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January 27, 2025
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January 27 05:14 AM
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Haunted by rain
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Haunted by rain
Sigma help comes as each downpour reopens Melissa’s terror among students
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
January 27 12:20 AM
Haunted by rain
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Not drilling for oil yet
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Not drilling for oil yet
Vaz sets record straight on offshore exploration amid public speculation
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
January 27 12:18 AM
Not drilling for oil yet
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Sly Dunbar ‘lived  for the music’
Entertainment, ...
Sly Dunbar ‘lived for the music’
Iconic drummer joins Jimmy Cliff, Cat Coore in reggae’s celestial hall of fame
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
January 27 12:16 AM
Sly Dunbar ‘lived for
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Patience and promise
Athletics, ...
Patience and promise
Rising sprint star Lyston pleased with steady progress after making professional debut
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 27 12:14 AM
Patience and promise
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GO FOR IT!
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GO FOR IT!
West Indies confident of T20 World Cup success despite poor run in
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 27 12:12 AM
‘There is energy’
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Principals grateful for Sigma help
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Principals grateful for Sigma help
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 27 12:12 AM
Principals grateful for Sigma help
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Health threat of global plastics projected to soar
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Health threat of global plastics projected to soar
January 27 12:11 AM
Health threat of global plastics projected to soar
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Cash assistance programme launched to support 50,000 Jamaicans post Melissa
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Cash assistance programme launched to support 50,000 Jamaicans post Melissa
December 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica –   The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), on Tuesday...
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Boom Energy Drink backs Boom Boom’s birthday relief drive for Hurricane Melissa victims
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Boom Energy Drink backs Boom Boom’s birthday relief drive for Hurricane Melissa victims
December 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popular selector Marlon “Boom Boom” Wizard turned his birthday celebration into a relief effort for several communities affected b...
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WATCH: Busta Rhymes joins in hurricane relief efforts
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WATCH: Busta Rhymes joins in hurricane relief efforts
December 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Rapper Trevor "Busta Rhymes" Smith and Love & Hip Hop executive producer Mona Scott-Young arrived in Montego Bay on Monday afterno...
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WENC Jamaica names new board to turn attention to relief efforts
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WENC Jamaica names new board to turn attention to relief efforts
November 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As small businesses continue to regroup after the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Women Entrepreneurs Network of the Caribbean (...
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Jamaica Strong promoters bank on strong turn out at concert to aid Hurricane Melissa recovery
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Jamaica Strong promoters bank on strong turn out at concert to aid Hurricane Melissa recovery
November 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Promoters of the Jamaica Strong concert are banking on a full turnout at the UBS Arena in Long Island on December 12 to raise over...
Telegram
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Dunbeholden FC brings hope to Russia, Westmoreland
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Dunbeholden FC brings hope to Russia, Westmoreland
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
November 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Dunbeholden Football Club joined in relief efforts to help those affected in the western region of the island on Sunday. Membe...
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Hurricane victims hopeful after visit by PM and Caricom heads
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Hurricane victims hopeful after visit by PM and Caricom heads
November 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The visit to Whitehouse and adjoining communities in Westmoreland by Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Caribbean Community (Carico...
Telegram
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WATCH: Food for the Poor talks long-term recovery plans following Hurricane Melissa
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WATCH: Food for the Poor talks long-term recovery plans following Hurricane Melissa
November 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Food for the Poor says the organisation is prepared to help the nation rebuild, both immedi...
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Society of St Vincent de Paul joins Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
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Society of St Vincent de Paul joins Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
November 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) Jamaica has strengthened its outreach efforts to support communities impacted by Hurricane...
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Diaspora group ships 50 barrels of relief supplies to Jamaica
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Diaspora group ships 50 barrels of relief supplies to Jamaica
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
November 17, 2025
Over 50 barrels containing relief items intended for people affected by Hurricane Melissa were recently shipped to Jamaica courtesy of the Jamaica Str...
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GEM sends $4.3 million worth in aid to Jamaica for Hurricane Melissa recovery
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GEM sends $4.3 million worth in aid to Jamaica for Hurricane Melissa recovery
November 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), working alongside the Building a Better Jamaica initiative and several partner organisations...
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Custos of Clarendon hands over prefabricated houses to two families in St Elizabeth
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Custos of Clarendon hands over prefabricated houses to two families in St Elizabeth
November 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two St Elizabeth families whose homes were destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, now have dwellings, co...
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HerRelief to provide sustainable healthcare, supplies to Hurricane Melissa victims
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HerRelief to provide sustainable healthcare, supplies to Hurricane Melissa victims
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
November 14, 2025
HerRelief Jamaica will be providing urgent medical care to residents in parishes ravaged by Hurricane Melissa. The organisation was founded by Pharmac...
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Gov’t launches new support programme for parishes impacted by Hurricane Melissa
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Gov’t launches new support programme for parishes impacted by Hurricane Melissa
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced a new Building Support Programme to assist Jamaicans affected by the devastation of...
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Unicomer Group donates $75 million for Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
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Unicomer Group donates $75 million for Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Unicomer Group, operators of Courts and other retail brands in Jamaica, has announced a $75 million contribution to support na...
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Jay-A hands out care packages in St Elizabeth
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Jay-A hands out care packages in St Elizabeth
November 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Emerging dancehall artiste Jay-A Gullyside and his 1Nato team visited communities in St Elizabeth over the weekend where he handed...
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Chris Martin, Masicka and Nigy Boy to perform at US$1m fundraising concert series
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Chris Martin, Masicka and Nigy Boy to perform at US$1m fundraising concert series
November 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popular Jamaican artistes Christopher Martin, Masicka and Nigy Boy are among the first confirmed performers for the upcoming “I Lo...
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#MelissaAftermath: Golding calls for ‘united national effort’ in hurricane recovery
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#MelissaAftermath: Golding calls for ‘united national effort’ in hurricane recovery
November 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Leader Mark Golding says the devastation left behind by Hurricane Melissa demands a united national effort, not politic...
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Thrifty gas stations transitioning to 24 hour service to support residents
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Thrifty gas stations transitioning to 24 hour service to support residents
October 31, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Thrifty gas stations will extend service hours in key areas, plus coordinate direct delivery to hotels and essential services to e...
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Haunted by rain
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Haunted by rain
Sigma help comes as each downpour reopens Melissa’s terror among students
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
January 27, 2026
Haunted by rain
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Not drilling for oil yet
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Not drilling for oil yet
Vaz sets record straight on offshore exploration amid public speculation
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
January 27, 2026
Not drilling for oil yet
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Sly Dunbar ‘lived  for the music’
Entertainment, ...
Sly Dunbar ‘lived for the music’
Iconic drummer joins Jimmy Cliff, Cat Coore in reggae’s celestial hall of fame
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
January 27, 2026
Sly Dunbar ‘lived for
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Patience and promise
Athletics, ...
Patience and promise
Rising sprint star Lyston pleased with steady progress after making professional debut
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 27, 2026
Patience and promise
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