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Jamroc Dept unveils limited-edition collection celebrating Jamaica 64
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Jamroc Dept unveils limited-edition collection celebrating Jamaica 64
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
July 11 04:46 PM
As Jamaica prepares to celebrate its 64th year of Independence in August, local streetwear brand Jamroc Dept is marking the occasion with a limited-ed...
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Mavis Bank Coffee Factory achieves Safe Quality Food Recertification
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Mavis Bank Coffee Factory achieves Safe Quality Food Recertification
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The Mavis Bank Coffee Factory Limited (MBCF) has announced that it has successfully achieved Safe Quality Food (SQF) Manufacturing Edition 9 Recertifi...
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USA, Canada and UK topped list of countries for migrating Jamaicans in 2025 – PIOJ
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USA, Canada and UK topped list of countries for migrating Jamaicans in 2025 – PIOJ
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Outward migration contributed to Jamaica’s population growing by a negligible 600 people in 2025 to 2,764,200, with the United States of America (USA)...
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England, Norway battle heat as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
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England, Norway battle heat as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
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Diaspora support for ‘Elegance’
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Diaspora support for ‘Elegance’
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
July 11 02:10 PM
The inaugural Elegance: The Ballroom Experience is attracting strong international support, with members of the Jamaican Diaspora travelling from acro...
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US, Caricom sign landmark border security pact
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US, Caricom sign landmark border security pact
July 11 01:57 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The United States (US) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it has signed a landmark Memorandum of Cooperation...
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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes surpasses 4,300
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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes surpasses 4,300
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — The death toll in Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes last month has topped 4,300, a top lawmaker said Saturday. Natio...
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Integrity Commission still ‘concerned’ about inadequate security for staff
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Integrity Commission still ‘concerned’ about inadequate security for staff
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The leadership of the Integrity Commission (IC) has indicated that it is still concerned about the safety of its staff. “Employee safety and physical ...
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GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — A Paraguayan lawmaker's "racist and dehumanising" remarks about France's football World Cup star Kylian Mbappe were "despi...
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WHO says cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over
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WHO says cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over
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GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The United Nations (UN) health agency on Thursday declared an end to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship which...
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Continued fighting in Haiti resulting in more displacements
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UNITED NATIONS (CMC)—The United Nations on Friday said that the humanitarian situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate, with new displacements recor...
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UN Secretary General arrives in Haiti
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PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) – United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres arrived in Haiti on Tuesday, urging the international community to “s...
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UN warns blackouts, shortages disrupt healthcare across Cuba
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UNITED NATIONS (CMC)–Senior United Nations officials warned on Friday that blackouts and shortages are disrupting healthcare in Cuba. Edem Wosornu of ...
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Kenya denies allegations that its soldiers were engaged in sexual abuse in Haiti
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UN reporting wave of displacement in Haiti following recent criminal gang attacks
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UN meets timeline for Gang Suppression Force operation support in Haiti
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UNITED NATIONS (CMC) -The United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) on Wednesday said it has met the timeline to provide the Gang Suppression For...
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Iran, at UN, insists it will not submit to ‘lawless aggression’
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UN worried at situations in Haiti and Cuba
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UN worried at situations in Haiti and Cuba
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UNITED NATIONS (CMC)—The United Nations on Monday said it is “deeply alarmed” at the surge in gender-based violence in Haiti over the past year, where...
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UN demands independent probe into woman’s killing by US immigration officer
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GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)—The United Nations demanded Tuesday a swift and independent investigation after a federal immigration officer fatally shot a...
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Global economy shows resilience, but risks loom–UN
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Global economy shows resilience, but risks loom–UN
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US operation in Venezuela undermined international law—UN
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US operation in Venezuela undermined international law—UN
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UN chief calls on Israel to reverse NGOs ban in Gaza
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50 days on, Jamaica struggles to rebuild after Melissa’s unprecedented destruction – UN
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UNITED NATIONS (CMC) – The United Nations says Jamaica is still struggling to rebuild, 50 days after Hurricane Melissa’s unprecedented destruction. On...
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UN warns of alarming levels of gender-based violence in Haiti
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UN launches US$74 million hurricane relief fund for Cuba
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UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — The United Nations (UN) has launched a US$74 million fund to aid Cuba in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Melisa...
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Hurricane left millions of tons of debris in Jamaica – UN
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November 6, 2025
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — Hurricane Melissa's violent pass over Jamaica spread nearly five million tons of debris, creating road blockages...
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Jamaican Ammoya Patrick wins Best Diplomat award at UN conference
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Jamaican Ammoya Patrick wins Best Diplomat award at UN conference
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There is a famous saying that goes: "a diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip". ...
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Haitians ‘fortitude gives us hope’ says special UN representative
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Israel threatens to resume fighting if Hamas does not respect Gaza truce deal
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As Jamaica prepares to celebrate its 64th year of Independence in August, local streetwear brand Jamroc Dept is marking the occasion with a limited-ed...
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Mavis Bank Coffee Factory achieves Safe Quality Food Recertification
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