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487 fewer murders
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487 fewer murders
Police commissioner says performance not a marginal improvement
Jason Cross | Reporter 
December 30, 2025
407 fewer murders
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High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
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High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
December 30, 2025
High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
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Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
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Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
Kevin Jackson 
December 30, 2025
Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
December 30, 2025
T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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JaBA hunt $44 million in bid to host FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 30, 2025
No place like home
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Wedding Planning Like a Pro: Tools and Tips to Keep You Sane
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Wedding Planning Like a Pro: Tools and Tips to Keep You Sane
December 30, 2025
Wedding Planning Like a Pro:
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Viral moments that defined Jamaica in 2025
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Viral moments that defined Jamaica in 2025
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From moments of heartbreak to resilience to humour, 2025 was a year of mixed emotions for Jamaicans, experienced in real-time through timelines, lives...
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Little girl, big heart
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December 29, 2025
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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, 2025
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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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, 2025
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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France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years
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France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years
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PARIS, France (AFP) — The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding...
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Actor Idris Elba Knighted in UK’s New Year honours list
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—British actor Idris Elba and members of England's triumphant Women's Euro 2025 football team were among famous Britons re...
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St Mary to serve up fireworks at Pagee Beach
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St Mary to serve up fireworks at Pagee Beach
December 30, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — Pagee Beach will be the stage for an epic New Year’s Eve bash, which has taken on added significance for families and businesses im...
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487 fewer murders
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487 fewer murders
Police commissioner says performance not a marginal improvement
Jason Cross | Reporter 
December 30, 2025
407 fewer murders
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High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
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High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
December 30, 2025
High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
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JPS ups power restoration effort
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December 30, 2025
JPS ups power restoration effort
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Old road revival
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Kasey Williams | Reporter 
December 30, 2025
Old road revival
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December 30, 2025
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
December 30, 2025
T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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HOME SWEET HOME?
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JaBA hunt $44 million in bid to host FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 30, 2025
No place like home
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Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
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Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
December 30, 2025
Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
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Russell, Narine, Holder lead Knight Riders into play-offs
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Russell, Narine, Holder lead Knight Riders into play-offs
December 30, 2025
Russell, Narine, Holder lead Knight Riders into play-offs
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Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua injured in deadly Nigeria highway crash
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Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua injured in deadly Nigeria highway crash
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Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua injured in deadly Nigeria highway crash
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