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Venezuela petitions UN for Maduro release
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Venezuela petitions UN for Maduro release
February 23 05:09 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto on Monday demanded the immediate release of Nicolas Maduro, who was ousted as p...
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Hospital-grade disinfectant donated to combat mould, viruses in health facilities
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Hospital-grade disinfectant donated to combat mould, viruses in health facilities
February 23 05:04 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A local manufacturer has donated two pallets of Vital Oxide, a hospital-grade disinfectant product, to the Ministry of Health and ...
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JFJ seeking legal advice after Chang says its ‘living off blood money’
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JFJ seeking legal advice after Chang says its ‘living off blood money’
February 23 04:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says it is seeking legal advice after National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang claimed that the advo...
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Public health teams intensify mosquito control measures in Westmoreland
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Public health teams intensify mosquito control measures in Westmoreland
February 23 03:39 PM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Public health teams in Westmoreland inspected more than 25,000 homes in January as part of intensified mosquito control measur...
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West Indies thrash Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup after piling up 254-6
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West Indies thrash Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup after piling up 254-6
February 23 03:17 PM
MUMBAI, India (AFP) — The West Indies blew away T20 World Cup surprise packages Zimbabwe by a colossal 107 runs in Mumbai on Monday as Shai Hope's tea...
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Canada summons OpenAI over failure to report mass shooter
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Canada summons OpenAI over failure to report mass shooter
February 23 03:10 PM
TORONTO, Canada (AFP) — Canada has summoned senior leadership from OpenAI to Ottawa to explain the company's decision not to report suspicious online ...
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Senator Thompson highlights potential health benefits of tax on sugary drinks
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Senator Thompson highlights potential health benefits of tax on sugary drinks
February 23 02:53 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prominent medical doctor, Senator Dr Elon B Thompson, is urging Jamaicans to view the proposed tax on sugary drinks as more than a...
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UK police arrest ex-envoy Peter Mandelson in Epstein case
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UK police arrest ex-envoy Peter Mandelson in Epstein case
February 23 02:46 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — London police on Monday arrested former ambassador Peter Mandelson in a probe into allegations over his ties to disgrac...
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Protection of wetlands linked to long-term development goals
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Protection of wetlands linked to long-term development goals
February 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, says the protection of wetlands is critical to achieving the co...
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Gov’t to roll out RE-LEAF to restore forests battered by Hurricane Melissa – Samuda
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Gov’t to roll out RE-LEAF to restore forests battered by Hurricane Melissa – Samuda
January 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will be embarking on Operation RE-LEAF and phase two of the National Tree Planting Initiative (NTPI2), as part of e...
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Damage to Jamaica’s forests by Melissa up to 100 per cent in some areas – Samuda
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Damage to Jamaica’s forests by Melissa up to 100 per cent in some areas – Samuda
January 13, 2026
The damage to Jamaica’s forests by Hurricane Melissa was between 76 per cent and 100 per cent in some areas, according to Minister with responsibility...
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Jamaica leveraging international partnerships in rebuilding effort
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Jamaica leveraging international partnerships in rebuilding effort
December 22, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda,  says Jamaica is leveraging its international partnerships and ...
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Jamaica deeply impacted by climate crisis, says Samuda
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Jamaica deeply impacted by climate crisis, says Samuda
December 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for the Environment, Matthew Samuda, has warned the international community that time is running out ...
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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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Samuda applauds universities for launching Higher Education Disaster Task Force (HEDE)
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Samuda applauds universities for launching Higher Education Disaster Task Force (HEDE)
November 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change Matthew Samuda has commended Jamaica’s tertiary institutions for establishing a H...
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NWC damage from Melissa put at $10 billion – Samuda
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NWC damage from Melissa put at $10 billion – Samuda
November 13, 2025
National Water Commission (NWC) systems have suffered an estimated $10.28 billion in damage as a result of Hurricane Melissa which made landfall in so...
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NWC restores access to 65% of customer base
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NWC restores access to 65% of customer base
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) has successfully restored access to 65 per cent of its customer base and is aiming to move tha...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Gov’t prioritising critical areas for swift water restoration following Hurricane Melissa
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#EyeOnMelissa: Gov’t prioritising critical areas for swift water restoration following Hurricane Melissa
October 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change says it is working closely with several utility providers to ensure the swif...
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#EyeOnMelissa: No Jamaican will escape Melissa, Samuda warns
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#EyeOnMelissa: No Jamaican will escape Melissa, Samuda warns
October 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, has warned that no one in Jamaica should feel that they will es...
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ODPEM on full alert as Tropical Storm Melissa tracks toward Jamaica — Samuda
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ODPEM on full alert as Tropical Storm Melissa tracks toward Jamaica — Samuda
October 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is on full alert as Tropical Storm Melissa tracks towards the...
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General Elections: Landslide victory for Golding and Samuda
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General Elections: Landslide victory for Golding and Samuda
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding has won the St Andrew Southern seat in the 2025 General Election, while the J...
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Samuda suggests PNP Gov’t would not roll back parliamentary salaries; Crawford delays response
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Samuda suggests PNP Gov’t would not roll back parliamentary salaries; Crawford delays response
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 24, 2025
Matthew Samuda suggested Saturday that the People’s National Party (PNP), if it forms the next government, would not roll back the parliamentary salar...
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PNP, JLP attempt to woo Jamaicans with beach access promises at election debate
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PNP, JLP attempt to woo Jamaicans with beach access promises at election debate
August 24, 2025
The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has labeled as a “farce” the Opposition People's National Party’s promise of greater access to beaches for Jamai...
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JLP and PNP point fingers at each other over under-regulation of funeral home sector
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JLP and PNP point fingers at each other over under-regulation of funeral home sector
August 23, 2025
Member of the People's National Party (PNP) debate team, Raymond Pryce slammed the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) on Saturday over what he described as th...
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All town centres would contemplate entertainment zones under new JLP Gov’t – Samuda
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All town centres would contemplate entertainment zones under new JLP Gov’t – Samuda
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 23, 2025
Member of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) debating team, Matthew Samuda has declared that a new JLP-led government would ensure that all urban planning...
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$658m water infrastructure project to benefit over 6,000 Portland residents
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$658m water infrastructure project to benefit over 6,000 Portland residents
August 23, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Upwards of 6,000 residents in Portland, who frequently experience intermittent or no water supply, will soon see this issue addres...
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WATCH: Upgrade work commence on Breadnut Hill Pipeline Project
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WATCH: Upgrade work commence on Breadnut Hill Pipeline Project
August 13, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica – The National Water Commission has commenced upgrades on the Walkerswood to Breadnut Hill Pipeline Project in St Ann valued at $125 m...
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Gov’t launches 2025 Plastic Free Summer campaign
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Gov’t launches 2025 Plastic Free Summer campaign
July 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) has launched its 2025 Plastic Free Summer campaign in an effort to drive ...
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Holness commissions $81.5 million Forest Hill Solar Park
May 30, 2025
The $81.5-million Forest Hill Solar Park, which will result in millions in annual energy savings for the National Water Commission (NWC), was commissi...
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Negril public beach park to be developed this year
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Negril public beach park to be developed this year
May 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Work will commence this year on the development of the Negril Public Beach Park in Westmoreland, says Minister without Portfolio i...
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Venezuela petitions UN for Maduro release
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto on Monday demanded the immediate release of Nicolas Maduro, who was ousted as p...
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Hospital-grade disinfectant donated to combat mould, viruses in health facilities
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Hospital-grade disinfectant donated to combat mould, viruses in health facilities
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A local manufacturer has donated two pallets of Vital Oxide, a hospital-grade disinfectant product, to the Ministry of Health and ...
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JFJ seeking legal advice after Chang says its ‘living off blood money’
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JFJ seeking legal advice after Chang says its ‘living off blood money’
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says it is seeking legal advice after National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang claimed that the advo...
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Public health teams intensify mosquito control measures in Westmoreland
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Public health teams intensify mosquito control measures in Westmoreland
February 23, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Public health teams in Westmoreland inspected more than 25,000 homes in January as part of intensified mosquito control measur...
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West Indies thrash Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup after piling up 254-6
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West Indies thrash Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup after piling up 254-6
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