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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY CARLYSIA RAMDEEN Observer Online reporter ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17 06:50 PM
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett on Tuesday officially launched the Tourism Housing Assistance Recovery Programme (THARP), an initiative aimed at p...
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First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
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First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
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LAS VEGAS, United States — A 60-metre sprinter from the United States has become the first female track athlete to join the controversial Enhanced Gam...
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Muschett High win double against Holland in ISSA basketball
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Muschett High win double against Holland in ISSA basketball
December 17 06:33 PM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Muschett High scored a double win, beating Holland High in two Under-16 games in ISSA Rural Area Zone B boys' basketball competiti...
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Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day
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Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day
December 17 06:22 PM
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A manhunt for the mass shooter who opened fire in an exam room at one of America's top universities stretched into a f...
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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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Under the Dryer: How to Get SexyHair
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Under the Dryer: How to Get SexyHair
March 1, 2013
Artistic Creative Director for product line Sexy Hair Rafe Hardy was on The Rock last month to share some of his hair tricks with beauty enthusiasts a...
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And The Oscar For the Most Fab Goes to…
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And The Oscar For the Most Fab Goes to…
March 1, 2013
While we do care who walks away with the Oscar, let's face it: we watch awards shows to see what everyone's wearing and who has the best makeup and ha...
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Spa Celebrations continue on the North Coast
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Spa Celebrations continue on the North Coast
March 1, 2013
The buzz continues a week after our Under The Dyer Awards. Champagne corks popped incessantly at the Rockhouse Spa in Negril and the team at the Fern ...
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Local stylists not being trained in natural hair care, says salon owner
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Local stylists not being trained in natural hair care, says salon owner
BY KIMONE THOMPSON ?Features editor ? Sunday ?thompsonk@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 23, 2013
A salon operator has accused Government-funded HEART Trust/NTA as well as private cosmetology institutes of failing to educate students in the care of...
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Nailing It at The Grammys
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Nailing It at The Grammys
February 15, 2013
Get the Look It was a star-studded affair at last weekend's 55th annual Grammy Awards. The ladies were determined to not get caught napping in the sty...
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Hair Trends at The 2013 NAACP Image Awards
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Hair Trends at The 2013 NAACP Image Awards
February 8, 2013
Under the Dryer All eyes were on the red carpet last week for the 2013 NAACP Image awards. Our focus at Under the Dryer team was the exquisite styling...
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The perfect red pout
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The perfect red pout
February 8, 2013
Get the Look: STEP 1: CORRECT Apply concealer pencil on the outside edges of the lips then blend with brush. Make-up Tip: The application of the penci...
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Under the Dryer: The Posh Business of Hair
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Under the Dryer: The Posh Business of Hair
February 1, 2013
How much do we really know about the hair extensions we purchase to give ourselves a fresh new look each month? As one can presume, the business of ha...
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Best Beauty Buys of 2013
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Best Beauty Buys of 2013
January 25, 2013
PART 3 Under the Dryer shares more beauty secrets from our 'Best of Under the Dryer 2012' nominees who shared their hot new products for 2013. SALON I...
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Under the Dryer – #FLOTUS: ‘Hair’ with a Bang!
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Under the Dryer – #FLOTUS: ‘Hair’ with a Bang!
January 25, 2013
Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United States, shocked the world when she revealed her bangs on her 49th birthday — a mere three days before the...
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ANNA WINTOUR no longer considered for UK ambassador job
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ANNA WINTOUR no longer considered for UK ambassador job
January 25, 2013
FASHION BUZZ Anna Wintour is no longer being considered for the UK ambassador position, the New York magazine reported last Monday. This announcement ...
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A golden finish
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A golden finish
January 25, 2013
Get the Look: Award season started with a bang last weekend! The noted make-up trend was smoky eyes paired with bronzed cheeks and nude or statement c...
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Under the Dryer: Best of 2012 Part 2
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Under the Dryer: Best of 2012 Part 2
January 11, 2013
We continue our celebration of formidable salons and spas with Part 2 of our best of Under the Dryer 2012. Indeed, the impressive work of these creati...
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Under the Dryer: Best of 2012 Part 1
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Under the Dryer: Best of 2012 Part 1
January 4, 2013
Best Get the Look features The year 2012 was a fabulous year of sharing beauty secrets, new products and drastic transformations. Here are four of our...
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The year of the snake
December 28, 2012
With three days left to 2013, MAC cosmetics showcases just how you can use their line to get a festive avant-garde look. The Asian calendar marks 2013...
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Ambassador Wintour?
December 7, 2012
What makes the Editor of Vogue qualified to be the Ambassador? Hundreds of thousands of dollars, to start. President Barack Obama is reportedly consid...
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Under the Dryer: Naturally Chic
November 16, 2012
Under the Dryer Who says going natural has to be dowdy? With so many celebs going natural these days, stylists have come up with a variety of looks to...
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Under the Dryer: ‘Hair’ in Style
April 6, 2012
News Our very own Lisa Hutchinson was recently featured in the April/May issue of UK magazine BlackHair. She shared her expertise on local hair trends...
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Styling from the HEART
January 13, 2012
Under the Dryer The HEART College of Beauty Services has had an official salon for their organisation since 1983. In 2008, however, a decision was mad...
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Under the Dryer: Best of 2011
January 6, 2012
It's been an amazing 52 weeks of sharing your salon's space and sipping delicious J Wray & Nephew cocktails. So as we shutter 2011 and welcome a new y...
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Marsha’s Marvellous Styling
December 2, 2011
Under the Dryer We are Under the Dryer this week with the team from Marsha Robinson's Beauty Salon. Proprietor Marsha Robinson has been in the industr...
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