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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
February 25 04:29 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  People’s National Party (PNP) Shadow Minister of Environment and Climate Resilience, Omar Newell, is calling on the Government to...
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Burn victim needs blood; sister released from custody
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Burn victim needs blood; sister released from custody
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25 04:01 PM
The  Jamaica Observer  understands that Westmoreland burn victim, Dacia Forrester successfully underwent a medical procedure to remove burnt skin cell...
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BBC orders probe into airing of BAFTA racial slur
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BBC orders probe into airing of BAFTA racial slur
February 25 03:08 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The head of the BBC on Wednesday ordered a "fast-tracked" internal investigation into the "serious mistake" that saw a ...
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Centenarian Storytelling series targets students in St Ann
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Centenarian Storytelling series targets students in St Ann
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
February 25 03:04 PM
A centenarian storytelling series targeting students is set to be launched on Thursday at the Bamboo Blu in Mammee Bay, St Ann. The initiative aims to...
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Cuba coastguard kills four on Florida-registered boat
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Cuba coastguard kills four on Florida-registered boat
February 25 02:52 PM
HAVANA, Cuba—Cuba's coastguard shot dead four people and injured six others travelling in a US-registered speedboat in an exchange of fire off the Cub...
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Ex-US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
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Ex-US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
February 25 02:36 PM
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers resigned from his teaching post at Harvard University over his links to convi...
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Regional leaders encouraged by first round of engagement with Rubio
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Regional leaders encouraged by first round of engagement with Rubio
February 25 02:28 PM
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders say they are encouraged by statements made by visiting United States Secretary of S...
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‘I feel loved’: Irish MP overwhelmed by Jamaican response to viral speech
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‘I feel loved’: Irish MP overwhelmed by Jamaican response to viral speech
BRIAN PITTER Observer writer 
February 25 02:23 PM
Thomas Gould, the Irish politician who recently captured global attention because of his distinctive accent, says he has been overwhelmed by the volum...
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Vaz confirms normal operations at NMIA after scheduled shutdown
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Vaz confirms normal operations at NMIA after scheduled shutdown
February 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has confirmed that there is currently no power outage at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMI...
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NMIA to temporarily close runway for RESA and electrical upgrade work
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), operated by PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), will undergo a temporary runway clo...
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Jamaica records more than 1,000 flights in 13 days following Hurricane Melissa
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Jamaica records more than 1,000 flights in 13 days following Hurricane Melissa
November 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s aviation sector has shown strong resilience in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, with the country recording 1,138 flights b...
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WATCH: Americans stranded in Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa brought home by US non-profit
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WATCH: Americans stranded in Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa brought home by US non-profit
Tourists commend hospitality of hotel workers despite disaster
JULIAN RICHARDSON, Online content manager, richardsonj@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – More than 300 Americans stranded in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa departed the island Friday on rescue flights chartered by ...
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NMIA, Ian Fleming International Airport to open for relief flights
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NMIA, Ian Fleming International Airport to open for relief flights
October 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston and the Ian Fleming International Air...
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#EyeOnMelissa: NMIA conducting post-hurricane assessments
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#EyeOnMelissa: NMIA conducting post-hurricane assessments
October 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) has commenced post-hurricane assessments, which will transition into restoration ac...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Kingston airport could commence emergency flights on Thursday
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#EyeOnMelissa: Kingston airport could commence emergency flights on Thursday
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston could begin to accommodate emergency relief flights as early as Thursday, says...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Steps to be taken to reopen NMIA by Thursday – Vaz
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#EyeOnMelissa: Steps to be taken to reopen NMIA by Thursday – Vaz
October 28, 2025
The authorities are working to reopen the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston by Thursday, says Transport Minister Daryl Vaz. Howev...
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#EyeOnMelissa: NMIA to temporarily close at 9pm as Melissa approaches island
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#EyeOnMelissa: NMIA to temporarily close at 9pm as Melissa approaches island
October 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), operator of Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), has advised that the airport will c...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Norman Manley International Airport to cease operations at 8:00 this evening – Vaz
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#EyeOnMelissa: Norman Manley International Airport to cease operations at 8:00 this evening – Vaz
October 25, 2025
The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston will close at 8:00pm Saturday or whenever the last flight takes place, as Jamaica remains u...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Airports to close if hurricane watch upgraded to warning
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#EyeOnMelissa: Airports to close if hurricane watch upgraded to warning
October 23, 2025
Jamaica’s two international airports would shutter their operations within 24 hours of the hurricane watch now in effect for the island being upgraded...
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Canadian arrested for suspected ganja at Kingston airport
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Canadian arrested for suspected ganja at Kingston airport
October 6, 2025
A Canadian of Brampton, Ontario was arrested Sunday night at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. According to reports reaching Observ...
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NMIA to suspend operations to facilitate electrical infrastructure upgrade
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NMIA to suspend operations to facilitate electrical infrastructure upgrade
September 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) operator PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL) says operations at NMIA will be suspende...
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NMIA transformation moves ahead with US$161m infrastructure budget
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NMIA transformation moves ahead with US$161m infrastructure budget
June 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The operators of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) have launched the infrastructure phase of their comprehensive tran...
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British nationals arrested at both int’l airports for cocaine smuggling
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British nationals arrested at both int’l airports for cocaine smuggling
March 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Three British nationals have been arrested for cocaine possession over two days according to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)....
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NMIA operators announce open call for artists to transform airport roundabout
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NMIA operators announce open call for artists to transform airport roundabout
February 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The operators of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) have announced an open call for the Kingston Airport Roundabout Ar...
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Lisa Hyper being treated in hospital, unable to attend court over assault charge
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Lisa Hyper being treated in hospital, unable to attend court over assault charge
February 21, 2025
Dancehall artiste Lisa Hyper is scheduled to answer to a charge of assault on February 25 in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court. However, the Sou...
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Man charged after stabbing incident at NMIA
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Man charged after stabbing incident at NMIA
January 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 32-year-old man has been charged following a knife fight at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston last week...
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PHOTOS: PACKAL spreads holiday cheer at Port Royal Primary and Infant School
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PHOTOS: PACKAL spreads holiday cheer at Port Royal Primary and Infant School
December 24, 2024
There were squeals of delight and peals of laughter recently as PAC Kingston Airport (PACKAL), operator of the Norman Manley International Airport (NM...
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Vaz pleased with progress of upgrading work at NMIA
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Vaz pleased with progress of upgrading work at NMIA
December 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of developm...
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NMIA to close temporarily for annual maintenance work
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NMIA to close temporarily for annual maintenance work
December 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) will be closed from 10:00 pm on Thursday, December 5, 2024, until 4:00 AM on Friday...
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Cops probe massive cocaine find at Kingston airport
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Cops probe massive cocaine find at Kingston airport
December 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Police have launched an investigation following a major cocaine find at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Fr...
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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  People’s National Party (PNP) Shadow Minister of Environment and Climate Resilience, Omar Newell, is calling on the Government to...
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Burn victim needs blood; sister released from custody
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Burn victim needs blood; sister released from custody
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
The  Jamaica Observer  understands that Westmoreland burn victim, Dacia Forrester successfully underwent a medical procedure to remove burnt skin cell...
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BBC orders probe into airing of BAFTA racial slur
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BBC orders probe into airing of BAFTA racial slur
February 25, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The head of the BBC on Wednesday ordered a "fast-tracked" internal investigation into the "serious mistake" that saw a ...
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Centenarian Storytelling series targets students in St Ann
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Centenarian Storytelling series targets students in St Ann
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
February 25, 2026
A centenarian storytelling series targeting students is set to be launched on Thursday at the Bamboo Blu in Mammee Bay, St Ann. The initiative aims to...
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Cuba coastguard kills four on Florida-registered boat
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Cuba coastguard kills four on Florida-registered boat
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HAVANA, Cuba—Cuba's coastguard shot dead four people and injured six others travelling in a US-registered speedboat in an exchange of fire off the Cub...
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