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Jamaica vs Uruguay: Davis Cup tied at 1-1
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Jamaica vs Uruguay: Davis Cup tied at 1-1
February 7 08:45 PM
President of Tennis Jamaica John Azar says he was elated but exhausted following two grueling matches that left Jamaica and Uruguay locked at 1-1 in t...
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NHT appeals for patience as it conducts validation checks
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NHT appeals for patience as it conducts validation checks
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Housing Trust (NHT) is appealing for patience and understanding as it conducts validation checks to strengthen safegu...
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Jamaican-owned Crab King thrives in New Jersey
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Jamaican-owned Crab King thrives in New Jersey
February 7 03:16 PM
In crab-loving New Jersey, the Crab King restaurant , run by Jamaican Rae-Anna Story and her American husband, Huschel, is thriving by serving afforda...
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Man killed in Harbour View police operation
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February 7 01:59 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man was shot dead, and a firearm was seized during a targeted police operation at Balkan Avenue in Bayshore Park, Harbour View, ...
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Jamaica eyes historic first-ever berth at 2027 FIBA World Cup
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Jamaica eyes historic first-ever berth at 2027 FIBA World Cup
February 7 01:53 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — For the first time in the nation’s history, Jamaica has an opportunity to qualify for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, as the n...
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Percy Junor Hospital becomes 12th baby-friendly certified institution
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Percy Junor Hospital becomes 12th baby-friendly certified institution
February 7 01:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Percy Junor Hospital in Manchester has been accredited as a baby-friendly institution, becoming the 12th local public hospital...
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Falmouth and Meadforest start JFF Championships
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Falmouth and Meadforest start JFF Championships
February 7 01:36 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Falmouth United and Meadforest, semi-finalists last season, will start their quest for honours when the Jamaica Football Federatio...
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Faith and resilience carry Zelpha Brown to 100
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Faith and resilience carry Zelpha Brown to 100
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 7 12:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When Zelpha Brown suffered a stroke just two days before her 99th birthday, her family feared they might lose her. A year later, B...
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NFA CEO confident Jamaica can surpass record tilapia production
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NFA CEO confident Jamaica can surpass record tilapia production
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr Gavin Bellamy, has expressed confidence that Jamaica’s tilap...
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As AI reshapes job market, St James bee farmers to take training into schools
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As AI reshapes job market, St James bee farmers to take training into schools
January 21, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica —  With artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforming the global workforce, President of the St James Bee Farmers Association, D...
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NIC encourages farmers to prepare for rollout of water supply under Essex Valley Project
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NIC encourages farmers to prepare for rollout of water supply under Essex Valley Project
January 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is intensifying its customer engagement efforts as the Essex Valley Agricultural Developm...
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United Way of Jamaica unveils $1.5m fund to help restore farming communities
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United Way of Jamaica unveils $1.5m fund to help restore farming communities
November 3, 2025
United Way of Jamaica (UWJ) has postponed ‘The Ruby Thread’ 40th Anniversary Gala slated for Saturday, November 8, 2025 in the wake of Hurricane Melis...
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Farmers to gain business skills under second phase of RADA financial literacy programme
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Farmers to gain business skills under second phase of RADA financial literacy programme
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Farmers and agricultural stakeholders across Jamaica will receive financial literacy and business management training in the secon...
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FAO launches new initiative to assist women
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FAO launches new initiative to assist women
August 8, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched a new digital tool aimed at strengthening the capacities, leader...
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Seiveright urges small farmers to tap into hotel boom
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Seiveright urges small farmers to tap into hotel boom
June 23, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator Delano Seiveright, is urging small farmers to position themselves to take adva...
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ISRATECH to host free sustainable farming symposium
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ISRATECH to host free sustainable farming symposium
June 9, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — ISRATECH Jamaica Limited, a national leader in agricultural innovation and sustainability, will host its Sustainable Farming Sym...
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Montpelier Research Station to be renovated
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Montpelier Research Station to be renovated
April 29, 2025
The Montpelier Research Station in St James is to be renovated at a cost of $600 million as part of a six-year redevelopment programme spearheaded by ...
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Agriculture production could surpass pre-Beryl levels in six to 18 months, says Green
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Agriculture production could surpass pre-Beryl levels in six to 18 months, says Green
September 25, 2024
Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says his ministry is anticipating that agricultural production that took a beating from Hurricane Beryl will reach or...
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Jamaica vs Uruguay: Davis Cup tied at 1-1
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Jamaica vs Uruguay: Davis Cup tied at 1-1
February 7, 2026
President of Tennis Jamaica John Azar says he was elated but exhausted following two grueling matches that left Jamaica and Uruguay locked at 1-1 in t...
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NHT appeals for patience as it conducts validation checks
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NHT appeals for patience as it conducts validation checks
February 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Housing Trust (NHT) is appealing for patience and understanding as it conducts validation checks to strengthen safegu...
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Jamaican-owned Crab King thrives in New Jersey
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Jamaican-owned Crab King thrives in New Jersey
February 7, 2026
In crab-loving New Jersey, the Crab King restaurant , run by Jamaican Rae-Anna Story and her American husband, Huschel, is thriving by serving afforda...
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Man killed in Harbour View police operation
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Man killed in Harbour View police operation
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man was shot dead, and a firearm was seized during a targeted police operation at Balkan Avenue in Bayshore Park, Harbour View, ...
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Jamaica eyes historic first-ever berth at 2027 FIBA World Cup
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Jamaica eyes historic first-ever berth at 2027 FIBA World Cup
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