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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
December 24 02:00 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Members of the public are being urged to limit the amount of cash carried, plan shopping activities carefully, and take proactive m...
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
December 24 12:57 PM
Roots singers Milton Blake and Luciano were friends for over 20 years before they recorded a song together. That first collaboration was done in 2016,...
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
December 24 12:56 PM
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Flash flood warnings were in effect in Los Angeles and most of southern California on Wednesday as one of the worst...
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Manchester police push safety reassurance amid four murders in 48 hours
December 24 12:25 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police in Manchester have moved to reassure the public that the parish is safe to conduct business amid four murders in Mandevil...
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
December 24 11:24 AM
  KINGSTON, Jamaica —In a bid to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has announced it will temporarily relax th...
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Regional private sector group re-affirms commitment to Caricom
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Regional private sector group re-affirms commitment to Caricom
December 24 11:15 AM
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Caribbean Community (Caricom) Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integratio...
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Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
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Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
December 24 09:45 AM
BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories (AFP) — Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the Palestinian city emerged from the s...
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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat
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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat
December 24 09:32 AM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, through his foundation, has joined the Janet Richards Foundation in a nearly $1 million donation to...
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EOJ suspends replacement ID card fees following Hurricane Melissa
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EOJ suspends replacement ID card fees following Hurricane Melissa
November 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says it has suspended the fee for registered electors to replace their Voter ID card, followi...
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Just two constituencies outstanding in final counting of ballots — EOJ
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Just two constituencies outstanding in final counting of ballots — EOJ
September 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the final count of ballots completed in 61 of 63 constituencies, the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is urging the public t...
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JLP supporters confident in Kingston Central win for Williams
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JLP supporters confident in Kingston Central win for Williams
Dana Malcom| Observer Online Reporter 
September 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters have lined the streets outside Convent of Mercy Academy ‘Alpha’ as they anxiously await the r...
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Issues to assess but election day successful — EOJ
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Issues to assess but election day successful — EOJ
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — While there are issues to review, Director of Elections Glasspole Brown said the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) executed a very...
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PNP reassures voters after EOJ suspends EVIS in four constituencies
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PNP reassures voters after EOJ suspends EVIS in four constituencies
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) is reassuring voters that their right to vote remains fully protected, despite the Electoral Off...
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General Elections: Voter turnout trending lower at 11am
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General Elections: Voter turnout trending lower at 11am
September 3, 2025
Jamaicans are showing early signs of lower participation in Wednesday’s General Election, with 14.8 per cent of voters casting ballots by 11:00 am, ac...
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Elections: EOJ says 99% of polling stations opened on time
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Elections: EOJ says 99% of polling stations opened on time
September 3, 2025
The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is reporting that all polling stations officially opened Wednesday, with 99.5 per cent of the staions opening on...
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Employees entitled to time-off on Election Day
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Employees entitled to time-off on Election Day
September 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (EOJ) is reminding employers that employees are entitled to three hours’ time-off from work to ...
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EOJ reports 57% turnout among special services voters
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EOJ reports 57% turnout among special services voters
August 30, 2025
The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is reporting that there was 57 per cent voter turnout among special services personnel on Friday for the General...
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Three Observer missions confirmed to observe general election
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Three Observer missions confirmed to observe general election
August 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three observer missions, the Caribbean Community (Caricom), the Organisation of American States (OAS) and Citizens Action for Free...
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EOJ advanced in election preparations
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EOJ advanced in election preparations
August 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is reporting that it is “fairly advanced” in the preparations for the upcoming General Elect...
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Monday is likely final day to register to vote in upcoming general election
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Monday is likely final day to register to vote in upcoming general election
March 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaicans are being reminded that Monday, March 31, is likely the final day for voter registration for the next general election. ...
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11.6% preliminary voter turnout for St Ann North East by-election – EOJ
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11.6% preliminary voter turnout for St Ann North East by-election – EOJ
September 30, 2024
ST ANN, Jamaica – The preliminary counting of ballots for the St Ann North Eastern by-election indicates an estimated voter turnout of 11.6 per cent, ...
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It’s now JLP seven, PNP six as ECJ contradicts EOJ
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It’s now JLP seven, PNP six as ECJ contradicts EOJ
March 2, 2024
In a major embarrassment for Jamaica’s electoral authorities, the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has revised the final count for the Local Gove...
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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —Members of the public are being urged to limit the amount of cash carried, plan shopping activities carefully, and take proactive m...
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
December 24, 2025
Roots singers Milton Blake and Luciano were friends for over 20 years before they recorded a song together. That first collaboration was done in 2016,...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
December 24, 2025
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Flash flood warnings were in effect in Los Angeles and most of southern California on Wednesday as one of the worst...
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Manchester police push safety reassurance amid four murders in 48 hours
December 24, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police in Manchester have moved to reassure the public that the parish is safe to conduct business amid four murders in Mandevil...
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
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  KINGSTON, Jamaica —In a bid to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has announced it will temporarily relax th...
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