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#Champs2026: KC’s Pitter stuns with Class 2 400m record
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#Champs2026: KC’s Pitter stuns with Class 2 400m record
March 27 06:28 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Kingston College’s Jason Pitter clocked a stunning 45.76 seconds to smash Christopher Taylor’s boys Class 2 400m record as he bro...
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#Champs2026: Edwin Allen’s Carr runs PB to win girls’ Class 1 400m
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#Champs2026: Edwin Allen’s Carr runs PB to win girls’ Class 1 400m
March 27 06:19 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Kelly-Ann Carr of Edwin Allen upgraded her bronze from last year to gold when she ran a personal best 52.20 seconds to win the Cl...
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Jamaica 1 – 0 New Caledonia: Reggae Boyz progress to face DR Congo for World Cup ticket
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Jamaica 1 – 0 New Caledonia: Reggae Boyz progress to face DR Congo for World Cup ticket
March 27 12:22 AM
As it was in November, the Reggae Boyz are a game away from securing a spot at the FIFA World Cup after registering a 1-0win over Oceania’s New Caledo...
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Push them out!
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Push them out!
PM uses funeral of murdered 3-y-o to appeal to garrisons to give up criminals
Jason Cross | Reporter 
March 27 12:20 AM
Push them out!
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Tighter security for Champs following breach
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Tighter security for Champs following breach
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 27 12:18 AM
Tighter security for Champs following breach
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More than just melody
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More than just melody
Tony Rebel reflects on his iconic Sweet Jamaica’ single
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
March 27 12:16 AM
More than just melody
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Weak boards threaten financial stability
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Weak boards threaten financial stability
BOJ warns poor oversight leaves system vulnerable
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 27 12:14 AM
Weak boards threaten financial stability
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NEVER YIELD!
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NEVER YIELD!
JC surge to big lead but KC and Calabar still in the fight
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
March 27 12:12 AM
JC in charge
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Small business operators meet with JPS
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Small business operators meet with JPS
February 27, 2026
The Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) convened a strategic meeting with the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) management team on Thursda...
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Sections of communities in Westmoreland now have light
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Sections of communities in Westmoreland now have light
January 20, 2026
With the energisation of power lines leading to the National Water Commission (NWC) Roaring River Pump, customers in sections of Petersfield, sections...
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CARILEC mobilises regional support to boost JPS power restoration efforts
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CARILEC mobilises regional support to boost JPS power restoration efforts
December 19, 2025
Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says it has received vital support from the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) through tha...
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74% of JPS customers now have electricity following Hurricane Melissa
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74% of JPS customers now have electricity following Hurricane Melissa
November 24, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is reporting that approximately 74 per cent of its customers impacted by Hurricane Me...
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JPS intensifying efforts to restore electricity in St James
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JPS intensifying efforts to restore electricity in St James
November 21, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has intensified efforts to restore electricity in St James following the recent passage o...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Dangling power line on Red Hills Road
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#EyeOnMelissa: Dangling power line on Red Hills Road
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- A section of Red Hills Road in St Andrew was blocked by residents on Tuesday due to dangling power lines amid the passage of Hurr...
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JPS says power delivery network ‘extensively damaged’ by derailed train
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JPS says power delivery network ‘extensively damaged’ by derailed train
August 10, 2025
Jamaica Public Service Company says it is continuing repairs to its power delivery network, which was "extensively damaged" by a Windalco train that d...
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PHOTOS: Powering up smiles! JPS spreads ‘Appiness’
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PHOTOS: Powering up smiles! JPS spreads ‘Appiness’
March 23, 2025
On March 20, 2025, JPS marked the International Day of Happiness at their Ruthven Road customer service location, continuing the positive energy from ...
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#BudgetDebate2025: Gov’t allocates $1 billion to assist 20,000 pre-paid JPS customers
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#BudgetDebate2025: Gov’t allocates $1 billion to assist 20,000 pre-paid JPS customers
March 11, 2025
Government has allocated $1 billion to assist the first 20,000 first time pre-paid customers of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) who sign up f...
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Holness announces 53% reduction in GCT on electricity
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Holness announces 53% reduction in GCT on electricity
November 24, 2024
Jamaicans are set to benefit from a big 53 per cent reduction in the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on electricity from the current 15 per cent to seve...
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JPS says it is prepared to respond to possible outages from adverse weather
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JPS says it is prepared to respond to possible outages from adverse weather
November 3, 2024
Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says it is prepared and ready to respond to the potential impact of adverse weather conditions expected to affect...
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JPS warns of phishing scam
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JPS warns of phishing scam
October 19, 2024
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is warning the public about phishing attempts involving emails falsely claiming to be from the light and powe...
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Vaz demands detailed report from JPS about status of electricity restoration
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Vaz demands detailed report from JPS about status of electricity restoration
August 13, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has written to the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) requesting a comprehensive report detailing the s...
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WATCH: St Elizabeth residents escalate protests over lack of electricity
August 8, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — For the second consecutive day, residents of St Elizabeth have mounted roadblocks, demanding attention from the Jamaica Public...
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Paulwell calls on JPS to rescind decision to issue estimated bills this month
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Paulwell calls on JPS to rescind decision to issue estimated bills this month
July 19, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Opposition Spokesperson on Energy and Climate Change, Phillip Paulwell has chastised the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), call...
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JPS says customers may receive estimated light bills this month
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JPS says customers may receive estimated light bills this month
July 19, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) advised customers on Friday that the electricity bills they receive this month may be esti...
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#Champs2026: KC’s Pitter stuns with Class 2 400m record
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#Champs2026: KC’s Pitter stuns with Class 2 400m record
March 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Kingston College’s Jason Pitter clocked a stunning 45.76 seconds to smash Christopher Taylor’s boys Class 2 400m record as he bro...
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#Champs2026: Edwin Allen’s Carr runs PB to win girls’ Class 1 400m
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#Champs2026: Edwin Allen’s Carr runs PB to win girls’ Class 1 400m
March 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Kelly-Ann Carr of Edwin Allen upgraded her bronze from last year to gold when she ran a personal best 52.20 seconds to win the Cl...
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Jamaica 1 – 0 New Caledonia: Reggae Boyz progress to face DR Congo for World Cup ticket
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Jamaica 1 – 0 New Caledonia: Reggae Boyz progress to face DR Congo for World Cup ticket
March 27, 2026
As it was in November, the Reggae Boyz are a game away from securing a spot at the FIFA World Cup after registering a 1-0win over Oceania’s New Caledo...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Push them out!
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Push them out!
PM uses funeral of murdered 3-y-o to appeal to garrisons to give up criminals
Jason Cross | Reporter 
March 27, 2026
Push them out!
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Tighter security for Champs following breach
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Tighter security for Champs following breach
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 27, 2026
Tighter security for Champs following breach
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