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‘It’s about people, not buildings’
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‘It’s about people, not buildings’
Church leaders weigh in on debate over State’s offer of rebuilding funds
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
December 31 12:09 AM
‘It’s about people, not buildings’
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Jamaican businessman launches third bid for US Congress
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Jamaican businessman launches third bid for US Congress
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
December 31 12:08 AM
Jamaican businessman launches third bid for US Congress
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For the love of the land
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For the love of the land
After Melissa, farmers back in the field at Parnassus Agro Park
December 31 12:07 AM
For the love of the land
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Women recruiting victimsfor human traffickers
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Women recruiting victimsfor human traffickers
December 31 12:06 AM
Women recruiting victims
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Top cops rewarded
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Top cops rewarded
‘Transforming Our Police Service’ awards celebrate constabulary’s Area 5 officers
December 31 12:05 AM
Top cops rewarded
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Hurricane Melissa stalls Q2 turnaround for RA Williams
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Hurricane Melissa stalls Q2 turnaround for RA Williams
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
December 31 12:04 AM
Hurricane Melissa stalls Q2 turnaround for RA Williams
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Bailey in support of GST but admits difficult way forward
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Bailey in support of GST but admits difficult way forward
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:04 AM
Bailey in support of GST but admits difficult way forward
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Border is back!
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Border is back!
Fish and bammy vendors return to business after Government intervention
December 31 12:04 AM
Border is back!
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Regional private sector group re-affirms commitment to Caricom
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Regional private sector group re-affirms commitment to Caricom
December 24, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Caribbean Community (Caricom) Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integratio...
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Caricom private sector organisations reaffirm commitment to CSME, regional integration
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Caricom private sector organisations reaffirm commitment to CSME, regional integration
December 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Private sector organisations in seven Caribbean Community (Caricom) states have reaffirmed their commitment to the objectives of t...
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Trinidad PM says Caricom has ‘lost its way’
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Trinidad PM says Caricom has ‘lost its way’
December 20, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Saturday said the 15-member regional integration grouping...
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Antigua’s Browne chides Caricom over US visa statement, slams unnamed leader
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Antigua’s Browne chides Caricom over US visa statement, slams unnamed leader
December 20, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC)—Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has criticised the regional integration grouping, Caricom, after it issued a...
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Caricom urges quick resolution to visa issue with United States
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Caricom urges quick resolution to visa issue with United States
December 20, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC)—Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders Friday night urged a quick resolution to the decision by the United States preventing o...
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Bahamas latest Caricom country to establish diplomatic relations with Kosovo
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Bahamas latest Caricom country to establish diplomatic relations with Kosovo
December 19, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) —  The Bahamas on Friday said that it had established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Kosovo, a landlocked country in ...
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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, 2025
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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KPMG strengthens Project STAR’s capacity with laptop donation
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KPMG strengthens Project STAR’s capacity with laptop donation
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a demonstration of continued commitment to community renewal and capacity building, professional services firm KPMG in Jamaica ...
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Hurricane victims hopeful after visit by PM and Caricom heads
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Hurricane victims hopeful after visit by PM and Caricom heads
November 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The visit to Whitehouse and adjoining communities in Westmoreland by Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Caribbean Community (Carico...
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Caricom gets firsthand view of post-Melissa challenges in Jamaica
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Caricom gets firsthand view of post-Melissa challenges in Jamaica
November 17, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Information Minister, Senator Dr Dana Morris-Dixon, has explained that a tour slated for Monday morning, involving Caribbean Commu...
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Antigua PM urges US to resolve differences with Venezuela using diplomacy
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Antigua PM urges US to resolve differences with Venezuela using diplomacy
November 17, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC)—Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Monday urged the United States to settle its differences with Venezuela ”...
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Antigua PM part of Caricom solidarity mission to visit Jamaica
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Antigua PM part of Caricom solidarity mission to visit Jamaica
November 17, 2025
ST JOHN, Antigua (CMC) – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne is among a Caribbean Community (Caricom) solidarity delegation set to visit ...
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Antigua partners with Guyana to cut cost of living
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Antigua partners with Guyana to cut cost of living
November 14, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – Antigua and Barbuda says it has reached an agreement with Guyana to collaborate on a new food import initiative aimed at re...
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Caricom countries vote in favour of resolution to end US trade embargo against Cuba
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Caricom countries vote in favour of resolution to end US trade embargo against Cuba
October 29, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — The United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Wednesday has, for the 33rd consecutive year, adopted a resolution calling for an e...
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Trinidad PM says Caricom not a reliable partner
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Trinidad PM says Caricom not a reliable partner
October 28, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has said that her country will not be “held to ransom” as sh...
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10 former Caricom heads urge end to military action in region
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10 former Caricom heads urge end to military action in region
October 23, 2025
Ten former Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders have expressed unease at the increased military build up and presence of nuclear vessels and aircraft...
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Bahamians urged to avoid fast speed boats leaving Venezuela
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Bahamians urged to avoid fast speed boats leaving Venezuela
October 20, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – National Security Minister Wayne Munroe is advising Bahamians to “stay out of go fast boats leaving Venezuela” as the United S...
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T&T opts not to endorse Caricom position amid US military strikes
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T&T opts not to endorse Caricom position amid US military strikes
October 19, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago stood apart from its Caribbean Community (Caricom) neighbours, declining to back a regional positi...
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Region observing Caribbean Statistics Day
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Region observing Caribbean Statistics Day
October 15, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Caribbean Community (Caricom) Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett Wednesday underscored the importance of statistics to reg...
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Caribbean urged to accelerate AI training amid widening skills divide
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Caribbean urged to accelerate AI training amid widening skills divide
October 11, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – New research has warned that Caribbean employers and workers remain sharply divided on the skills needed for an artificia...
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Caricom expresses ‘cautious optimism’ on Gaza peace deal
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Caricom expresses ‘cautious optimism’ on Gaza peace deal
October 10, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The 15-member Caribbean Community (Caricom) Friday said it welcomes “with cautious optimism” the agreement reached on the i...
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Haiti battles rabies with vaccines and vigilance
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Haiti battles rabies with vaccines and vigilance
October 6, 2025
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says health authorities in Haiti are turning deaths caused by rabies-infecte...
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‘It’s about people, not buildings’
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‘It’s about people, not buildings’
Church leaders weigh in on debate over State’s offer of rebuilding funds
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
December 31, 2025
‘It’s about people, not buildings’
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Jamaican businessman launches third bid for US Congress
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Jamaican businessman launches third bid for US Congress
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
December 31, 2025
Jamaican businessman launches third bid for US Congress
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For the love of the land
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For the love of the land
After Melissa, farmers back in the field at Parnassus Agro Park
December 31, 2025
For the love of the land
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Women recruiting victimsfor human traffickers
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Women recruiting victimsfor human traffickers
December 31, 2025
Women recruiting victims
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Top cops rewarded
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Top cops rewarded
‘Transforming Our Police Service’ awards celebrate constabulary’s Area 5 officers
December 31, 2025
Top cops rewarded
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