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407 fewer murders
Police commissioner says performance not a marginal improvement
Jason Cross | Reporter 
December 30 12:20 AM
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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
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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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JaBA hunt $44 million in bid to host FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 30 12:12 AM
No place like home
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Wedding Planning Like a Pro: Tools and Tips to Keep You Sane
December 30 12:10 AM
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Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
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Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
December 30 12:08 AM
Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
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JPS ups power restoration effort
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JPS ups power restoration effort
...72 specialised vehicles arrive in Montego Bay
December 30 12:08 AM
JPS ups power restoration effort
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Eastern Hanover residents welcome hurricane relief donations from BGLC
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Eastern Hanover residents welcome hurricane relief donations from BGLC
December 19, 2025
Residents in the eastern Hanover communities of Jericho, Retrieve, and Morris have welcomed recent hurricane relief donations of tarpaulins, tents, ma...
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Tourism minister hails Canadian diaspora as CA$3 million raised for hurricane recovery
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Tourism minister hails Canadian diaspora as CA$3 million raised for hurricane recovery
December 16, 2025
TORONTO, Canada — Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has expressed profound gratitude for the Canadian diaspora’s extraordinary leadership and genero...
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Classique Group pledges $20 million in Hurricane Melissa relief
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Classique Group pledges $20 million in Hurricane Melissa relief
November 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Classique Group, along with its subsidiaries SBR Weekend, Classique Auto Sales/Rentals and Ecosense Project Management, has pledge...
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Over $540 million received from 15,000 donors for Melissa recovery, says Gayle
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Over $540 million received from 15,000 donors for Melissa recovery, says Gayle
November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has so far received over $540 million from over 15,000 donors, with the money being deposited on the Government’s official...
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Jill Stewart MoBay City Run donates $1-m to three schools
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Jill Stewart MoBay City Run donates $1-m to three schools
September 12, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica - The Jill Stewart MoBay Bay City Run has donated $1 million to Mount Alvernia High, Mount Alvernia Preparatory, and Chetwood Primar...
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Campion College embarks on journey of giving
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Campion College embarks on journey of giving
August 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Foregoing the typical festivities of a class party, students of Campion College recently concluded an end-of-year outreach initiat...
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Black River Hospital gets $1 m donation from in-service education department
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Black River Hospital gets $1 m donation from in-service education department
August 11, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The In-service Education Department at the Black River Hospital has donated medical equipment and supplies valued at more than $1 ...
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Somerset Primary alumnus pays it forward with $200,000 donation
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Somerset Primary alumnus pays it forward with $200,000 donation
June 12, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — It was a full-circle moment at the Somerset Primary School in Mandeville this week, as former student and local entrepreneur Gas...
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Sandals donates two ambulances to Jamaica Fire Brigade
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Sandals donates two ambulances to Jamaica Fire Brigade
May 31, 2025
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arm of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has been boosted by the donation of two ambulances by Sandals Resorts Inter...
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Nine children’s homes to benefit from Access Financial’s $6.5m social responsibility initiative
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Nine children’s homes to benefit from Access Financial’s $6.5m social responsibility initiative
May 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Nine State-run children’s homes are among 25 institutions benefitting from a J$6.5 million corporate social responsibility program...
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Fraser-Pryce gets symbolic key to Kingston, donates US$50,000 to Wolmer’s
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Fraser-Pryce gets symbolic key to Kingston, donates US$50,000 to Wolmer’s
February 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was presented with the keys to the city by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Cor...
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Former ward of the State donates $10 million to CPFSA
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Former ward of the State donates $10 million to CPFSA
January 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has received a $10 million donation from businesswoman Patricia Smith, who...
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Vybz Kartel donates $1m to Waterford Primary School
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Vybz Kartel donates $1m to Waterford Primary School
Jason Cross | Reporter 
January 24, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica— Dancehall star Adidja "Vybz Kartel" Palmer on Friday donated $1 million to the Waterford Primary School in Portmore, St Catheri...
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1,500 tablets donated to early-childhood institutions
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1,500 tablets donated to early-childhood institutions
January 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - One thousand five hundred OneTab tablets have been donated to early-childhood institutions across Jamaica by the Project for the A...
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South St Elizabeth building back community through BREDS
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South St Elizabeth building back community through BREDS
September 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Eight weeks since the passing of Hurricane Beryl, the people of southern St Elizabeth have made significant progress in building b...
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Queen’s High receives donation from Atlanta alumni
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Queen’s High receives donation from Atlanta alumni
June 3, 2024
The Queen’s High School for Girls has benefited from donations totaling over US$2,000 made by the Queen’s Alumnae Atlanta Chapter (QAAC), a 501c3, tax...
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CHARES gets support from local Chinese community
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CHARES gets support from local Chinese community
April 6, 2024
ST James, Jamaica – The Centre for HIV/AIDS and Research Education and Services (CHARES) received a much-needed boost on Friday with a donation from t...
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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?
JaBA hunt $44 million in bid to host FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 30, 2025
No place like home
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