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‘Weh Di Money Deh?’: Beenie Man takes hurricane relief criticism to studio
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‘Weh Di Money Deh?’: Beenie Man takes hurricane relief criticism to studio
November 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall veteran Beenie Man is taking his criticism of the Government’s Hurricane Melissa relief efforts to the recording studio,...
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Holness in Antigua for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
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Holness in Antigua for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
November 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is currently in Antigua and Barbuda, where he is leading Jamaica’s delegation to the Commonwealth He...
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‘I’m just Black today’: Burger King employee sparks controversy after blackface at drive-thru for Halloween
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‘I’m just Black today’: Burger King employee sparks controversy after blackface at drive-thru for Halloween
November 2, 2026
A white Burger King employee who was filmed wearing blackface while serving customers at a drive-thru in the United States on October 31 has sparked c...
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Glimmer of hope
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Glimmer of hope
Desmond Allen | Executive Editor 
November 2, 2026
Glimmer of hope
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Breaking handout mentality one year after Hurricane Melissa
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Breaking handout mentality one year after Hurricane Melissa
Goals Have No Limit Foundation seeking to equip the west with entrepreneurial ideas
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 2, 2026
WHILE many victims of the devastating October 28, 2025 Hurricane Melissa are still looking for handouts to get their lives back together — especially ...
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Waterworks church a tower of strength for Hurricane victims one year on
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Waterworks church a tower of strength for Hurricane victims one year on
Jason Cross | Reporter 
November 2, 2026
Waterworks church a tower of strength for Hurricane victims one year on
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Kevin Downswell to release Joy Is Here album
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Kevin Downswell to release Joy Is Here album
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 2, 2026
Kevin Downswell to release
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Yvonne Grinam-Nicholson on a roll; PhD followed by Canadian award
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Yvonne Grinam-Nicholson on a roll; PhD followed by Canadian award
November 2, 2026
Yvonne Grinam-Nicholson on a roll; PhD followed by Canadian award
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Mr Supranational Jamaica Kasheem Green to give back through Inner City Tour
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Mr Supranational Jamaica Kasheem Green to give back through Inner City Tour
November 2, 2026
Mr Supranational Jamaica 2026 Kasheem Green is hoping to inspire young people from underserved communities through his upcoming Inner City Tour 2026, ...
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Committee questions role of cops in entertainment permits
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Committee questions role of cops in entertainment permits
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 2, 2026
Members of the Joint Select Committee reviewing the Green Paper on the National Policy for Culture, Entertainment and the Creative Economy 2025–2035 a...
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‘Weh Di Money Deh?’: Beenie Man takes hurricane relief criticism to studio
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‘Weh Di Money Deh?’: Beenie Man takes hurricane relief criticism to studio
November 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall veteran Beenie Man is taking his criticism of the Government’s Hurricane Melissa relief efforts to the recording studio,...
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Unseeded teams make their mark in daCosta Cup
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Unseeded teams make their mark in daCosta Cup
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 2, 2026
CLARENDON, Jamaica — Lacovia High produced arguably the biggest upset of Saturday’s opening round of matches in the ISSA daCosta Cup Round of 16, comi...
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Westmoreland JPs, Icon Importers recognised for outstanding community leadership
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Westmoreland JPs, Icon Importers recognised for outstanding community leadership
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
November 2, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Justices of the Peace (JPs) who have provided long service were lauded for their exceptional commitment and resilience during ...
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EdgeChem names Mellissa McHargh as CEO
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EdgeChem names Mellissa McHargh as CEO
November 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — EdgeChem (Jamaica) Limited has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mellissa McHargh as chief executive officer, ef...
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November 2, 2026
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WATCH: D’Angel appointed Swift/Aspen brand ambassador
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WATCH: D’Angel appointed Swift/Aspen brand ambassador
November 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Recording artiste Michelle “D'Angel” Downer has been appointed brand ambassador for Aspen Luxury Services and Swift Rent a Car fol...
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PNP demands answers over reassignment of Financial Secretary Darlene Morrison
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PNP demands answers over reassignment of Financial Secretary Darlene Morrison
November 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling on the Government to provide a full explanation for the reassignment of Fi...
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Probox driver turns himself in after fatal St Mary hit-and-run
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Probox driver turns himself in after fatal St Mary hit-and-run
November 2, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica — A 36-year-old taxi operator has surrendered to the police following a fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a jogger ...
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Holness in Antigua for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
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Holness in Antigua for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
November 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is currently in Antigua and Barbuda, where he is leading Jamaica’s delegation to the Commonwealth He...
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Rusea’s High marks 250 years with year-long celebrations, $250m fundraising drive
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Rusea’s High marks 250 years with year-long celebrations, $250m fundraising drive
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
November 2, 2026
HANOVER, Jamaica — With a rich heritage dating back to the 18th century, Rusea’s High School — the fourth-oldest continuously operating high school in...
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CWI chief exec eyes North American market in bid to ease financial constraints
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 2, 2026
CWI chief exec eyes North American market in bid to
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Coaches rue share of spoils as Portmore hold Montego Bay
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Coaches rue share of spoils as Portmore hold Montego Bay
Paul A Reid 
November 2, 2026
Coaches rue share of spoils as Portmore hold Montego Bay
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Tivoli assistant coach wants to transform home complex into fortress
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Tivoli assistant coach wants to transform home complex into fortress
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 2, 2026
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West Indies coach says preparation was vital to first-Test victory
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West Indies coach says preparation was vital to first-Test victory
November 2, 2026
West Indies coach says preparation was vital to first-Test victory
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Iraola instructs Liverpool players to dive after Arsenal penalty no-call
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Iraola instructs Liverpool players to dive after Arsenal penalty no-call
November 2, 2026
Iraola instructs Liverpool players to dive after Arsenal penalty no-call
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