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Homeless man mowed down in St James
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Homeless man mowed down in St James
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — A man believed to be homeless was mowed down along Howard Cooke Boulevard in Montego Bay in the early hours of Wednesday morning. ...
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WATCH: McKenzie warns of higher litter fines
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says fines under the Litter Act will be increased for perso...
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Kids being pushed to plead, undermining reform process
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 25 12:20 AM
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Cable clean-up coming
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JPS assures dangling lines from Hurricane Melissa will be removed in ‘second wave’
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
February 25 12:18 AM
Cable clean-up coming
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IMC panel to explore opportunities; hosts 5th Jamaica Creative Expo
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25 12:16 AM
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NHT transfers to top $200 billion as temporary measure becomes long-term revenue stream
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NHT transfers to top $200 billion as temporary measure becomes long-term revenue stream
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25 12:14 AM
NHT transfers to top $200 billion as temporary measure becomes long-term revenue stream
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Byles blasts banks over Jam-Dex delays
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Byles blasts banks over Jam-Dex delays
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25 12:14 AM
Byles blasts banks over Jam-Dex delays
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Keeping the house clean
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MOCA, Casino Gaming Commission sign MOU to keep Jamaica in FATF safe zone
Jason Cross | Reporter 
February 25 12:14 AM
Keeping the house clean
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ROOFS programme brings tangible relief to Westmoreland communities
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ROOFS programme brings tangible relief to Westmoreland communities
February 20, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Beneficiaries in Westmoreland received their Restoration of Owner-Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) grants on Thursday, marking...
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Solidarity grant programme underway
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Solidarity grant programme underway
December 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica –The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) recently hosted a Solidarity Fair at Don’s Auto World in Black River, bringing cr...
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Two women further their dreams with FHCCU scholarship and grant
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Two women further their dreams with FHCCU scholarship and grant
October 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — For Gayon Stewart and Renae McEachron, the scholarship and grant from First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union Limited (FHC) and i...
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JLP promises $100,000 grant for SLB students meeting loan obligations
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JLP promises $100,000 grant for SLB students meeting loan obligations
August 24, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — As the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) launched its manifesto at a mass rally in the historic Sam Sharpe Square, Finance Minister Fayva...
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$535m in back-to-school grant support for PATH beneficiaries
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$535m in back-to-school grant support for PATH beneficiaries
August 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Approximately $535 million will be disbursed to Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiaries ahead o...
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Grants ‘boost’ for HEART/NSTA Trust STEM graduates
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Grants ‘boost’ for HEART/NSTA Trust STEM graduates
March 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -Commencing next month HEART/NSTA Trust graduates in level-four Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related cour...
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Gov’t allocates $315 m to carry out roof repairs to houses impacted by Beryl – Holness
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Gov’t allocates $315 m to carry out roof repairs to houses impacted by Beryl – Holness
January 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced a $315 million grant for the most vulnerable households to assist with repairs to roof...
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Caribbean Culture Fund information session on US$250k in available grants set for April 15
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Caribbean Culture Fund information session on US$250k in available grants set for April 15
April 9, 2024
HAITI – The Caribbean Culture Fund (CCF) is inviting creatives to an information session on its first round of available grants. The session is schedu...
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Homeless man mowed down in St James
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — A man believed to be homeless was mowed down along Howard Cooke Boulevard in Montego Bay in the early hours of Wednesday morning. ...
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WATCH: McKenzie warns of higher litter fines
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WATCH: McKenzie warns of higher litter fines
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says fines under the Litter Act will be increased for perso...
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Guilty before help
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Guilty before help
Kids being pushed to plead, undermining reform process
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 25, 2026
Guilty before help
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Cable clean-up coming
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Cable clean-up coming
JPS assures dangling lines from Hurricane Melissa will be removed in ‘second wave’
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
February 25, 2026
Cable clean-up coming
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IMC panel to explore opportunities; hosts 5th Jamaica Creative Expo
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
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