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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
December 17 05:04 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
December 17 04:29 PM
PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
December 17 04:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
December 17 03:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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Gas prices down $3.06, Diesel down $3.06
December 17 03:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
December 17 03:31 PM
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government on Wednesday said it is “actively engaged” in discussions with the United States authori...
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
December 17 01:40 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, is calling on the Government to engage in dialogue with municipal corporations regarding its propo...
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
December 17 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GenXS Carnival has officially launched its fourth season under the theme “INFINITI”, which aims to focus on cultural expression an...
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PNP raises concerns over destruction of mangroves at Fort Rocky
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PNP raises concerns over destruction of mangroves at Fort Rocky
March 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – People’s National Party Spokesperson on Environment and Ecological Heritage, Senator Sophia Frazer Binns, has raised concerns abou...
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‘Crocodiles more likely to flee than attack humans’
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‘Crocodiles more likely to flee than attack humans’
Superstition, fear fuelling lack of appreciation for endangered native species, say conservationists
Kelsey Thomas | Online Coordinator 
March 3, 2025
‘Crocodiles more likely to flee then attack humans’
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Nations at odds over major UN climate science report
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Nations at odds over major UN climate science report
February 23, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) - Representatives of nearly 200 countries gather Monday to continue fraught negotiations on the timing and content of the UN's nex...
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JPS Foundation, NEPA join forces for World Wetlands Day
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JPS Foundation, NEPA join forces for World Wetlands Day
February 22, 2025
JPS Foundation, NEPA join forces for World Wetlands Day
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Regional youth urged to apply for funded training
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Regional youth urged to apply for funded training
February 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In an effort to build community resilience to natural hazards, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk ...
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ODPEM urges citizens to practise navigating homes in the dark for earthquake safety
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ODPEM urges citizens to practise navigating homes in the dark for earthquake safety
January 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaicans are being urged to familiarise themselves with the layout of their homes in the dark as a crucial step in earthquake pre...
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Trump bashes California leaders over fire response
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Trump bashes California leaders over fire response
January 12, 2025
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) - US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday sharpened his criticism of California's handling of the wildfires roaring...
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Jamaica to strengthen control of e-waste exports in keeping with Basel Convention amendment
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Jamaica to strengthen control of e-waste exports in keeping with Basel Convention amendment
December 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Effective January 1, 2025, persons wishing to export waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE or e-waste) will be subjected...
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PIOJ calls for green infrastructure to combat Kingston heat
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PIOJ calls for green infrastructure to combat Kingston heat
December 18, 2024
KINSGTON, Jamaica - The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is advocating for more widespread use of transformative green infrastructure solutions li...
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Councillor wants Santa Cruz drains cleaned for Christmas
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Councillor wants Santa Cruz drains cleaned for Christmas
December 16, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica - Santa Cruz Councillor Christopher Williams is again making an urgent call for the National Works Agency (NWA) to assist with b...
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IDB and partners invest JA$12 billion in Rio Cobre treatment plant
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IDB and partners invest JA$12 billion in Rio Cobre treatment plant
December 16, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has provided long-term financing for up to JA$12 billion (US$79 million) to fund the Rio...
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‘Ambitious’ islanders spice up ICJ climate hearings
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‘Ambitious’ islanders spice up ICJ climate hearings
December 13, 2024
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) - Young people from small island states -- the driving force behind the climate change hearings at the International Cour...
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Hayles says government’s water promises ‘dry’
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Hayles says government’s water promises ‘dry’
December 12, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - People’s National Party (PNP) spokesperson on water, Ian Hayles is criticising the government for its management of water locally....
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Malibu wildfire grows as thousands still evacuated
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Malibu wildfire grows as thousands still evacuated
December 11, 2024
Malibu, United States (AFP)- A wildfire burning through Malibu that has sent thousands of people fleeing for safety, including Hollywood celebrities, ...
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2024 ‘certain’ to be hottest year on record: EU monitor
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2024 ‘certain’ to be hottest year on record: EU monitor
December 9, 2024
PARIS, France (AFP) - This year is "effectively certain" to be the hottest on record and the first above a critical threshold to protect the planet fr...
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Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast
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Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast
December 5, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) - A new artificial intelligence-based weather model can deliver 15-day forecasts with unrivaled accuracy and speed,...
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Under NDA Trade Winds Citrus does not accept liability; faces no future lawsuit
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Under NDA Trade Winds Citrus does not accept liability; faces no future lawsuit
November 29, 2024
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica - The previously secret non-disclosure agreement (NDA) between Trade Winds Citrus Limited (TWCL) and the Natural Resources Conse...
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NEPA chronicles reasons for withdrawing case against Trade Winds Citrus over Rio Cobre pollution
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NEPA chronicles reasons for withdrawing case against Trade Winds Citrus over Rio Cobre pollution
November 29, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica- After coming under pressure over its controversial decision to discontinue legal action against Trade Winds Citrus Limited over an ...
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COP ends with developing countries calling agreement reached ‘an insult’
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COP ends with developing countries calling agreement reached ‘an insult’
November 25, 2024
COP ends with developing countries calling agreement reached ‘an insult’
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Sandals Foundation partners with Kee Fisheries to empower fishers
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Sandals Foundation partners with Kee Fisheries to empower fishers
November 23, 2024
Sandals Foundation partners with Kee Fisheries to empower fishers
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NWC to begin sale of electricity from Mona reservoir to JPS soon, says Samuda
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NWC to begin sale of electricity from Mona reservoir to JPS soon, says Samuda
November 21, 2024
ST ANDREW, Jamaica- The National Water Commission (NWC) is in the final stages of the licensing process for the sale of energy from the Mona Reservoir...
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NWA to meet with St Elizabeth municipal corp. to address flooding in Santa Cruz
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NWA to meet with St Elizabeth municipal corp. to address flooding in Santa Cruz
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 21, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica - The National Works Agency (NWA) will be meeting with members of the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation on Thursday to address ...
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
December 17, 2025
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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Gas prices down $3.06, Diesel down $3.06
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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