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Mother alleges beatings, extortion by teachers

Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com

March 22, 2026

A Canadian mother who recently relocated to Jamaica with her two sons and registered them in school on the island’s eastern end is alleging that the b...

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Paralegal files lawsuit over alleged rights breaches

Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter

March 22, 2026

PARALEGAL Ruth Kelly-Spencer, who along with her employer attorney Sean Kinghorn and farmer Linton Campbell have been before the court on conspiracy t...

Entertainment, Music

Building the band

Cornwall College music teacher on mission to develop arts programme, ingress creative industries

BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com

March 22, 2026

MONTEGO BAY, St James — The Cornwall College School Band recently received a donation of a drum set from a past student of the Montego Bay institution...

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Inspired by family, fuelled by science

Jamaican neuroscientist on mission to unlock Alzheimer’s cure, expand treatment options

Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com

March 22, 2026

JHODI Webster remembers watching as her stepfather slowly lost his memory after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The painful experience spark...

Athletics, Sports

BACK-TO-BACK BRONZE

Richards delivers third medal for Jamaica at World Indoors

BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com

March 22, 2026

RAYMOND Richards retained his bronze medal for Jamaica in the men’s high jump at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland, clearing 2...

Lifestyle

THE BLUFF DESIGNER: Credit to Ja/Canadian Antoinette Messam

March 22, 2026

The Bluff | Drama Director: Frank E Flowers Producers: Joe Russo, Anthony Russo, AGBO Cast: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Karl Urban, Safia Oakley-Green, Ved...

International News, Latest News, Regional

Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week

March 21, 2026

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) -- A power outage struck the entire island of Cuba on Saturday, the energy ministry said, in the second nationwide blackout in less...

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Jamaica’s Richards repeats as world indoors high jump bronze medallist

March 21, 2026

Raymond Richards has won back-to-back World Athletics Indoor Championships bronze medals in the men’s high jump. He shared third place with Korea’s Sa...

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Budget Debate: Construction to start on two STEAM schools this year, says Holness

March 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says ground will be broken this year for the construction of two Science, Technology, Engineering...

International News, Latest News

Hawaii hit by devastating floods as thousands forced to flee

March 22, 2026

Hawaii remains under a statewide flood watch after a powerful storm swept across the islands, prompting evacuation orders. According to BBC News, offi...

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Budget Debate: Holness touts new approach to unlocking urban renewal

March 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The issue of urban renewal which has been talked about for decades is about to take on added urgency with a raft of incentives bei...

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Fishers in St Mary, Portland receive new boats and engines

March 22, 2026

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Four more fishers have received new boats and engines under the Government’s Fisheries Production Incentive Programme, enabling th...

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World Indoors: Nia Robinson place fifth in long jump

March 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Nia Robinson finished fifth in the women’s long jump with 6.75m on Sunday’s final day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships ...

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Motorcyclist dies in Manchester hit-and-run

March 22, 2026

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A motorcyclist died as a result of injuries he sustained in a hit-and-run in Mandeville Saturday night. Police identified him as...

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Budget Debate: Golding recommends NWC, NSWMA and local authorities be utilised for small capital projects

March 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Concerned that the Government has not exhausted its capital budget in recent years, Opposition Leader Mark Golding has suggested t...

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Hezron scales up ‘Save the Children’ tour to combat rising violence

March 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reggae artiste Hezron Clarke is set to expand his “Save the Children” school tour islandwide, as he champions the mission of placi...

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NaRRA Bill outlines how Authority will function

March 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness last Thursday tabled the Bill to establish the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (...

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Budget Debate: Jamaica building region’s premier logistics hub, says Holness

March 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — When completed, the US$80 million Westlands Project that is currently underway will put Jamaica on course to having the largest co...

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Consumers urged to report price gouging on eggs

March 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is encouraging consumers to report suspected price gouging on eggs. Speaking at ...

Horse Racing, Sports

Taylor Made, Salute The Don impress in Hotline and Sir Howard Stakes wins

March 22, 2026

TAYLOR Made and Salute The Don showcased their prowess on the track with commanding wins in the Hotline and Sir Howard Stakes races, respectively, at ...

Latest News, Sports

World Indoors: Megan Simmonds through to women’s 60m hurdles semis

March 22, 2026

Megan Simmonds is through to the semi-finals of the women’s 60m hurdles at the World Athletics Indoor Championships after winning her first round heat...

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Jamaica’s 4x400m men advance to final at world indoors

March 22, 2026

Jamaica’s men’s 4x400m relay team qualified for the final in the event at the World Athletics Indoor Championships after finishing third in their firs...

Athletics, Sports

BACK-TO-BACK BRONZE

Richards delivers third medal for Jamaica at World Indoors

BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com

March 22, 2026

RAYMOND Richards retained his bronze medal for Jamaica in the men’s high jump at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland, clearing 2...

Football, Sports

League Cup final a ‘big moment’ for Man City, says Guardiola

March 22, 2026

MANCHESTER, England (AFP) — Pep Guardiola says the League Cup final against Arsenal today is the acid test of his side’s “level” as Manchester City ai...

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Kishane Thompson takes silver in 60m final at World Indoors

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kishane Thompson ran a personal best 6.45 seconds to take silver in the men’s 60m on Friday’s opening day of the World Athletics I...

March 20, 2026

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Jamaica appeals disqualification in mixed 4x400m at world indoors

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Observer Online understands that Jamaican officials have appealed the disqualification of the country’s mixed 4x400m relay team on Saturday’s second d...

March 21, 2026

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Palace Amusement announces permanent closure of Montego Bay location

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MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — Palace Amusement Company Limited has announced the permanent closure of its Multiplex Montego Bay cinema following damage cause...

March 20, 2026

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Three Jamaican men advance to 60m semis at World Indoors

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All three Jamaicans advanced to the semi-finals of the men’s 60m dash as the World Athletics Indoor Championships got underway at Kujawsko-Pomorska Ar...

March 20, 2026

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World Indoors: Jonielle Smith, Brianna Lyston advance in style in women’s 60m

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Jamaica’s Jonielle Smith and Brianna Lyston were both impressive in their qualification for the semi-finals of the women’s 60m on Saturday’s second da...

March 21, 2026

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Speid announces Reggae Boyz squad for World Cup playoffs

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The English-born trio of Ephron Mason-Clark, Tyrese Hall, and Andre Brooks have been confirmed as part of the Reggae Boyz squad for the FIFA World Cup...

March 20, 2026

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19-y-o dies in Manchester, suicide suspected

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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police are now trying to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a teenager who is suspected to have committed suic...

March 20, 2026

$Special needs students shine at inaugural UWI-UNICEF Special Mathematical Olympiad$

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Special needs students shine at inaugural UWI-UNICEF Special Mathematical Olympiad

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Students from the Salvation Army School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Lister Mair Gilby School for the Deaf walked away with top awards in t...

March 19, 2026

Football, International News, Latest News, Sports

FIFA cancels 2,000 Philadelphia hotel bookings ahead of 2026 World Cup

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — FIFA has cancelled around 2,000 hotel room reservations in Philadelphia ahead of the 2026 World Cup, just months before the tourna...

March 21, 2026

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Mount Pleasant dumped out of CONCACAF Champions Cup by Galaxy

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Mount Pleasant were eliminated from the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 after losing to LA Galaxy 0-3 at the Nat...

March 19, 2026

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