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‘We don’t have the capacity’
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‘We don’t have the capacity’
OUR admits it lacks manpower to verify utility companies’ recovery claims
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:30 AM
‘We don’t have the capacity’
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Christmas cheer
Government tapping overseas markets to ensure adequate supply of fruits, vegetables, and eggs
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:28 AM
Christmas cheer
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Student loan relief
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Student loan relief
SLB announces debt reset initiative for students affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:26 AM
Student loan relief
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Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
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Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
Insiders say ‘war of words’ good for dancehall
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:26 AM
Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
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Dre Skull banks on Cholita
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Dre Skull banks on Cholita
...drops new single with Skillibeng
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December 4 12:24 AM
Dre Skull banks on Cholita
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Overseas haven for dogs
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Overseas haven for dogs
Canada, US provide homes for more than 50 rescued after Melissa
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:24 AM
Overseas haven for dogs
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Grammy-winning producer Notnice to spread holiday cheer with Christmas compilation
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Grammy-winning producer Notnice to spread holiday cheer with Christmas compilation
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:22 AM
Grammy-winning producer Notnice to spread holiday cheer with Christmas compilation
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Climate justice clash
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Climate justice clash
Holness, Golding differ on what Jamaica should expect from wealthy high-emission countries
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:22 AM
Climate justice clash
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Two feared dead in toll road crash
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Two feared dead in toll road crash
November 26, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — At least two people are feared dead following a crash on the PJ Patterson Highway on Wednesday afternoon. Police, firemen and ...
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Bailey sidelined again due to hamstring injury — reports
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Bailey sidelined again due to hamstring injury — reports
November 5, 2025
Roma winger Leon Bailey will miss more match time due to another injury, according to reports out of Italy. A reported left hamstring injury has sidel...
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Soldier hospitalised after being pinned under JDF unit in Mandeville crash
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Soldier hospitalised after being pinned under JDF unit in Mandeville crash
October 23, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been hospitalised after the unit he was driving crashed and overturned, reportedly pin...
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Gray could miss World Cup qualifier against Curacao
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Gray could miss World Cup qualifier against Curacao
October 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The  Jamaica Observer  has been reliably informed that Reggae Boyz winger Demarai Gray could miss Friday’s vital Concacaf World Cu...
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Student in critical condition after being hit by minivan
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Student in critical condition after being hit by minivan
October 7, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A 15-year-old student of the Llandilo School of Special Education  is currently in critical condition in  hospital after being...
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Qatar’s Barshim out of Tokyo worlds with foot injury
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Qatar’s Barshim out of Tokyo worlds with foot injury
September 12, 2025
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Three-time former world high jump champion Mutaz Barshim announced his withdrawal on Friday's eve of the world championships in T...
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Messi ruled out of Miami’s Leagues Cup quarter-final v Tigres
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Messi ruled out of Miami’s Leagues Cup quarter-final v Tigres
August 20, 2025
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi was ruled out of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final against Tigres UANL on Wednesday, a day after coach...
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Leon Bailey injured in first Roma training session – reports
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Leon Bailey injured in first Roma training session – reports
August 20, 2025
Jamaican winger Leon Bailey was injured just hours into his first practice session with Serie A football team AS Roma, according to reports from local...
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WATCH: Motorcyclist struck from bike near St Andrew Eastern nomination centre
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WATCH: Motorcyclist struck from bike near St Andrew Eastern nomination centre
August 18, 2025
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A biker was struck from his motorcycle while travelling on Mona Road, St Andrew Monday morning. The incident occurred in the vici...
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Kishane Thompson out of Lausanne meet with shin pain
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Kishane Thompson out of Lausanne meet with shin pain
August 18, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) — Kishane Thompson, the fastest man in the 100 metre this year and a favourite for next month's world championships, will miss the...
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New charges for Liverpool man who police say injured 134 in parade crash
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New charges for Liverpool man who police say injured 134 in parade crash
August 14, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom  (AFP) — A British man accused of driving his vehicle into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League title win faces an add...
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9-y-o hospitalised after being hit by car in Manchester
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9-y-o hospitalised after being hit by car in Manchester
August 12, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – Police and a political representative are reporting that a nine-year-old boy has been admitted in critical condition at hospital...
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Rodri will not make Manchester City return till September
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Rodri will not make Manchester City return till September
August 9, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Manchester City midfielder Rodri will not be at full fitness until after September's international break, Pep Guardiol...
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WATCH: Two injured after truck overturns off Winston Jones Highway
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WATCH: Two injured after truck overturns off Winston Jones Highway
July 31, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Two men, including a truck driver, have been hospitalised after the vehicle they were travelling in overturned off the Winston J...
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23 injured after Saudi amusement park ride snaps — reports
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23 injured after Saudi amusement park ride snaps — reports
July 31, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — At least 23 people were injured when a fairground attraction in Saudi Arabia snapped mid-ride, sending its full carousel ...
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Real Madrid’s Bellingham set to miss 12 weeks after shoulder surgery
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Real Madrid’s Bellingham set to miss 12 weeks after shoulder surgery
July 16, 2025
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is expected to miss up to 12 weeks recovering from a shoulder operation after the Spanish...
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Passengers injured after car crashes into yard
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Passengers injured after car crashes into yard
June 15, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Several people were reportedly injured following a motor vehicle crash along the Bog Walk Bypass on Sunday. Reports from resid...
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Curry to miss Warriors-Hawks after injury
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Curry to miss Warriors-Hawks after injury
March 21, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) - Stephen Curry has been ruled out of the Golden State Warriors' upcoming road game against the Atlanta Hawks after...
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China footballer dies on eve of 19th birthday after head injury in Spain
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China footballer dies on eve of 19th birthday after head injury in Spain
March 20, 2025
BEIJING, China (AFP) — A promising Chinese footballer who suffered a serious head injury while playing in Spain has died a day short of his 19th birth...
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US high school track star faces heat after hitting opponent in head with baton
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US high school track star faces heat after hitting opponent in head with baton
March 10, 2025
A high school athlete in the United States says she is facing racial slurs and death threats following a video that showed her hitting a competitor wi...
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Neymar and Al-Hilal agree to terminate contract: club
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Neymar and Al-Hilal agree to terminate contract: club
January 27, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) - Brazilian star Neymar on Monday ended his injury-plagued 18 month stay in Saudi Arabia as his club, Al-Hilal said they had "agre...
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St Ann’s Bay mayor readmitted to hospital
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St Ann’s Bay mayor readmitted to hospital
January 21, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica - Mayor of St Ann's Bay and chairman of the St Ann Municipal Corporation, Michael Belnavis has been readmitted to hospital and is unde...
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‘We don’t have the capacity’
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‘We don’t have the capacity’
OUR admits it lacks manpower to verify utility companies’ recovery claims
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
‘We don’t have the capacity’
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Christmas cheer
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Christmas cheer
Government tapping overseas markets to ensure adequate supply of fruits, vegetables, and eggs
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
Christmas cheer
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Student loan relief
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Student loan relief
SLB announces debt reset initiative for students affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
Student loan relief
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Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
Entertainment
Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
Insiders say ‘war of words’ good for dancehall
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
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Dre Skull banks on Cholita
Entertainment
Dre Skull banks on Cholita
...drops new single with Skillibeng
Kevin Jackson 
December 4, 2025
Dre Skull banks on Cholita
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