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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

BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer

November 27 12:18 AM

DBJ offers $10-b lifeline for Melissa-hit businesses

Entertainment, ...

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

NHT outlines plan to deliver modular solutions sooner

Jerome Williams | Reporter

November 27 12:14 AM

Rapid home solution

Football, ...

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

Food, ...

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

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

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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Only 19 of Jamaica’s 663 earthquakes felt in 2024 — ESSJ

July 10, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Of the 663 earthquakes recorded in Jamaica in 2024, only 19 were felt events, 13 of which occurred on the mainland, with magnitude...

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Increased rainfall expected Tuesday into Wednesday due to tropical wave

November 11, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A slow-moving Tropical Wave that is currently impacting weather across Hispaniola is expected to move across Jamaica Tuesday into ...

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Minister Samuda wants to see more positive developments from COP29

November 11, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation Matthew Samuda says he is hoping for a progressive ou...

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World more prepared than ever for tsunamis — ocean experts

October 24, 2024

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — The world is more prepared than ever for a devastating tsunami thanks to early warning systems, ocean science experts said ...

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Far from eye, Hurricane Milton’s deadly tornados rampaged Florida

October 10, 2024

FORT PIERCE, United States (AFP) — Hours before Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast, many were caught by surprise when the hurricane's outer ...

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Monster Hurricane Milton makes landfall, walloping coast of Florida

October 9, 2024

SARASOTA, United States (AFP) — Hurricane Milton blasted ashore in Florida Wednesday night with furious winds, life-threatening rain and storm surge, ...

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Florida seaside haven a ghost town as hurricane nears

October 9, 2024

SARASOTA, United States (AFP) — The normally pleasant seaside town of Sarasota looked deserted Wednesday, with most of its residents gone or seeking s...

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Milton returns to Category 5 as Florida braces for next hurricane

October 8, 2024

TAMPA, United States (AFP) — Storm-battered Florida braced for a direct hit from Hurricane Milton which restrengthened to a Category 5 storm Tuesday, ...

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‘I need to go’: Floridians make final preparations for Hurricane Helene

September 26, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, United States (AFP) — Across the northern Florida coast, most small towns were deserted on Thursday, with stores closed and windows board...

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Chad floods killed 503, 1.7 million affected — UN

September 21, 2024

N'DJAMENA, Chad (AFP) — Severe flooding in Chad since July has claimed 503 lives and affected around 1.7 million since July, the United Nations (UN) s...

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St Elizabeth on high alert for tropical wave

September 4, 2024

ST JAMES, Jamaica — The parish of St Elizabeth is on high alert as a strong tropical wave is set to move across Jamaica from September 4 to 6, bringin...

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NWA working around the clock to clear blocked roadways damaged by flood waters

September 1, 2024

ST JAMES, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) has announced that significant damage has been done to roadways in several communities on the sout...

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Torrential rains in Niger kill 15 more people

September 1, 2024

NIAMEY, Niger (AFP) — Torrential rains in Niger have killed at least 15 more people, regional authorities said on Sunday, the latest casualties of the...

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Korea donates over $15m to support Jamaica’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Beryl

August 16, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s recovery efforts from the passage of Hurricane Beryl has received additional support through a donation valued at $15 mi...

Tropical Storm Ernesto could become a hurricane by Thursday

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UN secures US$2.5m for hurricane relief efforts

July 5, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United Nations (UN) has secured US$2.5 million for hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica, according to the UN Resident Coordinat...