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KSAMC reviewing carnival 2026 routes and event applications
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KSAMC reviewing carnival 2026 routes and event applications
March 14 03:35 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The proposed routes for the 2026 Carnival in Jamaica road march in the Corporate Area are currently under review by the Kingston and...
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Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late, Chelsea beaten
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Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late, Chelsea beaten
March 14 02:48 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)–Arsenal moved a step closer to the Premier League title as Max Dowman became the competition' youngest ever goalscorer in...
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Bahamas PM signals general election ‘soon’ but date still unclear
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Bahamas PM signals general election ‘soon’ but date still unclear
March 14 02:12 PM
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC)—Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis has confirmed that the next general election in The Bahamas will be held soon, but he declin...
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US embassy attacked in Baghdad, strikes hit Iran-backed fighters
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US embassy attacked in Baghdad, strikes hit Iran-backed fighters
March 14 01:39 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- The US embassy in Baghdad was hit by an attack on Saturday following strikes that killed three members of a powerful Iran-backe...
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Brighton win at Sunderland, Bournemouth held by Burnley
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Brighton win at Sunderland, Bournemouth held by Burnley
March 14 01:17 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Brighton beat Sunderland 1-0 to climb into the top half of the Premier League, while Burnley held Bournemouth before A...
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UN chief says ‘diplomatic avenues’ available to stop war in Lebanon
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UN chief says ‘diplomatic avenues’ available to stop war in Lebanon
March 14 01:00 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP)—United Nations (UN) chief Antonio Guterres said Saturday on a visit to Beirut that diplomatic channels remained open to end the ...
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New PAHO report highlights progress in front-of-package food labelling in Caribbean
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New PAHO report highlights progress in front-of-package food labelling in Caribbean
March 14 12:26 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC)–A new report by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has highlighted progress in the adoption of front-of-packa...
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Boys Club can cut into lead in St James Sandals Major League
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Boys Club can cut into lead in St James Sandals Major League
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 14 12:07 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Montego Bay Boys Club can cut the lead in Zone B of the St James Football Association/Sandals International Resorts Major League t...
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Audit exposes weaknesses in ODPEM’s procurement practices
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Audit exposes weaknesses in ODPEM’s procurement practices
February 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A real-time audit of the Government’s Hurricane Melissa Relief Initiative has uncovered glaring weaknesses in the procurement practi...
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Holness hits back at criticisms of gov’t distribution of donated generators
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Holness hits back at criticisms of gov’t distribution of donated generators
November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is hitting back at recent criticisms surrounding the distribution of donated generators by the gover...
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All communities now accessible — ODPEM
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All communities now accessible — ODPEM
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, says emergency pe...
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Gov’t intensifying support for pregnant and lactating women to safeguard mothers and newborns
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Gov’t intensifying support for pregnant and lactating women to safeguard mothers and newborns
November 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Government is intensifying its efforts to support pregnant and lactating women, ensuring they receive the guidance, care, and es...
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Two communities remain marooned after Melissa — ODPEM
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Two communities remain marooned after Melissa — ODPEM
Rain could affect relief efforts this week
November 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Commander Alvin Gayle says two communitie...
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KEMTEK Development and Construction donates $70m in relief supplies
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KEMTEK Development and Construction donates $70m in relief supplies
More than 400 care packages distributed weekly across affected parishes
November 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, KEMTEK Development and Construction has launched a major relief initia...
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ODPEM head pledges modern, efficient disaster-relief system
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ODPEM head pledges modern, efficient disaster-relief system
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Newly appointed director general at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Commander Alvin Gayle, has ...
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ODPEM reassigned to OPM
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ODPEM reassigned to OPM
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has been reassigned to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Nearly 15,000 Jamaicans in shelters after Hurricane Melissa
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#EyeOnMelissa: Nearly 15,000 Jamaicans in shelters after Hurricane Melissa
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Close to 15,000 Jamaicans remain in shelters across the island as the country continues to grapple with the widespread devastation...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Gov’t launches relief website to support recovery efforts
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#EyeOnMelissa: Gov’t launches relief website to support recovery efforts
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In response to the widespread impact of Hurricane Melissa, the Government of Jamaica has officially launched a new online platform...
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#EyeOnMelissa: NWA working round-the-clock to clear blockages — Morgan
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#EyeOnMelissa: NWA working round-the-clock to clear blockages — Morgan
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) says up to Monday morning it received 15 reports of fallen trees, rock falls, downed power lines a...
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NCB Foundation, UNICEF hand over $14.8m in WASH Shelter Kits to emergency shelters
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NCB Foundation, UNICEF hand over $14.8m in WASH Shelter Kits to emergency shelters
October 19, 2025
NCB Foundation, in partnership with UNICEF Jamaica, has handed over 400 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Shelter Kits, valued at J$14.8 million, t...
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Bog Walk Gorge closed
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Bog Walk Gorge closed
October 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Bog Walk Gorge flood traffic control gates have been closed due to rising water levels following heavy rainfall on Friday. The ...
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ODPEM launches new earthquake preparedness guidelines for places of worship
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ODPEM launches new earthquake preparedness guidelines for places of worship
July 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), in collaboration with the Earthquake Unit, has developed the ...
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ODPEM ‘fully equipped’ for hurricane season — McKenzie
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ODPEM ‘fully equipped’ for hurricane season — McKenzie
June 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Desmond McKenzie is giving the assurance that the Office of Disaster Preparedne...
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ODPEM gives the ‘all clear’ following Hurricane Beryl
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ODPEM gives the ‘all clear’ following Hurricane Beryl
July 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has given the ‘all clear’ to the public in the aftermath of H...
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Go to emergency shelters now — ODPEM
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Go to emergency shelters now — ODPEM
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vulnerable persons, including those living in low-lying and flood prone areas, are being urged to move to emergency shelters now b...
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KSAMC reviewing carnival 2026 routes and event applications
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KSAMC reviewing carnival 2026 routes and event applications
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The proposed routes for the 2026 Carnival in Jamaica road march in the Corporate Area are currently under review by the Kingston and...
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US embassy attacked in Baghdad, strikes hit Iran-backed fighters
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