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Trading blame
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Trading blame
Farmers, market vendors point fingers as food prices increase after Hurricane Melissa
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
December 7 12:20 AM
Trading blame
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Picking up the Pelican Bar pieces
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Picking up the Pelican Bar pieces
‘Floyd’ working to rebuild community lifeblood
Anika Richards | Senior Editor | richardsai@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 7 12:18 AM
Picking up the Pelican Bar pieces
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Success-bound
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Success-bound
Skatta Burrell signs groundbreaking partnership with international publishing company; plans to replicate deal’s success for other artistes, producers
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 7 12:16 AM
AWARD-WINNING independent music company, Reservoir Media, Inc, have joined forces with internationally acclaimed music producer Cordel “Skatta” Burrel...
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No storm can stop Jamaica, declares Sandals boss Adam Stewart
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No storm can stop Jamaica, declares Sandals boss Adam Stewart
BY DESMOND ALLEN Executive editor — special assignment allend@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 7 12:14 AM
Over 350 key travel advisors, trade professionals, tourism officials, global trade media and company executives reserved their most enthusiastic appla...
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AFTER THE RAIN
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AFTER THE RAIN
Molynes United rejoice about JPL resumption; cites break’s financial hit on club
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 7 12:12 AM
WHILE Molynes United may not have been among the clubs most severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, Head Coach Jermaine Thomas says they’re working ha...
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JBA launches final Wray & Nephew Fight Night of 2025
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JBA launches final Wray & Nephew Fight Night of 2025
December 7 12:07 AM
THE Jamaica Boxing Association (JBA) and title sponsor Wray & Nephew hosted a festive media briefing at Tracks & Records for the final Wray & Nephew F...
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DJ Noi upbeat at Sterling win
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DJ Noi upbeat at Sterling win
December 7 12:06 AM
Ten years ago, when he decided to pursue music professionally, DJ Noi encountered multiple challenges. “The greatest challenge at the start was access...
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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...
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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...
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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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Trading blame
Farmers, market vendors point fingers as food prices increase after Hurricane Melissa
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
December 7, 2025
Trading blame
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Picking up the Pelican Bar pieces
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Picking up the Pelican Bar pieces
‘Floyd’ working to rebuild community lifeblood
Anika Richards | Senior Editor | richardsai@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 7, 2025
Picking up the Pelican Bar pieces
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Success-bound
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Success-bound
Skatta Burrell signs groundbreaking partnership with international publishing company; plans to replicate deal’s success for other artistes, producers
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 7, 2025
AWARD-WINNING independent music company, Reservoir Media, Inc, have joined forces with internationally acclaimed music producer Cordel “Skatta” Burrel...
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No storm can stop Jamaica, declares Sandals boss Adam Stewart
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No storm can stop Jamaica, declares Sandals boss Adam Stewart
BY DESMOND ALLEN Executive editor — special assignment allend@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 7, 2025
Over 350 key travel advisors, trade professionals, tourism officials, global trade media and company executives reserved their most enthusiastic appla...
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AFTER THE RAIN
Football, ...
AFTER THE RAIN
Molynes United rejoice about JPL resumption; cites break’s financial hit on club
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 7, 2025
WHILE Molynes United may not have been among the clubs most severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, Head Coach Jermaine Thomas says they’re working ha...
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