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The real mangrove threat
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The real mangrove threat
Samuda says charcoal burners doing more damage than commercial developments
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 15 12:30 AM
The real mangrove threat
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‘A burden the country cannot afford’
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‘A burden the country cannot afford’
JN Life head warns men’s health neglect could cost Jamaica billions
June 15 12:28 AM
‘A burden the country cannot afford’
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MP Brown Burke joins call for more CDF money
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MP Brown Burke joins call for more CDF money
June 15 12:26 AM
MP Brown Burke joins call for more CDF money
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Bishop Hudson-Wilkin calls for Jamaica’s moral voice on world stage
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Bishop Hudson-Wilkin calls for Jamaica’s moral voice on world stage
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 15 12:24 AM
Bishop Hudson-Wilkin calls for Jamaica’s moral voice on world stage
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JCC celebrates businesses driving recovery, resilience and growth at 41st annual awards
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JCC celebrates businesses driving recovery, resilience and growth at 41st annual awards
June 15 12:22 AM
JCC celebrates businesses driving recovery, resilience and growth at 41st annual awards
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MoBay adds automated car park in move towards becoming smart city
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MoBay adds automated car park in move towards becoming smart city
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MoBay adds automated car park in move towards becoming smart city
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KSAMC ramps up effort to collect signage fees
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KSAMC ramps up effort to collect signage fees
June 15 12:18 AM
KSAMC ramps up effort to collect signage fees
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WATCH: Bike crash ends in flames on North South Highway
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WATCH: Bike crash ends in flames on North South Highway
June 14 07:35 PM
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital following a fiery crash on the North South Highway, near the Moneague toll exit, on Sunday. It is understood that...
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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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PNP’s Newell says gov’t still falling short on environmental promises
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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WATCH: Guy makes passionate plea ‘to ensure that St Mary is restored orange’
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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Newell touts housing plan for St Mary Central
July 4, 2025
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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The real mangrove threat
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The real mangrove threat
Samuda says charcoal burners doing more damage than commercial developments
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June 15, 2026
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‘A burden the country cannot afford’
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‘A burden the country cannot afford’
JN Life head warns men’s health neglect could cost Jamaica billions
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MP Brown Burke joins call for more CDF money
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MP Brown Burke joins call for more CDF money
June 15, 2026
MP Brown Burke joins call for more CDF money
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Bishop Hudson-Wilkin calls for Jamaica’s moral voice on world stage
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Bishop Hudson-Wilkin calls for Jamaica’s moral voice on world stage
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June 15, 2026
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JCC celebrates businesses driving recovery, resilience and growth at 41st annual awards
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JCC celebrates businesses driving recovery, resilience and growth at 41st annual awards
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JCC celebrates businesses driving recovery, resilience and growth at 41st annual awards
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