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Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than 7%
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Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than 7%
December 26 02:19 PM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana’s non-oil economy grew by 13.8 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the mid-year economic report. Touris...
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
December 26 01:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of teams taking part in the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Champions Cup could be increased by four ...
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
December 26 12:58 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Despite an increased police presence, gunmen struck on March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Christmas Day leaving t...
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
December 26 12:18 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Trelawny gathered at the William Knibb Memorial High School football field on Sunday for a large-scale relief and com...
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
December 26 12:07 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Norwood Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) has recorded no murders and no shootings since the start of 2025, a major crime-figh...
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26 10:35 AM
When Switzerland-based reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist collaborated with legendary Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry in 2017, it was a dream c...
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
December 26 10:25 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 400 homeless people were treated to a Christmas dinner Thursday on Water Lane in downtown Kingston, as Mayor Andrew Swab...
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
December 26 10:04 AM
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he would meet United States (US)  President Donald Trump this weekend to di...
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Indonesia flood death toll passes 1,000 as authorities ramp up aid
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Indonesia flood death toll passes 1,000 as authorities ramp up aid
December 13, 2025
ACEH TAMIANG, Indonesia (AFP) — Devastating floods and landslides have killed 1,006 people in Indonesia, rescuers said Saturday as the Southeast Asian...
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‘More than two light post deep’
Chigwell residents turn to rafting as water continues to rise in Hanover community
BY KELSEY THOMAS Online coordinator thomask@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 26, 2025
Nearly a month after Hurricane Melissa tore through western Jamaica, rising floodwaters in Chigwell and Old Pen in Hanover continue to swallow roads, ...
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WRA reports groundwater levels in Content, Manchester, slowly receding after flooding
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WRA reports groundwater levels in Content, Manchester, slowly receding after flooding
November 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Water Resources Authority (WRA) says groundwater levels in Content, Manchester, which caused flooding in the community, are now ...
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Storm Claudia leaves severe flooding across Britain and Ireland
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Storm Claudia leaves severe flooding across Britain and Ireland
November 15, 2025
Parts of Britain and Ireland are to brace for major incidents after Storm Claudia brought widespread flooding, prompting urgent rescue efforts and fur...
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Flooding in Content, Manchester linked to rising groundwater levels — WRA
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Water Resources Authority (WRA) says the flooding currently affecting sections of Content, Manchester is due to a significant ...
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WATCH: Rising water renders Content roadway in Manchester impassable
November 3, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The police are advising motorists to avoid the Content roadway in Williamsfield, Manchester, which has become impassable due to ...
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Much of Falmouth destroyed by Melissa – McKenzie
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Much of Falmouth destroyed by Melissa – McKenzie
October 31, 2025
Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie, says he has been informed by the Mayor of Falmouth, Colin Gager, that the old, historic town was all b...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Councillor raises safety concerns over flood-prone gully near Salt Marsh shelter
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#EyeOnMelissa: Councillor raises safety concerns over flood-prone gully near Salt Marsh shelter
October 27, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — As Hurricane Melissa inches closer to the island,  Councillor Garth Wilkinson (People's National Party, Falmouth Division) is voic...
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#EyeOnMelissa: JAA warns motorists to avoid flooded roads as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches
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#EyeOnMelissa: JAA warns motorists to avoid flooded roads as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches
October 24, 2025
KINGSTON,  Jamaica — As Tropical Storm Melissa moves closer to Jamaica the Jamaica Automobile Association (JAA) is urging motorists to exercise extrem...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Burger Gully residents brace for heavy rain as storm approaches
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#EyeOnMelissa: Burger Gully residents brace for heavy rain as storm approaches
October 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Jamaica prepares for the possible effects of Tropical Storm Melissa, residents of Burger Gully in Mountain View, St Andrew, spe...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Portmore mayor taking precautionary measures to combat flooding
October 22, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Mayor of Portmore, Leon Thompson, is reassuring residents that drain cleaning, which started as early as April, is ongoing in ...
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At least 64 dead, 65 missing in Mexico floods: government
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At least 64 dead, 65 missing in Mexico floods: government
October 13, 2025
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — The death toll from flooding in central and eastern Mexico has risen sharply to at least 64, with another 65 still missing...
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At least 37 dead in Mexico floods
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At least 37 dead in Mexico floods
October 11, 2025
TULANCINGO DE BRAVO, Mexico (AFP) — Floods caused by torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in Mexico in recent days and left behind a trail ...
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KSAMC pledges support to Trafalgar Park flood victims
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KSAMC pledges support to Trafalgar Park flood victims
October 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has pledged to assist residents of Trafalgar Park, St Andrew, who were se...
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Westmoreland residents urged to exercise caution following heavy rains
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Westmoreland residents urged to exercise caution following heavy rains
October 2, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to take precautionary measures in the aftermath of a period of heavy rainfall, partic...
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Flooding forces temporary closure of MLSS Harbour Street office
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Flooding forces temporary closure of MLSS Harbour Street office
September 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has announced the temporary closure of its Harbour Street office following sever...
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WATCH: McNeil Land residents call for permanent fix to the flooding problem
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WATCH: McNeil Land residents call for permanent fix to the flooding problem
September 29, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica—Residents of McNeil Land in Westmoreland are lamenting the constant flooding in the community following heavy rains and are now ...
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WATCH: After destructive flooding, Paulwell appeals to gov’t to make repairs to Burger Gully
September 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Member of Parliament for Kingston Eastern and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell is urging the government to make much-needed repairs to...
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WATCH: ‘My livelihood is going down the drain’
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WATCH: ‘My livelihood is going down the drain’
Mountain View resident pleads for help after after home flooded
September 20, 2025
ST ANDREW, Jamaica -- Mountain View residents are blaming inaction from authorities for the destruction of their homes and businesses after a gully in...
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WATCH: Mountain View residents block road over flooding
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WATCH: Mountain View residents block road over flooding
September 20, 2025
Sections of Mountain View in St Andrew have been blocked by protesting residents following the flooding of a gully that runs through the area. https:/...
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Flooding in the Corporate Area
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Flooding in the Corporate Area
September 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The police are advising members of the public that several areas across the Corporate Area have been inundated with water. This is...
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North Carolina braces for flooding from ‘Enormous’ Erin
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North Carolina braces for flooding from ‘Enormous’ Erin
August 20, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Hurricane Erin was nearing North Carolina's coast Wednesday, threatening huge waves and flooding as the strengthenin...
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Despite an increased police presence, gunmen struck on March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Christmas Day leaving t...
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Trelawny gathered at the William Knibb Memorial High School football field on Sunday for a large-scale relief and com...
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Norwood Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) has recorded no murders and no shootings since the start of 2025, a major crime-figh...
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