systems have resumed operations following th...
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Gov’t working with JPS to restore ABM and POS machines in affected areas
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Gov’t working with JPS to restore ABM and POS machines in affected areas
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
December 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says his ministry is working with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) to have electricity restored to areas i...
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Vaz defends JPS loan, accuses Opposition of shedding ‘crocodile tears’
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Vaz defends JPS loan, accuses Opposition of shedding ‘crocodile tears’
December 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has defended the Government’s decision to offer a loan to the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), following cr...
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Gov’t completes negotiation with JPS for US$150 million loan
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Gov’t completes negotiation with JPS for US$150 million loan
December 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Energy Minster Daryl Vaz says the government has completed negotiations with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) for a US$150-million ...
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Gov’t to lend JPS US$150m for restoration work; rejects request for extension to licence
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Gov’t to lend JPS US$150m for restoration work; rejects request for extension to licence
November 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Government has committed to loan US$150 million (J$24 billion) to Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to facilitate the company...
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Vaz expresses sorrow over death of 10-year-old student in JUTC incident
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Vaz expresses sorrow over death of 10-year-old student in JUTC incident
November 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz has expressed deep sadness following the death of 10-year-old Sham...
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Johnson’s Petroleum deploying 10 mobile gas stations to hurricane-affected parishes
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Johnson’s Petroleum deploying 10 mobile gas stations to hurricane-affected parishes
November 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Johnson’s Petroleum will be deploying 10 mobile gas stations to provide fuel relief to parishes affected by Hurricane Melissa. Minis...
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Banton doubles down on theft claim, accuses Vaz of victim shaming
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Banton doubles down on theft claim, accuses Vaz of victim shaming
November 13, 2025
Reggae superstar Buju Banton has doubled down on allegations that his hurricane relief items were stolen at the port and has accused Daryl Vaz of atte...
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‘Nothing was missing’: Vaz refutes Buju Banton’s claim of stolen hurricane relief items
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‘Nothing was missing’: Vaz refutes Buju Banton’s claim of stolen hurricane relief items
November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Daryl Vaz has refuted allegations made by reggae superstar Buju Bant...
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Long lines, short tempers as fuel shortages grip western Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
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Long lines, short tempers as fuel shortages grip western Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
SANDENA JAMES, Social Media Editor 
November 1, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica – There was mounting frustration in storm-ravaged western Jamaica on Thursday as fuel shortages continued to plague motorists severa...
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#EyeOnMelissa: JUTC emergency teams in place, says Vaz
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#EyeOnMelissa: JUTC emergency teams in place, says Vaz
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s emergency standby teams are in place at all depots, says Energy, Telecommunications and Transp...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Kingston airport could commence emergency flights on Thursday
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#EyeOnMelissa: Kingston airport could commence emergency flights on Thursday
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston could begin to accommodate emergency relief flights as early as Thursday, says...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Digicel says 26% of mobile network offline — Vaz
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#EyeOnMelissa: Digicel says 26% of mobile network offline — Vaz
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Telecommunications company Digicel reported 26 per cent of its mobile network as being offline Tuesday morning, in large part due ...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Citizens urged to remain indoors during Hurricane Melissa’s passage
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#EyeOnMelissa: Citizens urged to remain indoors during Hurricane Melissa’s passage
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — All citizens, especially young persons, are urged to remain indoors during the passage of Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category F...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Steps to be taken to reopen NMIA by Thursday – Vaz
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#EyeOnMelissa: Steps to be taken to reopen NMIA by Thursday – Vaz
October 28, 2025
The authorities are working to reopen the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston by Thursday, says Transport Minister Daryl Vaz. Howev...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Vaz cautions Jamaicans despite assurances from utility providers about state of readiness for Melissa
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#EyeOnMelissa: Vaz cautions Jamaicans despite assurances from utility providers about state of readiness for Melissa
October 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, is putting Jamaicans on notice that despite the assurances given b...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Airports to close if hurricane watch upgraded to warning
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#EyeOnMelissa: Airports to close if hurricane watch upgraded to warning
October 23, 2025
Jamaica’s two international airports would shutter their operations within 24 hours of the hurricane watch now in effect for the island being upgraded...
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#EyeOnMelissa: JUTC buses to continue to operate as long as conditions allow, says Vaz
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#EyeOnMelissa: JUTC buses to continue to operate as long as conditions allow, says Vaz
October 23, 2025
For commuters who rely on the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), buses will continue to operate as long as it is safe for the company to do so. The...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Petrojam has enough fuel to ride out storm, says Vaz
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#EyeOnMelissa: Petrojam has enough fuel to ride out storm, says Vaz
October 23, 2025
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says Jamaica’s state-owned oil refinery Petrojam has confirmed sufficient fuel supplies and has activated all refinery emerg...
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Vaz mourns passing of JUTC bus driver
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Vaz mourns passing of JUTC bus driver
October 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Jamaica Urban Transit...
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New bus route to ease concerns in St Thomas —Vaz
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New bus route to ease concerns in St Thomas —Vaz
September 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says concerns raised by St Thomas residents over limited public transportation options are being addr...
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‘This will be my last election’ — Daryl Vaz
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‘This will be my last election’ — Daryl Vaz
August 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Long-time Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Daryl Vaz, has revealed that the upcoming September 3 General Election will b...
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Trelawny teacher holds fast to hope after Hurricane Melissa destroys home
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Trelawny teacher holds fast to hope after Hurricane Melissa destroys home
December 28, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Long before her home collapsed in the heavy winds of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, Trelawny teacher and businesswoman Joan Mont...
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
December 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth Police have recovered another prohibited weapon during an operation in the parish. According to the police, a tea...
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
Howard Campbell 
December 28, 2025
A team from Emirates Facial and Dental Implants Center in New York were at Little London Primary School in Westmoreland from December 17-20, treating ...
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
December 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Multiple charges have been laid against three former directors of the collapsed Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). The three are...
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
December 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica   — The 48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Park Lane and 100 Lane, Red Hills Road, Kingston 19, has been extended. The curfew wil...
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