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Melissa damage to Jamaica up to US$7 billion in preliminary estimate, says Holness
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Melissa damage to Jamaica up to US$7 billion in preliminary estimate, says Holness
November 4, 2025
The preliminary estimate of the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa has been put at between US$6 billion and US$7 billion. This is equivalent to roughl...
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Temporary relocation of select ITA centralised services
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Temporary relocation of select ITA centralised services
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is advising the public that several of its services have been temporarily relocated due to dama...
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Civil society groups demand climate justice in wake of Hurricane Melissa
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Civil society groups demand climate justice in wake of Hurricane Melissa
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Forty-three civil society organisations and individuals across Jamaica have issued a joint statement calling for urgent climate ju...
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Football star David Beckham hails knighthood as ‘proudest moment’
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Football star David Beckham hails knighthood as ‘proudest moment’
November 4, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Former England football captain David Beckham on Tuesday received his knighthood from King Charles III at Windsor Castl...
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Nation unites
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Former PMs Patterson and Golding, as well as Bishop Herro Blair to help hurricane response
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4, 2025
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Burchell makes passionate relief assistance appeal for her constituents
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
November 4, 2025
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Chris Martin, Nigy Boy, Masicka line up for I Love Jamaica concerts
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Chris Martin, Nigy Boy, Masicka line up for I Love Jamaica concerts
First show to be Nov 16 telethon
Kevin Jackson 
November 4, 2025
Shaggy, Chris Martin, Nigy Boy, Masicka line up for
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Guadeloupe to host historic Special Olympics 3×3 unified basketball
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Guadeloupe to host historic Special Olympics 3×3 unified basketball
November 4, 2025
Guadeloupe to host historic Special Olympics 3x3 unified basketball
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Over 116,000 buildings severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa — Holness
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Over 116,000 buildings severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa — Holness
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 116,000 of the 428,000 buildings in the database of the National Spatial Data Management Branch sustained severe damage ...
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Reddit and Kick to be included in Australia’s social media ban
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Reddit and Kick to be included in Australia’s social media ban
November 4, 2025
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Popular social media website Reddit and streaming giant Kick will be added to a list of websites banned for under-16s in Aus...
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Nintendo shares soar on new Switch target
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Nintendo shares soar on new Switch target
November 4, 2025
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) - Nintendo shares surged more than 10 per cent on Wednesday after the Japanese gaming giant hiked forecasts for its Switch 2 consol...
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NHF deploys mobile pharmacies in western Jamaica as part of recovery efforts
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NHF deploys mobile pharmacies in western Jamaica as part of recovery efforts
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Health Fund (NHF) says it has launched mobile pharmacy services for three parishes in western Jamaica that were heavi...
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NWC restores access to 65% of customer base
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NWC restores access to 65% of customer base
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) has successfully restored access to 65 per cent of its customer base and is aiming to move tha...
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Adequate fuel supplies in stock, says Minister Vaz
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Adequate fuel supplies in stock, says Minister Vaz
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Consumers are being assured that the country has adequate supplies of fuel and there is no need to engage in panic-buying of the c...
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WATCH: St Elizabeth police helping to connect residents with loved ones through Starlink
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WATCH: St Elizabeth police helping to connect residents with loved ones through Starlink
November 4, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth police are allowing residents of the Brompton community access to its mobile Starlink service to combat conne...
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Transport Authority warns public passenger vehicles against ‘exorbitant prices’
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Transport Authority warns public passenger vehicles against ‘exorbitant prices’
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Transport Authority is warning public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators to immediately stop the illegal practice of raising fa...
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Flooding in Content, Manchester linked to rising groundwater levels — WRA
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Water Resources Authority (WRA) says the flooding currently affecting sections of Content, Manchester is due to a significant ...
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‘I was glad for company’
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‘I was glad for company’
Elderly woman grateful to survive Hurricane Melissa with neighbours
BY CARLYSIA RAMDEEN Observer Online reporter ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A 71-year-old woman says she is grateful she didn’t have to weather Hurricane Melissa alone as it tore through St Elizabeth, l...
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Melissa damage to Jamaica up to US$7 billion in preliminary estimate, says Holness
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Melissa damage to Jamaica up to US$7 billion in preliminary estimate, says Holness
November 4, 2025
The preliminary estimate of the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa has been put at between US$6 billion and US$7 billion. This is equivalent to roughl...
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Liverpool master Real Madrid on Alexander-Arnold’s return
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Liverpool master Real Madrid on Alexander-Arnold’s return
November 4, 2025
LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Liverpool put a miserable run behind them with a dominant performance to end Real Madrid's perfect Champions League...
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Diaz hero and villain as Bayern beat PSG in Champions League showdown
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Diaz hero and villain as Bayern beat PSG in Champions League showdown
November 4, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Luis Diaz scored twice and was sent off as Bayern Munich maintained their perfect record this season with a statement 2-1 win a...
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Victor Conte, mastermind of BALCO doping scandal, dead at 75
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Victor Conte, mastermind of BALCO doping scandal, dead at 75
November 4, 2025
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Victor Conte, the mastermind of the notorious BALCO doping scandal that rocked athletics and baseball during the e...
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Guadeloupe to host historic Special Olympics 3×3 unified basketball
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Guadeloupe to host historic Special Olympics 3×3 unified basketball
November 4, 2025
Guadeloupe to host historic Special Olympics 3x3 unified basketball
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KING’S GOALS
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Reggae Boyz defender fuelled by hurricane pain; eyes Scottish title, Jamaica’s World Cup qualification
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4, 2025
King channels hurricane pain into ambitions for club and country
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