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Man dead after being struck by truck in Corporate Area
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Man dead after being struck by truck in Corporate Area
April 13 10:13 AM
Reports reaching Observer Online indicate that one man has died after being struck by a truck near the intersection of Waltham Park Road and Hagley Pa...
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First Order Brands acquires Domino’s Pizza business in Jamaica
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First Order Brands acquires Domino’s Pizza business in Jamaica
April 13 08:55 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — First Order Brands Limited has acquired the assets of Convenient Brands Ltd, becoming the new master franchisee for Domino’s Pizza...
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Irate residents block Trelawny roadway in protest over lack of piped water
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Irate residents block Trelawny roadway in protest over lack of piped water
April 13 08:45 AM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Not even a persistent drizzle could cool tensions as scores of irate Salt Marsh residents mounted an early Monday morning roadbloc...
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UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
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UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
April 13 08:04 AM
Popular podcaster Jhaedee "Jaii Frais" Richards is now in hospital under police guard after a shooting incident that left three people injured after c...
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Big Wall organisers apologise after two shot and injured at carnival party
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Big Wall organisers apologise after two shot and injured at carnival party
April 13 07:25 AM
Organisers of the Big Wall Carnival event have issued a statement expressing deep concern after a shooting incident left two people injured during fes...
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Bartlett says storm-hit country rises with Carnival
Jason Cross | Reporter 
April 13 12:20 AM
Jamaica comeback
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Husband-and-wife duo switch to GenXs and loved it
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Husband-and-wife duo switch to GenXs and loved it
Jason Cross | Reporter 
April 13 12:18 AM
Husband-and-wife duo switch to GenXs and loved it
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Campari Boulevard: Not just a location; a whole vibe
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Campari Boulevard: Not just a location; a whole vibe
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 13 12:16 AM
Campari Boulevard:
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St Thomas Eastern MP calls for NWA to address ‘ongoing flooding’ in Port Morant
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St Thomas Eastern MP calls for NWA to address ‘ongoing flooding’ in Port Morant
April 9, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica— Member of Parliament (MP) for St Thomas Eastern Rosemarie Shaw is accusing Communications Manager at the National Works Agency (NW...
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WATCH: Sewage overflows on West Street in Kingston
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WATCH: Sewage overflows on West Street in Kingston
March 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A sewage overflow is affecting sections of West Street in Kingston, with pungent water spilling onto the roadway and creating unsa...
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Rockfort main road impassable due to flooding — Police
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Rockfort main road impassable due to flooding — Police
February 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The police are advising the public that a section of the Rockfort main road in Kingston is impassable due to the roadway being fl...
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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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Man dead after being struck by truck in Corporate Area
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Man dead after being struck by truck in Corporate Area
April 13, 2026
Reports reaching Observer Online indicate that one man has died after being struck by a truck near the intersection of Waltham Park Road and Hagley Pa...
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First Order Brands acquires Domino’s Pizza business in Jamaica
Business, ...
First Order Brands acquires Domino’s Pizza business in Jamaica
April 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — First Order Brands Limited has acquired the assets of Convenient Brands Ltd, becoming the new master franchisee for Domino’s Pizza...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Irate residents block Trelawny roadway in protest over lack of piped water
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Irate residents block Trelawny roadway in protest over lack of piped water
April 13, 2026
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Not even a persistent drizzle could cool tensions as scores of irate Salt Marsh residents mounted an early Monday morning roadbloc...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
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UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
April 13, 2026
Popular podcaster Jhaedee "Jaii Frais" Richards is now in hospital under police guard after a shooting incident that left three people injured after c...
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Big Wall organisers apologise after two shot and injured at carnival party
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Big Wall organisers apologise after two shot and injured at carnival party
April 13, 2026
Organisers of the Big Wall Carnival event have issued a statement expressing deep concern after a shooting incident left two people injured during fes...
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