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IMF says US policy shift will cut incomes for poorest, raise poverty
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IMF says US policy shift will cut incomes for poorest, raise poverty
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25 06:10 PM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that recent changes to United States (US) fiscal, trade and immigration policies are projected to mat...
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Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row
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Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row
February 25 05:39 PM
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Vinicius Junior scored the winner on the night as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, progressing...
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Chris Martin, Gyptian, Beenie Man and Agent Sasco for 100’s anniversary concert
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Chris Martin, Gyptian, Beenie Man and Agent Sasco for 100’s anniversary concert
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
February 25 05:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Recording artiste Christopher Martin, along with other veteran entertainers Gyptian, Agent Sasco, and Beenie Man will be igniting ...
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Dwayne Vaz claims innocence amid allegations of Westmoreland assault
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Dwayne Vaz claims innocence amid allegations of Westmoreland assault
February 25 05:06 PM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —  Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central Dwayne Vaz is denying any wrongdoing after being charged by police over an alle...
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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
February 25 04:29 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  People’s National Party (PNP) Shadow Minister of Environment and Climate Resilience, Omar Newell, is calling on the Government to...
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Burn victim needs blood; sister released from custody
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Burn victim needs blood; sister released from custody
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25 04:01 PM
The  Jamaica Observer  understands that Westmoreland burn victim, Dacia Forrester successfully underwent a medical procedure to remove burnt skin cell...
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BBC orders probe into airing of BAFTA racial slur
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BBC orders probe into airing of BAFTA racial slur
February 25 03:08 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The head of the BBC on Wednesday ordered a "fast-tracked" internal investigation into the "serious mistake" that saw a ...
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Centenarian Storytelling series targets students in St Ann
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Centenarian Storytelling series targets students in St Ann
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
February 25 03:04 PM
A centenarian storytelling series targeting students is set to be launched on Thursday at the Bamboo Blu in Mammee Bay, St Ann. The initiative aims to...
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Holness travels to St Kitts and Nevis for 50th Caricom Heads of Government meeting
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Holness travels to St Kitts and Nevis for 50th Caricom Heads of Government meeting
February 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness will depart the island on Monday for St Kitts and Nevis to attend the 50th Regular Meeting of the Co...
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Holness urges young Jamaicans to modernise public sector
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Holness urges young Jamaicans to modernise public sector
February 18, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Andrew Holness has urged young Jamaicans to adopt an outcomes-focused mindset to modernise Jamaica’s public sector fo...
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Holness mourns passing of US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson
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Holness mourns passing of US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson
February 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed sadness at the passing of American civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, who die...
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Holness opens $140m parent overnight suite at Bustamante Hospital
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Holness opens $140m parent overnight suite at Bustamante Hospital
January 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Friday officially opened the new parent overnight suite at the Bustamante Hospital for Childre...
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Holness departs for International Economic Forum in Panama
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Holness departs for International Economic Forum in Panama
January 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is scheduled to travel to Panama from Tuesday, January 27 to Thursday, January 29, 2026 for offic...
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Holness saddened by passing of Sly Dunbar
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Holness saddened by passing of Sly Dunbar
January 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed sadness at the passing of legendary drummer Lowell "Sly" Dunbar. Holness, in a tweet o...
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WATCH: Gov’t will provide the necessary budget for body-worn cameras, says Holness
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WATCH: Gov’t will provide the necessary budget for body-worn cameras, says Holness
January 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his administration will supply the necessary budget to ensure the procurement of body-worn came...
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Holness urges vigilance against exploitation of ROOFS programme
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Holness urges vigilance against exploitation of ROOFS programme
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Prime Minister Andrew Holness has cautioned beneficiaries of the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) initiativ...
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Jamaica will be rebuilt better, stronger – PM
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Jamaica will be rebuilt better, stronger – PM
January 18, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says that the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa has created the opportunity to rebuild Jamaica...
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Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction
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Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction
January 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has allocated $10 billion to provide relief, reconstruction and restoration grants to individuals whose homes were ...
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PM clarifies $75m allocation to churches is for clean-up activities, not rebuilding
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PM clarifies $75m allocation to churches is for clean-up activities, not rebuilding
January 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has clarified that the previously announced $75 million to support affected churches in the aftermat...
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In New Year’s message, PM reflects on overcoming challenges while staring down crises
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In New Year’s message, PM reflects on overcoming challenges while staring down crises
January 1, 2026
In his New Year's message on Thursday, Prime Minister Andrew Holness reflected anew on the challenges he has navigated with Jamaica during his leaders...
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Holness outlines roof repairs, waste reform in hurricane recovery push
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Holness outlines roof repairs, waste reform in hurricane recovery push
December 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is moving from disaster relief to long-term recovery following the passage of Hu...
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Prime Minister urges hope, resilience in Christmas message amid hurricane recovery
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Prime Minister urges hope, resilience in Christmas message amid hurricane recovery
December 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has urged Jamaicans to hold on to hope and unity as the country recovers from the effects of Hurr...
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Holness pays tribute to late consul-general to New York
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Holness pays tribute to late consul-general to New York
December 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness paid tribute to the late Alsion Wilson, Jamaica’s consul-general to New York during a thanksgiving s...
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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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IMF says US policy shift will cut incomes for poorest, raise poverty
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Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that recent changes to United States (US) fiscal, trade and immigration policies are projected to mat...
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Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row
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Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row
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MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Vinicius Junior scored the winner on the night as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, progressing...
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Chris Martin, Gyptian, Beenie Man and Agent Sasco for 100’s anniversary concert
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Chris Martin, Gyptian, Beenie Man and Agent Sasco for 100’s anniversary concert
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Recording artiste Christopher Martin, along with other veteran entertainers Gyptian, Agent Sasco, and Beenie Man will be igniting ...
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Dwayne Vaz claims innocence amid allegations of Westmoreland assault
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Dwayne Vaz claims innocence amid allegations of Westmoreland assault
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WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —  Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central Dwayne Vaz is denying any wrongdoing after being charged by police over an alle...
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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —  People’s National Party (PNP) Shadow Minister of Environment and Climate Resilience, Omar Newell, is calling on the Government to...
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