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‘Stay prepared’

Met Service expert says Jamaica not yet out of the woods for storm threats

Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter

November 20 12:20 AM

‘Stay prepared’

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Gov’t to establish national reconstruction body with initial US$1.15b

BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com

November 20 12:18 AM

Gov’t to establish national reconstruction body

Art & Culture, ...

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand

...appearance in tonight’s grand finale uncertain

Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter

November 20 12:16 AM

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand

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The fight continues

Government presses JPS as MPs demand clearer restoration timelines

Jerome Williams | Reporter

November 20 12:14 AM

The fight continues

Football, ...

WHERE FROM HERE?

JFF boss sheds no tears over McClaren exit; search on for new head coach

Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com

November 20 12:12 AM

Good riddance?

Food, ...

Totally Delicious Garlic Bread

November 20 12:10 AM

Straight Out Of the Oven: Totally Delicious Bakery’s Garlic Hard-Dough Bread

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St Elizabeth hardest hit

World Bank tags parish’s damage assessment at a whopping US$2,286 million

Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter

November 20 12:07 AM

St Elizabeth hardest hit

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Construction materials most needed in Trelawny

Custos welcomes food and clothes but argues rebuilding homes must begin now

Horace Hines | Observer Writer

November 20 12:06 AM

Construction materials most needed in Trelawny

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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

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

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

October 25, 2025

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

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

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...