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Citizens urged to ‘own’ hospital in message against future neglect
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Citizens urged to ‘own’ hospital in message against future neglect
November 13 02:31 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Individuals seeking services at the new Accident and Emergency (A&E) building at Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) have been urged ...
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Nearly 800,000 traffic tickets, over 30,000 warrants issued this year, says Chuck
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Nearly 800,000 traffic tickets, over 30,000 warrants issued this year, says Chuck
November 13 02:17 PM
Nearly 800,000 traffic tickets and over 30,000 warrants have been issued for delinquent motorists this year, according to the Minister of Justice and ...
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Antigua authorities concerned over escalating fights involving schoolchildren
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Antigua authorities concerned over escalating fights involving schoolchildren
November 13 02:11 PM
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government has expressed serious concern over recent reports of violence involving schoolchildren ...
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Charles and Princess streets intersection to be closed for two weeks; KPH parking affected — NWA
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Charles and Princess streets intersection to be closed for two weeks; KPH parking affected — NWA
November 13 02:03 PM
Beginning Saturday, the intersection of Charles and Princess streets in Kingston will be closed as the National Works Agency (NWA) carries out repairs...
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Caribbean community left grieving after deadly New York building collapse
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Caribbean community left grieving after deadly New York building collapse
November 13 01:53 PM
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — The Caribbean community in New York continues to grieve over the deadly collapse of a building in Brooklyn on Wednesda...
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Observer’s Novia McDonald-Whyte named to inaugural Caribbean Lookbook List
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Observer’s Novia McDonald-Whyte named to inaugural Caribbean Lookbook List
November 13 01:41 PM
Senior Associate Editor of Lifestyle & Social Content at The Jamaica Observer, Novia McDonald-Whyte has been named to the inaugural Caribbean Lookbook...
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Trelawny to pioneer Government’s container-unit infirmary solution — Gager
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Trelawny to pioneer Government’s container-unit infirmary solution — Gager
November 13 01:02 PM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Trelawny is set to pioneer the Government’s container-unit infirmary solution, with Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and Local Gov...
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JC’s Walker Cup ban overturned, school instead placed on probation
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JC’s Walker Cup ban overturned, school instead placed on probation
HOWARD WALKER, Observer writer 
November 13 12:42 PM
Jamaica College (JC) have now been placed on a two-year probation by the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Appeals Board for using an ...
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‘Stop ignoring mining communities’, pleads Russell
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‘Stop ignoring mining communities’, pleads Russell
November 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament (MP) for St Ann South Eastern, Dr Kenneth Russell, is insisting that the time has come for communities in the...
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Green dispels speculation over new ministry’s role in oil exploration
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Green dispels speculation over new ministry’s role in oil exploration
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Mining and Geology Floyd Green has dismissed speculation that the newly established Ministry of Mining and Geology wil...
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Green gets to work at new Ministry of Mining and Geology
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Green gets to work at new Ministry of Mining and Geology
November 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Mining and Geology, Floyd Green, has hit the ground running at the newly-created Ministry of Mining and Geology as he ...
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PNP spokesperson on environment welcomes landmark Dry Harbour mining ruling
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PNP spokesperson on environment welcomes landmark Dry Harbour mining ruling
April 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Opposition Spokesperson on Environment and Climate Resilience, Omar Newell, has welcomed Wednesday’s landmark ruling by Jamaica's...
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Consumers urged to brace for increase in cost for construction materials
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Consumers urged to brace for increase in cost for construction materials
April 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Mining and Quarrying Association of Jamaica (MQAJ) is urging construction companies, developers and property owners to brace f...
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Bunting accuses bauxite companies of using ‘show of force’ against residents
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Bunting accuses bauxite companies of using ‘show of force’ against residents
January 21, 2026
Member of Parliament (MP) for Manchester Southern, Peter Bunting has accused bauxite mining companies of being both secretive and standoffish in their...
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‘It’s not enough!’
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‘It’s not enough!’
Opposition MPs want more funds dedicated to bauxite mining communities
Lynford Simpson 
November 12, 2025
Opposition Members of Parliament who represent constituencies where bauxite mining is or was prevalent have argued that the amount of money allocated ...
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Hurricane Melissa deals $40-b blow to mining sector
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Hurricane Melissa deals $40-b blow to mining sector
November 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The mining sector, a critical earner of foreign exchange, was not spared the fury of Hurricane Melissa, sustaining preliminary est...
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Citizens urged to ‘own’ hospital in message against future neglect
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Individuals seeking services at the new Accident and Emergency (A&E) building at Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) have been urged ...
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Nearly 800,000 traffic tickets, over 30,000 warrants issued this year, says Chuck
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Nearly 800,000 traffic tickets, over 30,000 warrants issued this year, says Chuck
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Nearly 800,000 traffic tickets and over 30,000 warrants have been issued for delinquent motorists this year, according to the Minister of Justice and ...
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Antigua authorities concerned over escalating fights involving schoolchildren
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Antigua authorities concerned over escalating fights involving schoolchildren
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government has expressed serious concern over recent reports of violence involving schoolchildren ...
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Charles and Princess streets intersection to be closed for two weeks; KPH parking affected — NWA
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Charles and Princess streets intersection to be closed for two weeks; KPH parking affected — NWA
November 13, 2026
Beginning Saturday, the intersection of Charles and Princess streets in Kingston will be closed as the National Works Agency (NWA) carries out repairs...
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Caribbean community left grieving after deadly New York building collapse
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Caribbean community left grieving after deadly New York building collapse
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NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — The Caribbean community in New York continues to grieve over the deadly collapse of a building in Brooklyn on Wednesda...
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