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June 7 12:20 AM
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Vaz, JPS debunk conspiracy theory US vessel, JDF fire linked to islandwide blackout
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7 12:18 AM
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Charly Black: ‘That time is now!’
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Charly Black: ‘That time is now!’
Entertainer slated to perform at UK Reggaeland in first appearance since 2009
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
June 7 12:16 AM
Charly Black: ‘That time is now!’
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Jamaica’s sweet problem
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Honey shortage grips country post-Hurricane Melissa
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June 7 12:14 AM
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‘IT’S WATERED DOWN’
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‘IT’S WATERED DOWN’
National coach laments lack of structure in local women’s cricket
June 7 12:12 AM
National coach calls for greater focus on women’s cricket
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Ingrid Murray: On faith, growth and why Caribbean women must learn to bet on themselves
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Ingrid Murray: On faith, growth and why Caribbean women must learn to bet on themselves
June 7 12:10 AM
Ingrid Murray:
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Recurrent vaginal infections: Achieving the perfect balance of bacterial flora
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Recurrent vaginal infections: Achieving the perfect balance of bacterial flora
Dr Daryl Daley 
June 7 12:10 AM
Recurrent vaginal infections:
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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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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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June 7, 2026
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Charly Black: ‘That time is now!’
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Charly Black: ‘That time is now!’
Entertainer slated to perform at UK Reggaeland in first appearance since 2009
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June 7, 2026
Charly Black: ‘That time is now!’
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Honey shortage grips country post-Hurricane Melissa
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Jamaica’s sweet problem
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