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No reports of Jamaicans affected by anti-migrant violence in South Africa – Gov’t
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No reports of Jamaicans affected by anti-migrant violence in South Africa – Gov’t
BY DANA MALCOLM Observer online reporter malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 24 09:10 AM
There have been no reports of Jamaicans living in South Africa being affected by violent anti-migrant protests in the country, according to a represen...
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Putting gov’t plaques on beneficiaries’ homes is dehumanising, says Brown Burke
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Putting gov’t plaques on beneficiaries’ homes is dehumanising, says Brown Burke
July 24 08:59 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Social Protection and Social Transformation, Dr Angela Brown Burke, is calling on the Government to rem...
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US singer Chris Brown admits new affray charge, avoids UK trial
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US singer Chris Brown admits new affray charge, avoids UK trial
July 24 07:33 AM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded guilty to a public order offence following an alleged brawl at a Lond...
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$1.5-b pothole rescue
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Cabinet allocates more money to patch main roads as complaints from motorists mount
Jason Cross | Reporter 
July 24 12:20 AM
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Grief turns to protest in Troy
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Grief turns to protest in Troy
Already angry over killing of 10-y-o girl, residents take to the streets after police arrest man in connection with fatal mob attack on suspected killer
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
July 24 12:18 AM
Grief turns to protest in Troy
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Sandena James | Social Media Editor 
July 24 12:16 AM
‘The best yet’
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BPO’S US$220-M SLIDE
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BPO’S US$220-M SLIDE
Industry sheds 5,000 jobs as local spending falls to US$780 million
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 24 12:14 AM
BPO spending falls US$220m
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Record heat broils US east coast amid World Cup, July Fourth events
July 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Blistering temperatures and humidity gripped swaths of the United States on Wednesday, with the worst yet to come f...
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El Nino is back, but its effects vary widely
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El Nino is back, but its effects vary widely
June 11, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP)—The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday the return of El Nino: the warm phase of a natural clima...
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Caribbean urged to prepare for heat, drought and rising energy bills
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NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — The Principal of the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), Dr David Farrell, on Wednesday warned the regio...
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Met Service warns of developing El Niño phenomenon
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Met Service warns of developing El Niño phenomenon
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) says it is actively monitoring emerging climate patterns indicating the expected...
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Guardiola says City must be ready to ‘suffer’ in Orlando heat
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Warmer days and nights expected — Met Service
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Warmer days and nights expected — Met Service
August 18, 2024
Jamaica Observer Online, in association with a number of partners, has produced its 2024 Hurricane Season Guide. This is one of the many stories in th...
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No reports of Jamaicans affected by anti-migrant violence in South Africa – Gov’t
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No reports of Jamaicans affected by anti-migrant violence in South Africa – Gov’t
BY DANA MALCOLM Observer online reporter malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 24, 2026
There have been no reports of Jamaicans living in South Africa being affected by violent anti-migrant protests in the country, according to a represen...
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Putting gov’t plaques on beneficiaries’ homes is dehumanising, says Brown Burke
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Putting gov’t plaques on beneficiaries’ homes is dehumanising, says Brown Burke
July 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Social Protection and Social Transformation, Dr Angela Brown Burke, is calling on the Government to rem...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
US singer Chris Brown admits new affray charge, avoids UK trial
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US singer Chris Brown admits new affray charge, avoids UK trial
July 24, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded guilty to a public order offence following an alleged brawl at a Lond...
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$1.5-b pothole rescue
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$1.5-b pothole rescue
Cabinet allocates more money to patch main roads as complaints from motorists mount
Jason Cross | Reporter 
July 24, 2026
$1.5-b pothole rescue
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Grief turns to protest in Troy
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Grief turns to protest in Troy
Already angry over killing of 10-y-o girl, residents take to the streets after police arrest man in connection with fatal mob attack on suspected killer
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
July 24, 2026
Grief turns to protest in Troy
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