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Public urged to avoid non-native monkeys after St Elizabeth sightings
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Public urged to avoid non-native monkeys after St Elizabeth sightings
April 29 08:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is urging Jamaicans to exercise extreme caution following reports that non-nat...
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Major pipe shipment arrives for Western Water Resilience Improvement Project
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Major pipe shipment arrives for Western Water Resilience Improvement Project
April 29 07:33 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, conducted a viewing on Wednesday of potable water pipes and fit...
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WATCH: Russell defends Brown Burke following parliamentary mace incident
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WATCH: Russell defends Brown Burke following parliamentary mace incident
April 29 07:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Member of Parliament Kenneth Russell has said tensions inside Parliament had reached a breaking point, arguing that mem...
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Bike tour billed as ‘major push’ for health tourism
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Bike tour billed as ‘major push’ for health tourism
April 29 06:27 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former interim president of the Jamaica Cycling Federation and CEO of Discover Jamaica by Bike, Dennis Chung, says the event is a ...
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Columbian among three charged following major cocaine seizure
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Columbian among three charged following major cocaine seizure
April 29 06:22 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —   A Colombian is among three men now facing multiple drug-related charges following the seizure of a significant quantity of cocai...
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WATCH: Farmers central to recovery and future of high-tech agriculture, says Green
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WATCH: Farmers central to recovery and future of high-tech agriculture, says Green
April 29 06:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green has underscored the critical role of farmers in Jamaica’s recovery and l...
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‘Like a thief in the night’: PNP condemns Gov’t over Airbnb tax
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‘Like a thief in the night’: PNP condemns Gov’t over Airbnb tax
April 29 05:59 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism and Linkages, Andrea Purkiss, has condemned the Government after it passed legislation to impos...
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Two charged following seizure of over $30m in illicit drugs and assets
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Two charged following seizure of over $30m in illicit drugs and assets
April 29 05:35 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica –   Two men have been charged following an operation that led to the seizure of over 130 pounds of cocaine and millions in assets fo...
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Dwayne Vaz claims innocence amid allegations of Westmoreland assault
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Dwayne Vaz claims innocence amid allegations of Westmoreland assault
February 25, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —  Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central Dwayne Vaz is denying any wrongdoing after being charged by police over an alle...
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JFJ calls for prompt, fair investigation into sexual harassment allegations against MP Dwayne Vaz
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JFJ calls for prompt, fair investigation into sexual harassment allegations against MP Dwayne Vaz
January 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has expressed concern over serious allegations of sexual harassment made against Dwayne Vaz, member of...
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Dwyane Vaz threatens legal action against Julian Chang over sexual harassment claims
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Dwyane Vaz threatens legal action against Julian Chang over sexual harassment claims
January 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, Dwayne Vaz, is threatening to take legal action against Councillor Julian Chang (Peo...
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WATCH: No evictions planned at Petersfield High shelter, says Minister McKenzie
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WATCH: No evictions planned at Petersfield High shelter, says Minister McKenzie
December 31, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Local Government and Community Development Minister Desmond McKenzie has dismissed as “false and mischievous” claims that the ...
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PNP’s Vaz dismisses report that he is handing out relief supplies on political basis
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PNP’s Vaz dismisses report that he is handing out relief supplies on political basis
November 17, 2025
SAVANNA LA MAR, Westmoreland — Member of Parliament (MP) for Westmoreland Central, Dwayne Vaz has rejected claims of the partisan distribution of reli...
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George Wright pleads for non-political distribution of hurricane relief supplies
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George Wright pleads for non-political distribution of hurricane relief supplies
Rosalee Wood Condell, Observer writer 
November 15, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - Former Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, the Jamaica Labour Party's George Wright claims some constituents are no...
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PNP’s Dwayne Vaz accuses former MP George Wright of hijacking hurricane relief supplies
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PNP’s Dwayne Vaz accuses former MP George Wright of hijacking hurricane relief supplies
Lynford Simpson | Observer Writer 
November 5, 2025
Member of Parliament (MP) for Westmoreland Central, the People’s National Party’s (PNP) Dwayne Vaz has accused the former MP, the Jamaica Labour Party...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Westmoreland disaster preparation plagued by multiple challenges
October 25, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Illegal electrical connections, unauthorised water pipes, and informal settlements are some of the obstacles hindering proper ...
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Dwayne Vaz confident in Westmoreland Central victory
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Dwayne Vaz confident in Westmoreland Central victory
August 18, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for Westmoreland Central, Dwayne Vaz, says he is confident that he will regain his sea...
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WATCH: Golding expects PNP clean sweep of Westmoreland in general election
February 26, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — President of the People’s National Party (PNP), Mark Golding says he's encouraged by the feedback he has been receiving on the...
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Public urged to avoid non-native monkeys after St Elizabeth sightings
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April 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is urging Jamaicans to exercise extreme caution following reports that non-nat...
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Major pipe shipment arrives for Western Water Resilience Improvement Project
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Major pipe shipment arrives for Western Water Resilience Improvement Project
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, conducted a viewing on Wednesday of potable water pipes and fit...
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WATCH: Russell defends Brown Burke following parliamentary mace incident
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Member of Parliament Kenneth Russell has said tensions inside Parliament had reached a breaking point, arguing that mem...
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Bike tour billed as ‘major push’ for health tourism
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Columbian among three charged following major cocaine seizure
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —   A Colombian is among three men now facing multiple drug-related charges following the seizure of a significant quantity of cocai...
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