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Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus
December 24 07:20 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AFP) — Christmas lights illuminate Damascus's Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria's Chr...
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Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
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KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a United States (US) led draft plan to end the Russian invasion, revealed ...
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Gov’t boosts NSWMA fleet with 10 tipper trucks in effort to clear more debris
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‘Fun in the capital’
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BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation
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Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24 12:14 AM
BOJ warns recovery could stall
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CWI director defends Windies head coach; cites issues with regional development
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24 12:12 AM
CWI director defends West Indies head coach despite dismal record
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BOJ waives ACH charges after RTGS upgrade
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BOJ waives ACH charges after RTGS upgrade
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Powerful Hurricane Beryl slams into Caribbean island of Carriacou
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Powerful Hurricane Beryl slams into Caribbean island of Carriacou
July 1, 2024
Bridgetown, Barbados (AFP) -- Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Caribbean island of Carriacou on Monday, producing "life-threatening conditions" includ...
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Jamaica under hurricane watch as Beryl approaches
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Jamaica under hurricane watch as Beryl approaches
July 1, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A hurricane watch was issued for Jamaica at 10:00am Monday as ferocious Hurricane Beryl barrelled towards the Caribbean. The Meteor...
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Hurricane Beryl strengthens, becomes category 4 storm
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Hurricane Beryl strengthens, becomes category 4 storm
July 1, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC)— Hurricane Beryl on Monday strengthened as it made its way towards St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada becoming an “e...
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St Vincent Gov’t, Opposition urge citizens not to engage in crime amid Hurricane Beryl
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St Vincent Gov’t, Opposition urge citizens not to engage in crime amid Hurricane Beryl
July 1, 2024
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC)— The government and opposition of St Vincent and the Grenadines have called on citizens not to engage in any criminal beha...
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Health Ministry encourages Jamaicans to take precautions with pending Hurricane Beryl
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Health Ministry encourages Jamaicans to take precautions with pending Hurricane Beryl
July 1, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging Jamaicans to continue making preparations for the impending inclement weather co...
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Caribbean braces for powerful Hurricane Beryl
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Caribbean braces for powerful Hurricane Beryl
July 1, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP)— Hurricane Beryl plowed toward the southeast Caribbean early Monday as officials warned residents to seek shelter ahead of ...
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WATCH: Jamaica at risk of heavy rainfall, strong winds as Beryl approaches Caribbean
June 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Hurricane Beryl plowed toward the southeast Caribbean on Sunday as residents were urged to hurry and finish preparations ahead of...
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Caricom Summit postponed
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Caricom Summit postponed
June 30, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders Sunday have postponed their annual summit that was due to begin in Grenada this wee...
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Opposition urges farmers to prepare for hurricane season
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Opposition urges farmers to prepare for hurricane season
June 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture, Dr Dayton Campbell, is urging local farmers to make proper preparations amidst the hurrica...
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Beryl strengthens to ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 hurricane
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Beryl strengthens to ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 hurricane
June 30, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP) — Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, strengthened into an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm Sunda...
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Caribbean braces as Hurricane Beryl strengthens to ‘very dangerous’ storm
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Caribbean braces as Hurricane Beryl strengthens to ‘very dangerous’ storm
June 30, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP) — Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, strengthened into a "very dangerous" Category 3 storm Sunday morn...
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Holness cautions Jamaicans to prepare for approaching Hurricane Beryl
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Holness cautions Jamaicans to prepare for approaching Hurricane Beryl
June 29, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is encouraging Jamaicans to stay alert and take the necessary actions to prepare for Hurricane Beryl...
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