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‘A terrible tragedy’
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‘A terrible tragedy’
Highway crash leaves 5 dead, 15 injured
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
November 27 12:20 AM
‘A terrible tragedy’
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DBJ offers $10-b lifeline for Melissa-hit businesses
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DBJ offers $10-b lifeline for Melissa-hit businesses
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
November 27 12:18 AM
DBJ offers $10-b lifeline for Melissa-hit businesses
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Party with a purpose
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Party with a purpose
Romeich Major’s Build Back Jamaica Street Dance gets heavy support
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
November 27 12:16 AM
Party with a purpose
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Rapid home solution
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Rapid home solution
NHT outlines plan to deliver modular solutions sooner
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
November 27 12:14 AM
Rapid home solution
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COLEY COMMITS
Football, ...
COLEY COMMITS
Former national assistant coach returns to national programme
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
November 27 12:12 AM
Coley returns to national programme
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Rainforest Salmon & Ackee Quiche
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Rainforest Salmon & Ackee Quiche
November 27 12:10 AM
Perfect for: Brunch, potluck, light lunch. “This isn’t your quick-fix meal — but when I want to slow down and create something special, this quiche is...
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COP30 a mixed bag, says Samuda
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COP30 a mixed bag, says Samuda
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 27 12:05 AM
COP30 a mixed bag, says Samuda
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Classroom crisis in early childhood sector
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Classroom crisis in early childhood sector
UWI professor warns that traumatised teachers and students will need urgent intervention
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 27 12:04 AM
Classroom crisis in early childhood sector
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ITA prioritises applicants who missed tests due to Hurricane Melissa
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ITA prioritises applicants who missed tests due to Hurricane Melissa
November 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is advising the public that, due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa, all learner's permit and ...
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#EyeOnMelissa: ITA locations closed to the public on Friday
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#EyeOnMelissa: ITA locations closed to the public on Friday
October 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) says all its examination depots and corporate offices will be closed to the public on Friday, Oc...
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ITA temporarily suspends driver’s licence tests at Swallowfield hub
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ITA temporarily suspends driver’s licence tests at Swallowfield hub
October 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) has announced a suspension of driver’s licence tests at its service hub in Swallowfield, St And...
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33 killed in 30 fatal crashes in August, says ITA
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33 killed in 30 fatal crashes in August, says ITA
September 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica-Thirty-three road users were killed in 30 fatal crashes during the month of August according to the latest monthly statistics releas...
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269 lives lost in road crashes so far this year — ITA
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269 lives lost in road crashes so far this year — ITA
September 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that up to September 9, 2025, road fatalities climbed by four per cent compared to...
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31 killed in 30 fatal crashes in May says ITA
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31 killed in 30 fatal crashes in May says ITA
June 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 31 road users were killed in 30 fatal crashes in the month of May, the same as...
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119 people killed in traffic crashes this year – ITA
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119 people killed in traffic crashes this year – ITA
April 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Some 119 people have been killed in traffic crashes in Jamaica up to Friday, April 25, the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporti...
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Thursday the safest day for Jamaican road users, Wednesday the worst
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Thursday the safest day for Jamaican road users, Wednesday the worst
March 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Thursday has by far been the safest day of the year for Jamaican road users, with just five fatalities from four fatal crashes sinc...
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20% decline in road deaths
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20% decline in road deaths
March 22, 2025
The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting a 20 per cent decline in road fatalities so far this year when compared to the corresponding period in...
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30 killed in 27 fatal crashes in February says ITA
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30 killed in 27 fatal crashes in February says ITA
March 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Thirty people were killed in 27 fatal crashes during the month of February, according to the Island Traffic Authority (ITA). This ...
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Excessive speeding has claimed 21 lives since 2025 — ITA
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Excessive speeding has claimed 21 lives since 2025 — ITA
March 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Twenty-one of the 65 people who have been killed in motor vehicle crashes up to Friday, March 7, died after being in vehicles that...
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At least 54 road fatalities in first 54 days of 2025
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At least 54 road fatalities in first 54 days of 2025
February 23, 2025
Fifty-four days into the year and at least 54 people have been killed in traffic crashes. The two latest victims – drivers of private motor cars - wer...
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Road deaths up to 43 this year says ITA
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Road deaths up to 43 this year says ITA
February 16, 2025
Forty-three road users were killed in 40 fatal crashes up to Friday, February 14. This is according to the latest weekly statistics revealed on Friday...
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Road fatalities to fall below 400 for the first time since 2018
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Road fatalities to fall below 400 for the first time since 2018
December 15, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is projecting that road fatalities will fall below 400 this year, the first time since 2018. Th...
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34 killed in 31 fatal crashes in October – ITA
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34 killed in 31 fatal crashes in October – ITA
November 14, 2024
The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 34 road users were killed in 31 fatal crashes during the month of October. The ITA said this is t...
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24 road users killed in 21 fatal crashes during August, says ITA
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24 road users killed in 21 fatal crashes during August, says ITA
September 25, 2024
The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 24 people were killed in 21 fatal crashes during the month of August. This represents an eight pe...
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ITA urges responsible road use as fatalities continue downward trend
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ITA urges responsible road use as fatalities continue downward trend
July 20, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is cautioning road users to remain vigilant even as fatal crashes and fatalities continue their...
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Highway crash leaves 5 dead, 15 injured
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DBJ offers $10-b lifeline for Melissa-hit businesses
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DBJ offers $10-b lifeline for Melissa-hit businesses
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
November 27, 2025
DBJ offers $10-b lifeline for Melissa-hit businesses
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Party with a purpose
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Romeich Major’s Build Back Jamaica Street Dance gets heavy support
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November 27, 2025
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Rapid home solution
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Rapid home solution
NHT outlines plan to deliver modular solutions sooner
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
November 27, 2025
Rapid home solution
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COLEY COMMITS
Football, ...
COLEY COMMITS
Former national assistant coach returns to national programme
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
November 27, 2025
Coley returns to national programme
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