Green dispels speculation over new ministry’s role in oil exploration
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Green dispels speculation over new ministry’s role in oil exploration
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4 12:33 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Mining and Geology Floyd Green has dismissed speculation that the newly established Ministry of Mining and Geology wil...
Pimento International Academy hosts fundraising Halloween party
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Pimento International Academy hosts fundraising Halloween party
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
November 4 11:57 AM
To reduce operating costs and help establish the institution’s environmental footprint, the operators of the Drax Hall, St Ann based Pimento Internati...
TPDCo honours Bartlett and Griffith at tourism awards
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TPDCo honours Bartlett and Griffith at tourism awards
November 4 11:09 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) has honoured Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett and Permanent Secretary Jennifer Griffit...

Earthquake Unit

3.4 magnitude earthquake felt in Kingston, St Andrew
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3.4 magnitude earthquake felt in Kingston, St Andrew
November 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A minor earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale was felt in sections of Kingston and St Andrew early Wednesday morning, acco...
3.9 magnitude earthquake felt in parts of Jamaica
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3.9 magnitude earthquake felt in parts of Jamaica
June 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A minor earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale was felt in sections of Jamaica on Sunday morning, according to the Earthqua...
3.5 magnitude earthquake felt in parts of Jamaica
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3.5 magnitude earthquake felt in parts of Jamaica
June 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A minor earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale was felt in sections of Jamaica on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Ear...
3.9 magnitude earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica
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3.9 magnitude earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica
March 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An earthquake was felt across sections of Jamaica on Monday morning. According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the Wes...
More than 400 earthquakes recorded in 2025
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More than 400 earthquakes recorded in 2025
January 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—More than 400 earthquakes were recorded in and around Jamaica in 2025 by the Earthquake Unit (EQU) located at the University of the ...
Minor tremor felt in St Elizabeth
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Minor tremor felt in St Elizabeth
May 15, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A 3.3 magnitude earthquake was felt in St Elizabeth on Thursday morning. According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of...
Several earthquake recorded in 2024
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Several earthquake recorded in 2024
January 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Reports from the Earthquake Unit (EQU) have indicated that 2024 was a year of significant seismic activity. Speaking at a Jamaica I...
Minor earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica
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Minor earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica
September 10, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 was reportedly felt in Kingston and St Andrew, and St Catherine Tuesday morning. According to...
Jamaica rocked by light 4.0 tremor
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Jamaica rocked by light 4.0 tremor
August 28, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A light earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 was felt in sections of Jamaica on Tuesday. Preliminary reports from the Earthquake Unit...

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