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‘We don’t have the capacity’
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‘We don’t have the capacity’
OUR admits it lacks manpower to verify utility companies’ recovery claims
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:30 AM
‘We don’t have the capacity’
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Christmas cheer
Government tapping overseas markets to ensure adequate supply of fruits, vegetables, and eggs
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:28 AM
Christmas cheer
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Student loan relief
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Student loan relief
SLB announces debt reset initiative for students affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:26 AM
Student loan relief
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Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
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Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
Insiders say ‘war of words’ good for dancehall
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:26 AM
Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
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Dre Skull banks on Cholita
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Dre Skull banks on Cholita
...drops new single with Skillibeng
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December 4 12:24 AM
Dre Skull banks on Cholita
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Overseas haven for dogs
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Overseas haven for dogs
Canada, US provide homes for more than 50 rescued after Melissa
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:24 AM
Overseas haven for dogs
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Grammy-winning producer Notnice to spread holiday cheer with Christmas compilation
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Grammy-winning producer Notnice to spread holiday cheer with Christmas compilation
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:22 AM
Grammy-winning producer Notnice to spread holiday cheer with Christmas compilation
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Climate justice clash
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Climate justice clash
Holness, Golding differ on what Jamaica should expect from wealthy high-emission countries
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 12:22 AM
Climate justice clash
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Holness hits back at criticisms of gov’t distribution of donated generators
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Holness hits back at criticisms of gov’t distribution of donated generators
November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is hitting back at recent criticisms surrounding the distribution of donated generators by the gover...
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New police station in Little London opened
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New police station in Little London opened
November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A new police station was officially opened in Little London, Westmoreland on Friday. The facility was built under the Ministry of ...
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You are tarnishing Jamaica with a lie!’ — Holness
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You are tarnishing Jamaica with a lie!’ — Holness
Prime minister addresses online commentary on use of Hurricane Melissa relief funds
November 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday rejected online allegations citing improper use of hurricane relief funds and warned soci...
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National clean-up exercise to begin next week, starting in Westmoreland — McKenzie
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National clean-up exercise to begin next week, starting in Westmoreland — McKenzie
November 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will launch a national clean-up exercise next week, beginning in Westmoreland, Minister of Local Government and Com...
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PM urges climate action at G20, meets with IMF and World Bank over hurricane devastation
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PM urges climate action at G20, meets with IMF and World Bank over hurricane devastation
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness used the G20 summit to deliver a stark warning on the growing threat of climate change, outlining th...
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Private sector groups urge swift, coordinated action from Gov’t in hurricane recovery effort
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Private sector groups urge swift, coordinated action from Gov’t in hurricane recovery effort
November 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Several influential private sector groups have written to Prime Minister Andrew Holness expressing concerns surrounding the curren...
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Government to mobilise emergency relief for St Elizabeth
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Government to mobilise emergency relief for St Elizabeth
October 29, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The Government is set to mobilise the necessary emergency relief for residents in St Elizabeth who have been impacted by Hurri...
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Jamaica needs to prepare for ‘dispensation’ of fourth industrial revolution, says Holness
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Jamaica needs to prepare for ‘dispensation’ of fourth industrial revolution, says Holness
October 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica needs to prepare for the 'dispensation' of the fourth industrial revolution by using tec...
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$2-million reward for information on Commodore shooting
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$2-million reward for information on Commodore shooting
October 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The government has announced a two-million-dollar reward for information surrounding Sunday’s fatal shooting in the community of Co...
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Holness calls for global war on gangs
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Holness calls for global war on gangs
September 26, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC)-Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Friday said that the crisis in Haiti has "laid bare a wider truth in transnational criminal netw...
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Holness reiterates Jamaica’s commitment to climate action
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Holness reiterates Jamaica’s commitment to climate action
September 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to climate action, stressing that the nation is stepping up its r...
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Rubio congratulates Holness, commits to strengthening ties with Jamaica
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Rubio congratulates Holness, commits to strengthening ties with Jamaica
September 22, 2025
United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated Dr Andrew Holness on being re-elected Prime Minister of Jamaica and has committed ...
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Newly appointed ministers of state and parliamentary secretary sworn in
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Newly appointed ministers of state and parliamentary secretary sworn in
September 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Thirteen newly appointed ministers of state and one parliamentary secretary were sworn in by the Governor-General, Sir Patrick Alle...
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Holness issues charge to members of new Cabinet
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Holness issues charge to members of new Cabinet
September 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness, has charged members of his new Cabinet to approach their responsibilities with humility, discipline...
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Holness not ready to pass on the leader baton as yet
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Holness not ready to pass on the leader baton as yet
September 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says he is not ready to pass on the leadership baton just yet, as there is still more to be achie...
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Dr Holness sworn in for a fourth time
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Dr Holness sworn in for a fourth time
September 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dr Andrew Holness was on Tuesday sworn in as the country's ninth prime minister of Jamaica. Dr Holness, during the swearing-in cer...
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Scott-Mottley raises concerns over PM’s ‘not your birth that makes you Jamaican’ comment
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Scott-Mottley raises concerns over PM’s ‘not your birth that makes you Jamaican’ comment
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Senator Donna Scott-Mottley has raised concerns surrounding remarks made by Prime Minister Andrew Holness during Thursd...
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‘Consultation vs no referendum’: Island’s leaders clash on process to determine final appellate court
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‘Consultation vs no referendum’: Island’s leaders clash on process to determine final appellate court
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The issue of Jamaica's final appellate court took centre stage at Thursday night's election debate on leadership, with Prime Minis...
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Golding, Holness commit to press freedom at election debates
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Golding, Holness commit to press freedom at election debates
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Leader, Prime Minister Andrew Holness, and People’s National Party (PNP) President, Opposition Leader M...
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WATCH: Holness urges business literacy and greater financing access for small farmers
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WATCH: Holness urges business literacy and greater financing access for small farmers
August 3, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has urged Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green and the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) to intensif...
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PM Holness salutes J Wray and Nephew
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PM Holness salutes J Wray and Nephew
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
July 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — While highlighting some of the company's achievements and contributions to Jamaicans over the years, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holn...
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‘We’re not giving up on Jamaicans!’
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‘We’re not giving up on Jamaicans!’
Holness reaffirms commitment to local workers amid labour import proposals
July 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has pushed back against calls for the importation of labour to address the current shortage in the l...
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‘We don’t have the capacity’
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‘We don’t have the capacity’
OUR admits it lacks manpower to verify utility companies’ recovery claims
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
‘We don’t have the capacity’
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Christmas cheer
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Christmas cheer
Government tapping overseas markets to ensure adequate supply of fruits, vegetables, and eggs
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
Christmas cheer
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Student loan relief
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Student loan relief
SLB announces debt reset initiative for students affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
Student loan relief
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Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
Entertainment
Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
Insiders say ‘war of words’ good for dancehall
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2025
Masicka, Tommy Lee throw lyrical jabs
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Dre Skull banks on Cholita
Entertainment
Dre Skull banks on Cholita
...drops new single with Skillibeng
Kevin Jackson 
December 4, 2025
Dre Skull banks on Cholita
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