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Donald Oliver, award-winning sports journalist and Observer AV manager, has died
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Donald Oliver, award-winning sports journalist and Observer AV manager, has died
December 30 01:16 PM
Jamaica Observer audio visual manager and prominent sports journalist Donald Oliver has died. Oliver, who was the Press Association of Jamaica’s Sport...
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Women playing more dominant role in human trafficking
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Women playing more dominant role in human trafficking
December 30 12:48 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Children’s Advocate and National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison, says that women are gradually assu...
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Holness outlines roof repairs, waste reform in hurricane recovery push
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Holness outlines roof repairs, waste reform in hurricane recovery push
December 30 12:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is moving from disaster relief to long-term recovery following the passage of Hu...
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Racing United rally to earn point with 1–1 draw with Arnett Gardens in JPL
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Racing United rally to earn point with 1–1 draw with Arnett Gardens in JPL
December 30 12:16 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Premier League leaders Racing United rallied to earn a point after they played out a 1-1 draw against Arnett Gardens at th...
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Two dead following bingo game ambush in St James
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Two dead following bingo game ambush in St James
December 30 12:07 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James police are now investigating the shooting deaths of two men on Monday night in the community of Orange. The deceased ...
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Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
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Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
December 30 10:56 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dequity Capital Management Limited has terminated its planned initial public offering (IPO) after the share sale failed to attract...
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Grenada denies ‘unusual disease outbreak’
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Grenada denies ‘unusual disease outbreak’
December 30 10:33 AM
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Health authorities in Grenada say there is no evidence of an “unusual disease outbreak” at this time in the country, noti...
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Falmouth double murder victims identified
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Falmouth double murder victims identified
December 30 10:06 AM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The police have released the identities of the two men who were fatally shot in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Monday afternoon. The decea...
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Forex: $159.92 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.92 to one US dollar
December 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, December 29, ended trading at $159.92, up two cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
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Women entrepreneurs in Hanover receive over $630,000 in recovery support
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Women entrepreneurs in Hanover receive over $630,000 in recovery support
December 29, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica  — In a powerful moment of community healing and empowerment, the Youth for Development Network (YFDN), in partnership with the Think...
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Man found dead at crash scene was murdered
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Man found dead at crash scene was murdered
December 29, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Information has now indicated that, contrary to earlier information which suggested that Christopher Clarke died from injuries sus...
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Small Business Association calls for OUR and JPS to reconsider 7% bill increase
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Small Business Association calls for OUR and JPS to reconsider 7% bill increase
December 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Small Businesses Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) President, Garnett Reid, is appealing to the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) a...
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St Bess family gets fresh start with new home just before Christmas
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St Bess family gets fresh start with new home just before Christmas
December 29, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — After witnessing Hurricane Melissa destroy her home, leaving her family homeless for weeks, single mother Novia Russell receiv...
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TCL donates 100 televisions to communities in western Jamaica
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TCL donates 100 televisions to communities in western Jamaica
December 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, global technology brand TCL has donated 100 "43” televisions ...
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Police shoot patient after stabbing incident at Kingston Public Hospital
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Police shoot patient after stabbing incident at Kingston Public Hospital
December 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A male patient was shot and injured by police on Monday at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) after he allegedly attacked cops who...
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Wanted man killed in St Andrew police operation
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Wanted man killed in St Andrew police operation
December 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A wanted man was shot dead and 18 other persons detained during a police operation at Bottom River on August Town Road, St Andrew,...
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Rose Heights residents stage another protest over lack of water
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Rose Heights residents stage another protest over lack of water
December 29, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Residents of Rose Heights in Montego Bay took to the streets on Monday to protest, in particular, the lack of water in sections of...
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Santa Cruz councillor commends Likkle Miss Foundation for container home donation
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Santa Cruz councillor commends Likkle Miss Foundation for container home donation
December 29, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Councillor for the Santa Cruz Division, Christopher Williams, has lauded the philanthropic efforts by the Likkle Miss Foundati...
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25 Manchester cops honoured
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25 Manchester cops honoured
December 29, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Twenty-five police personnel assigned to stations in southern Manchester were on Saturday recognised for their dedication during...
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JCF announces traffic changes for Kingston fireworks festival
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JCF announces traffic changes for Kingston fireworks festival
December 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advising the public of traffic changes for the hosting of the annual fireworks festival by...
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Little girl, big heart
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Little girl, big heart
6-year-old gives up savings to help rebuild family home, assists classmates after storm
Mark Dennis 
December 29, 2025
Little girl, big heart
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Inside the criminal mind
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Inside the criminal mind
Psychiatrist outlines factors, some from birth, that set people on path to prison
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 29, 2025
Inside the criminal mind
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‘Avoid wild speculation,’ defence attorney advises in SSL matter
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‘Avoid wild speculation,’ defence attorney advises in SSL matter
Senior cop points to complex investigation
December 29, 2025
‘Avoid wild speculation,’ defence attorney advises in SSL matter
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JN Money covers grocery bills for shoppers in hurricane-hit Santa Cruz
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JN Money covers grocery bills for shoppers in hurricane-hit Santa Cruz
December 29, 2025
JN Money covers grocery bills for shoppers in hurricane-hit Santa Cruz
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Families urged to stop hiding children with disabilities
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Families urged to stop hiding children with disabilities
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
December 29, 2025
Families urged to stop hiding children with disabilities
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Melissa’s impact could have been worse
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Melissa’s impact could have been worse
Jamaica avoided wider economic blow as hurricane spared mining sector, says Green
Jamaica avoided wider economic blow as hurricane spared mining sector, says Green 
December 29, 2025
Melissa’s impact could have been worse
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KSAMC CHRISTMAS TREAT
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KSAMC CHRISTMAS TREAT
December 29, 2025
Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby serves residents of the city’s homeless shelters during the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) annu...
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Today’s Horoscope – December 29
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Today’s Horoscope – December 29
December 29, 2025
Happy Birthday For Monday, December 29, 2025 — It’s an excellent day for work- or play-related activities. We can harness today’s planetary power for ...
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Trelawny teacher holds fast to hope after Hurricane Melissa destroys home
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Trelawny teacher holds fast to hope after Hurricane Melissa destroys home
December 28, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Long before her home collapsed in the heavy winds of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, Trelawny teacher and businesswoman Joan Mont...
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
December 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth Police have recovered another prohibited weapon during an operation in the parish. According to the police, a tea...
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Donald Oliver, award-winning sports journalist and Observer AV manager, has died
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Donald Oliver, award-winning sports journalist and Observer AV manager, has died
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Jamaica Observer audio visual manager and prominent sports journalist Donald Oliver has died. Oliver, who was the Press Association of Jamaica’s Sport...
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Women playing more dominant role in human trafficking
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Women playing more dominant role in human trafficking
December 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Children’s Advocate and National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison, says that women are gradually assu...
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Holness outlines roof repairs, waste reform in hurricane recovery push
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Holness outlines roof repairs, waste reform in hurricane recovery push
December 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is moving from disaster relief to long-term recovery following the passage of Hu...
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Racing United rally to earn point with 1–1 draw with Arnett Gardens in JPL
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Racing United rally to earn point with 1–1 draw with Arnett Gardens in JPL
December 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Premier League leaders Racing United rallied to earn a point after they played out a 1-1 draw against Arnett Gardens at th...
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Two dead following bingo game ambush in St James
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Two dead following bingo game ambush in St James
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James police are now investigating the shooting deaths of two men on Monday night in the community of Orange. The deceased ...
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