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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
December 25 02:34 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Britain's King Charles III called for "compassion and reconciliation" at a time of "division" across the world in his Chr...
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
December 25 02:06 PM
HANOVER, Jamaica — As the festive glow of the Christmas season settles over Hanover's parish capital, Mayor of Lucea, Sheridan Samuels is issuing a st...
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
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Fast rising Uk-based dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest be...
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
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Fusion reggae artiste Complex Ricki is generating a major buzz on the streets with her latest ambitious single, Make a Change , dedicated to the survi...
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – As United States President Donald Trump expands the US military build-up in the Caribbean, Democratic legislators ar...
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WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
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WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
December 25 11:02 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — One of Manchester’s most wanted men was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in Mike Town in the parish ...
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Two American men denied bail on rape charges in The Bahamas
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Two American men denied bail on rape charges in The Bahamas
December 25 10:45 AM
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – Two American men were denied bail when they appeared in a magistrate’s court in The Bahamas charged with raping a 25-year-old ...
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 10:07 AM
A Florida family’s efforts to preserve their Jamaican matriarch’s recipes, passed down through generations, have transformed the 96-year-old woman int...
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New Social Housing Programme

Gov’t to revamp NSHP to address evolving housing demands
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Gov’t to revamp NSHP to address evolving housing demands
November 29, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced plans to revamp the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) in order to better meet Jam...
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Gov’t eyeing land inclusion to enhance social housing delivery
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Gov’t eyeing land inclusion to enhance social housing delivery
July 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Government is exploring revisions to the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), including the potential provision of land, as pa...
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Govt’s new social housing programme demonstrate integrity, efficiency and impact – Holness
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Govt’s new social housing programme demonstrate integrity, efficiency and impact – Holness
June 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared that the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) is the most transformative and enduring in...
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Holness says social media rumours seek to undermine housing programme for political gain
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Holness says social media rumours seek to undermine housing programme for political gain
February 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica--Prime Minister Andrew Holness has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that the government through the New Social Hous...
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Gov’t slams social media rumours regarding social housing programme
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Gov’t slams social media rumours regarding social housing programme
February 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is rejecting social media rumours claiming that the houses delivered under the Ne...
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Construction delays in NSHP being resolved — Holness
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Construction delays in NSHP being resolved — Holness
February 5, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says the Government is moving to resolve construction delays affecting beneficiaries of the New Soc...
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Arson victim in Flagstaff, St James receives home under New Social Housing Programme
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Arson victim in Flagstaff, St James receives home under New Social Housing Programme
February 3, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica---Flagstaff, St James resident, Cedric Grizzle, suffered a devastating setback recently when he lost his house to arson. But with th...
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PM particularly pleased that NSHP is providing homes for persons with disabilities
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PM particularly pleased that NSHP is providing homes for persons with disabilities
January 27, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, says the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) continues to prioritise building homes for vulnerable...
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WATCH: Crawford defends auditor general, slams Holness
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WATCH: Crawford defends auditor general, slams Holness
January 25, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica – People’s National Party (PNP) caretaker for St Catherine North West, Senator Damion Crawford has come to the defence of Auditor Gene...
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Robust checks and balances instituted for new social housing programme – Holness
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Robust checks and balances instituted for new social housing programme – Holness
January 19, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica- Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government has instituted robust checks and balances to ensure transparency and accountab...
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PNP demands greater accountability of the PM’s New Social Housing Programme
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PNP demands greater accountability of the PM’s New Social Housing Programme
January 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The People’s National Party (PNP) says it is concerned after the Auditor General flagged the Prime Minister’s New Social Housing P...
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Holness aiming to add climate resilient ‘strong rooms’ in new home repair initiative
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Holness aiming to add climate resilient ‘strong rooms’ in new home repair initiative
January 17, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica - At the handing over of a housing unit in St James recently, Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicated that the government is develop...
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Beneficiaries of NSHP should be grateful to taxpayers – PM
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Beneficiaries of NSHP should be grateful to taxpayers – PM
December 16, 2024
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness has emphasised that beneficiaries of the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) should be grateful t...
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Contractors for social housing programme selected through competitive process – Holness
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Contractors for social housing programme selected through competitive process – Holness
December 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Units delivered to the neediest in the society under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) are built through a competitive contr...
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PM says robust system in place for procurement of housing contracts
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PM says robust system in place for procurement of housing contracts
July 13, 2024
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government has a very robust system to ensure transparency and accountability in the award of infrastructure co...
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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
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HANOVER, Jamaica — As the festive glow of the Christmas season settles over Hanover's parish capital, Mayor of Lucea, Sheridan Samuels is issuing a st...
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
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Fast rising Uk-based dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest be...
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
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Fusion reggae artiste Complex Ricki is generating a major buzz on the streets with her latest ambitious single, Make a Change , dedicated to the survi...
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
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