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Reggae Rocking in the USA! 25 Jamaican songs that impacted America
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Today, the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary as an independent nation. Observer Online looks at 25 Jamaican songs that made an impact on ...
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback is over after the American legend pulled out of the doubles due to a knee injury on...
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Jamaican heritage fuels boxing brothers Kamar and Alex Bray
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PARIS, France (AFP)—A doctor who had tested positive for Ebola in the first such case on French territory has recovered and left the hospital, France'...
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Prince Harry will not be accompanied by his wife Meghan and their two children when he visits London as part of a trip to...
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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Millions of Americans celebrated the country's 250th birthday on Saturday a landmark celebration that comes at a time ...
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WATCH: Pagee flooded after heavy morning rainfall
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WATCH: Pagee flooded after heavy morning rainfall
April 23, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica — Sections of the fishing village of Pagee in St Mary were flooded early Thursday morning following hours of consistent rainfall. Res...
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Unstable conditions expected to bring showers, thunderstorms to Jamaica
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Unstable conditions expected to bring showers, thunderstorms to Jamaica
March 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Residents of Jamaica are being advised to brace for a very wet beginning to the week as unstable atmospheric conditions are expec...
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
January 2, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising road users in the eastern parishes of St Mary, Portland as well St Ann to exercise caution...
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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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Desperate search for missing girls as nearly 80 dead in Texas floods
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July 6, 2025
HUNT, United States (AFP) -- Rescuers in Texas raced against time Sunday to find dozens of missing people, including children, swept away by flash flo...
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WATCH: Rafael dumps heavy rainfall in downtown Kingston
November 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Downtown Kingston was experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds early Tuesday morning as Tropical Storm Rafael moved closer to ...
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Section of west rural St Andrew main road collapses, impassable
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Section of west rural St Andrew main road collapses, impassable
November 3, 2024
ST ANDREW, Jamaica -- The National Works Agency (NWA) has advised that a section of the main road from Golden Spring to Mt Airy, in west rural St Andr...
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Tropical wave to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms Tuesday through Friday
October 14, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Heavy rain associated with a tropical wave is expected to start affecting the island on Tuesday through to Friday. The Meteorologic...
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Tinson Pen vicinity of Marcus Garvey Drive impassable
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Tinson Pen vicinity of Marcus Garvey Drive impassable
September 23, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Members of the public are being advised that a section of Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, in the vicinity of Tinson Pen, is now i...
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