Tropical Storm Rafael

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Windies, Australia square off in historic day/night Test at Sabina

July 12 12:20 AM

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Haiti continues to bleed

UN group urges more support for law enforcement as murders soar

July 12 12:18 AM

Haiti continues to bleed

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High energy and vibes at Fanatic

Kevin Jackson

July 12 12:16 AM

High energy and vibes at Fanatic

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30 new JUTC buses arrive

July 12 12:14 AM

30 new JUTC buses arrive

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PINK-BALL SHOWDOWN!

West Indies, Australia lock horns in historic day/night Test in Kingston

Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com

July 12 12:12 AM

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Tapper, Scott deliver personal best efforts at Monaco Diamond League

July 12 12:10 AM

Tapper, Scott deliver personal best efforts at Monaco Diamond League

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Sandals cops safer destination award

First hotel chain to earn prestigious CARPHA honour

Horace Hines | Observer Writer | hinodred1@gmail.com

July 12 12:07 AM

Sandals cops safer destination award

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Stakeholders endorse ‘successful’ Mayberry Junior Tennis Championship

July 12 12:06 AM

Stakeholders endorse ‘successful’ Mayberry Junior Tennis Championship

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Education ministry revises dates for administration of PEP Six exam

November 22, 2024

KINGSTON Jamaica - Dates for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Six exams have been pushed back on account of disruptions caused by recent bad weather. Th...

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95 Clarendon farmers receive over 4,000 chicks to rebuild after devastating hurricane season

November 20, 2024

CLARENDON, Jamaica — Approximately 95 poultry farmers in Clarendon have received over 4,000 baby chicks and 90 bags of feed from the United Way of Jam...

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Vaz wants Holness to take emergency action on roads

November 14, 2024

One Government Member of Parliament (MP) is urging Prime Minister Andrew Holness to consider enacting emergency measures in the repair of the country’...

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Agriculture sector took $620m hit from Tropical Storm Rafael – Green

November 12, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The preliminary estimate of the damage to the agriculture sector from Tropical Storm Rafael, which impacted the island on November ...

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Kent Village residents concerned after being cut off by floods

Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com

November 9, 2024

“Half marooned” is how one resident of Kent Village in St Catherine described the community’s situation after the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael. "W...

Power restored to much of Cuba after storm causes blackout

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Customers affected by power outages due to Rafael will have light by Sunday — JPS

November 7, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Electricity provider Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is projecting that it will complete full restoration of services to the less tha...

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Two bodies found in vehicle washed away in St Catherine during Rafael

November 7, 2024

LLUIDAS VALE, Jamaica - Police have confirmed the discovery of two bodies in a vehicle that was washed away in floodwaters in Lluidas Vale, St Catheri...

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Preliminary estimates indicate storm damage could range between $500m and $1b

November 6, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Government has begun assessing the damage caused by Tropical Storm Rafael, which impacted Jamaica between November 4 and 5. Pri...

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Cuba on hurricane alert as storm Rafael approaches

November 5, 2024

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP)— Cuba was bracing for Tropical Storm Rafael, which is expected to make landfall on the island as a hurricane Wednesday, compounding...

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No reports of significant road damage – NWA

November 5, 2024

Manager for Communication and Customer Service at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, says the entity has not received any reports of signi...

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Tropical storm warning discontinued, flash flood watch and warning in effect

November 5, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica— While the tropical storm warning for Jamaica has been lifted a flash flood warning is now in effect for southern parishes and a fla...

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Rafael causes flight cancellations at Sangster International Airport

November 5, 2024

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Sangster International Airport says some flight operations have been cancelled due to Tropical Storm Rafael. The airport, however,...

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WATCH: Seaview residents bemoan recurring gully debris issue

November 5, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Seaview Gardens in St Andrew are expressing concern over what they have described as a recurring issue of debris from...

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Some JPS customers lose electricity due to Tropical Storm Rafael

November 5, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has confirmed that some of its customers are now without electricity as a result of susta...

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WATCH: Molynes Road flooded

November 5, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Sections of Molynes Road have been flooded due to heavy and increased rainfall across the island due to Tropical Storm Rafael. Whe...

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Courts, BOJ remain closed on Tuesday

November 5, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — All courts across the island will remain closed on Tuesday as a precautionary measure due to Tropical Storm Rafael. The Court Admi...

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Storm-like conditions still expected as Rafael moves away from Jamaica

November 5, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The centre of Tropical Storm Rafael has begun to move away from the western coast of Jamaica but strong gusty winds and heavy rain...

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Government offices to remain closed

November 5, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government offices will remain closed on Tuesday as inclement weather conditions across the island are expected to persist. Public...

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WATCH: Rafael dumps heavy rainfall in downtown Kingston

November 5, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Downtown Kingston was experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds early Tuesday morning as Tropical Storm Rafael moved closer to ...

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Rafael strengthening as it moves closer to Jamaica; expected near island Tuesday morning

November 5, 2024

Tropical Storm Rafael is strengthening as it moves closer to the southern coastline of Jamaica, according to the Meteorological Service. It its 5am bu...