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Violent unrest in Mexico could force relocation of Reggae Boyz World Cup qualifier
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Violent unrest in Mexico could force relocation of Reggae Boyz World Cup qualifier
February 22, 2026
There are growing concerns that next month’s FIFA Inter-continental qualifiers involving Jamaica – to book two more tickets to July’s World Cup – coul...
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WATCH: Fitz-Henley commends amendment to Income Tax Act, lauds employers for compassionate payments
February 22, 2026
State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley is commending employers who moved to give compassionate payments to emplo...
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Former Arnett Gardens star killed in alleged confrontation with police
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Former Arnett Gardens star killed in alleged confrontation with police
February 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former Arnett Gardens footballer Lucien Anderson is dead. According to reports, the 55-year-old was fatally shot during a confront...
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Science over ceremony
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Science over ceremony
More Jamaicans choosing to donate their body after death
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Sunday Observer staff reporter 
February 22, 2026
Science over ceremony
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Mixed reactions as PM accepts salary boost
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Mixed reactions as PM accepts salary boost
February 22, 2026
Mixed reactions as PM accepts salary boost
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Human milk bank pilot possible in Jamaica
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Human milk bank pilot possible in Jamaica
Tufton says Family Health Unit tasked with review
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 22, 2026
Human milk bank pilot possible in Jamaica
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‘Touter’ — more than 50 years of talent
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‘Touter’ — more than 50 years of talent
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 22, 2026
‘Touter’ — more than 50 years of talent
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History echoes in St Elizabeth nine years after Haile Clacken
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History echoes in St Elizabeth nine years after Haile Clacken
Fatal police shooting of Alanzo Brooks opens old wounds
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.cm 
February 22, 2026
History echoes in St Elizabeth nine years after Haile Clacken
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WATCH: Over $2 billion paid out as ROOFS programme reaches Westmoreland
February 22, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with...
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Violent unrest in Mexico could force relocation of Reggae Boyz World Cup qualifier
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Violent unrest in Mexico could force relocation of Reggae Boyz World Cup qualifier
February 22, 2026
There are growing concerns that next month’s FIFA Inter-continental qualifiers involving Jamaica – to book two more tickets to July’s World Cup – coul...
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Airlines cancel dozens of flights to Mexico as violence erupts
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Airlines cancel dozens of flights to Mexico as violence erupts
February 22, 2026
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- US and Canadian airlines canceled dozens of flights to parts of Mexico on Sunday as violence broke out following the ...
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JPL leaders Montego Bay rally to earn draw with Harbour View
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JPL leaders Montego Bay rally to earn draw with Harbour View
February 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Leaders Montego Bay United rallied to earn a 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Harbour View FC in their Jamaica Premier Leagu...
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WATCH: Fitz-Henley commends amendment to Income Tax Act, lauds employers for compassionate payments
February 22, 2026
State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley is commending employers who moved to give compassionate payments to emplo...
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Arsenal’s Eze sinks Spurs again, Liverpool late show floors Forest
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Arsenal’s Eze sinks Spurs again, Liverpool late show floors Forest
February 22, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Eberechi Eze was the scourge of Tottenham again as his double restored Arsenal's five-point lead at the top of the Pre...
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Former Arnett Gardens star killed in alleged confrontation with police
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Former Arnett Gardens star killed in alleged confrontation with police
February 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former Arnett Gardens footballer Lucien Anderson is dead. According to reports, the 55-year-old was fatally shot during a confront...
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Burn Foundation of Jamaica seeks US$55,000 to save woman set ablaze at gas station
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Burn Foundation of Jamaica seeks US$55,000 to save woman set ablaze at gas station
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dacia Forrester should be preparing to celebrate her 41st birthday on Wednesday, but instead, she is currently confined to a hospita...
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$131m investment transforms Belfield Community Health Centre in St Mary
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$131m investment transforms Belfield Community Health Centre in St Mary
February 22, 2026
St Mary, Jamaica—A $131-million investment by the Ministry of Health and Wellness has transformed the Belfield Community Health Centre in St Mary, sig...
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Body of man found in Manchester
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Body of man found in Manchester
February 22, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— Police are trying to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found on the Blue Mountain to Top ...
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Winter storm causes flight cancellations at NMIA
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Winter storm causes flight cancellations at NMIA
February 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), operator of Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), has advised that several JetBlue flig...
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Navasky Anderson reclaims men’s indoor 800m record
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Navasky Anderson reclaims men’s indoor 800m record
February 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican men’s indoor 800m record has been broken for a fourth time in eight days after Navasky Anderson ran 1:44.75 seconds for...
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Mt Alvernia win first Western Champs title
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Mt Alvernia win first Western Champs title
February 22, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica -Mt Alvernia High School won their first ever County of Cornwall Athletics Association (COCAA) Girls Western Championships title...
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KC, IMMACULATE TRIUMPH
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KC, IMMACULATE TRIUMPH
Corporate Area titles decided with record-breaking performances
February 22, 2026
KC, Immaculate claim Corporate Area Championships
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League leaders MBU face Harbour View test today
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BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com
League leaders MBU face Harbour View test today
February 22, 2026
League leaders MBU face Harbour View test today
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Gliding with grit
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Gliding with grit
February 22, 2026
Gliding
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Alleged scammer forfeits J$12 million, BMW X6 after Supreme Court order
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Financial Investigations Division (FID), in its capacity as Jamaica’s Assets Recovery Agency under the Proceeds of Crime Act (...
February 20, 2026
Some flights for Sangster airport cancelled due to winter storm in US
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Some flights for Sangster airport cancelled due to winter storm in US
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), operators of Sangster International Airport (SIA), is reporting that some flight operations have been ...
February 21, 2026
Holness to accept substantial salary increase
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Holness to accept substantial salary increase
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that he will accept the substantial salary increase implemented under the 2023 compens...
February 20, 2026
IMF warns pressure is mounting on Trinidad to loosen grip on currency
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IMF warns pressure is mounting on Trinidad to loosen grip on currency
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February 22, 2026
Former Arnett Gardens star killed in alleged confrontation with police
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former Arnett Gardens footballer Lucien Anderson is dead. According to reports, the 55-year-old was fatally shot during a confront...
February 22, 2026
WATCH: Man shot dead in front 6-year-old son in Manchester
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WATCH: Man shot dead in front 6-year-old son in Manchester
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man was shot dead by gunmen, reportedly in front his six-year-old son and another relative, on Green Street near Knockpatrick ...
February 21, 2026
Reggae Boyz beat Martinique 2-0 in international friendly
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Reggae Boyz beat Martinique 2-0 in international friendly
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Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz continued their World Cup playoff preparation with a 2-0 win over Martinique in an international friendly at the Stade Pierrre A...
February 21, 2026
Floyd Green goes shopping at ‘Curry’
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