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Champagnie opposed to Justice Robinson’s position on appeal reform
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
January 9 12:20 AM
Objection, Your Honour
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Trump says ‘my own morality’ is only restraint on global power
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Trump says ‘my own morality’ is only restraint on global power
January 9 12:18 AM
Trump says ‘my own morality’ is only restraint on global power
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5 artistes to watch in 2026
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Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
January 9 12:16 AM
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Pricesmart outlines cost for new Kingston location with plans to expand Portmore store
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9 12:14 AM
PriceSmart investing $4 billion in South Camp Road location
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Speid warns against complacency; prepares for tough WCQ play-offs
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9 12:12 AM
Speid keeping an eye on New Caledonia, DR Congo
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2026 Kia Tasman: The next step
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January 9 12:10 AM
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Lawyers, DCS joust over allowing digital devices in prisons
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Lawyers, DCS joust over allowing digital devices in prisons
Jason Cross | Reporter 
January 9 12:09 AM
Lawyers, DCS joust over allowing digital devices in prisons
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Councillors praise JCF amid call for more community policing
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Councillors praise JCF amid call for more community policing
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
January 9 12:08 AM
Councillors praise JCF amid call for more community policing
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Rodent control programme being rolled out in Westmoreland
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Rodent control programme being rolled out in Westmoreland
January 8, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A comprehensive rodent control programme is to be implemented across several communities in Westmoreland as public health official...
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‘Joy to the West’ initiative brings smiles to Westmoreland residents
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‘Joy to the West’ initiative brings smiles to Westmoreland residents
January 4, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — In a Christmas initiative dubbed “Joy to the West”, vulnerable Westmoreland residents were provided with necessary relief item...
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
Howard Campbell 
December 28, 2025
A team from Emirates Facial and Dental Implants Center in New York, were at Little London Primary School in Westmoreland from December 17-20, treating...
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WPM Waste Management focusing on restoring regular collection in Westmoreland
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WPM Waste Management focusing on restoring regular collection in Westmoreland
December 22, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Regional Operations Manager of WPM Waste Management Ltd, Dramaine Jones, says the company’s operations remain firmly focused on re...
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Couples Resorts and Issa Trust Foundation lead rebuilding efforts for employees
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Couples Resorts and Issa Trust Foundation lead rebuilding efforts for employees
December 19, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica  — In an effort to help employees affected by Hurricane Melissa rebuild, Couples Resorts through its non-profit arm, the Issa Tr...
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RADA to host livestock clinic in Westmoreland on Friday
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RADA to host livestock clinic in Westmoreland on Friday
December 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) will host a livestock clinic at the Westmoreland Parish Office in Llandilo, on...
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Give Back Jamaica provides relief efforts in St Elizabeth, Westmoreland
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Give Back Jamaica provides relief efforts in St Elizabeth, Westmoreland
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 15, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica—Give Back Jamaica, an organisation known for assisting the less fortunate, went into action following the devastation in St Eliz...
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Westmoreland residents urged to treat all non-bottled water
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Westmoreland residents urged to treat all non-bottled water
December 15, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica —Medical officer of health for Westmoreland Dr Marcia Graham, is urging residents to treat all non-bottled water as the parish conti...
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PM asks for residents’ cooperation amid imminent closure of Petersfield hurricane shelter
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PM asks for residents’ cooperation amid imminent closure of Petersfield hurricane shelter
Anthony Lewis, Observer writer 
December 13, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is asking hurricane-affected residents of Petersfield in Westmoreland for cooperation as Gove...
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Bignall Law dedicates tree-lighting to hurricane victims, calls for better housing solutions
December 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bignall Law Commercial Centre in Half-Way-Tree illuminated its building on Saturday night in tribute to the victims of Hurrica...
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Patricia Smith seeks partners to assist Melissa victims sheltered at Godfrey Stewart High amid uncertain future
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Patricia Smith seeks partners to assist Melissa victims sheltered at Godfrey Stewart High amid uncertain future
December 5, 2025
The Patricia Smith Foundation is seeking partners to bring long-lasting relief for 50 hurricane victims who are still housed at the Godfrey Stewart Hi...
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Gov’t to ramp up land titling efforts
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Gov’t to ramp up land titling efforts
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
November 30, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness said the Government will be ramping up its land titling efforts in Westmoreland that will ass...
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McKay Security Limited delivers tarpaulins to hurricane victims in St Elizabeth, Westmoreland
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McKay Security Limited delivers tarpaulins to hurricane victims in St Elizabeth, Westmoreland
November 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — McKay Security Limited has partnered with councillors to ensure quality tarpaulins are being transparently distributed to affected...
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WATCH: Two bushfires, hours apart, kept firefighters in Westmoreland busy Wednesday night
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WATCH: Two bushfires, hours apart, kept firefighters in Westmoreland busy Wednesday night
November 20, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — The Westmoreland Fire Department was kept busy attending to two bushfires on Wednesday. The fires took place in the Beeston Sp...
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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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Jamaican diaspora lead relief efforts across several parishes after Hurricane Melissa
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Jamaican diaspora lead relief efforts across several parishes after Hurricane Melissa
November 20, 2025
Watching from their homes in the United States, Dr B Roy Davidson and Dr Laxley Stephenson were stunned by the horrific destruction inflicted by Hurri...
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Damage from Hurricane Melissa now put at US$8.8 billion
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Damage from Hurricane Melissa now put at US$8.8 billion
November 19, 2025
An updated estimate of the damage to residential and and non-residential buildings, housing, infrastructure and agriculture from Hurricane Melissa whi...
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‘A blessing’: Mother and three children receive container home after Hurricane Melissa
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‘A blessing’: Mother and three children receive container home after Hurricane Melissa
November 18, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — As the sun set in Westmoreland on Saturday, a mother and her three children, left without shelter after Hurricane Melissa rava...
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Ravaged Westmoreland communities receive help from Patricia Smith Foundation, Revival Council of Churches and Resort Areas Police
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Ravaged Westmoreland communities receive help from Patricia Smith Foundation, Revival Council of Churches and Resort Areas Police
Dwight Bellanfante 
November 16, 2025
With both hands on her head, the woman looked into the dusky sky as light rain fell, bewilderment etched on her face. Behind her was the shell of what...
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George Wright pleads for non-political distribution of hurricane relief supplies
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George Wright pleads for non-political distribution of hurricane relief supplies
Rosalee Wood Condell, Observer writer 
November 15, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - Former Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, the Jamaica Labour Party's George Wright claims some constituents are no...
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Church becomes lifeline for Baulk Heights residents
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Church becomes lifeline for Baulk Heights residents
Observer joins with Jermaine Edwards to provide hurricane relief to Westmoreland community
BY KELSEY THOMAS Online coordinator thomask@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 13, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which devastated sections of western Jamaica and left countless families homeless, one ...
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Flow Foundation draws inspiration from resilient spirit of Hanover and Westmoreland residents
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Flow Foundation draws inspiration from resilient spirit of Hanover and Westmoreland residents
November 13, 2025
In the wake of the widespread devastation left by Hurricane Melissa, the indomitable Jamaican spirit stood proudly amidst the destruction, according t...
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Objection, Your Honour
Champagnie opposed to Justice Robinson’s position on appeal reform
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
January 9, 2026
Objection, Your Honour
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Trump says ‘my own morality’ is only restraint on global power
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Trump says ‘my own morality’ is only restraint on global power
January 9, 2026
Trump says ‘my own morality’ is only restraint on global power
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5 artistes to watch in 2026
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Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
January 9, 2026
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Pricesmart outlines cost for new Kingston location with plans to expand Portmore store
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9, 2026
PriceSmart investing $4 billion in South Camp Road location
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Speid warns against complacency; prepares for tough WCQ play-offs
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January 9, 2026
Speid keeping an eye on New Caledonia, DR Congo
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