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Trump rejects Iran proposal for deal to reopen Hormuz
September 26 10:55 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected a truce deal proposed by Iran that Tehran said could ha...
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Mottley says national, regional responsibilities behind decision not to seek UN top job
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Mottley says national, regional responsibilities behind decision not to seek UN top job
September 26 10:44 AM
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley says her responsibilities to Barbados and the wider Caribbean are among the main r...
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St Vincent PM calls for UN reform, climate finance overhaul
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St Vincent PM calls for UN reform, climate finance overhaul
September 26 09:30 AM
UNITED NATIONS (CMC)– St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Godwin Friday used his first address to the United Nations General Assembly on F...
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31 subcontractors benefit from the SPARK programme, says Morgan
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31 subcontractors benefit from the SPARK programme, says Morgan
September 26 09:27 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The amount of work subcontracted by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) under the SPARK programme to 31 subcontractors totals $...
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Road deaths move pass the 250-mark, says ITA
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Road deaths move pass the 250-mark, says ITA
September 26 09:24 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Deaths as a result of motor vehicle crashes have now passed the 250-mark this year, standing at 253 as of Friday, September 25. This...
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Death toll from Indonesia ferry sinking jumps to 64
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Death toll from Indonesia ferry sinking jumps to 64
September 26 09:13 AM
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP)—The death toll after a ferry sank in Indonesia's Java Sea almost two weeks ago has jumped to 64, an official said on Saturday...
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‘You must die!’
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‘You must die!’
Cop tells court he had to shoot knife-wielding attacker hurling death threats in Pathways night of terror
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 26 12:30 AM
‘You must die!’
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‘I have to balance the scale’
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‘I have to balance the scale’
Chuck defends Firearms Act, says it must protect victims too
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver 
September 26 12:28 AM
‘I have to balance the scale’
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‘Not the full picture’: Gov’t rejects Opposition ‘robbery’ claims over hurricane housing costs
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‘Not the full picture’: Gov’t rejects Opposition ‘robbery’ claims over hurricane housing costs
September 22, 2026
The Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development is pushing back against criticism from the Opposition over the cost associated with the...
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Campbell: 11 months after Melissa, announcements by gov’t will not ease plight of constituents
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Campbell: 11 months after Melissa, announcements by gov’t will not ease plight of constituents
September 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Dr Dayton Campbell, says announcements by the Government will not ease the plight o...
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NCB Santa Cruz rededicated after renovation
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NCB Santa Cruz rededicated after renovation
September 21, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — National Commercial Bank (NCB) recently rededicated its refurbished branch in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth, after more than half a...
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Golding reaffirms PNP’s commitment to western Jamaica ahead of annual conference
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Golding reaffirms PNP’s commitment to western Jamaica ahead of annual conference
September 20, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — People's National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding on Sunday reiterated the party's rationale for hosting the public session...
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NET rehabilitation works strengthen Troy and Cedric Titus high schools
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NET rehabilitation works strengthen Troy and Cedric Titus high schools
September 17, 2026
TRELAWNY, Jamaica —The National Education Trust (NET) has completed rehabilitation works at Troy High School and undertaken roofing repairs at Cedric ...
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JWN Foundation fast-tracks cooling support for Holland Primary
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JWN Foundation fast-tracks cooling support for Holland Primary
September 17, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The JWN Foundation has donated 10 air coolers to Holland Primary School, bringing forward the institution’s participation in i...
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Independent committee established to monitor Hurricane Melissa school recovery programme
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Independent committee established to monitor Hurricane Melissa school recovery programme
September 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has established an independent oversight committee to monitor the repair,...
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Kendal schools get safer classrooms for new term after Hurricane Melissa
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Kendal schools get safer classrooms for new term after Hurricane Melissa
September 16, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — For teachers and students at two schools in Kendal, the new school term began with more than the usual back-to-school excitement...
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General Accident records highest-ever revenue despite Hurricane Melissa
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General Accident records highest-ever revenue despite Hurricane Melissa
September 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — General Accident Insurance Company Jamaica Limited (GenAc) recorded its highest-ever revenue in 2025, with insurance revenue reach...
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Gov’t failure is not proof that NaRRA was necessary, PNPYO slams G2K
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Gov’t failure is not proof that NaRRA was necessary, PNPYO slams G2K
September 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The People’s National Party Youth Organisation (PNPYO) is dismissing what it says is Generation 2000's (G2K) attempt to use the p...
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Education ministry to maintain close oversight of rebuilding of schools
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Education ministry to maintain close oversight of rebuilding of schools
September 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, says the ministry will maintain close oversigh...
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NET rebuilding hope at Strawberry, Catherine Hall Primary and Infant schools
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NET rebuilding hope at Strawberry, Catherine Hall Primary and Infant schools
September 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The National Education Trust (NET) continues to advance post-Hurricane Melissa rebuilding efforts across Jamaica, restoring critical...
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Jamaican in Atlanta rallies support for St Elizabeth students after Hurricane Melissa
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Jamaican in Atlanta rallies support for St Elizabeth students after Hurricane Melissa
August 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the Sanmerna Foundation continued its efforts to help affected communities rebuild, this time...
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JN Foundation supports entrepreneurs as they rebuild after Hurricane Melissa
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JN Foundation supports entrepreneurs as they rebuild after Hurricane Melissa
August 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—When Hurricane Melissa tore through sections of Jamaica last year, it left behind a trail of destruction —flattened homes, uprooted ...
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Over 305,000 care packages delivered under JDF’s Operation Olive Branch post-Melissa
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Over 305,000 care packages delivered under JDF’s Operation Olive Branch post-Melissa
More than 750,000 people impacted
August 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) distributed 305,377 care packages in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, impacting 757,726 people in...
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NET drives post-hurricane rebuilding at Rusea’s, Green Island, Corinaldi and Chetwood Memorial schools
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NET drives post-hurricane rebuilding at Rusea’s, Green Island, Corinaldi and Chetwood Memorial schools
August 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The National Education Trust (NET) is helping hurricane-affected schools in western Jamaica restore critical infrastructure while su...
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JN Foundation invests $1.2m in Santa Cruz Women’s Centre to boost security, build resilience post-Melissa
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JN Foundation invests $1.2m in Santa Cruz Women’s Centre to boost security, build resilience post-Melissa
August 12, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Teenage mothers attending the Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation's Santa Cruz, location in St Elizabeth are now benefiting f...
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Spaces donates 250 mattresses to Hurricane Melissa-affected families
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Spaces donates 250 mattresses to Hurricane Melissa-affected families
August 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica  —   Spaces has donated 250 mattresses to families affected by Hurricane Melissa, fulfilling a commitment made by the company to hel...
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St James to honour 10 Hurricane Melissa ‘heroes’
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St James to honour 10 Hurricane Melissa ‘heroes’
August 11, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — On Heroes Day, the St James Municipal Corporation will honour 10 individuals for their roles in assisting others during the passag...
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Sixty still in Westmoreland shelter ; many houses still without roof, says Mayor
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Sixty still in Westmoreland shelter ; many houses still without roof, says Mayor
July 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) — At least 60 people remain in eight shelters in Westmoreland, nine months to the day that category five Hurricane Melissa sla...
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Jamaica’s maternal mortality ratio 150.3 per 100,000 live births in 2024, says PIOJ
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Jamaica’s maternal mortality ratio 150.3 per 100,000 live births in 2024, says PIOJ
July 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that Jamaica’s maternal mortality ratio was 150.3 per 100,000 live births in...
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Golding calls for ‘Marshall Plan’ to rescue hurricane hit small businesses
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Golding calls for ‘Marshall Plan’ to rescue hurricane hit small businesses
July 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica   — Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding has called for the urgent rollout of a 'Marshall Plan' for micro, small and medium enterpr...
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Trump rejects Iran proposal for deal to reopen Hormuz
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Trump rejects Iran proposal for deal to reopen Hormuz
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected a truce deal proposed by Iran that Tehran said could ha...
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Mottley says national, regional responsibilities behind decision not to seek UN top job
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Mottley says national, regional responsibilities behind decision not to seek UN top job
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NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley says her responsibilities to Barbados and the wider Caribbean are among the main r...
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St Vincent PM calls for UN reform, climate finance overhaul
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St Vincent PM calls for UN reform, climate finance overhaul
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UNITED NATIONS (CMC)– St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Godwin Friday used his first address to the United Nations General Assembly on F...
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31 subcontractors benefit from the SPARK programme, says Morgan
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31 subcontractors benefit from the SPARK programme, says Morgan
September 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The amount of work subcontracted by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) under the SPARK programme to 31 subcontractors totals $...
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Road deaths move pass the 250-mark, says ITA
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Road deaths move pass the 250-mark, says ITA
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Deaths as a result of motor vehicle crashes have now passed the 250-mark this year, standing at 253 as of Friday, September 25. This...
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