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‘We don’t have the capacity’
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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
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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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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 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
...drops new single with Skillibeng
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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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Daryl Vaz

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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WATCH: Vaz kicks off ‘anti badmind tour’ in Manchester
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WATCH: Vaz kicks off ‘anti badmind tour’ in Manchester
August 26, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party’s Daryl Vaz, who is also the transport minister, on Tuesday kicked started an “anti badmind tour” in Ma...
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PNP cannot beat JLP on performance; resorting to campaigning on lies – Vaz
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PNP cannot beat JLP on performance; resorting to campaigning on lies – Vaz
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer writer 
August 10, 2025
Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Daryl Vaz, has declared that the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) cannot defeat the governing Jamai...
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‘Rural school buses will not fail under my watch’ — Vaz
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‘Rural school buses will not fail under my watch’ — Vaz
August 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says the Government’s Rural School Bus System will not fail under his watch. Vaz made the declaration...
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PNP bad mind Holness over ‘likkle money’ says Vaz
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PNP bad mind Holness over ‘likkle money’ says Vaz
August 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Portland Western Member of Parliament, Daryl Vaz on Sunday night came to the defence of Prime Minister and JLP leader Andrew Holne...
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‘We don’t have the capacity’
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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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