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48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South Police Division
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48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South Police Division
December 23 07:47 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica   — The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in the St Andrew South Police Division, has been extended. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Tu...
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What’s behind these favourite traditional Christmas carols
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JN Foundation brings ‘Comfort for Christmas’ to Mustard Seed Communities
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — For the fourth consecutive year, the JN Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to Mustard Seed Communities, spreading holiday ch...
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KSAMC warns against destruction of entertainment billboards
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KSAMC warns against destruction of entertainment billboards
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is warning the public against the destruction of entertainment billboards...
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WIP Terminal Limited lists on Jamaica Stock Exchange
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WIP Terminal Limited lists on Jamaica Stock Exchange
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — West Indies Petroleum Terminal Limited (WIP Terminal) officially commenced trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) on Tuesday,...
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Forex: $159.76 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.76 to one US dollar
December 23 06:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, December 23, ended trading at $159.76, down 35 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s...
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Cash assistance programme launched to support 50,000 Jamaicans post Melissa
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Cash assistance programme launched to support 50,000 Jamaicans post Melissa
December 23 04:45 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica –   The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), on Tuesday...
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Fisherman charged for Rocky Point triple murder
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Fisherman charged for Rocky Point triple murder
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 23 04:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 26-year-old fisherman, Daniel Henry has been charged with three counts of murder after allegedly using a machete to chop his mot...
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Consider extending December 31 deadline for hurricane relief supply waivers
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Consider extending December 31 deadline for hurricane relief supply waivers
December 23, 2025
Consider extending December 31 deadline for hurricane relief supply waivers
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For the greater good of our country
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For the greater good of our country
December 22, 2025
For the greater good of our country
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Grasp the benefits of the US policy shift on marijuana
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Grasp the benefits of the US policy shift on marijuana
December 21, 2025
Grasp the benefits of the US policy shift on marijuana
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ISSA’s plate may be crowded, but its capacity to cope is beyond doubt
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ISSA’s plate may be crowded, but its capacity to cope is beyond doubt
December 20, 2025
ISSA’s plate may be crowded, but its capacity to cope is beyond doubt
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Recreating Black River…
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Recreating Black River…
December 19, 2025
Recreating Black River...
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It’s been a really tough year for the Caribbean Community
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It’s been a really tough year for the Caribbean Community
December 18, 2025
It’s been a really tough year for the Caribbean Community
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Mouttet Mile has set a commendable standard
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Mouttet Mile has set a commendable standard
December 17, 2025
Mouttet Mile has set a commendable standard
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What Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr saw in Jamaicans
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What Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr saw in Jamaicans
December 16, 2025
What Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr saw in Jamaicans
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Watching with interest as US weighs softening ganja laws
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Watching with interest as US weighs softening ganja laws
December 15, 2025
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NIDS critical to effective post-disaster response, Melissa shows
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NIDS critical to effective post-disaster response, Melissa shows
December 14, 2025
NIDS critical to effective post-disaster response, Melissa shows
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Patriotism and hard truths
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Patriotism and hard truths
December 13, 2025
When her country called, 33-year-old netballer Ms Vangelee Williams, who retired from international competition five years ago, answered “Yes.” She’s ...
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Commendable appeal to property developers for low-income housing
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Commendable appeal to property developers for low-income housing
December 12, 2025
Commendable appeal to property developers for low-income housing
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Rev Dr Devon Dick in hot water
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Rev Dr Devon Dick in hot water
December 11, 2025
Rev Dr Devon Dick in hot water
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As we observe Human Rights Day…
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As we observe Human Rights Day…
December 10, 2025
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Is on-site work the better option for productivity?
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Is on-site work the better option for productivity?
December 9, 2025
Is on-site work the better option for productivity?
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‘No storm can stop Jamaica’ — a rallying cry for the ages
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‘No storm can stop Jamaica’ — a rallying cry for the ages
December 9, 2025
‘No storm can stop Jamaica’ — a rallying cry for the ages
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The extraordinary Mr Kemar Roach
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The extraordinary Mr Kemar Roach
December 8, 2025
The extraordinary Mr Kemar Roach
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The Jamaica Broilers saga: A cautionary tale of governance and the corrective measures
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The Jamaica Broilers saga: A cautionary tale of governance and the corrective measures
December 7, 2025
The Jamaica Broilers saga: A cautionary tale of governance and the corrective measures
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World Cup underlines levelling of men’s football
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World Cup underlines levelling of men’s football
December 6, 2025
World Cup underlines levelling of men’s football
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Demented acts of sabotage cannot be dismissed lightly
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Demented acts of sabotage cannot be dismissed lightly
December 5, 2025
Demented acts of sabotage cannot be dismissed lightly
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Mrs Dorothy Pine-McLarty: ‘To walk with kings and keep the common touch’
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Mrs Dorothy Pine-McLarty: ‘To walk with kings and keep the common touch’
December 4, 2025
Mrs Dorothy Pine-McLarty: ‘To walk with kings and keep the common touch’
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Now that we have this level of financial support…
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Now that we have this level of financial support…
December 3, 2025
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KSAMC warns against destruction of entertainment billboards
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is warning the public against the destruction of entertainment billboards...
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WIP Terminal Limited lists on Jamaica Stock Exchange
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