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Netanyahu bloc in the lead but short of majority
October 29 07:36 PM
JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP)—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp finished ahead of the opposition but remained well short of a parliamentary majori...
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Kingston High to withdraw termination letters issued to teachers
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October 29 07:22 PM
The Board of Management at Kingston High School is set to withdraw termination letters it had issued to a number of teachers at the institution follow...
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MV Barima inquiry to hear survivors, relatives in November
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Survivors of the MV Barima tragedy and relatives of those who died are expected to testify when the Presidential Commission...
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King Charles begins two-day state visit to Guyana
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana we–King Charles III began a two-day state visit to Guyana on Thursday, with engagements spanning bilateral relations, British inves...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —Jamaican reggae artiste and Rastafari advocate JahDore, whose given name is Sean McDonald, is calling for justice, accountability a...
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Buju Banton hits back at Holness, says it takes more than waving a flag to promote Jamaican culture
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Reggae and dancehall superstar Buju Banton is hitting back at comments by Prime Minister Andrew Holness that some entertainers wave the Jamaican flag ...
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Caribbean among countries urged to boost long-term care systems
October 29 05:24 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) are urging countries acros...
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Wisdom wins third straight ‘Settle All Arguments’ Class 1 title
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Wisdom wins third straight ‘Settle All Arguments’ Class 1 title
October 29 05:13 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica —Police inspector Jason ‘School Boy’ Wisdom captured the Class 1 title for a third consecutive year at the Jamaica Draughts Associat...
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Flash flood watch issued for eight parishes until Sunday
October 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A flash flood watch has been issued for low-lying and flood-prone areas of eight parishes as showers and thunderstorms are expecte...
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Caution issued for fishers as strong winds and rough seas expected into weekend
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Caution issued for fishers as strong winds and rough seas expected into weekend
July 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Strong, potentially gale-force winds and rough seas are forecast to affect Jamaica on Friday and Saturday, caused by a low-level je...
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Met Service warns of developing El Niño phenomenon
May 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) says it is actively monitoring emerging climate patterns indicating the expected...
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Flash flood watch extended for eastern and south-central parishes
January 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) has extended the flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St M...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Gusty winds and rain still expected as Melissa moves away from Jamaica
October 28, 2025
Jamaicans should still expect damaging winds as Category 4 Hurricane Melissa begins to move away from the island. “We are expecting damaging hurricane...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Heavy rainfall expected as Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica
October 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — After more than five days of issuing weather bulletins, the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) says its team remains ...
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Brace for unstable weather conditions this weekend — Met Service
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological Service of Jamaica says Jamaicans are to expect rainy conditions as a trough moves across the western Caribbean...
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Met Service extends Flash Flood Warning until Monday
September 28, 2025
Jamaica’s Meteorological Service has extended the flash flood warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St Thomas, Kingston and St Andrew, St Cat...
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Unstable weather to linger across Jamaica
September 20, 2025
The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) says a slow-moving tropical wave just west of the island, along with a trough across the western C...
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Above-normal temperatures forecast for Jamaica up to November
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Above-normal temperatures forecast for Jamaica up to November
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July 7, 2025
On Tuesday, July 8, the Jamaica Observer will publish a special supplement on the hurricane season in its online edition. Log on to www.jamaicaobserve...
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Met Service forecasts up to five major hurricanes for 2025 season
June 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) forecasts three to five major hurricanes for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season....
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Thunderstorm brings hail to central Jamaica
April 25, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – Friday afternoon thunderstorms brought hail to some areas of the country, according to the Jamaica Meteorological Service. A vid...
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Cold front expected to impact Jamaica late Monday
March 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chilly weather is to be expected for some parishes by Monday night or Tuesday morning as a cold front moves across the country, ac...
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Tropical wave to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms Tuesday through Friday
October 14, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Heavy rain associated with a tropical wave is expected to start affecting the island on Tuesday through to Friday. The Meteorologic...
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Met Service on alert for tropical wave which is likely to develop into tropical depression
August 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) is monitoring a tropical wave in the central Atlantic, which has a medium chan...
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Flooding, landslides likely as tropical wave moves across Jamaica
July 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A tropical wave just east of Jamaica is expected to move across the country bringing with it unstable weather conditions beginning...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Hurricane conditions to begin affecting Jamaica by midday
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Devastating hurricane-force winds, life-threatening storm surges and damaging waves are expected in portions of Jamaica beginning ...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Met Service director warns conditions could be like Hurricane Gilbert
July 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Director of the Meteorological Services Branch, Evan Thompson says the conditions brought by approaching Hurricane Beryl could be ...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Threatening winds, heavy rainfall expected as Category 5 hurricane approaches
July 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hurricane Beryl remains at Category 5 intensity as it continues to pummel towards Jamaica. Threatening winds and heavy rainfall ar...
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Hurricane warning still in effect as Category 5 Hurricane Beryl approaches
July 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A hurricane warning remains in effect for Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl continues on a track towards the island. The latest bulletin ...
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Centre of Tropical Storm Beryl could pass 150 miles from Jamaica’s coastline but prepare for the worst — Met Service
June 29, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) says that  despite projections suggesting a direct hit by Tropical Storm Beryl...
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Kingston High to withdraw termination letters issued to teachers
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Kingston High to withdraw termination letters issued to teachers
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Survivors of the MV Barima tragedy and relatives of those who died are expected to testify when the Presidential Commission...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —Jamaican reggae artiste and Rastafari advocate JahDore, whose given name is Sean McDonald, is calling for justice, accountability a...
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