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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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Cuba coastguard kills four on Florida-registered boat
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Cuba coastguard kills four on Florida-registered boat
February 25 02:52 PM
HAVANA, Cuba—Cuba's coastguard shot dead four people and injured six others travelling in a US-registered speedboat in an exchange of fire off the Cub...
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Ex-US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
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Ex-US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
February 25 02:36 PM
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers resigned from his teaching post at Harvard University over his links to convi...
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Regional leaders encouraged by first round of engagement with Rubio
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Regional leaders encouraged by first round of engagement with Rubio
February 25 02:28 PM
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders say they are encouraged by statements made by visiting United States Secretary of S...
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‘I feel loved’: Irish MP overwhelmed by Jamaican response to viral speech
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‘I feel loved’: Irish MP overwhelmed by Jamaican response to viral speech
BRIAN PITTER Observer writer 
February 25 02:23 PM
Thomas Gould, the Irish politician who recently captured global attention because of his distinctive accent, says he has been overwhelmed by the volum...
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Brazil politicians convicted for ordering murder of black activist councillor
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Brazil politicians convicted for ordering murder of black activist councillor
February 25 01:50 PM
BRASÍLIA, Brazil (AFP)—Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday convicted two former lawmakers of ordering the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro council...
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Crime plummets, communities strengthen as Project STAR takes root in May Pen
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Crime plummets, communities strengthen as Project STAR takes root in May Pen
February 16, 2026
CLARENDON, Jamaica — Once grappling with high levels of violence and social instability, May Pen and surrounding communities are now recording measura...
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Carreras supports Project STAR’s Hurricane Melissa response with $5m donation
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Carreras supports Project STAR’s Hurricane Melissa response with $5m donation
February 11, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Recovery efforts in Project STAR communities that were affected by Hurricane Melissa received a significant boost following a ...
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Project STAR launches initiative to help entrepreneurs recover after Hurricane Melissa
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Project STAR launches initiative to help entrepreneurs recover after Hurricane Melissa
January 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Project STAR has intensified its post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts with the rollout of its Business Re-start Initiative, aim...
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KTHS students triumph at Project STAR Business Pitch Competition
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KTHS students triumph at Project STAR Business Pitch Competition
January 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Two fifth-form students from Kingston Technical High School (KTHS) emerged winners of Project STAR’s inaugural Business Pitch Comp...
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Child Resiliency Programme transforms students, strengthens families in Kingston
Child Resiliency Programme transforms students, strengthens families in Kingston
December 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Ricardo Motley, a father of two from McIntyre Villa in Kingston, watched from the sidelines as his 10-year-old son performed in the...
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Project STAR, UNDP launch ‘Cash for Work’ initiative in Savanna-la-Mar and Salt Spring
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Project STAR, UNDP launch ‘Cash for Work’ initiative in Savanna-la-Mar and Salt Spring
December 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Project STAR has launched a Cash for Care & Work Initiative, implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Progra...
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KPMG strengthens Project STAR’s capacity with laptop donation
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KPMG strengthens Project STAR’s capacity with laptop donation
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a demonstration of continued commitment to community renewal and capacity building, professional services firm KPMG in Jamaica ...
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Chas E Ramson Ltd partners with Project STAR to support community transformation
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Chas E Ramson Ltd partners with Project STAR to support community transformation
October 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Chas E Ramson Limited has partnered with Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) — a national initiative dedicated to str...
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Communities unite at Project STAR’s Six-a-Side football tournament
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Communities unite at Project STAR’s Six-a-Side football tournament
October 9, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —  Cheers erupted from the sidelines as players dashed across the field, chasing both victory and a bigger goal — peace. The  Ki...
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Nano-grant sparks growth for Dames Electrical
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Nano-grant sparks growth for Dames Electrical
October 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – At just 34 years old, Dominic Morgan, founder of Dame’s Electrical and Home Renovation Services, is proving that with determinatio...
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May Pen youth score new opportunities with kicking forward football programme
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May Pen youth score new opportunities with kicking forward football programme
August 31, 2025
MAY PEN, Clarendon –   Project STAR has officially launched its Kicking Forward Football Programme in May Pen, Clarendon, marking a significant milest...
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Project STAR hosts summer camp to empower teens through skills training and innovation
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Project STAR hosts summer camp to empower teens through skills training and innovation
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Project STAR successfully hosted its SPARK! Youth Innovation Summer Camp, engaging teenagers from Rose Gardens and Parade Gardens ...
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May Pen residents reason with banks at Financial Literacy Hub
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May Pen residents reason with banks at Financial Literacy Hub
August 7, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — Residents of Havanna Heights, Treadlight and Racetrack in May Pen, Clarendon, were recently given a rare opportunity to engage di...
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Peart delivers critical life lessons at Project STAR’s job readiness programme
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Peart delivers critical life lessons at Project STAR’s job readiness programme
July 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— In a candid address to participants of the job readiness programme hosted by Project STAR, business mogul, Gary Peart, executive ch...
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Salt Spring graduates placed in jobs following training
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Salt Spring graduates placed in jobs following training
July 14, 2025
ST JAMES,  Jamaica — More than 70 residents of Salt Spring have successfully secured employment following their graduation from Project STAR’s compreh...
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Project STAR boosts business know-how in May Pen
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Project STAR boosts business know-how in May Pen
June 30, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica- Micro-entrepreneurs in May Pen are stepping into a new phase of business growth, thanks to a series of targeted interventions led ...
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Rose Gardens cultivates unity through Project STAR-led vegetable garden project
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Rose Gardens cultivates unity through Project STAR-led vegetable garden project
May 28, 2025
In the Kingston Central community of Rose Gardens, a vibrant intergenerational initiative came to life on Labour Day, as Project STAR joined hands wit...
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Project STAR empowering residents through monthly community hub
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Project STAR empowering residents through monthly community hub
May 15, 2025
KINGSTON Jamaica- Job placements, bank accounts, and government support—all in one place. That’s what residents of East Downtown Kingston found at the...
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32 Salt Spring residents graduate from Project STAR’s job readiness programme
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32 Salt Spring residents graduate from Project STAR’s job readiness programme
May 7, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica-Thirty-two residents of Salt Spring in St James proudly walked across the stage as graduates of a transformative training programme,...
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Project STAR and partners empowering parents as leaders in Rose Gardens
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Project STAR and partners empowering parents as leaders in Rose Gardens
April 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica-In the heart of Rose Gardens, a quiet transformation is underway, one that places families at the centre of community change. Recogn...
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Havana Heights hosts successful community integration festival
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Havana Heights hosts successful community integration festival
March 25, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica – Havana Heights in May Pen, Clarendon, came alive with vibrant activities recently as community members gathered for the May Pen W...
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28 graduates celebrate success in forklift training programme
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28 graduates celebrate success in forklift training programme
March 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -A group of 28 aspiring forklift operators celebrated a major milestone as they officially graduated from a rigorous forklift traini...
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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, 2026
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
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The head of the BBC on Wednesday ordered a "fast-tracked" internal investigation into the "serious mistake" that saw a ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
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, 2026
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...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Cuba coastguard kills four on Florida-registered boat
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Cuba coastguard kills four on Florida-registered boat
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HAVANA, Cuba—Cuba's coastguard shot dead four people and injured six others travelling in a US-registered speedboat in an exchange of fire off the Cub...
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Ex-US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
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Ex-US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers resigned from his teaching post at Harvard University over his links to convi...
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