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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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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
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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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Gas prices down $3.06, Diesel down $3.06
December 17 03:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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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 03:31 PM
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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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
December 17 01:40 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, is calling on the Government to engage in dialogue with municipal corporations regarding its propo...
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
December 17 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GenXS Carnival has officially launched its fourth season under the theme “INFINITI”, which aims to focus on cultural expression an...
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Cruise industry rallies behind Jamaica with over US$3m in hurricane relief
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Cruise industry rallies behind Jamaica with over US$3m in hurricane relief
November 5, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Several of the world’s leading cruise companies have announced financial pledges totalling more than US$3 million in support of Ja...
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Direct Relief provides post-hurricane assistance to Jamaica
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Direct Relief provides post-hurricane assistance to Jamaica
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
November 3, 2025
Direct Relief, a 77-year-old charity organisation, has begun to provide post-Hurricane Melissa relief assistance to Jamaicans. One of the largest char...
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Pepsi-Cola Jamaica extends support to communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa
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Pepsi-Cola Jamaica extends support to communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa
November 3, 2025
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Pepsi-Cola Jamaica has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting communities across the islan...
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British Virgin Islands Premier pledges support for Jamaica
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British Virgin Islands Premier pledges support for Jamaica
November 2, 2025
TORTOLA , British Virgin Islands  (CMC) – Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has given the assurance that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) will do whatever p...
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Vaz gets tough on JPS as 66 per cent of customers remain in the dark
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Vaz gets tough on JPS as 66 per cent of customers remain in the dark
October 31, 2025
Like he did during Hurricane Beryl last year, Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has begun to get impatient with utility provider Jamaica Public Service (JPS),...
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WATCH: Golding calls for immediate support for residents in Westmoreland
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WATCH: Golding calls for immediate support for residents in Westmoreland
October 31, 2025
Opposition Leader Mark Golding is calling for immediate relief support for residents in Westmoreland severely affected by Hurricane Melissa. "It is ob...
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Golden Krust to provide aid, donations to Jamaica
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Golden Krust to provide aid, donations to Jamaica
October 31, 2025
In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, Golden Krust restaurant group says it is leading an effort in the United States...
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Thrifty gas stations transitioning to 24 hour service to support residents
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Thrifty gas stations transitioning to 24 hour service to support residents
October 31, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Thrifty gas stations will extend service hours in key areas, plus coordinate direct delivery to hotels and essential services to e...
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Import duty, GCT on hurricane relief items suspended
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Import duty, GCT on hurricane relief items suspended
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Import Duty and General Consumption Tax (GCT), have been suspended for one month on specific goods and items imported in support o...
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Vaz tells the police and Transport Authority to seize buses of operators who have increased their fares since Melissa hit
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Vaz tells the police and Transport Authority to seize buses of operators who have increased their fares since Melissa hit
October 31, 2025
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has told the Transport Authority and the police to conduct sting operations to nab public transport operators who have re...
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International support mobilises for Jamaica in wake of Hurricane Melissa
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International support mobilises for Jamaica in wake of Hurricane Melissa
October 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The World Bank Group has announced that a comprehensive support package is being activated for Jamaica, following the widespread d...
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Better system for volunteers needed post Hurricane Melissa
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Better system for volunteers needed post Hurricane Melissa
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 31, 2025
Attorney-at-law and social justice advocate, Christina Williams has issued an appeal for a central voice to take command of volunteer relief activitie...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Hurricane Melissa still forecast to make landfall: What to expect
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#EyeOnMelissa: Hurricane Melissa still forecast to make landfall: What to expect
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hurricane Melissa is still forecast to make landfall in Jamaica Tuesday morning, now as a Category 5 hurricane, according to the m...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Holness outlines multi-layered strategy for post-Melissa recovery
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#EyeOnMelissa: Holness outlines multi-layered strategy for post-Melissa recovery
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has outlined a multi-layered strategy for Jamaica’s quick recovery, following the passage of Hurrica...
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#EyeonMelissa: Hurricane Melissa continuing west but still expected to turn
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#EyeonMelissa: Hurricane Melissa continuing west but still expected to turn
October 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological Service says a hurricane warning remains in effect for Jamaica, as Category 4 Hurricane Melissa continues movin...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Police call on operators to immediately secure cranes
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#EyeOnMelissa: Police call on operators to immediately secure cranes
October 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Police have issued a public safety advisory calling for urgent action from operators and construction companies to lower cranes ah...
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WATCH: #EyeOnMelissa: Warning System triggered in St Catherine
October 26, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Early Warning System stationed in the Old Harbour Bay community was triggere...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Melissa becomes Category 3 hurricane
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#EyeOnMelissa: Melissa becomes Category 3 hurricane
October 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) — Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 3 storm on Saturday, cutting a deadly path in the Caribbean, with further int...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Melissa strengthens into hurricane as it takes aims at Jamaica
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#EyeOnMelissa: Melissa strengthens into hurricane as it takes aims at Jamaica
October 25, 2025
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Melissa has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it charts a worryingly slow course toward Jamaica, the US Nationa...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Jamaica to be declared disaster area shortly
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#EyeOnMelissa: Jamaica to be declared disaster area shortly
October 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, says Jamaica is to be declared a disaster area shortly, as the country remains on alert for Tro...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Gov’t doubles constituency disaster preparedness allocation to $400m
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#EyeOnMelissa: Gov’t doubles constituency disaster preparedness allocation to $400m
October 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has increased its allocation for constituency-level disaster preparedness from $200 million to $400 million as part...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Flow pauses disconnections as Jamaica braces for Melissa
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#EyeOnMelissa: Flow pauses disconnections as Jamaica braces for Melissa
October 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Telecommunications provider Flow has announced that it will pause all service disconnections and offer extra mobile data to its pr...
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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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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
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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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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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