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Rough Treasure Football Showcase postponed due to impact of Hurricane Melissa
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Rough Treasure Football Showcase postponed due to impact of Hurricane Melissa
December 4 09:40 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica—The Rough Treasure Football Showcase, scheduled to take place at Treasure Beach and Munro College in St Elizabeth from December ...
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Reetu Gupta donates Ca$105,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief and recovery efforts
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Reetu Gupta donates Ca$105,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief and recovery efforts
December 4 09:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Reetu Gupta, chief executive officer (CEO) of The Gupta Group and CEO of the Gupta Family Foundation, has contributed over Ca$105,00...
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Former US President Bill Clinton in Jamaica
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Former US President Bill Clinton in Jamaica
December 4 08:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former United States President Bill Clinton is currently in Jamaica. Observer Online understands that Clinton flew over the island...
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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
December 4 08:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Former Reggae Boyz captain Rudolph Austin has been promoted to head coach of the Jamaican national Under-20 men’s team, the Jamaica ...
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
December 4 07:41 PM
Observer Online presents the fourth story in ‘Jimmy Cliff: Stories Of A Bongo Man’, in tribute to the reggae legend who died on November 24 at age 81....
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St Elizabeth farmers plough on despite ‘slow pace of assistance’
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St Elizabeth farmers plough on despite ‘slow pace of assistance’
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 07:32 PM
Despite losing acres of crops to Hurricane Melissa, farmers in St Elizabeth say they are pushing ahead on their own, replanting their fields even as t...
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Strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four: US military
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Strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four: US military
December 4 07:24 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—A strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed four people on Thursday, the US milit...
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Forex: $161.20 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.20 to one US dollar
December 4 07:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, December 4, ended trading at $161.20, down by 6 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Gov’t receives Ethiopian delegation on hurricane recovery assistance mission
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Gov’t receives Ethiopian delegation on hurricane recovery assistance mission
December 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica on Thursday received a high-level delegation from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia which was ...
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No fluke as Jamaica defeat Puerto Rico a second time at FIBA qualifiers
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No fluke as Jamaica defeat Puerto Rico a second time at FIBA qualifiers
December 2, 2025
Jamaica showed that their last win over Puerto Rico was no fluke as they beat their more fancied opponents a second time Monday night, 97-92, in their...
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Tech Beach Retreat cancels flagship event to focus on hurricane recovery
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Tech Beach Retreat cancels flagship event to focus on hurricane recovery
November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tech Beach Retreat (TBR), the premier technology and innovation platform founded in Jamaica, has announced the cancellation of its...
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Hamilton highlights western corridor’s role in Jamaica’s tourism future
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Hamilton highlights western corridor’s role in Jamaica’s tourism future
November 28, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Tova Hamilton, has underscored the critical importance of Jamaica’s western tourism corr...
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Kofi Cockburn added to Jamaica’s Basketball team
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Kofi Cockburn added to Jamaica’s Basketball team
November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With Jamaican NBA players unavailable, Kofi Cockburn, who plays in Japan, has been added to the Jamaican team for the crucial open...
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All communities now accessible — ODPEM
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All communities now accessible — ODPEM
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, says emergency pe...
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Miguel Coley agrees to join Reggae Boyz coaching staff
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Miguel Coley agrees to join Reggae Boyz coaching staff
ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 26, 2025
Former Reggae Boyz Assistant Coach Miguel Coley has officially agreed to return to the role on an interim basis, following the finalisation of a deal ...
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Alleged axe murderer charged
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly chopping a woman and then calling the police on Saturday. Charged i...
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RIU says it will reopen all Jamaica hotels before year-end
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RIU says it will reopen all Jamaica hotels before year-end
November 24, 2025
International hotel chain RIU says with Jamaica's tourism industry working to resume its activity as soon as possible after Hurricane Melissa on Octob...
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PM urges climate action at G20, meets with IMF and World Bank over hurricane devastation
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PM urges climate action at G20, meets with IMF and World Bank over hurricane devastation
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness used the G20 summit to deliver a stark warning on the growing threat of climate change, outlining th...
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Caribbean legislators in New York rally community for Jamaica relief
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Caribbean legislators in New York rally community for Jamaica relief
November 23, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — In what has been described as a powerful display of unity, service and Caribbean pride, Caribbean legislators in New Y...
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‘I am really sorry’
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‘I am really sorry’
Reggae Boyz captain Blake sends heartfelt message to Jamaicans after World Cup failure
November 20, 2025
Reggae Boyz captain Andre Blake on Thursday issued a heartfelt message to Jamaicans following the team’s failure to secure automatic qualification to ...
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Antigua’s PM says Jamaica can bounce back bigger and better
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Antigua’s PM says Jamaica can bounce back bigger and better
November 20, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica—Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, says Jamaica and its people can bounce back bigger and better from Hurricane M...
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Jamaica to face New Caledonia, winner plays Congo for World Cup berth
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Jamaica to face New Caledonia, winner plays Congo for World Cup berth
November 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s second chance to secure a spot in next year’s FIFA World Cup will start against New Caledonia of the Oceania Confederati...
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Diaspora group ships 50 barrels of relief supplies to Jamaica
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Diaspora group ships 50 barrels of relief supplies to Jamaica
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
November 17, 2025
Over 50 barrels containing relief items intended for people affected by Hurricane Melissa were recently shipped to Jamaica courtesy of the Jamaica Str...
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New study to be released on impact of US tariffs on region
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New study to be released on impact of US tariffs on region
November 17, 2025
SANTIAGO, Chile (CMC) — The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says it will on Wednesday release a study examining the im...
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‘Just like us in ’97’: Former Reggae Boyz inspire Jamaicans ahead of World Cup decider
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‘Just like us in ’97’: Former Reggae Boyz inspire Jamaicans ahead of World Cup decider
November 17, 2025
“Just like us in ’97. It all came down to the last home game.” With those words, Deon Burton, the sharpshooter who became a hero during Jamaica’s firs...
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Caricom gets firsthand view of post-Melissa challenges in Jamaica
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Caricom gets firsthand view of post-Melissa challenges in Jamaica
November 17, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Information Minister, Senator Dr Dana Morris-Dixon, has explained that a tour slated for Monday morning, involving Caribbean Commu...
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Grandstand tickets sold out for Reggae Boyz’ deciding World Cup qualifier
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Grandstand tickets sold out for Reggae Boyz’ deciding World Cup qualifier
November 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – It seems the Reggae Boyz will have plenty of support when they face Curacao at the National Stadium on Tuesday in a bid for automa...
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Reggae Boyz ratings vs T&T: High marks for Cephas, but 4 and 5s awarded after poor showing
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Reggae Boyz ratings vs T&T: High marks for Cephas, but 4 and 5s awarded after poor showing
November 14, 2025
The Reggae Boyz had to settle for a 1-1 draw away to regional rivals Trinidad & Tobago in their Concacaf World Cup qualifier on Thursday, a result tha...
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Jamaica and Trinidad tied at half time
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Jamaica and Trinidad tied at half time
November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago were locked at 0-0 in their Concacaf final round Group B qualifying round second leg game being pl...
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US provides additional US$12.6 million for hurricane relief in Jamaica, Haiti
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US provides additional US$12.6 million for hurricane relief in Jamaica, Haiti
November 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The United States government says it is providing nearly US$12.6 million in additional emergency, “life-saving assis...
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Rough Treasure Football Showcase postponed due to impact of Hurricane Melissa
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Rough Treasure Football Showcase postponed due to impact of Hurricane Melissa
December 4, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica—The Rough Treasure Football Showcase, scheduled to take place at Treasure Beach and Munro College in St Elizabeth from December ...
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Reetu Gupta donates Ca$105,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief and recovery efforts
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Reetu Gupta donates Ca$105,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief and recovery efforts
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Reetu Gupta, chief executive officer (CEO) of The Gupta Group and CEO of the Gupta Family Foundation, has contributed over Ca$105,00...
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Former US President Bill Clinton in Jamaica
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Former US President Bill Clinton in Jamaica
December 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former United States President Bill Clinton is currently in Jamaica. Observer Online understands that Clinton flew over the island...
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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
December 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Former Reggae Boyz captain Rudolph Austin has been promoted to head coach of the Jamaican national Under-20 men’s team, the Jamaica ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
December 4, 2025
Observer Online presents the fourth story in ‘Jimmy Cliff: Stories Of A Bongo Man’, in tribute to the reggae legend who died on November 24 at age 81....
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