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Mica Moore leads off Jamaica’s Winter Olympics quest in women’s monobob
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Mica Moore leads off Jamaica’s Winter Olympics quest in women’s monobob
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 14 08:33 PM
Mica Moore will kick off Jamaica’s participation at the XXV Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina when she lines up in the women’s monobob on Sunday morni...
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WATCH: Thompson-Herah happy to be back, admits to ‘butterflies’
February 14 08:03 PM
Elaine Thompson-Herah made a return to the track on Saturday after nearly two years away from competition. The two-time Olympic double sprint champion...
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Canadian High Commission mourns mass shooting victims
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Canadian High Commission mourns mass shooting victims
BY: SANDENA JAMES Social media Editor 
February 14 03:54 PM
The Canadian flag at the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica in Kingston is flying at half-mast as the North American country observes a national per...
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Money bouquets for Valentines Day
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Money bouquets for Valentines Day
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 14 03:43 PM
These photos from AFP News Agency show the Valentines Day money bouquet trend where instead of or alongside flowers, bills are folded and stacked to a...
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Russia cracks down on WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed rival
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Russia cracks down on WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed rival
February 14 03:35 PM
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russia has blocked the popular messaging service WhatsApp over its failure to comply with local legislation, the Kremlin said T...
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Valiant’s Valentine’s Day essentials
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Valiant’s Valentine’s Day essentials
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 14 02:50 PM
Passenger Princess and Girls Dem Bubble Gum hitmaker Valiant, one of the hottest dancehall acts on the scene, recently signed with liquor brand Campar...
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WATCH: Keith Duncan defends new taxes
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WATCH: Keith Duncan defends new taxes
February 14 02:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government Senator Keith Duncan is defending the nearly $30 billion in new taxes recently announced by Finance Minister Fayval Wil...
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Jamaican church leaders issue casino gaming caution
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Jamaican church leaders issue casino gaming caution
February 14 01:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Watchman Church Leaders Alliance says it has been carefully following recent parliamentary discussions surrounding the Casino ...
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Jamaica reaffirms commitment to tackling child labour
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Jamaica reaffirms commitment to tackling child labour
February 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr, has reaffirmed Jamaica's commitment to the mitigation of child labour ...
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Labour ministry formalises working partnership with HRMAJ
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Labour ministry formalises working partnership with HRMAJ
February 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has signed a Statement of Intent with the Human Resource Management Association ...
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Gov’t to launch shelter recovery programme
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Gov’t to launch shelter recovery programme
January 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is set to launch the Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP) on Thursday, aimed at providing support to hou...
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Charles Jr commends senior citizens embracing digital skills through GetConnected Programme
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Charles Jr commends senior citizens embracing digital skills through GetConnected Programme
January 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Labour and Social Security Minister Pearnel Charles Jr has commended senior citizens who are embracing digital skills through the ...
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Gov’t to safeguard integrity of Overseas Employment Programme
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Gov’t to safeguard integrity of Overseas Employment Programme
January 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will be taking steps to preserve the integrity of the Overseas Employment Programme. This was disclosed by Minister...
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‘It’s a scam’: Charles Jr warns of fraudulent social media accounts using his image
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‘It’s a scam’: Charles Jr warns of fraudulent social media accounts using his image
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr is appealing to Jamaicans to be on the alert for individuals using his image and the ministr...
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‘Jamaica a source for employer-ready labour’ Charles Jr tells US agriculture bosses
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‘Jamaica a source for employer-ready labour’ Charles Jr tells US agriculture bosses
December 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr has moved to assure agricultural employers in the United States that Jama...
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Gov’t ramps up post-hurricane response with islandwide house-to-house assessments
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Gov’t ramps up post-hurricane response with islandwide house-to-house assessments
November 21, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica - The Government has entered a new phase of post-disaster response as the Ministry of Labour and Social Security intensifies house-t...
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Labour ministry to launch disaster self-reporting form
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Labour ministry to launch disaster self-reporting form
November 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be launching a disaster self-reporting form, which will enable householders to su...
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Government intensifies nationwide relief efforts after Hurricane Melissa
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Government intensifies nationwide relief efforts after Hurricane Melissa
November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica says it has ramped up its humanitarian response to assist families affected by Hurricane Melissa, with c...
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Labour ministry warns against fraudulent TikTok account using minister’s image
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Labour ministry warns against fraudulent TikTok account using minister’s image
November 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is alerting the public to the unauthorised and fraudulent use of video images of...
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PNP’s Dwayne Vaz accuses former MP George Wright of hijacking hurricane relief supplies
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PNP’s Dwayne Vaz accuses former MP George Wright of hijacking hurricane relief supplies
Lynford Simpson | Observer Writer 
November 5, 2025
Member of Parliament (MP) for Westmoreland Central, the People’s National Party’s (PNP) Dwayne Vaz has accused the former MP, the Jamaica Labour Party...
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Jamaicans urged to celebrate older people
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Jamaicans urged to celebrate older people
October 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr, is urging all Jamaicans to celebrate the invaluable contributions of t...
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59 seniors graduate from National Digital Literacy programme
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59 seniors graduate from National Digital Literacy programme
September 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A total of 59 senior citizens graduated on Friday from the Digital Literacy Programme, an initiative of the National Council for S...
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Charles Jr disappointed over absence of veteran interpreter from national debate
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Charles Jr disappointed over absence of veteran interpreter from national debate
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr has voiced concern following the Jamaica Debates Commission’s (JDC) dec...
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Labour Minister says bridging productivity gap is key to safeguarding Jamaica’s future
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Labour Minister says bridging productivity gap is key to safeguarding Jamaica’s future
August 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr says bridging Jamaica’s productivity gap is critical to safeguarding th...
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PNP to scrap rural school bus system implemented by JLP in current form – Crawford
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PNP to scrap rural school bus system implemented by JLP in current form – Crawford
August 23, 2025
The first of three election debates kicked off Saturday night with the team representing the People’s National Party (PNP) responding to a question on...
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Ministry launches app to further assist persons with disabilities
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Ministry launches app to further assist persons with disabilities
July 30, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica—Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr says the launch of Jamaica’s revolutionary ‘I AM ABLE’ mobile application ...
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NIS records $52.2 billion in contributions
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NIS records $52.2 billion in contributions
June 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is reporting a nine per cent increase in contributions to the National Insurance Scheme...
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Gov’t to award 60 scholarships under Farm Workers Programme – Charles Jr
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Gov’t to award 60 scholarships under Farm Workers Programme – Charles Jr
May 18, 2025
A total of 60 scholarships will be awarded to Jamaicans in 2026 under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), more popularly referred to a...
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Labour minister confirms some mechanics at Chinese garage without work permits
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Labour minister confirms some mechanics at Chinese garage without work permits
May 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr has confirmed that a group of Chinese mechanics who were operating the re...
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National Skills Bank established, work permit system overhaul underway – Charles Jr
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National Skills Bank established, work permit system overhaul underway – Charles Jr
May 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica-Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr has announced the establishment of a National Skills Bank to better match ...
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Mica Moore leads off Jamaica’s Winter Olympics quest in women’s monobob
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Mica Moore leads off Jamaica’s Winter Olympics quest in women’s monobob
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 14, 2026
Mica Moore will kick off Jamaica’s participation at the XXV Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina when she lines up in the women’s monobob on Sunday morni...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
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WATCH: Thompson-Herah happy to be back, admits to ‘butterflies’
February 14, 2026
Elaine Thompson-Herah made a return to the track on Saturday after nearly two years away from competition. The two-time Olympic double sprint champion...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Canadian High Commission mourns mass shooting victims
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Canadian High Commission mourns mass shooting victims
BY: SANDENA JAMES Social media Editor 
February 14, 2026
The Canadian flag at the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica in Kingston is flying at half-mast as the North American country observes a national per...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Money bouquets for Valentines Day
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Money bouquets for Valentines Day
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 14, 2026
These photos from AFP News Agency show the Valentines Day money bouquet trend where instead of or alongside flowers, bills are folded and stacked to a...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Russia cracks down on WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed rival
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Russia cracks down on WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed rival
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MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russia has blocked the popular messaging service WhatsApp over its failure to comply with local legislation, the Kremlin said T...
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