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Baggage handler rescued after getting stuck in Air Canada cargo bay at takeoff
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Baggage handler rescued after getting stuck in Air Canada cargo bay at takeoff
January 22 09:29 PM
A baggage handler was rescued when passengers heard his screams after an Air Canada aircraft began moving with him trapped inside the baggage hold. St...
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Chinese community donates $1m to hurricane-hit St Mary’s Prep
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Chinese community donates $1m to hurricane-hit St Mary’s Prep
January 22 09:03 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — In a powerful show of solidarity and corporate citizenship, members of the Chinese community in Montego Bay donated $1 million to ...
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287 new constables to strengthen JCF’s operations
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287 new constables to strengthen JCF’s operations
January 22 08:52 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A total of 287 new constables will be deployed shortly to strengthen the operations of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The n...
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‘I Love Hip Hop’ connects with music fans in Kingston party scene
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‘I Love Hip Hop’ connects with music fans in Kingston party scene
January 22 07:40 PM
Rap fans in Kingston are raving about 'I Love Hip Hop', a weekly event that celebrates the depth, beauty, and diversity of hip hop culture. It is held...
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Vusi Thembekwayo sets the tone at Sagicor’s annual ‘Blast Off’ event
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Vusi Thembekwayo sets the tone at Sagicor’s annual ‘Blast Off’ event
January 22 07:31 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Marking the largest ‘Blast Off’ gathering since 2018, over 2,500 Sagicor team members gathered for the company’s annual event, on ...
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World Cup winner Hernandez faces human trafficking probe
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World Cup winner Hernandez faces human trafficking probe
January 22 07:25 PM
VERSAILLES, France (AFP) — France footballer Lucas Hernandez is being investigated over allegations of human trafficking and illegal employment, Frenc...
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‘Safe Passage’ leads 62nd Port Antonio Marlin Tourney, 4 marlin released
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‘Safe Passage’ leads 62nd Port Antonio Marlin Tourney, 4 marlin released
January 22 06:54 PM
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Four marlin were released on Thursday,  the first day of the 62nd Port Antonio International Blue Marlin Tournament. Eight boats a...
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Old Boy partners with Rotary Club to assist Munro College
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Old Boy partners with Rotary Club to assist Munro College
January 22 06:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Munro College in St Elizabeth has weathered many storms in its nearly 170-year history, but the last two years have tested the sch...
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Chinese community donates $1m to hurricane-hit St Mary’s Prep
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Chinese community donates $1m to hurricane-hit St Mary’s Prep
January 22, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — In a powerful show of solidarity and corporate citizenship, members of the Chinese community in Montego Bay donated $1 million to ...
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Finance ministry extends Hurricane Melissa duty and GCT relief to January 15
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Finance ministry extends Hurricane Melissa duty and GCT relief to January 15
December 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has announced a two-week extension to the relief of import duties and General Consu...
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NHT receives 667 applications for post-hurricane disaster relief grant
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NHT receives 667 applications for post-hurricane disaster relief grant
December 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Housing Trust (NHT) has, to date, received 667 applications from persons affected by Hurricane Melissa for the disast...
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Portland Past Students Health Network renders assistance after Hurricane Melissa
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Portland Past Students Health Network renders assistance after Hurricane Melissa
December 12, 2025
Three months ago, a group of people from Portland formed an organisation to assist the needy in their parish. Their first venture was to rebuild a sch...
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Alpha & Omega Prophetic Ministry brings relief to Hurricane Melissa survivors
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Alpha & Omega Prophetic Ministry brings relief to Hurricane Melissa survivors
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
December 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Bishop Beverly Fransbergen of Alpha & Omega Prophetic Ministry, an online revival ministry, recently carried out a major outreach ...
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Direct Relief recognised for contribution to Save Our Boys and Girls Foundation
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Direct Relief recognised for contribution to Save Our Boys and Girls Foundation
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 11, 2025
For 20 years, Direct Relief, one of the largest charity organisations in America, has provided assistance to Jamaica. The organisation’s contributions...
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Cabinet approves additional $42 million to restore small businesses
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Cabinet approves additional $42 million to restore small businesses
December 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Cabinet has approved an additional $42 million to restore small businesses in parishes that were severely impacted during the pass...
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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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You are tarnishing Jamaica with a lie!’ — Holness
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You are tarnishing Jamaica with a lie!’ — Holness
Prime minister addresses online commentary on use of Hurricane Melissa relief funds
November 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday rejected online allegations citing improper use of hurricane relief funds and warned soci...
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Golding says Opposition being excluded from national recovery process
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Golding says Opposition being excluded from national recovery process
November 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People’s National Party President Mark Golding is accusing the Government of sidelining the parliamentary Opposition from key deci...
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Love & Harmony Cruise delivers aid to Jamaica, promises continued relief efforts ahead of 2026 event
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Love & Harmony Cruise delivers aid to Jamaica, promises continued relief efforts ahead of 2026 event
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
November 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Sandy Ground in St Elizabeth, Bluefields in Westmoreland, and Salt Spring and Barnett Lane in Montego Bay, St James, ...
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Caricom gets firsthand view of post-Melissa challenges in Jamaica
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Caricom gets firsthand view of post-Melissa challenges in Jamaica
November 17, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Information Minister, Senator Dr Dana Morris-Dixon, has explained that a tour slated for Monday morning, involving Caribbean Commu...
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Two communities remain marooned after Melissa — ODPEM
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Two communities remain marooned after Melissa — ODPEM
Rain could affect relief efforts this week
November 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Commander Alvin Gayle says two communitie...
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No ID needed for hurricane relief packages – MLSS
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No ID needed for hurricane relief packages – MLSS
November 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) says claims circulating on social media that persons are required to present ide...
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Morgan tours south Trelawny post Melissa
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Morgan tours south Trelawny post Melissa
November 9, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Morgan, says the National Works Agency (NWA) is working to create access, so that e...
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St Elizabeth pastor contributing to relief effort
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St Elizabeth pastor contributing to relief effort
Howard Campbell 
November 8, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Like most people born and raised in St Elizabeth, Sheldon Evans is used to seeing the bountiful farmlands of his home parish. ...
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Hyundai Jamaica drives hurricane relief efforts in Trelawny
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Hyundai Jamaica drives hurricane relief efforts in Trelawny
November 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Hyundai Jamaica extended its support to the people of Trelawny on Wednesday bringing essential aid to several communities severely...
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Scotiabank commits J$165 million to support hurricane relief efforts
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Scotiabank commits J$165 million to support hurricane relief efforts
November 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, Scotiabank has announced a contribution of CAD$400,000 (app...
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United Nations to assist Jamaican Gov’t in aid distribution
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United Nations to assist Jamaican Gov’t in aid distribution
November 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica has sought assistance from the United Nations in managing the large amounts of donations being sent to t...
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Spice donates building supplies to Bethel Town
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Spice donates building supplies to Bethel Town
November 6, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — International dancehall artiste Spice says she donated building supplies to residents of Bethel Town in Westmoreland on Wednes...
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Nicki Minaj, Skeng, Shaniel Muir donate relief items to western Jamaica
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Nicki Minaj, Skeng, Shaniel Muir donate relief items to western Jamaica
November 6, 2025
American rap superstar Nicki Minaj and Jamaican entertainers Skeng and Shaniel Muir are among the latest celebrities to distribute relief supplies to ...
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St Elizabeth North East MP calls for assistance in clearing blocked roads
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St Elizabeth North East MP calls for assistance in clearing blocked roads
November 6, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Member of Parliament (MP) for St Elizabeth North Eastern, Zuleika Jess, says she has delivered hope to some constituents who w...
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287 new constables to strengthen JCF’s operations
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287 new constables to strengthen JCF’s operations
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A total of 287 new constables will be deployed shortly to strengthen the operations of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The n...
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‘I Love Hip Hop’ connects with music fans in Kingston party scene
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Rap fans in Kingston are raving about 'I Love Hip Hop', a weekly event that celebrates the depth, beauty, and diversity of hip hop culture. It is held...
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Vusi Thembekwayo sets the tone at Sagicor’s annual ‘Blast Off’ event
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Vusi Thembekwayo sets the tone at Sagicor’s annual ‘Blast Off’ event
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Marking the largest ‘Blast Off’ gathering since 2018, over 2,500 Sagicor team members gathered for the company’s annual event, on ...
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World Cup winner Hernandez faces human trafficking probe
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World Cup winner Hernandez faces human trafficking probe
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