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Antigua’s PM says rally shooting ‘not political’, pledges tough action on gun violence
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Antigua’s PM says rally shooting ‘not political’, pledges tough action on gun violence
April 26 04:43 PM
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Antiguan Prime Minister Gaston Browne has strongly condemned the shooting incident that disrupted a major political rally o...
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Jamaican-born instructor marks 30 years teaching yoga in New York
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Jamaican-born instructor marks 30 years teaching yoga in New York
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Long before it became fashionable, Michael Eaton was an exponent of yoga. For the devout Rastafarian, the ancient Indian discipline is more than limb-...
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Norris Man shines during Barbados Reggae Festival
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Norris Man shines during Barbados Reggae Festival
April 26 04:28 PM
Reggae singer Norris Man delivered a commanding set that resonated deeply with fans of conscious music on Friday night during the Legends of Reggae Sh...
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ITA reports encouraging first quarter with road deaths down 33 per cent
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ITA reports encouraging first quarter with road deaths down 33 per cent
April 26 03:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 62 people have been killed in 55 fatal crashes as at the end of the first qua...
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Michael Jackson biopic debuts atop North America box office
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Michael Jackson biopic debuts atop North America box office
April 26 02:02 PM
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — "Michael," the much-anticipated biopic about late superstar Michael Jackson, debuted atop the North American box of...
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All set for IMPACT x Mystique 2026
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All set for IMPACT x Mystique 2026
April 26 01:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The stage is set for the inaugural staging of IMPACT x Mystique 2026, a new flagship marketing conference by Mystique Integrated, ...
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MP Samuda commends USF Connect a Child Programme as investment in students’ digital future
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MP Samuda commends USF Connect a Child Programme as investment in students’ digital future
April 26 12:46 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for St Ann North East, Matthew Samuda, has commended the Universal Service Fund (USF) for what he described as ...
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Haiti faces security crossroads as Kenyan forces withdraw
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Haiti faces security crossroads as Kenyan forces withdraw
April 26 12:42 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — Haiti’s already fragile security environment is entering a new phase with the gradual departure of nearly 500 Kenyan pol...
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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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JDF to airlift Starlink units to isolated areas Thursday
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JDF to airlift Starlink units to isolated areas Thursday
November 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) will begin to airlift Starlink internet devices into select communities on Thursday, according to ...
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Field hospital for Falmouth, two sites being assessed in Westmoreland
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Field hospital for Falmouth, two sites being assessed in Westmoreland
November 6, 2025
As health services at the field hospital established in Black River, St Elizabeth get underway, another unit is scheduled to be set up in Falmouth, Tr...
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Vaz tells the police and Transport Authority to seize buses of operators who have increased their fares since Melissa hit
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Vaz tells the police and Transport Authority to seize buses of operators who have increased their fares since Melissa hit
October 31, 2025
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has told the Transport Authority and the police to conduct sting operations to nab public transport operators who have re...
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Lioness present in Central Africa for first time in 6 years  — NGO
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Lioness present in Central Africa for first time in 6 years — NGO
August 8, 2025
LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AFP) — A conservation group says it has photographic evidence of the presence of a female lion in a national park in northeastern C...
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Recovering pope out and about again at favourite Rome Basilica
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Recovering pope out and about again at favourite Rome Basilica
April 12, 2025
VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP)— Pope Francis, continuing his recovery from life-threatening pneumonia, made a surprise visit on Saturday to his favourit...
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First glimpse of Pope since hospitalisation – Vatican
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First glimpse of Pope since hospitalisation – Vatican
March 16, 2025
VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP) — The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis since the 88-year-old pontiff was admitted more tha...
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Jamaican-born instructor marks 30 years teaching yoga in New York
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Norris Man shines during Barbados Reggae Festival
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Norris Man shines during Barbados Reggae Festival
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Reggae singer Norris Man delivered a commanding set that resonated deeply with fans of conscious music on Friday night during the Legends of Reggae Sh...
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ITA reports encouraging first quarter with road deaths down 33 per cent
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ITA reports encouraging first quarter with road deaths down 33 per cent
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 62 people have been killed in 55 fatal crashes as at the end of the first qua...
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Michael Jackson biopic debuts atop North America box office
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