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A voice in sport lost
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A voice in sport lost
Tributes pour in for award-winning journalist Donald Oliver
December 31 12:20 AM
A voice in sport lost
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‘Closure & comfort’
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‘Closure & comfort’
•CASE students relieved after alleged serial rapist fatally shot by cops •Still want improved security on campus
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:18 AM
‘Closure comfort’
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I Love Soca delivers premium vibes at Heroes’ Circle
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 31 12:16 AM
New location, no problem!
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STAGE ECONOMICS
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STAGE ECONOMICS
Live comedy’s gains amid theatre’s decline
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
December 31 12:14 AM
Standing ovations for stand-ups 2025
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RIDING THE WAVE
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RIDING THE WAVE
ASAJ president pushing ahead with plans in second term
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:12 AM
More work to do
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BOJ pushing to improve Jam-Dex access
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BOJ pushing to improve Jam-Dex access
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:10 AM
BOJ pushing
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‘Arrive alive’
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‘Arrive alive’
Increase in road fatalities pushes authorities to intensify strategies to change driver behaviour
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:10 AM
‘Arrive alive’
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‘It’s about people, not buildings’
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‘It’s about people, not buildings’
Church leaders weigh in on debate over State’s offer of rebuilding funds
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
December 31 12:09 AM
‘It’s about people, not buildings’
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Hurricane Beryl

#EyeOnBeryl: Deteriorating weather conditions in Hanover
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#EyeOnBeryl: Deteriorating weather conditions in Hanover
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Weather conditions in Hanover have begun to deteriorate in the last half hour as the island starts to feel the impact of Category ...
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C&W Communications mobilising aid for those impacted by Beryl
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C&W Communications mobilising aid for those impacted by Beryl
July 3, 2024
MIAMI, Florida — Telecoms provider C&W Communications, the operators of Flow, is mobilising resources and aid for those impacted by Hurricane Beryl. B...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Calm before the storm
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#EyeOnBeryl: Calm before the storm
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Very few motorists and pedestrians were seen on the streets of Kingston and Portmore, St Catherine Wednesday morning as Jamaicans ...
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Go to emergency shelters now — ODPEM
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Go to emergency shelters now — ODPEM
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vulnerable persons, including those living in low-lying and flood prone areas, are being urged to move to emergency shelters now b...
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Miss Universe Jamaica postpones coronation ceremony due to Hurricane Beryl
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Miss Universe Jamaica postpones coronation ceremony due to Hurricane Beryl
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Organisers have postponed the coronation ceremony for Miss Universe Jamaica 2024 due to the imminent arrival of Hurricane Beryl. T...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Rain, winds already impacting Portland
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#EyeOnBeryl: Rain, winds already impacting Portland
July 3, 2024
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Heavy rainfall and strong winds associated with Category 4 Hurricane Beryl are already impacting the parish of Portland. Early rep...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Port Royal residents refusing to evacuate their homes
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#EyeOnBeryl: Port Royal residents refusing to evacuate their homes
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Some residents of Port Royal are refusing to evacuate their homes ahead of Hurricane Beryl, which has already begun impacting the ...
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#EyeOnBeryl: NWA opens Emergency Operations Centre
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#EyeOnBeryl: NWA opens Emergency Operations Centre
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) has opened its Emergency Operations Centre as part of its response to the likely impact of Hurrica...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Hurricane conditions to begin affecting Jamaica by midday
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#EyeOnBeryl: Hurricane conditions to begin affecting Jamaica by midday
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Devastating hurricane-force winds, life-threatening storm surges and damaging waves are expected in portions of Jamaica beginning ...
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#EyeOnBeryl: CTO urges region to continue exercising vigilance as hurricane approaches
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#EyeOnBeryl: CTO urges region to continue exercising vigilance as hurricane approaches
July 3, 2024
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (CMC) — Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Kenneth Bryan, is calling on the region to continue exercisi...
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#EyeOnBeryl: JCF says all incident command centres activated
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#EyeOnBeryl: JCF says all incident command centres activated
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — All incident command centres are now activated across the island in anticipation of the potential impact of Hurricane Beryl, which...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Strong winds expected to reach Jamaica as early as 9am Wednesday
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#EyeOnBeryl: Strong winds expected to reach Jamaica as early as 9am Wednesday
July 3, 2024
Rainfall from the outer bands of Hurricane Beryl began affecting sections of Jamaica overnight with strong winds associated with the storm expected to...
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WATCH: As Beryl approaches, flood fears for Seaview residents on gully bank
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WATCH: As Beryl approaches, flood fears for Seaview residents on gully bank
By Vanessa James Observer Online Reporter 
July 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— As Jamaicans made last minute preparations on Tuesday for the passing of the potentially catastrophic Hurricane Beryl, Robert was s...
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WATCH: Better to be prepared than sorry say shoppers stocking up for Beryl
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WATCH: Better to be prepared than sorry say shoppers stocking up for Beryl
July 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shoppers who turned out in their numbers across the island on Tuesday said it is better to be prepared than sorry as they stocked ...
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#EyeOnBeryl: PM Holness addresses nation ahead of hurricane
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#EyeOnBeryl: PM Holness addresses nation ahead of hurricane
July 2, 2024
Prime Minister Andrew Holness is addressing Jamaicans on Tuesday as the nation braces for the impact of Hurricane Beryl, which is expected to begin im...
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Hurricane Beryl kills five as it barrels towards Jamaica
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Hurricane Beryl kills five as it barrels towards Jamaica
July 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hurricane Beryl churned towards Jamaica Tuesday after killing at least five people and causing widespread destruction across the s...
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#EyeOnBeryl: ‘Rumours dem spreading’ says JPS amid report it is to cut power at 11:00 pm
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#EyeOnBeryl: ‘Rumours dem spreading’ says JPS amid report it is to cut power at 11:00 pm
July 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is urging Jamaicans to stay tuned to its official social media pages for updates amid social medi...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Kingston Mayor urges crane owners, operators to secure equipment as hurricane nears
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#EyeOnBeryl: Kingston Mayor urges crane owners, operators to secure equipment as hurricane nears
July 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Jamaica continues its preparation efforts in anticipation of Hurricane Beryl, the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation ...
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#EyeOnBeryl – Police well prepared for frontline duties during storm – JCF
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#EyeOnBeryl – Police well prepared for frontline duties during storm – JCF
July 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it has prepared extensively and is ready to face the challenges ahead as Hurricane Beryl...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Digicel prepares hurricane contingency plan
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#EyeOnBeryl: Digicel prepares hurricane contingency plan
July 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Telecommunications provider Digicel says it has kicked its hurricane contingency plan into high gear to ensure everything is in pl...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Flow says its network is ready
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#EyeOnBeryl: Flow says its network is ready
July 2, 2024
Communications and entertainment provider Flow is seeking to reassure Jamaicans that preparations are far advanced to maintain its network resilience ...
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#EyeOnBeryl – Hurricane downgraded from category 5 to 4 as it nears Jamaica
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#EyeOnBeryl – Hurricane downgraded from category 5 to 4 as it nears Jamaica
July 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological Service of Jamaica says Hurricane Beryl has been downgraded from a category 5 to a category 4 storm, with maxim...
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A voice in sport lost
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December 31, 2025
A voice in sport lost
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‘Closure & comfort’
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‘Closure & comfort’
•CASE students relieved after alleged serial rapist fatally shot by cops •Still want improved security on campus
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31, 2025
‘Closure comfort’
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New location, no problem!
Entertainment, ...
New location, no problem!
I Love Soca delivers premium vibes at Heroes’ Circle
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 31, 2025
New location, no problem!
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STAGE ECONOMICS
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STAGE ECONOMICS
Live comedy’s gains amid theatre’s decline
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December 31, 2025
Standing ovations for stand-ups 2025
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RIDING THE WAVE
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RIDING THE WAVE
ASAJ president pushing ahead with plans in second term
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31, 2025
More work to do
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