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‘We don’t have the capacity’
OUR admits it lacks manpower to verify utility companies’ recovery claims
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:30 AM
‘We don’t have the capacity’
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Christmas cheer
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Christmas cheer
Government tapping overseas markets to ensure adequate supply of fruits, vegetables, and eggs
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:28 AM
Christmas cheer
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Student loan relief
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Student loan relief
SLB announces debt reset initiative for students affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:26 AM
Student loan relief
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Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
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Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
Insiders say ‘war of words’ good for dancehall
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:26 AM
Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
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Dre Skull banks on Cholita
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Dre Skull banks on Cholita
...drops new single with Skillibeng
Kevin Jackson 
December 4 12:24 AM
Dre Skull banks on Cholita
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Overseas haven for dogs
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Overseas haven for dogs
Canada, US provide homes for more than 50 rescued after Melissa
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:24 AM
Overseas haven for dogs
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Grammy-winning producer Notnice to spread holiday cheer with Christmas compilation
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Grammy-winning producer Notnice to spread holiday cheer with Christmas compilation
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:22 AM
Grammy-winning producer Notnice to spread holiday cheer with Christmas compilation
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Climate justice clash
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Climate justice clash
Holness, Golding differ on what Jamaica should expect from wealthy high-emission countries
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:22 AM
Climate justice clash
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Forex: $161.15 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.15 to one US dollar
December 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, December 2, ended trading at $161.15, down by 10 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’...
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Forex: $161.05 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.05 to one US dollar
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, November 24, ended trading $161.05, down 60 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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Forex: $160.65 to one US dollar
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Forex: $160.65 to one US dollar
November 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, November 21, ended trading at $160.65, down 16 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
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Forex: $160.81 to one US dollar
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Forex: $160.81 to one US dollar
November 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, November 20, ended trading at 161.81, up 60 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
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Forex: $161.96 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.96 to one US dollar
November 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, November 18, ended trading at 161.96, up 28 cents, according  to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
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Forex: $161.68 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.68 to one US dollar
November 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, November 17, ended trading at $161.68, up 6 cents, according  to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...
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Forex: $161.62 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.62 to one US dollar
November 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, November 14, ended trading at $161.62, up 23 cents, according  to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
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FOREX: $161.22 to one US dollar
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FOREX: $161.22 to one US dollar
November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, November 13, ended trading at $161.39, up 17 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
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Forex: $160.82 to one US dollar
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Forex: $160.82 to one US dollar
November 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, November 11, ended trading at $160.82, down by 6 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Forex $161.70 to one US dollar
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Forex $161.70 to one US dollar
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, November 4, ended trading at $161.70, up 32 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...
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Forex $161.38 to one US dollar
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Forex $161.38 to one US dollar
November 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, November 3, ended trading at $161.38, down 8 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...
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Forex $161.23 to one US dollar
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Forex $161.23 to one US dollar
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, October 27, ended trading at $161.00, down thirty-eight cents, according to the Bank of J...
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FOREX: $161.38 to one US dollar
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FOREX: $161.38 to one US dollar
October 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, October 24, ended trading at $161.38 up fifteen cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s...
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Forex: $161.85 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.85 to one US dollar
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, October 13, 2025, ended trading at $161.85 up by twenty-three cents, according to the Ban...
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Forex: $161.62 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.62 to one US dollar
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, October 10, 2025, ended trading at $161.62 up from nine cents, according to the Bank of J...
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Forex: $161.28 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.28 to one US dollar
October 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, October 7, ended trading at $161.57 up 29 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dail...
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Forex: $161.30 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.30 to one US dollar
October 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, September 30, ended trading at $161.30, up by 8 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaic...
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WATCH: Chinese nationals strike at children’s hospital construction site
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WATCH: Chinese nationals strike at children’s hospital construction site
September 17, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A number of Chinese nationals employed at the construction site of a Child and Adolescent Hospital in Montego Bay are on strike. h...
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Hospital attendant charged after allegedly spending over $73,000 from man’s bank card
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Hospital attendant charged after allegedly spending over $73,000 from man’s bank card
September 16, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — A 40-year-old hospital attendant has been charged with unauthorised access to computer data and simple larceny after he allegedly...
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FOREX: $161.47 to one US dollar
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FOREX: $161.47 to one US dollar
September 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, September 15, ended trading at $161.47, down 5 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
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FOREX: $161.52 to one US dollar
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FOREX: $161.52 to one US dollar
September 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, September 12, ended trading at $161.52, up 5 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...
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Forex: $161.29 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.29 to one US dollar
September 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, September 10, ended trading at $161.44, up by 15 cents according to the Bank of Jamaic...
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‘We don’t have the capacity’
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‘We don’t have the capacity’
OUR admits it lacks manpower to verify utility companies’ recovery claims
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
‘We don’t have the capacity’
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Christmas cheer
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Government tapping overseas markets to ensure adequate supply of fruits, vegetables, and eggs
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
Christmas cheer
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Student loan relief
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Student loan relief
SLB announces debt reset initiative for students affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
Student loan relief
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Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
Entertainment
Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
Insiders say ‘war of words’ good for dancehall
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
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Dre Skull banks on Cholita
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Dre Skull banks on Cholita
...drops new single with Skillibeng
Kevin Jackson 
December 4, 2025
Dre Skull banks on Cholita
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