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WIFAX puts spotlight on Kingston waterfront’s creative potential
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Market Bag: Carrot for $500 as relief from rains not yet felt
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Moratorium on non-essential travel part of efficiency drive—Fitz-Henley
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley, says the decision to issue a moratorium on non-essen...
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Stella Maris marks 33rd season with new works and Caribbean collaborations
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Opposition demands answers on Gov’t spending following ban on overseas travel for public officials
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The People's National Party (PNP) is demanding answers following the move by the Government to impose an immediate moratorium on off...
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Newell donates second vehicle to Horace Clarke High auto department
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ST MARY, Jamaica —Member of Parliament for St Mary Central Omar Newell has handed over a second vehicle to the Horace Clarke High School automotive de...
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Newell welcomes NEPA enforcement action over Barking Lodge fish pond development
Newell welcomes NEPA enforcement action over Barking Lodge fish pond development
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shadow Minister of Environment and Climate Resilience Omar Newell has welcomed the National Environment and Planning Agency’s (NEP...
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Newell says Samuda’s comments on mangrove destruction ‘inconsistent’ with gov’t data
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Newell says Samuda’s comments on mangrove destruction ‘inconsistent’ with gov’t data
June 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on Environment and Climate Resilience Omar Newell has criticised recent comments by Environment Minister Matt...
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Newell welcomes travel waste ticketing proposal, urges broader waste management reforms
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Newell welcomes travel waste ticketing proposal, urges broader waste management reforms
June 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition spokesman on environment and climate resilience and Member of Parliament for St Mary Central, Omar Newell, has welcomed...
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PNP’s Newell says gov’t still falling short on environmental promises
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May 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Environment and Climate Resilience, Omar Newell, says the Government continues to announce environmenta...
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PNP urges major climate resilience reforms ahead of hurricane season
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PNP urges major climate resilience reforms ahead of hurricane season
May 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Environment and Climate Resilience, Omar Newell, is calling for urgent improvements to Jamaica’s climat...
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Newell wants clarity on oil exploration in Jamaica’s waters
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Newell wants clarity on oil exploration in Jamaica’s waters
May 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the Government increasingly optimistic that oil will be found in Jamaica’s waters in commercial quantities, Opposition Spokes...
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Govt’s beach access policy falls short, says Newell
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Govt’s beach access policy falls short, says Newell
May 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesman on the Environment and Climate Resilience, Omar Newell, says the Beach Access and Management Policy recently ta...
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St Mary Central MP questions delays and budgeting under SPARK programme
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St Mary Central MP questions delays and budgeting under SPARK programme
May 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament (MP) for St Mary Central, Omar Newell, has raised concerns about the implementation of the Government’s SPARK...
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WATCH: Guy makes passionate plea ‘to ensure that St Mary is restored orange’
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August 26, 2025
Former St Mary Central Member of Parliament, the People's National Party's Dr Morais Guy on Saturday delivered a passionate plea to supporters to ensu...
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ST MARY, Jamaica – People’s National Party (PNP) caretaker for St Mary Central Omar Newell says residents of Port Maria in St Mary will have easier ac...
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