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Police seeking taxi driver wanted for several outstanding tickets
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Police seeking taxi driver wanted for several outstanding tickets
February 26 02:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Damion Boodie, who is wanted in relation to several outstanding traffic...
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Grand Palladium appoints new general manager
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Grand Palladium appoints new general manager
February 26 01:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Andrew Wright has been appointed the new general manager of the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa and Grand Palladium Lady Hami...
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Faulkland FC win first two games in Sandals Major League
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Faulkland FC win first two games in Sandals Major League
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26 01:45 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former champions Faulkland FC made it two wins in a row after beating Norwood Strikers 3-0 in their St James Football Association/...
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
February 26 01:29 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Liat Air will introduce two new non-stop services from Pointe-à-Pitre, expanding connections between Guadeloupe and the wider Cari...
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
February 26 01:24 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — United States (US) Congressman Carlos Giménez blasted Prime Minister Andrew Holness via X on Wednesday following Holness’ comments...
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Jamaica basketball manager urges fan support on historic night
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Jamaica basketball manager urges fan support on historic night
February 26 01:11 PM
Dominic Delgado, manager of Jamaica’s national senior men’s basketball team, is calling on Jamaicans to rally behind the squad as they prepare to face...
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WATCH: Vendors targeted for check-ups in downtown health fair
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WATCH: Vendors targeted for check-ups in downtown health fair
February 26 12:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vendors and shoppers in downtown Kingston received free medical check-ups on Wednesday during a health fair held under the theme “...
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Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
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Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
February 26 11:53 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Instagram will begin notifying parents when their teenage children repeatedly search for content related to suici...
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Faulkland FC win first two games in Sandals Major League
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Faulkland FC win first two games in Sandals Major League
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former champions Faulkland FC made it two wins in a row after beating Norwood Strikers 3-0 in their St James Football Association/...
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Jamaica basketball manager urges fan support on historic night
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Jamaica basketball manager urges fan support on historic night
February 26, 2026
Dominic Delgado, manager of Jamaica’s national senior men’s basketball team, is calling on Jamaicans to rally behind the squad as they prepare to face...
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South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win
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South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win
February 26, 2026
AHMEDABAD, India (AFP) — After the West Indies fought back from deep trouble at 83-7 to post 176-8, Markram and Quinton de Kock put on 95 for the firs...
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BALL OUT!
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BALL OUT!
Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
Battling Bahamas
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WAIT AND SEE
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WAIT AND SEE
Ricketts says JFF awaits final word from Concacaf
February 26, 2026
WAIT AND SEE
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ISSA Rural Area junior football semis on the line
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ISSA Rural Area junior football semis on the line
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
ISSA Rural Area junior football semis on the line
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Four teams set for semi-final showdown in 10th Pocket Rocket Foundation six-a-side competition
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Four teams set for semi-final showdown in 10th Pocket Rocket Foundation six-a-side competition
February 26, 2026
Four teams set for semi-final showdown in 10th Pocket Rocket Foundation six-a-side competition
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West Indies here to win it all — Reifer
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West Indies here to win it all — Reifer
February 26, 2026
West Indies here to win it all — Reifer
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Jamaica beat TCI 7-0 in U20 qualifiers
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Jamaica beat TCI 7-0 in U20 qualifiers
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Raequan Campbell-Dennis  scored a first-half double and Giovani Taylor came off the bench to score two more in the second half to...
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Jamaica makes three changes to U-20 starting team against TCI
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Jamaica makes three changes to U-20 starting team against TCI
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Jamaica has made three changes to the starting team to face Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in their  Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers - R...
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Mt Pleasant avenge Harbour View loss in 4-1 JPL win
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Mt Pleasant avenge Harbour View loss in 4-1 JPL win
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former champions Mt Pleasant FA avenged their surprise loss to Harbour View a week ago, hammering the east Kingston club 4-1 in th...
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Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row
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Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row
February 25, 2026
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Vinicius Junior scored the winner on the night as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, progressing...
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CAPTAIN COURAGE
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CAPTAIN COURAGE
JamRockers skipper Facey promises to perform for Melissa victims in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
Trelawny’s Facey aiming to boost nation’s spirits in FIBA World Cup qualifier
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Big signing
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Big signing
MOU inked for major renovation of Montego Bay Sports Complex
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
Big signing
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McKay Security pumps $5.1m into St Thomas FA
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McKay Security pumps $5.1m into St Thomas FA
February 25, 2026
McKay Security pumps $5.1m into St Thomas FA
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Forde optimistic after Immaculate claims Corporate Area Champs
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Forde optimistic after Immaculate claims Corporate Area Champs
February 25, 2026
Forde optimistic after Immaculate claims Corporate Area Champs
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Cornwall, William Knibb, and Clarendon lead ISSA Rural U-16 football
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Cornwall, William Knibb, and Clarendon lead ISSA Rural U-16 football
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
Cornwall, William Knibb, and Clarendon lead ISSA Rural
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MOU signed for development of Montego Bay Sports Complex
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MOU signed for development of Montego Bay Sports Complex
February 24, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Montego Bay Multi Sports Development Limited and the St James Municipal Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...
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Ackeem Blake gets wild card to World Indoor Championships
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Ackeem Blake gets wild card to World Indoor Championships
February 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former World Athletics Indoor Championships men’s 60m bronze medallist Ackeem Blake has been given a wild card entry to next month...
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Hurdles coach Rahnsomn Edwards has died
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Hurdles coach Rahnsomn Edwards has died
February 24, 2026
The local track and field fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the passing of hurdles coach Rahnsomn Edwards. Edwards died on Monday af...
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Racing close gap on Mobay, resurgent Spanish Town Police beat Arnett
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Racing close gap on Mobay, resurgent Spanish Town Police beat Arnett
February 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Racing United closed the gap on leaders Montego Bay United after beating 10-man Chapelton Maroons 2-0 in their Jamaica Premier Lea...
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U20 Reggae Boyz beat Bonaire 3-0 in opening Concacaf qualifier
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U20 Reggae Boyz beat Bonaire 3-0 in opening Concacaf qualifier
February 24, 2026
Jamaica made a winning start to the Concacaf Under-20 qualifiers with a 3-0 win over Bonaire in their Group B game played at Stadion Rignaal ‘Jean’ Fr...
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Police seeking taxi driver wanted for several outstanding tickets
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Police seeking taxi driver wanted for several outstanding tickets
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Damion Boodie, who is wanted in relation to several outstanding traffic...
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Grand Palladium appoints new general manager
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Grand Palladium appoints new general manager
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Andrew Wright has been appointed the new general manager of the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa and Grand Palladium Lady Hami...
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Liat Air will introduce two new non-stop services from Pointe-à-Pitre, expanding connections between Guadeloupe and the wider Cari...
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — United States (US) Congressman Carlos Giménez blasted Prime Minister Andrew Holness via X on Wednesday following Holness’ comments...
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WATCH: Vendors targeted for check-ups in downtown health fair
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vendors and shoppers in downtown Kingston received free medical check-ups on Wednesday during a health fair held under the theme “...
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