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December 30 09:40 PM
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (AFP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday said the United States bombed a suspected cocaine factory in the port city of Ma...
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Body of abducted Trinidad fireman found
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad  (CMC) –  Trinidadian police say the body of a 46-year-old fireman, who had been abducted from his home last weekend, was foun...
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Six men charged following storehouse heist
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Six men, including two taxi drivers and a 62-year-old, have been slapped with multiple offences for their alleged involvement in a...
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
December 30 07:03 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been charged after allegedly firing shots in a public place. Charged with possession...
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — With many individuals dealing with emotional scars in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, licensed clinical psychologist and trauma spe...
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
December 30 06:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, December 30, ended trading at $159.83, down nine cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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NCB Foundation spreads Christmas cheer, aids hurricane relief with Christine Haber Ministries
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NCB Foundation spreads Christmas cheer, aids hurricane relief with Christine Haber Ministries
December 30 05:52 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A $250,000 Christmas donation from NCB Foundation’s Grant a Wish initiative is helping to strengthen  hurricane relief efforts led...
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Campari signs partnership with Sandz; Skippa headlines Jan 1 staging
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Campari signs partnership with Sandz; Skippa headlines Jan 1 staging
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 30 05:45 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Campari has signed a year-long title partnership with popular event series Sandz Music Festival.  The collaboration comes into eff...
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Samuda poised to head UN Environment Assembly
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 12, 2025
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Early start for St James Grand Market Push to make up 85% revenue drop
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Early start for St James Grand Market Push to make up 85% revenue drop
December 12, 2025
Early start for St James Grand Market
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Awaiting the green light
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Falmouth mayor stresses need for approval before rebuilding; churches, hotels not exempt
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
December 12, 2025
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Ministry assures stability as overseas health workers head home
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Ministry assures stability as overseas health workers head home
December 12, 2025
Ministry assures stability as overseas health workers head home
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No intention to steal Christmas joy, says Tufton
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No intention to steal Christmas joy, says Tufton
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December 12, 2025
No intention to steal Christmas joy, says Tufton
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BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 12, 2025
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Barry G’s family extends thanks for messages of comfort
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Barry G’s family extends thanks for messages of comfort
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Kingston mayor demands accountability as councillors get $2.5m for Christmas work
Jason Cross | Reporter 
December 12, 2025
No exceptions
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Trio freed in $370,000 cyber-theft case
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Trio freed in $370,000 cyber-theft case
December 12, 2025
Trio freed in $370,000
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Border protection boost
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December 12, 2025
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Woman accused of ploting deadly attack on policeman’s family remanded
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Woman accused of ploting deadly attack on policeman’s family remanded
December 12, 2025
Woman accused of ploting deadly attack on policeman’s family remanded
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95% of schools now engaging students
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95% of schools now engaging students
Education ministry says teaching and learning continuing despite repair activities and people using classrooms as shelters
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
December 12, 2025
95% of schools now engaging students
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Happy to have a bed
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Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
December 12, 2025
Happy to have a bed
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WATCH: Manchester police honour longtime school wardens with surprise gift baskets
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WATCH: Manchester police honour longtime school wardens with surprise gift baskets
December 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Members of the Manchester Community, Safety and Security Branch surprised two  school wardens in the parish on Wednesday, presenti...
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MoBay mayor to walk the runway at annual Jingle Mingle Fashion showcase
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MoBay mayor to walk the runway at annual Jingle Mingle Fashion showcase
December 11, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Mayor of Montego Bay Councillor Richard Vernon is  set to take part in this year’s Jingle Mingle Runway, where he will make a spec...
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Bolt and Puma donate J$5 million each to STETHS, William Knibb for hurricane relief
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Bolt and Puma donate J$5 million each to STETHS, William Knibb for hurricane relief
December 11, 2025
Sprint legend Usain Bolt has partnered with sponsor Puma to donate J$5 million each to St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) and his alma mater ...
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NRSC urges vigilance as western parishes record surge in road fatalities
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NRSC urges vigilance as western parishes record surge in road fatalities
December 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) is urging motorists and pedestrians to exercise extra caution this festive season, as holi...
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Tufton reports decline in leptospirosis cases
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Tufton reports decline in leptospirosis cases
December 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — There has been a reduction in suspected or confirmed cases of leptospirosis and related deaths, says Minister of Health and Wellne...
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UPDATE: Couple dies in St Ann crash
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BY AKERA DAVIS Observer writer 
December 11, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica — A Trelawny couple has died due to injuries sustained in a two- vehicle collision on a section of the Queens Highway, near Discovery ...
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Alpha & Omega Prophetic Ministry brings relief to Hurricane Melissa survivors
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Alpha & Omega Prophetic Ministry brings relief to Hurricane Melissa survivors
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
December 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Bishop Beverly Fransbergen of Alpha & Omega Prophetic Ministry, an online revival ministry, recently carried out a major outreach ...
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Gov’t working with JPS to restore ABM and POS machines in affected areas
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Gov’t working with JPS to restore ABM and POS machines in affected areas
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
December 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says his ministry is working with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) to have electricity restored to areas i...
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St Elizabeth will rise again, says Green
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St Elizabeth will rise again, says Green
December 11, 2025
A firm believer in the saying ‘God gives the hardest battles to his strongest soldiers, ’ Member of Parliament (MP) for St Elizabeth South West, Floyd...
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BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (AFP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday said the United States bombed a suspected cocaine factory in the port city of Ma...
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad  (CMC) –  Trinidadian police say the body of a 46-year-old fireman, who had been abducted from his home last weekend, was foun...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Six men, including two taxi drivers and a 62-year-old, have been slapped with multiple offences for their alleged involvement in a...
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been charged after allegedly firing shots in a public place. Charged with possession...
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — With many individuals dealing with emotional scars in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, licensed clinical psychologist and trauma spe...
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