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Rough Treasure Football Showcase postponed due to impact of Hurricane Melissa
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Rough Treasure Football Showcase postponed due to impact of Hurricane Melissa
December 4 09:40 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica—The Rough Treasure Football Showcase, scheduled to take place at Treasure Beach and Munro College in St Elizabeth from December ...
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Reetu Gupta donates Ca$105,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief and recovery efforts
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Reetu Gupta donates Ca$105,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief and recovery efforts
December 4 09:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Reetu Gupta, chief executive officer (CEO) of The Gupta Group and CEO of the Gupta Family Foundation, has contributed over Ca$105,00...
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Former US President Bill Clinton in Jamaica
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Former US President Bill Clinton in Jamaica
December 4 08:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former United States President Bill Clinton is currently in Jamaica. Observer Online understands that Clinton flew over the island...
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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
December 4 08:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Former Reggae Boyz captain Rudolph Austin has been promoted to head coach of the Jamaican national Under-20 men’s team, the Jamaica ...
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
December 4 07:41 PM
Observer Online presents the fourth story in ‘Jimmy Cliff: Stories Of A Bongo Man’, in tribute to the reggae legend who died on November 24 at age 81....
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St Elizabeth farmers plough on despite ‘slow pace of assistance’
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St Elizabeth farmers plough on despite ‘slow pace of assistance’
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 07:32 PM
Despite losing acres of crops to Hurricane Melissa, farmers in St Elizabeth say they are pushing ahead on their own, replanting their fields even as t...
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Strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four: US military
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Strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four: US military
December 4 07:24 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—A strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed four people on Thursday, the US milit...
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Forex: $161.20 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.20 to one US dollar
December 4 07:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, December 4, ended trading at $161.20, down by 6 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Westmoreland residents given until the end of December to vacate Petersfield High School shelter
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Westmoreland residents given until the end of December to vacate Petersfield High School shelter
December 4, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Despite residents of Petersfield who sought refuge at the Petersfield High School, claiming that they have nowhere to go and t...
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McKenzie fast-tracking temporary facility to replace Trelawny Infirmary
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McKenzie fast-tracking temporary facility to replace Trelawny Infirmary
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 1, 2025
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is moving to establish a temporary home for inmates of the Trelawny In...
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National clean-up exercise to begin next week, starting in Westmoreland — McKenzie
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National clean-up exercise to begin next week, starting in Westmoreland — McKenzie
November 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will launch a national clean-up exercise next week, beginning in Westmoreland, Minister of Local Government and Com...
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McKenzie saddened by Falmouth’s devastation
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McKenzie saddened by Falmouth’s devastation
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
November 10, 2025
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond Mckenzie summed up the state of Falmouth’s infrastructure followi...
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‘No one must be turned back from shelters’ — McKenzie
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‘No one must be turned back from shelters’ — McKenzie
October 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has made an appeal to shelter managers, parish disaster co...
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‘Melissa baby’ delivered safely amid hurricane conditions — McKenzie
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‘Melissa baby’ delivered safely amid hurricane conditions — McKenzie
October 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Amid the battering winds and heavy rains of Hurricane Melissa, a baby was safely delivered under emergency conditions on Tuesday. ...
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Minister McKenzie confirms severe damage to St James
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Minister McKenzie confirms severe damage to St James
October 29, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Desmond McKenzie, says St James suffered extensive damage due to the passage o...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Over 6,000 people in 382 shelters, says McKenzie
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#EyeOnMelissa: Over 6,000 people in 382 shelters, says McKenzie
…Minister concerned about low numbers in St Elizabeth
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Over 6,000 Jamaicans have taken refuge in 382 shelters in a bid to escape the ravages of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, which has n...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Crane operators move to secure equipment ahead of Melissa
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#EyeOnMelissa: Crane operators move to secure equipment ahead of Melissa
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie is reporting that some construction companies and crane op...
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#EyeOnMelissa: McKenzie reiterates that hurricane shelters are safe spaces
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#EyeOnMelissa: McKenzie reiterates that hurricane shelters are safe spaces
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hours before Hurricane Melissa is forecast to hit the island, bringing intense wind and rain, Minister of Local Government and Com...
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#EyeOnMelissa: McKenzie urges Jamaicans to heed warnings as Hurricane Melissa nears
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#EyeOnMelissa: McKenzie urges Jamaicans to heed warnings as Hurricane Melissa nears
October 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With Hurricane Melissa drawing closer to Jamaica, citizens are being urged to take the threat seriously and follow all official in...
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Over 800 shelters inspected as Jamaica braces for Tropical Storm Melissa —McKenzie
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Over 800 shelters inspected as Jamaica braces for Tropical Storm Melissa —McKenzie
October 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Desmond McKenzie says Jamaica is prepared for the possible impact of Tropical S...
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WATCH: ‘I’m not going to be bullied,’ says McKenzie amid claims that funds are being withheld from councillors
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WATCH: ‘I’m not going to be bullied,’ says McKenzie amid claims that funds are being withheld from councillors
October 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has pushed back against allegations that funds are being wit...
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Desmond McKenzie to receive OJ for four decades of public service
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Desmond McKenzie to receive OJ for four decades of public service
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In recognition of more than four decades of service to the people of Jamaica, Minister of Local Government and Community Developme...
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Gov’t committed to strengthening services for the homeless
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Gov’t committed to strengthening services for the homeless
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, has affirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthenin...
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McKenzie mourns the death of PNP councillor Patrick Forrester
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McKenzie mourns the death of PNP councillor Patrick Forrester
September 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Desmond McKenzie, is paying tribute to the life and work of the late councillo...
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We will never surrender Jamaica to the PNP, declares McKenzie… again
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We will never surrender Jamaica to the PNP, declares McKenzie… again
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 31, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica -- Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Deputy Leader Desmond McKenzie says the Andrew Holness-led government has done "wonders" for Jamai...
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WATCH: JLP supporters await arrival of Desmond McKenzie in party-like atmosphere
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WATCH: JLP supporters await arrival of Desmond McKenzie in party-like atmosphere
August 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — It is a party-like atmosphere in Kingston West as Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters await the nomination of Desmond McKenzie a...
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WATCH: New Buff Bay Market now open
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WATCH: New Buff Bay Market now open
August 8, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica— Residents in Portland will now have access to a new Buff Bay market in Portland following its official opening on Friday, a $60 mil...
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$31m allocated so far by Local Gov’t Ministry for drought relief – McKenzie
July 19, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica —— Local Government Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Deputy Leader Desmond McKenzie says so far $31 million has been allocated to...
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WATCH: Police barricade PNP supporters from JLP motorcade in Christiana
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WATCH: Police barricade PNP supporters from JLP motorcade in Christiana
July 19, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica—— With the political campaign intensifying in Manchester North Eastern police on Saturday were forced to act as a barrier to separ...
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WATCH: $60m Buff Bay market set to open first week of August – Mckenzie
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WATCH: $60m Buff Bay market set to open first week of August – Mckenzie
July 18, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A brand new market in Buff Bay is set to officially open its doors in the first week of August, following the completion of a $60 ...
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Rough Treasure Football Showcase postponed due to impact of Hurricane Melissa
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Rough Treasure Football Showcase postponed due to impact of Hurricane Melissa
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica—The Rough Treasure Football Showcase, scheduled to take place at Treasure Beach and Munro College in St Elizabeth from December ...
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Reetu Gupta donates Ca$105,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief and recovery efforts
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Reetu Gupta donates Ca$105,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief and recovery efforts
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Reetu Gupta, chief executive officer (CEO) of The Gupta Group and CEO of the Gupta Family Foundation, has contributed over Ca$105,00...
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Former US President Bill Clinton in Jamaica
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Former US President Bill Clinton in Jamaica
December 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former United States President Bill Clinton is currently in Jamaica. Observer Online understands that Clinton flew over the island...
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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
December 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Former Reggae Boyz captain Rudolph Austin has been promoted to head coach of the Jamaican national Under-20 men’s team, the Jamaica ...
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
December 4, 2025
Observer Online presents the fourth story in ‘Jimmy Cliff: Stories Of A Bongo Man’, in tribute to the reggae legend who died on November 24 at age 81....
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