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Australia to toughen gun laws as it mourns deadly Bondi attack
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Australia to toughen gun laws as it mourns deadly Bondi attack
December 15 07:37 AM
SYDNEY, Australia — Australia's leaders agreed Monday to toughen gun laws after attackers killed 15 people at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach, the wo...
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Director Rob Reiner, wife found dead in Los Angeles
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Director Rob Reiner, wife found dead in Los Angeles
December 15 07:10 AM
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — American director Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead at their southern California mansion, United States (US) ...
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Small clique, big damage
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Small clique, big damage
Vaz says utility vandalism targeted, not widespread
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 15 12:30 AM
Small clique, big damage
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UDC to lead Black River clean-up — Holness
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UDC to lead Black River clean-up — Holness
December 15 12:28 AM
UDC to lead Black River clean-up — Holness
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Mona continue Walker Cup defence against Hydel
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Mona continue Walker Cup defence against Hydel
December 15 12:26 AM
Mona High once again put their ISSA Walker Cup title on the line when they face Hydel High in the curtain raiser at 2:00 pm before many-times winners ...
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Media mourns passing of RJRGleaner CEO Anthony Smith
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Media mourns passing of RJRGleaner CEO Anthony Smith
December 15 12:26 AM
Media mourns passing of RJRGleaner CEO Anthony Smith
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No ban on parties
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No ban on parties
Holness counters social media rumours, endorses safe and regulated entertainment activities
December 15 12:26 AM
No ban on parties
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Not arrogance, just passion
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Not arrogance, just passion
Vaz rejects claims Gov’t shrugging off criticism, says focus is fighting misinformation
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 15 12:24 AM
Not arrogance, just passion
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Portland Past Students Health Network renders assistance after Hurricane Melissa
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Portland Past Students Health Network renders assistance after Hurricane Melissa
December 12, 2025
Three months ago, a group of people from Portland formed an organisation to assist the needy in their parish. Their first venture was to rebuild a sch...
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Taxi driver accused of selling woman’s car for $50,000 and pocketing money
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Taxi driver accused of selling woman’s car for $50,000 and pocketing money
November 23, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A Portland taxi operator has been charged with larceny and fraudulent conversion after allegedly selling a woman’s vehicle and fai...
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Small businesses in Portland struggle after Hurricane Melissa
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Small businesses in Portland struggle after Hurricane Melissa
November 11, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Small business owners across Portland are facing a confluence of setbacks in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Pauline, a shop a...
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Portland farmers grateful despite losses from devastating hurricane
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Portland farmers grateful despite losses from devastating hurricane
November 11, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Despite ongoing efforts to salvage what remains after Hurricane Melissa, farmers in Portland are expressing gratitude that the dev...
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Portland cookshop feels the pinch of Melissa
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Portland cookshop feels the pinch of Melissa
November 7, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — The northeast Jamaica parish of Portland was spared the worst of the battering Hurricane Melissa delivered to the island more than...
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‘She gwaan bad’: Piggery resident says Hurricane Melissa destroyed his home
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‘She gwaan bad’: Piggery resident says Hurricane Melissa destroyed his home
October 29, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A resident of Piggery, a community in the Rio Grande Valley, Portland, is now seeking to pick up the pieces after his home was des...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Fifty-two shelters open in Portland
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#EyeOnMelissa: Fifty-two shelters open in Portland
October 27, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica - The early impact of Hurricane Melissa has forced the opening of 52 of the 74  shelters across Portland, with 295 occupants. On Sun...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Birnamwood district in Portland impassable
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#EyeOnMelissa: Birnamwood district in Portland impassable
October 26, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica—The police are advising the public that a section of the Birnamwood district in Portland has become impassable due to a landslide an...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Portlanders urged to bring 72-hour emergency supplies to shelters
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#EyeOnMelissa: Portlanders urged to bring 72-hour emergency supplies to shelters
October 24, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica —Residents of Portland, who will be going into shelters, are being urged to take along food and supplies that can last up to 72 hour...
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WATCH: 68 boats sail off for 41st Port Antonio Canoe Tournament
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WATCH: 68 boats sail off for 41st Port Antonio Canoe Tournament
October 21, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — The 41st Port Antonio Canoe Tournament got underway Tuesday morning after a late start due to the weather conditions at the Ole Ma...
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Labour Ministry invites jobseekers to attend job fair in Portmore
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Labour Ministry invites jobseekers to attend job fair in Portmore
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is inviting jobseekers in Portmore and its environs to participate in its upcomi...
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21 of 40 Haitian refugees captured after boat arrives in Portland
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21 of 40 Haitian refugees captured after boat arrives in Portland
September 22, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Police have captured 21 of 40 Haitians who arrived in an 18-foot multi-coloured canoe at Kensington, Portland on Monday. The Haiti...
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Titchfield student dies in suspected drowning at Bikini Beach
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Titchfield student dies in suspected drowning at Bikini Beach
September 21, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica – A teenager died in a suspected drowning at Bikini Beach in Port Antonio, Portland on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as V...
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Portland farmer charged with housebreaking and larceny
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Portland farmer charged with housebreaking and larceny
September 21, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica –  Housebreaking and larceny charges have been laid against a 34-year-old farmer after he allegedly stole electronics from a relativ...
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Great Huts marks 25 years preserving culture in Portland
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Great Huts marks 25 years preserving culture in Portland
September 15, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Great Huts, the eco-resort on the cliffs of Boston Bay, is this year observing its 25th anniversary. The property opened in 2000 w...
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Operations at several gov’t agencies disrupted by bomb threats
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Operations at several gov’t agencies disrupted by bomb threats
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Operations at several government agencies and departments were disrupted by a slew of bomb threats on Friday. Among those impacted...
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$658m water infrastructure project to benefit over 6,000 Portland residents
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$658m water infrastructure project to benefit over 6,000 Portland residents
August 23, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Upwards of 6,000 residents in Portland, who frequently experience intermittent or no water supply, will soon see this issue addres...
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‘It’s in God’s hands’, says JPP’s Gillespie-Harris after Portland Eastern nomination
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‘It’s in God’s hands’, says JPP’s Gillespie-Harris after Portland Eastern nomination
August 18, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Jamaica Progressive Party (JPP) candidate for Portland Eastern, Tracy-Ann Gillespie-Harris was nominated at 11:00 am Monday. Gille...
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Portland man fined $400,000 for introducing contraband at Buff Bay lockup
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Portland man fined $400,000 for introducing contraband at Buff Bay lockup
August 1, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — An 18-year-old man of Spring Hill, Portland has been fined $400,000 or two months imprisonment for introducing contraband to the l...
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Rd Prominent happy to be featured among top acts
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Rd Prominent happy to be featured among top acts
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
July 26, 2025
In April when the Hotta This Year rhythm project was released, Portland-based emerging dancehall artiste Rd Prominent realised that his song was among...
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US-based content creator Mello Vibes plans back to school treat in Portland
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US-based content creator Mello Vibes plans back to school treat in Portland
July 26, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — US-based content creator Mello Vibes is looking forward to his annual back-to-school giveaway which will be held at the Port Anton...
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Police probing double fatal collision in Portland
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Police probing double fatal collision in Portland
July 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Detectives assigned to the Portland Traffic Department are probing the circumstances which led to the death of two men, caused by ...
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Australia to toughen gun laws as it mourns deadly Bondi attack
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SYDNEY, Australia — Australia's leaders agreed Monday to toughen gun laws after attackers killed 15 people at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach, the wo...
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Director Rob Reiner, wife found dead in Los Angeles
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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — American director Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead at their southern California mansion, United States (US) ...
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Small clique, big damage
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Small clique, big damage
Vaz says utility vandalism targeted, not widespread
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 15, 2025
Small clique, big damage
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UDC to lead Black River clean-up — Holness
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UDC to lead Black River clean-up — Holness
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UDC to lead Black River clean-up — Holness
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Mona continue Walker Cup defence against Hydel
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Mona continue Walker Cup defence against Hydel
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Mona High once again put their ISSA Walker Cup title on the line when they face Hydel High in the curtain raiser at 2:00 pm before many-times winners ...
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