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Scott-Mottley wants Gov’t to provide answers on deadly Sligoville shooting
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Scott-Mottley wants Gov’t to provide answers on deadly Sligoville shooting
October 25 01:40 PM
Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign, Regional and Diaspora Affairs, Donna Scott-Mottley says it’s incumbent on the Government to provide an explanation...
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Tilibop and Sizzla strike early momentum with ‘Dem Nuh Ready’
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Tilibop and Sizzla strike early momentum with ‘Dem Nuh Ready’
October 25 01:35 PM
Reggae artiste Tilibop is pleased that die-hard reggae fans were, apparently, 'ready' for his new collaboration single, Dem Nuh Ready , featuring Sizz...
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Jamaica aims to raise minimum gun sentence to 20 years
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Jamaica aims to raise minimum gun sentence to 20 years
Gov't recommends new offence for criminals using children to carry guns
October 25 12:58 PM
Jamaica's National Security Council (NSC) has recommended that persons convicted of illegal firearm possession face a new minimum sentence of 20 years...
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UVI’s Jahman ‘elated’ over Grammy consideration
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UVI’s Jahman ‘elated’ over Grammy consideration
October 25 12:36 PM
On November 19, when The Recording Academy announces nominations for the 69th Grammy Awards, roots singer Jahman hopes he will be in the running for B...
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Da’Country releases new album ‘TALLAWAH’
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Da’Country releases new album ‘TALLAWAH’
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
October 25 12:18 PM
With the release of his highly anticipated new album, TALLAWAH , up-and-coming Montego Bay-based artiste Da’Country is hoping to solidify his spot as ...
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Jamaica hit Sri Lanka for six at U15 World Cup
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Jamaica hit Sri Lanka for six at U15 World Cup
October 25 12:15 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica extended their historic run to three wins at the FIFA Under-15 World Cup, beating Sri Lanka 6-0 in Baku, Azerbaijan on Sun...
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Man Utd battered by Bournemouth to leave Carrick on the brink
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Man Utd battered by Bournemouth to leave Carrick on the brink
October 25 11:55 AM
MANCHESTER United Kingdom (AFP) —Manchester United slumped further into crisis with a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday that plunged Michael Ca...
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World Pasta Day sparks creativity at Spanish Town Infant School
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World Pasta Day sparks creativity at Spanish Town Infant School
October 25 11:46 AM
Raise your hand if you have ever glued macaroni to cardboard and proudly called it art. For generations of Jamaicans, pasta art was practically a rite...
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‘Stop confusing the public with talk of faster recovery’, Thame tells Gov’t senators
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‘Stop confusing the public with talk of faster recovery’, Thame tells Gov’t senators
September 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Senator Dr Maziki Thame told her Government counterparts on Friday to “stop confusing the public with this idea that we...
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St Kitts PM Drew confirms stroke, says recovery going well
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St Kitts PM Drew confirms stroke, says recovery going well
September 14, 2026
FLORIDA, United States (CMC)—St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew on Sunday confirmed that he had suffered a stroke late last month, but...
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St Kitts PM in good spirits despite undisclosed illness
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St Kitts PM in good spirits despite undisclosed illness
September 3, 2026
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – St Kitts Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew Thursday said he remains in good spirits and is continuing to “getting fully act...
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Surviving burn victims from Guardsman fire return home
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Surviving burn victims from Guardsman fire return home
…Spouse urges support for Burn Foundation amid husband’s recovery
August 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two of the four men injured in an explosion at a garage adjacent to Guardsman Group-Beryllium Limited headquarters, on South Camp ...
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Local Gov’t ministry receives US$1 million to support Hurricane Melissa recovery
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Local Gov’t ministry receives US$1 million to support Hurricane Melissa recovery
July 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has received US$1 million in resources and cash to assist ongoing Hurrica...
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Jamaica’s birds are still recovering; conservationists say hunting can wait
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Jamaica’s birds are still recovering; conservationists say hunting can wait
BY KELSEY THOMAS Online coordinator thomask@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 14, 2026
Experts are cautioning that Jamaica may be moving too quickly to reopen the bird shooting season following Hurricane Melissa, which devastated the isl...
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DBJ’s M5 framework drives recovery dialogue for agriculture at New York conference
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DBJ’s M5 framework drives recovery dialogue for agriculture at New York conference
April 17, 2026
NEW YORK, United States -- The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) reinforced its role in advancing national recovery and resilience at the Recover Bett...
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JACRA completes $120m coffee recovery programme following Hurricane Melissa
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JACRA completes $120m coffee recovery programme following Hurricane Melissa
March 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) says it has completed a $120 million recovery intervention in Ja...
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JPS brings vital services to Beeston Spring residents through Community Connect Fair
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JPS brings vital services to Beeston Spring residents through Community Connect Fair
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the restoration of electricity continues in communities in western parishes heavily impacted by Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica Publ...
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Jamaica officially enters reconstruction phase post-Melissa
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Jamaica officially enters reconstruction phase post-Melissa
March 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, has announced that the country has officially entered the reconstruction phase of the Hurricane...
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Eclipse Florals finds new momentum after hurricane setback
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Eclipse Florals finds new momentum after hurricane setback
February 9, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — What began as uncertainty in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa has given way to renewed momentum for Montego Bay–based Eclipse Fl...
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Cayman Islands sends US$1m to support Jamaica’s hurricane recovery
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Cayman Islands sends US$1m to support Jamaica’s hurricane recovery
January 31, 2026
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (CMC) — The Cayman Islands Government has sent US$1 million to Jamaica to help the island recover from the devastation cau...
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Grace Foods ramps up support for farm relief and recovery post-Hurricane Melissa
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Grace Foods ramps up support for farm relief and recovery post-Hurricane Melissa
January 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In support of Jamaica’s agricultural recovery following Hurricane Melissa, Grace Foods has partnered with the BREDS Treasure Beach...
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‘Hope in Melissa’s aftermath’
Escarpment Road and Middle Quarters New Testament Churches of God partner for major relief effort
BY KELSEY THOMAS Online coordinator thomask@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 7, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — In the wake of the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, Escarpment Road New Testament Church of God joined forc...
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Reetu Gupta donates Ca$105,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief and recovery efforts
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Reetu Gupta donates Ca$105,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief and recovery efforts
December 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Reetu Gupta, chief executive officer (CEO) of The Gupta Group and CEO of the Gupta Family Foundation, has contributed over Ca$105,00...
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Gov’t in discussion with JPS on securing funding for Hurricane Melissa recovery—Vaz
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Gov’t in discussion with JPS on securing funding for Hurricane Melissa recovery—Vaz
November 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Daryl Vaz says the government is in discussion with the Jamaica Public...
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Hurricane Melissa deals $40-b blow to mining sector
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Hurricane Melissa deals $40-b blow to mining sector
November 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The mining sector, a critical earner of foreign exchange, was not spared the fury of Hurricane Melissa, sustaining preliminary est...
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More health centres opened in St Elizabeth post Melissa
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More health centres opened in St Elizabeth post Melissa
November 12, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) is advising the public that more health centres have been opened in St Elizabeth...
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Green outlines recovery efforts for agriculture sector
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Green outlines recovery efforts for agriculture sector
November 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says the Agricultural Disaster Recovery Task Force, led by Michael Pryce, which was established a...
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Allianz Memorial Van Damme donates US$100k to Usain Bolt Foundation for hurricane relief
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Allianz Memorial Van Damme donates US$100k to Usain Bolt Foundation for hurricane relief
November 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Allianz Memorial Van Damme, the Brussels athletics meeting and host of next year’s Wanda Diamond League final, is donating US$...
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US pledges additional US$10 million for Jamaica’s hurricane recovery
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US pledges additional US$10 million for Jamaica’s hurricane recovery
November 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) has pledged an additional US$10 million to support Jamaica’s recovery from the devastating impact of Hurric...
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Sagicor commits J$200 million to support Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts
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Sagicor commits J$200 million to support Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts
November 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Sagicor Group Jamaica, through the Sagicor Foundation, has committed approximately J$200 million to assist communities affected by...
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Tilibop and Sizzla strike early momentum with ‘Dem Nuh Ready’
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Tilibop and Sizzla strike early momentum with ‘Dem Nuh Ready’
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Reggae artiste Tilibop is pleased that die-hard reggae fans were, apparently, 'ready' for his new collaboration single, Dem Nuh Ready , featuring Sizz...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaica aims to raise minimum gun sentence to 20 years
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Jamaica aims to raise minimum gun sentence to 20 years
Gov't recommends new offence for criminals using children to carry guns
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Jamaica's National Security Council (NSC) has recommended that persons convicted of illegal firearm possession face a new minimum sentence of 20 years...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer", "breaking-news":"Push Notifications"}
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UVI’s Jahman ‘elated’ over Grammy consideration
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On November 19, when The Recording Academy announces nominations for the 69th Grammy Awards, roots singer Jahman hopes he will be in the running for B...
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Da’Country releases new album ‘TALLAWAH’
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Da’Country releases new album ‘TALLAWAH’
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With the release of his highly anticipated new album, TALLAWAH , up-and-coming Montego Bay-based artiste Da’Country is hoping to solidify his spot as ...
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