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Time to give Mr Speid a chance to build with the Boyz
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Time to give Mr Speid a chance to build with the Boyz
October 10 04:23 AM
WHEN Mr Rudolph Speid was handed the reins as interim head coach of the national senior men’s football team — the Reggae Boyz — there was little sense...
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We deserve more!
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We deserve more!
MoBay mayor says St James merits bigger share of TEF
October 10 03:30 AM
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Arguing that the city of Montego Bay punches well above its weight in bringing in tourism dollars, St James Municipal Corporat...
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Grieving deputy fire chief urges Jamaicans to unite against road carnage
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Grieving deputy fire chief urges Jamaicans to unite against road carnage
October 10 03:28 AM
MONTEGO BAY, St James — New St James deputy fire chief Superintendent O’Neil Henry is all too familiar with the carnage that can take place on the roa...
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AfroSzn heats up Dubwise Café
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AfroSzn heats up Dubwise Café
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 10 03:26 AM
At the recent staging of AfroSzn, which took place at Dubwise Café, it was evident that the event continues to carve out a unique space in Kingston’s ...
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Red Stripe and NRSC ink partnership to advance road safety
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Red Stripe and NRSC ink partnership to advance road safety
October 10 03:26 AM
RED Stripe and the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) have formalised a partnership to strengthen road safety efforts across Jamaica, in support of t...
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D’Angel spreads Love on Eternal Wave rhythm
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D’Angel spreads Love on Eternal Wave rhythm
October 10 03:24 AM
DANCEHALL artiste D’Angel is enjoying strong traction with her reggae single Love, featured on the Eternal Wave rhythm produced by Good Good Productio...
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Mayor declares war on litterbugs
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Mayor declares war on litterbugs
Tired of blame, Gager promises tough action, plans Falmouth clean-up blitz
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
October 10 03:24 AM
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — Tired of being blamed for filthy conditions in the parish capital — despite the municipal authority’s ongoing efforts to keep the...
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Rymey Gad tackles Mix Up
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Rymey Gad tackles Mix Up
October 10 03:22 AM
DANCEHALL artiste Rymey Gad is addressing the controversy surrounding his name head-on with his new single, Mix Up, released on September 10. Produced...
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Market Bag: Sorrel scarce, lettuce reaches $2,000
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Market Bag: Sorrel scarce, lettuce reaches $2,000
October 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans may have to dig deeper into their pockets for one of Christmas’ most beloved staples, as vendors at the Coronation Marke...
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OUR calls for more coordinated water sector amid drought
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OUR calls for more coordinated water sector amid drought
October 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) is calling for better planning in the water sector amid ongoing drought conditions During...
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KFC Jamaica advises customers of lettuce shortage due to drought
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KFC Jamaica advises customers of lettuce shortage due to drought
October 5, 2026
KFC Jamaica says production challenges being faced by its sole vegetable supplier has resulted in a shortage of lettuce at the restaurant. In an advis...
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Market Bag: Lettuce hits $1,800 as vendors warn of pricey Christmas
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Market Bag: Lettuce hits $1,800 as vendors warn of pricey Christmas
October 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Lettuce is selling for as much as $1,800 per pound at the Coronation Market, adding to concerns that Jamaicans could face a pricey...
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Market Bag: Shoppers cut back as drought pushes food prices higher
September 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican consumers are adjusting their budgets as food prices remain high amid ongoing drought conditions affecting agricultural p...
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Gov’t adds $50 million to drought response as farm production falls 15%
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Gov’t adds $50 million to drought response as farm production falls 15%
Kelsey Thomas, Online coordinator, thomask@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 22, 2026
The Government is injecting an additional $50 million into its drought intervention programme as dry conditions continue to affect farmers and contrib...
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Market Bag: Peppers hit $700, lettuce now $1,500 as food prices continue to soar
September 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Food prices continue to rise at the Coronation Market in downtown Kingston as farmers struggle with the effects of a worsening dro...
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‘Declare drought a national emergency’
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‘Declare drought a national emergency’
Opposition urges government action for rural Jamaica
September 11, 2026
Opposition Spokesperson on Rural and Community Development, Dr Kenneth Russell is calling on the Government to declare the prevailing drought a nation...
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Market Bag: Sweet pepper hits $600, lettuce $1k as drought sends prices higher
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Market Bag: Sweet pepper hits $600, lettuce $1k as drought sends prices higher
September 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shoppers at local markets could see higher prices over the next few weeks as vendors report growing shortages of agricultural prod...
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JACRA urges fire safety as Blue Mountain blaze leaves coffee farmers facing major losses
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JACRA urges fire safety as Blue Mountain blaze leaves coffee farmers facing major losses
September 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) is urging farmers and members of the agricultural community to e...
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RADA calls for ‘extreme caution’ in bush fire advisory amid drought
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RADA calls for ‘extreme caution’ in bush fire advisory amid drought
September 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), is urging farmers to take immediate action to protect their farms, crops, liv...
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Williams calls for greater financing to tackle drought, land degradation at UNCCD COP17
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Williams calls for greater financing to tackle drought, land degradation at UNCCD COP17
September 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government Delroy Williams is calling for increased financing and stronger action to ad...
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Churches call on Jamaicans to pray and take action amid ongoing drought conditions
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Churches call on Jamaicans to pray and take action amid ongoing drought conditions
August 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC) is calling on Jamaicans to pray, conserve water and support vulnerable communities ...
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Government advances long-term plan to connect Jamaica’s water systems
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Government advances long-term plan to connect Jamaica’s water systems
August 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government is advancing a long-term plan to develop a more interconnected national water supply network, allowing water to be ...
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‘Gov’t neglect has left Jamaica unprepared for this drought’ — PNP
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‘Gov’t neglect has left Jamaica unprepared for this drought’ — PNP
August 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) is accusing the Holness administration of failing to adequately prepare Jamaica for the ongoing ...
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El Salvador declares alert due to drought linked to El Nino
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El Salvador declares alert due to drought linked to El Nino
August 25, 2026
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AFP) — El Salvador declared a state of maximum alert on Tuesday due to a drought linked to the El Nino phenomenon, which ha...
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$91.6m Bunkers Hill water project commissioned amid drought
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$91.6m Bunkers Hill water project commissioned amid drought
August 25, 2026
CLARENDON, Jamaica — Approximately 1,000 residents across Bunkers Hill, Mears, Broadleaf and Nairne Castle in Northern Clarendon are set to benefit fr...
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Caribbean urged to prepare for hotter, drier conditions as El Nino intensifies
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Caribbean urged to prepare for hotter, drier conditions as El Nino intensifies
August 25, 2026
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Governments, businesses, farmers and households across the Caribbean are being urged to step up preparations for potentially se...
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Panama Canal to reduce shipping over El Nino-fueled drought
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Panama Canal to reduce shipping over El Nino-fueled drought
August 20, 2026
PANAMA CITY, Panama (AFP)—The Panama Canal will reduce shipping volumes from next month because of a drought fueled by the El Nino phenomenon, the ope...
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Market Bag: Drought, irrigation and higher food prices
August 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prices are up at the Coronation Market this week as Jamaica grapples with worsening drought conditions. Shoppers heading to the do...
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Gov’t to issue water prohibition orders amid worsening drought
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Gov’t to issue water prohibition orders amid worsening drought
August 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica– The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, through the National Water Commission (NWC), says it will be issuing a water...
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ILO says jobs, livelihoods at risk from El Niño
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ILO says jobs, livelihoods at risk from El Niño
August 6, 2026
GENEVA, Switzerland (CMC)— The 2026–2027 El Niño weather phenomenon could threaten jobs, reduce incomes and worsen working conditions across the Carib...
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Time to give Mr Speid a chance to build with the Boyz
Editorial
Time to give Mr Speid a chance to build with the Boyz
October 10, 2026
WHEN Mr Rudolph Speid was handed the reins as interim head coach of the national senior men’s football team — the Reggae Boyz — there was little sense...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
We deserve more!
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We deserve more!
MoBay mayor says St James merits bigger share of TEF
October 10, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Arguing that the city of Montego Bay punches well above its weight in bringing in tourism dollars, St James Municipal Corporat...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Grieving deputy fire chief urges Jamaicans to unite against road carnage
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Grieving deputy fire chief urges Jamaicans to unite against road carnage
October 10, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — New St James deputy fire chief Superintendent O’Neil Henry is all too familiar with the carnage that can take place on the roa...
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AfroSzn heats up Dubwise Café
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AfroSzn heats up Dubwise Café
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 10, 2026
At the recent staging of AfroSzn, which took place at Dubwise Café, it was evident that the event continues to carve out a unique space in Kingston’s ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Red Stripe and NRSC ink partnership to advance road safety
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Red Stripe and NRSC ink partnership to advance road safety
October 10, 2026
RED Stripe and the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) have formalised a partnership to strengthen road safety efforts across Jamaica, in support of t...
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