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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
December 25 02:34 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Britain's King Charles III called for "compassion and reconciliation" at a time of "division" across the world in his Chr...
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
December 25 02:06 PM
HANOVER, Jamaica — As the festive glow of the Christmas season settles over Hanover's parish capital, Mayor of Lucea, Sheridan Samuels is issuing a st...
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
December 25 01:39 PM
Fast rising Uk-based dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest be...
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
December 25 12:54 PM
Fusion reggae artiste Complex Ricki is generating a major buzz on the streets with her latest ambitious single, Make a Change , dedicated to the survi...
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
December 25 12:35 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – As United States President Donald Trump expands the US military build-up in the Caribbean, Democratic legislators ar...
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WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
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WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
December 25 11:02 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — One of Manchester’s most wanted men was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in Mike Town in the parish ...
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Two American men denied bail on rape charges in The Bahamas
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Two American men denied bail on rape charges in The Bahamas
December 25 10:45 AM
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – Two American men were denied bail when they appeared in a magistrate’s court in The Bahamas charged with raping a 25-year-old ...
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 10:07 AM
A Florida family’s efforts to preserve their Jamaican matriarch’s recipes, passed down through generations, have transformed the 96-year-old woman int...
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Tropical wave expected to move into Caribbean Sea, rain forecast for Heroes’ Day
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Tropical wave expected to move into Caribbean Sea, rain forecast for Heroes’ Day
October 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a tropical wave moving over the Windward Islands, according to its 8:00...
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Brace for unstable weather conditions this weekend — Met Service
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Brace for unstable weather conditions this weekend — Met Service
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological Service of Jamaica says Jamaicans are to expect rainy conditions as a trough moves across the western Caribbean...
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WATCH: ‘The entire gully is in my house’
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WATCH: ‘The entire gully is in my house’
New Kingston resident  blames apartment complex for destructive overflow 
September 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- A resident of Trafalgar Park in New Kingston says she has lost everything after her home was inundated with water from a nearby g...
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Heavy rains causing widespread destruction in Haiti
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Heavy rains causing widespread destruction in Haiti
May 12, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — The United Nations Monday said that heavy rains over the past few days have caused widespread flooding, damaging homes, crops a...
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Thunderstorm brings hail to central Jamaica
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Thunderstorm brings hail to central Jamaica
April 25, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – Friday afternoon thunderstorms brought hail to some areas of the country, according to the Jamaica Meteorological Service. A vid...
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Portland roads impassable amid heavy rains
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Portland roads impassable amid heavy rains
April 15, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica— The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that the main road from Buff Bay to White Hall in Portland is now impassable following ...
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Reifer, Campbell facing possible bans over Super50 debacle
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Reifer, Campbell facing possible bans over Super50 debacle
November 29, 2024
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – Barbados Pride captain Raymon Reifer and skipper of the Jamaica Scorpions John Campbell, could be facing lengthy suspension...
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WATCH: St Mary footbridge at risk of collapse as heavy rains loom
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WATCH: St Mary footbridge at risk of collapse as heavy rains loom
November 24, 2024
With heavy rains forecasted for eastern parishes over the next few days, residents relying on the Marlie Bridge in Cool Spring, Western St Mary, are c...
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Tropical storm conditions to begin impacting Jamaica within 24 hours, warning remains in effect
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Tropical storm conditions to begin impacting Jamaica within 24 hours, warning remains in effect
November 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An approaching weather system which is forecast to strengthen to a tropical depression is expected to bring tropical storm-like co...
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Unstable weather conditions expected until midweek, Met Service says
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Unstable weather conditions expected until midweek, Met Service says
September 23, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An area of disturbed weather associated with a broad trough across the western Caribbean is expected to generate unstable weather ...
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Flooding, landslides likely as tropical wave moves across Jamaica
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Flooding, landslides likely as tropical wave moves across Jamaica
July 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A tropical wave just east of Jamaica is expected to move across the country bringing with it unstable weather conditions beginning...
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Flooding forces suspension of face-to-face classes at Muschett High
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Flooding forces suspension of face-to-face classes at Muschett High
June 5, 2024
TRELAWNY, Jamaica— Face-to-face classes were suspended at Muschett High Wednesday morning following heavy rains that resulted in flooding on a section...
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Cold front expected to impact Jamaica starting Monday
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Cold front expected to impact Jamaica starting Monday
February 19, 2024
Jamaica is expected to become under the influence of a cold front by Monday night, according to the Meteorological Service of Jamaica. According to th...
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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Britain's King Charles III called for "compassion and reconciliation" at a time of "division" across the world in his Chr...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
December 25, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica — As the festive glow of the Christmas season settles over Hanover's parish capital, Mayor of Lucea, Sheridan Samuels is issuing a st...
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
December 25, 2025
Fast rising Uk-based dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest be...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
December 25, 2025
Fusion reggae artiste Complex Ricki is generating a major buzz on the streets with her latest ambitious single, Make a Change , dedicated to the survi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
December 25, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – As United States President Donald Trump expands the US military build-up in the Caribbean, Democratic legislators ar...
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