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60 homes for Christmas
S Hotel building one-bedroom houses for hurricane victims in time for holidays
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
December 10 12:20 AM
60 homes for Christmas
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Polite schoolgirl dies on being struck by truck moments after greeting crew
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
December 10 12:18 AM
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2025 still a bumper year — I-Octane
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2025 still a bumper year — I-Octane
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 10 12:16 AM
2025 still a bumper year — I-Octane
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WEST INDIES PETROLEUM TERMINAL FILES FOR $5.59-B JSE LISTING
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WEST INDIES PETROLEUM TERMINAL FILES FOR $5.59-B JSE LISTING
Move aims to provide liquidity for shareholders and raise profile of Jamaica’s secondlargest fuel storage facility
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 10 12:14 AM
West Indies Petroleum seeks JSE listing
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Knight Riders CEO says Andre Russell crucial to IPL franchise as coach
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 10 12:12 AM
Knight Riders CEO says ‘Dre Russ’ crucial to IPL franchise as coach
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Guardian General partners with CCRIF on new micro-insurance product
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Guardian General partners with CCRIF on new micro-insurance product
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
December 10 12:10 AM
Guardian General partners with CCRIF on new micro-insurance product
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Sygnus parks big money in Lakes Pen
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Sygnus parks big money in Lakes Pen
CODIE-ANN BARRETT Senior business reporter 
December 10 12:10 AM
Sygnus parks big money in Lakes Pen
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Auto claims up 30 per cent post-Hurricane Melissa
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Auto claims up 30 per cent post-Hurricane Melissa
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
December 10 12:09 AM
Auto claims up 30 per cent post-Hurricane Melissa
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NMIA waives all landing and parking fees for Hurricane Melissa relief supplies
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NMIA waives all landing and parking fees for Hurricane Melissa relief supplies
November 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), which operates the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), has announced that it is wai...
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WATCH: Americans stranded in Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa brought home by US non-profit
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WATCH: Americans stranded in Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa brought home by US non-profit
Tourists commend hospitality of hotel workers despite disaster
JULIAN RICHARDSON, Online content manager, richardsonj@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – More than 300 Americans stranded in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa departed the island Friday on rescue flights chartered by ...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Steps to be taken to reopen NMIA by Thursday – Vaz
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#EyeOnMelissa: Steps to be taken to reopen NMIA by Thursday – Vaz
October 28, 2025
The authorities are working to reopen the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston by Thursday, says Transport Minister Daryl Vaz. Howev...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Airports still open but some flights cancelled
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#EyeOnMelissa: Airports still open but some flights cancelled
October 24, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — MBJ Airports Limited, which operates the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, says Caribbean Airlines flights ...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Airports to close if hurricane watch upgraded to warning
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#EyeOnMelissa: Airports to close if hurricane watch upgraded to warning
October 23, 2025
Jamaica’s two international airports would shutter their operations within 24 hours of the hurricane watch now in effect for the island being upgraded...
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Two foreign nationals fined after being caught with over US$50,000 each at NMIA
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Two foreign nationals fined after being caught with over US$50,000 each at NMIA
October 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Two foreign nationals have each been fined $200,000 or 20 days imprisonment after they were found in possession of more than US$50...
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Canadian arrested for suspected ganja at Kingston airport
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Canadian arrested for suspected ganja at Kingston airport
October 6, 2025
A Canadian of Brampton, Ontario was arrested Sunday night at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. According to reports reaching Observ...
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NMIA to suspend operations to facilitate electrical infrastructure upgrade
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NMIA to suspend operations to facilitate electrical infrastructure upgrade
September 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) operator PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL) says operations at NMIA will be suspende...
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Norman Manley International Airport achieves major customer experience milestone
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Norman Manley International Airport achieves major customer experience milestone
September 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), operated by PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), has successfully renewed its Custom...
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Kingston airport roundabout gets facelift with vibrant, cultural mural
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Kingston airport roundabout gets facelift with vibrant, cultural mural
July 2, 2025
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) now boasts a striking new landmark, following the official unveiling of the NMIA Fl...
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No flights affected after NMIA bomb threat — Vaz
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No flights affected after NMIA bomb threat — Vaz
June 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has confirmed reports that there was a bomb threat at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) ...
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Emergency response activated at NMIA
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Emergency response activated at NMIA
March 14, 2025
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), operator of Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), has activated its Emergency Operati...
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British Airways flight delayed due to  NMIA fire
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British Airways flight delayed due to NMIA fire
March 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —A British Airways flight has been delayed following a fire at the Norman Manley International Airport Friday evening. This after an...
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Fire at NMIA
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Fire at NMIA
March 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) have responded to a fire at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. Commissi...
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NMIA to conduct full-scale emergency simulation exercise on Thursday
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NMIA to conduct full-scale emergency simulation exercise on Thursday
March 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) is advising the public that a full-scale aerodrome emergency exercise simulation wi...
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Man fined $15,000 for parking in prohibited zone at NMIA
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Man fined $15,000 for parking in prohibited zone at NMIA
February 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man has been fined $15,000 for parking in a designated no-parking area on January 31, 2025 at the Norman Manley International Ai...
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PHOTOS: PACKAL spreads holiday cheer at Port Royal Primary and Infant School
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PHOTOS: PACKAL spreads holiday cheer at Port Royal Primary and Infant School
December 24, 2024
There were squeals of delight and peals of laughter recently as PAC Kingston Airport (PACKAL), operator of the Norman Manley International Airport (NM...
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NMIA to close temporarily for annual maintenance work
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NMIA to close temporarily for annual maintenance work
December 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) will be closed from 10:00 pm on Thursday, December 5, 2024, until 4:00 AM on Friday...
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Cops probe massive cocaine find at Kingston airport
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Cops probe massive cocaine find at Kingston airport
December 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Police have launched an investigation following a major cocaine find at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Fr...
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Pilot spared prison: Airman fined after being held with drugs at Kingston airport
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Pilot spared prison: Airman fined after being held with drugs at Kingston airport
November 1, 2024
A pilot who was held with 18 pounds of ganja last year at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston pleaded guilty and was fined J$275,307 i...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Hurricane prompts closure of Norman Manley International Airport
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#EyeOnBeryl: Hurricane prompts closure of Norman Manley International Airport
July 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Due to the imminent threat posed by Hurricane Beryl, the Norman Manley International Airport will be closed effective Tuesday at 1...
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2025 still a bumper year — I-Octane
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WEST INDIES PETROLEUM TERMINAL FILES FOR $5.59-B JSE LISTING
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WEST INDIES PETROLEUM TERMINAL FILES FOR $5.59-B JSE LISTING
Move aims to provide liquidity for shareholders and raise profile of Jamaica’s secondlargest fuel storage facility
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 10, 2025
West Indies Petroleum seeks JSE listing
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December 10, 2025
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