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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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Fashion, film and purpose to take centre stage at The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere
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Fashion, film and purpose to take centre stage at The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere
April 26 12:18 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Fashion, film and philanthropy will take centre stage when the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) hosts the red carpet premiere o...
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‘Dancehall cyaa stall’, say fans of Barbados Reggae Weekend
DANA MALCOLM, Observer Online reporter, malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 26 11:50 AM
From “Fireman” Capleton to “Unruly Boss” Popcaan, the atmosphere between patrons and performers on night two of Barbados Reggae Weekend galvanised eve...
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Kirky D’s ‘Passion for Fashion’ to assist with hurricane relief and community initiatives
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Kirky D’s ‘Passion for Fashion’ to assist with hurricane relief and community initiatives
April 26 11:12 AM
Before he migrated to the United States several years ago, recording artiste Kirkland Falconer, better known as Kirky D, always had a heart for philan...
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Peter Price launches Gregory Isaacs biography for lovers of the reggae icon
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Peter Price launches Gregory Isaacs biography for lovers of the reggae icon
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
April 26 11:00 AM
At the April 13 launch of his Gregory Isaacs biography at Triple T restaurant in St Andrew, Peter Price was surrounded by admirers of the acclaimed si...
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Eastern Hanover gets more hurricane relief courtesy of BGLC
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Eastern Hanover gets more hurricane relief courtesy of BGLC
April 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In its ongoing mission to provide vital hurricane relief, the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) recently returned to ...
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Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba after US blockade relief
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Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba after US blockade relief
March 31, 2026
MANTANZAS, Cuba (AFP)—A Russian oil tanker docked in a Cuban port on Tuesday to deliver the first crude shipment to the island since January after Was...
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Project STAR launches initiative to help entrepreneurs recover after Hurricane Melissa
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Project STAR launches initiative to help entrepreneurs recover after Hurricane Melissa
January 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Project STAR has intensified its post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts with the rollout of its Business Re-start Initiative, aim...
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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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Michael Jackson biopic debuts atop North America box office
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Michael Jackson biopic debuts atop North America box office
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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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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
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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
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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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Fashion, film and purpose to take centre stage at The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere
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Fashion, film and purpose to take centre stage at The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Fashion, film and philanthropy will take centre stage when the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) hosts the red carpet premiere o...
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