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Ferry sinking kills 18, leaves 10 missing in south Philippines
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Ferry sinking kills 18, leaves 10 missing in south Philippines
January 26 07:12 AM
MANILA, Philippines (AFP)—A ferry with more than 340 people onboard sank early Monday off the southern Philippines, killing at least 18 and leaving 10...
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Pastor cop sends blistering message to unrelenting gunmen in sermon
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January 26 12:30 AM
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Crime-fighting mandates outpace MOCA, FID manpower
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January 26 12:28 AM
Crime-fighting mandates outpace MOCA, FID manpower
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Controversy looms over Diaspora elections
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BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
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Deidrian Downer is Miss Global Jamaica 2026
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Deidrian Downer is Miss Global Jamaica 2026
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January 26 12:26 AM
Deidrian Downer is Miss Global Jamaica 2026
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UNDP lauds Jamaica’s ‘remarkable’ resilience amid multiple shocks
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BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 26 12:24 AM
UNDP lauds Jamaica’s ‘remarkable’ resilience amid multiple shocks
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ASAJ boss wants to get more Jamaicans skilled at swimming
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 26 12:22 AM
ASAJ boss wants to get more Jamaicans skilled at swimming
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Health sector not at crisis level, says Tufton
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Health sector not at crisis level, says Tufton
Minister labels strain on system a post-Hurricane surge
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 26 12:20 AM
Health sector not at crisis level, says Tufton
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Over $540 million received from 15,000 donors for Melissa recovery, says Gayle
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Over $540 million received from 15,000 donors for Melissa recovery, says Gayle
November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has so far received over $540 million from over 15,000 donors, with the money being deposited on the Government’s official...
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Excelerate Energy mobilises over US$1 million to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief effort
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Excelerate Energy mobilises over US$1 million to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief effort
Joins national and international partners to accelerate island's recovery and strengthen community resilience
November 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Excelerate Energy in partnership with Food For The Poor Jamaica, Project C.U.R.E., World Central Kitchen, the Office of Disaster P...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Three deaths, 13 people injured as Jamaicans prepare for Melissa
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#EyeOnMelissa: Three deaths, 13 people injured as Jamaicans prepare for Melissa
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three people have died and 13 others have been injured in hurricane preparations as deteriorating weather conditions affect the is...
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#EyeOnMelissa: ODPEM activates National Emergency Operation Centre
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — In response to the rapid intensification of Hurricane Melissa, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM...
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ODPEM gives the ‘all clear’ following Hurricane Beryl
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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
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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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Ferry sinking kills 18, leaves 10 missing in south Philippines
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Deidrian Downer is Miss Global Jamaica 2026
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Deidrian Downer is Miss Global Jamaica 2026
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