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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
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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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WATCH: Jamaica reaffirms strong partnership with Spain
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WATCH: Jamaica reaffirms strong partnership with Spain
October 12, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith on Thursday reaffirmed the strong relations between Jamaica and Spain, not...
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Spain hailed as strategic partner in Jamaica’s economic development
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Spain hailed as strategic partner in Jamaica’s economic development
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, says Spain has played a pivotal role in assisting Jam...
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JLP slams PNP over election ‘irregularities’ comment, urges it to provide evidence or ‘shut up’
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JLP slams PNP over election ‘irregularities’ comment, urges it to provide evidence or ‘shut up’
September 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has issued a firm rebuttal to allegations made by the People’s National Party (PNP) following the r...
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JLP slams ‘political mischief’ amid PNP election concerns
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JLP slams ‘political mischief’ amid PNP election concerns
September 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Spokesperson Kamina Johnson Smith has hit out at a recent statement from the People's National Party (P...
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JLP accuses Golding of making false claims during leadership debate
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JLP accuses Golding of making false claims during leadership debate
August 30, 2025
The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has accused Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding of making several false claims du...
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Johnson Smith: PNP’s only path to power is to tarnish reputation of PM Holness
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Johnson Smith: PNP’s only path to power is to tarnish reputation of PM Holness
August 24, 2025
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith says the People’s National Party's (PNP) only path to power is by attempting to tarni...
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JLP and PNP clash on state of health sector at national debate
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JLP and PNP clash on state of health sector at national debate
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 23, 2025
The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) clashed over the the state of the island's health sector at ...
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JLP would broaden SLB loan benefits to cover accommodation expenses
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JLP would broaden SLB loan benefits to cover accommodation expenses
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 23, 2025
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) plans to institute a Students' Loan Bureau (SLB) policy where the loan will also cover accommodation, books, laptops, f...
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Foreign ministry pursuing early return of Jamaican national from Eswatini
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Foreign ministry pursuing early return of Jamaican national from Eswatini
August 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Kamina Johnson Smith says Isaac Etoria, the Jamaican national detained in the...
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‘Gov’t has not refused return of any Jamaican’
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‘Gov’t has not refused return of any Jamaican’
Foreign Affairs Ministry probes US claim that ‘barbaric’ J’can deported to Africa
July 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Noting that the government has not refused the return of any Jamaican, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson...
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Senate approves harsher sentences for killing of children among other murders
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Senate approves harsher sentences for killing of children among other murders
June 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Senate, on Friday (June 20), approved amendments to three pieces of legislation, which impose harsher penalties for murder, es...
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Gov’t says it is carefully monitoring deportation developments
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Gov’t says it is carefully monitoring deportation developments
May 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Jamaica prepares to receive a flight of 107 deported nationals on Thursday, the Government is reassuring the public that the re...
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Gov’t objects to key Integrity Commission appointment due to PNP link
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Gov’t objects to key Integrity Commission appointment due to PNP link
April 11, 2025
The Government has registered an objection to the appointment of Roneiph Lawrence as acting director of corruption prosecution at the Integrity Commis...
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US Sec of State Marco Rubio arrives in Jamaica
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US Sec of State Marco Rubio arrives in Jamaica
March 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Jamaica for his first state visit to the country since taking off...
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Foreign affairs minister chairs successful COFCOR meeting
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Foreign affairs minister chairs successful COFCOR meeting
February 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina Johnson Smith, on Wednesday, chaired the 22nd special meeting of the Council...
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Gov’t monitoring situation in US regarding intensified implementation of immigration policy- Johnson Smith
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Gov’t monitoring situation in US regarding intensified implementation of immigration policy- Johnson Smith
January 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica-- Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Kamina Johnson Smith says the government is actively monitoring the situatio...
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Gov’t strengthening environmental safeguards, says Johnson Smith
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Gov’t strengthening environmental safeguards, says Johnson Smith
January 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith says the Government is strengthening monitoring and enforcement...
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Indications suggest dead JetBlue stowaways not Jamaicans – Johnson Smith
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Indications suggest dead JetBlue stowaways not Jamaicans – Johnson Smith
January 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Preliminary investigations suggest that the two dead stowaways found in the wheel well of a JetBlue plane after it landed at a Fl...
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‘No immediate basis’ to conclude deceased on JetBlue flight are Jamaicans, says Johnson Smith
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‘No immediate basis’ to conclude deceased on JetBlue flight are Jamaicans, says Johnson Smith
January 7, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith says the identities of two people found dead Monday night in the wheel well of a Je...
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Johnson Smith participates in 118th Session of  OACPS Council of Ministers in Brussels
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Johnson Smith participates in 118th Session of OACPS Council of Ministers in Brussels
December 5, 2024
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith is leading Jamaica’s delegation to the 118th Session of the Cou...
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Foreign Affairs Ministry warns Jamaicans to observe immigration laws amid Mexico detention reports
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Foreign Affairs Ministry warns Jamaicans to observe immigration laws amid Mexico detention reports
December 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is reminding Jamaicans to observe the immigration laws of countries they visit, ...
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Johnson Smith participates in regional trade talks in Guyana
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Johnson Smith participates in regional trade talks in Guyana
November 28, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, is leading Jamaica’s delegation to the 59th Meeting o...
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‘A terrible tragedy’
Highway crash leaves 5 dead, 15 injured
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November 27, 2025
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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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Party with a purpose
Romeich Major’s Build Back Jamaica Street Dance gets heavy support
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November 27, 2025
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, 2025
Rapid home solution
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COLEY COMMITS
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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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