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Tapper, Scott deliver personal best efforts at Monaco Diamond League
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‘A monster in the south’: Treasure Beach residents recall Hurricane Beryl’s wrath on anniversary
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‘A monster in the south’: Treasure Beach residents recall Hurricane Beryl’s wrath on anniversary
BY DANA MALCOLM Observer online reporter malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 3, 2025
When Jason Gordon looked out at the sea on the morning of July 3, 2024, he saw something unsettling. “There was a cloud out in the south, stand up— li...
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‘Mistakes happen’: Grenada’s PM confirms corruption in Hurricane Beryl response
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‘Mistakes happen’: Grenada’s PM confirms corruption in Hurricane Beryl response
July 2, 2025
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has confirmed that financial corruption has occurred with the rebuilding or buil...
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Holness urges JPS to undergo comprehensive review of distribution network
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Holness urges JPS to undergo comprehensive review of distribution network
June 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has urged the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) to undergo a comprehensive review of its ...
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WATCH: Party-like atmosphere as Poko Loko floating bar reopens in Ocho Rios
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WATCH: Party-like atmosphere as Poko Loko floating bar reopens in Ocho Rios
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 26, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica – It was a party-like atmosphere aboard Poko Loko, the floating bar located in the waters of Ocho Rios in St Ann, as the attraction of...
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EU supports initiative to better prepare for emergencies in the Caribbean
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EU supports initiative to better prepare for emergencies in the Caribbean
May 2, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the European Union...
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Over $1.5b disbursed to families affected by Hurricane Beryl
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Over $1.5b disbursed to families affected by Hurricane Beryl
March 22, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, St James -  Over $1.5 billion in direct assistance has been disbursed to families across the island who were affected by Hurricane Beryl ...
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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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A look back at the 12 biggest local news stories of 2024
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A look back at the 12 biggest local news stories of 2024
December 30, 2024
A Category 4 hurricane that wiped out economic growth, Prime Minister Andrew Holness being investigated for illicit enrichment; the Cherry Tree Lane M...
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Charities aid with roof repairs for more than 500 homes after Hurricane Beryl
December 10, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – More than 500 homes across Jamaica that suffered roof damage during the passage of Hurricane Beryl in July finally have coveri...
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95 Clarendon farmers receive over 4,000 chicks to rebuild after devastating hurricane season
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95 Clarendon farmers receive over 4,000 chicks to rebuild after devastating hurricane season
November 20, 2024
CLARENDON, Jamaica — Approximately 95 poultry farmers in Clarendon have received over 4,000 baby chicks and 90 bags of feed from the United Way of Jam...
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FFTP assists 24,000 in Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts
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FFTP assists 24,000 in Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts
November 11, 2024
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica - More than 100 days after Hurricane Beryl’s passage a sense of normality is returning to affected communities, but the most pre...
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PNP calls for urgent action to support poultry farmers, address chicken shortage
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PNP calls for urgent action to support poultry farmers, address chicken shortage
October 11, 2024
Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture, Dr Dayton Campbell is calling on the government to immediately address the pressing challenges facing the poul...
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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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South St Elizabeth building back community through BREDS
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South St Elizabeth building back community through BREDS
September 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Eight weeks since the passing of Hurricane Beryl, the people of southern St Elizabeth have made significant progress in building b...
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162 residents of St James and Hanover receive $21 million in hurricane rebuild aid
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162 residents of St James and Hanover receive $21 million in hurricane rebuild aid
September 6, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Some 162 residents of St James and Hanover were presented with cheques totalling $21 million on Thursday by the Ministry of Labour...
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Afreximbank to support Caribbean countries affected by Hurricane Beryl
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Afreximbank to support Caribbean countries affected by Hurricane Beryl
September 4, 2024
CAIRO, Egypt (CMC) — The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Wednesday announced that it is donating more than US$500,000 to aid disaster relief ...
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WATCH: Williams ‘delighted’ schools reopen on time despite Hurricane Beryl damage
September 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams said she is delighted to see schools across Jamaica reopening on the September 2 s...
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JPS completes power restoration ahead of August 31 deadline, says CEO
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JPS completes power restoration ahead of August 31 deadline, says CEO
August 29, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica— The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) said that it has completed the restoration of electricity to customers who lost supply...
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OUR orders JPS to reverse current bill increases in September
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OUR orders JPS to reverse current bill increases in September
Light and power company won't pursue disconnections to affected customers
August 28, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has been instructed to adjust September electricity bills to correct disproportionate increases i...
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Green concerned about price gouging of agriculture products
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Green concerned about price gouging of agriculture products
August 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has expressed concern about the price gouging of agriculture products, particularly in the afterm...
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JPS says it’s nearing completion of power restoration in St Elizabeth as deadline approaches
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JPS says it’s nearing completion of power restoration in St Elizabeth as deadline approaches
August 25, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) said on Sunday that it is on the verge of completing the power restoration of customers in...
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WATCH: Market prices surge as Hurricane Beryl’s impact lingers on agriculture
Kelsey Thomas | Online Coordinator | thomask@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 23, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A shortage of essential farm produce continues to affect the prices of vegetables and fruits in markets across the island since Hu...
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