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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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Sunshine Girls invited to World Netball Cup 2027
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Sunshine Girls invited to World Netball Cup 2027
December 4 06:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica have been invited to compete at the Netball World Cup 2027 to be staged in Sydney, Australia, between August 25 to September...
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Westmoreland residents given until the end of December to vacate Petersfield High School shelter
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Westmoreland residents given until the end of December to vacate Petersfield High School shelter
December 4 06:39 PM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Despite residents of Petersfield who sought refuge at the Petersfield High School, claiming that they have nowhere to go and t...
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Maroon community rejects gov’t offer for JDF support in rebuilding efforts
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Maroon community rejects gov’t offer for JDF support in rebuilding efforts
December 4 06:34 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica-Leader of the Accompong Maroons in St Elizabeth, Richard Currie, has rejected an offer by the government to mobilise members of ...
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Two men shot and killed in Burger Gully
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Two men shot and killed in Burger Gully
December 4 06:13 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Two men were reportedly shot and killed by the police on Thursday afternoon in Burger Gully community in St Andrew. The deceased men...
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Two charged in murder of cops on Waltham Park Road
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Two charged in murder of cops on Waltham Park Road
December 4 06:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Two men have been charged in connection with the killing of two policemen on Waltham Park Road in St Andrew last month. The two men...
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Jamaica Food and Drink Festival postponed after Melissa
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Jamaica Food and Drink Festival postponed after Melissa
November 5, 2025
The Jamaica Food and Drink Festival (JFDF), which was scheduled for November 13–16, has been postponed in the aftermath of Hurricane Melisa and the tr...
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Jamaica Food and Drink festival wins third Caribbean title
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Jamaica Food and Drink festival wins third Caribbean title
October 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Food and Drink Festival (JFDF) has been named “Caribbean’s Best Culinary Festival” at the World Culinary Awards for th...
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WATCH: Culture Minister underscores importance of Jamaica Food and Drink Festival
September 28, 2025
Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange says the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival plays a significant role in providing a platform for the isl...
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Jamaica Food & Drink Festival aims for three-peat at World Culinary Awards
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Jamaica Food & Drink Festival aims for three-peat at World Culinary Awards
August 14, 2025
The Jamaica Food and Drink Festival has been nominated for Caribbean’s Best Food Festival at the 2025 World Culinary Awards, with voting set to close ...
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Photos: Appleton celebrates Ja Food and Drink Fest
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November 11, 2024
Appleton Estate-sponsored Jamaica Food and Drink Festival event, Decade brought together an electrifying night of tastes, sips and vibes on the ground...
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Visa toasts tasty partnership with Jamaica Food and Drink Festival
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Visa toasts tasty partnership with Jamaica Food and Drink Festival
November 6, 2024
Visa International says it is thrilled to again be part of the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival (JFDF), which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this ...
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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 
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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, 2025
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, 2025
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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Sunshine Girls invited to World Netball Cup 2027
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Sunshine Girls invited to World Netball Cup 2027
December 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica have been invited to compete at the Netball World Cup 2027 to be staged in Sydney, Australia, between August 25 to September...
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Westmoreland residents given until the end of December to vacate Petersfield High School shelter
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Westmoreland residents given until the end of December to vacate Petersfield High School shelter
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WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Despite residents of Petersfield who sought refuge at the Petersfield High School, claiming that they have nowhere to go and t...
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