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Ten former Caricom heads of government have called on the United States to reverse what they describe as Washington’s “inhumane weapon of mass destruc...
Criminals losing territorial control, says Holness
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Criminals losing territorial control, says Holness
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 20, 2026
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has asserted that Jamaica’s declining murder rate reflects the fact that the country is systematically degrading the ...
Friend to the ‘Coore’
Entertainment, Music
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Third World’s ‘Cat’ remembered as master musician, gentle force
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 20, 2026
The farewell to Stephen “Cat” Coore on Thursday morning was less a goodbye and more a reverent celebration of a life richly and purposefully lived. In...
COOLING INFLATION INTENSIFIES RATE DEBATE AHEAD OF BOJ DECISION
Business, Caribbean Business Report (CBR)
COOLING INFLATION INTENSIFIES RATE DEBATE AHEAD OF BOJ DECISION
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 20, 2026
THE Bank of Jamaica’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is meeting this week with inflation now below its target band — altering the backdrop just days ...
FROM THE GROUND UP
Cricket, Sports
FROM THE GROUND UP
New owners of Jamaica CPL franchise vow to boost grass-roots cricket, local economy
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 20, 2026
Although wanting to re-establish the Jamaican franchise as a contender in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Kingsmen Sports Enterprise representativ...
2026 Audi SQ5: The very definition of Q-ship
Auto
2026 Audi SQ5: The very definition of Q-ship
BY RORY DALEY Auto writer 
February 20, 2026
The 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback delivers on the promise the brand made when it adopted the new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) for its next generation o...
Maximising health benefits from the tax on sugary drinks
Editorial
Maximising health benefits from the tax on sugary drinks
February 20, 2026
Given the estimated near US$9-billion fallout from Hurricane Melissa, the Government’s new tax package won’t have surprised most Jamaicans. Also, in o...
60 greatest rocksteady personalities (45 – 31)
Entertainment, Latest News
60 greatest rocksteady personalities (45 – 31)
February 19, 2026
While never revered as ska, roots-reggae or dancehall, rocksteady is arguably the most loved of the Jamaican music forms. The genre, which produced a ...
Trump vows 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke
International News, Latest News
Trump vows 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke
February 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump vowed Friday to impose a 10 per cent tariff on all imports into the United...
Bermuda recalls infant and baby milk formula products
Latest News, Regional
Bermuda recalls infant and baby milk formula products
February 20, 2026
HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC) – Bermuda’s health authorities have issued an “urgent recall” of several infant milk and follow-on milk formula products due t...
Banks urged to re-evaluate agricultural financing
Latest News, News
Banks urged to re-evaluate agricultural financing
February 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Lending institutions are being urged to re-evaluate their approaches to the agricultural sector, shifting from consumer lending to...
Trump suggests most negotiated trade deals with US still valid
International News, Latest News
Trump suggests most negotiated trade deals with US still valid
February 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump suggested Friday that most trade deals negotiated under the threat of his ...
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Monday February 16, 2026
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Monday February 16, 2026
February 16, 2026
The Valencia Room at the S Hotel in New Kingston, Thursday last, provided an elegant backdrop for the launch of Heels, Hustle, Heart: Claiming Your Se...
‘Only one MP’
Latest News, News
‘Only one MP’
Brown chides Tufton for inserting Dunn into Belfield Health Centre opening ceremony
BY INGRID HENRY Observer writer 
February 20, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica — A political dispute erupted Thursday at the opening of the Belfield Health Centre after Minister of Health and Wellness Christopher...
From CTL to SVREL: Lessons of local racing divestment
Horse Racing, Sports
From CTL to SVREL: Lessons of local racing divestment
BY WES MARTIN 
February 20, 2026
In my last column, I examined the importance of the 1975 establishment of the Jamaica Racing Commission and the 2011 Rudolph Muir Report, commissioned...
Montego Bay Boys Club goes after second win
Latest News, Sports
Montego Bay Boys Club goes after second win
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 20, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Montego Bay Boys Club will be going after a second consecutive win on Friday when they take on Montego Bay United City Football Cl...
FROM THE GROUND UP
Cricket, Sports
FROM THE GROUND UP
New owners of Jamaica CPL franchise vow to boost grass-roots cricket, local economy
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 20, 2026
Although wanting to re-establish the Jamaican franchise as a contender in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Kingsmen Sports Enterprise representativ...
Race day review for Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Horse Racing, Sports
Race day review for Wednesday, February 18, 2026
February 20, 2026
Closing the 10-race programme was the 2026 renewal of the six-and-a-half-furlong traditional Ash Wednesday Trophy. Thirteen declarations were received...
Chairman’s Summit First step towards 2026 Mouttet Mile
Horse Racing, Sports
Chairman’s Summit First step towards 2026 Mouttet Mile
February 20, 2026
The 2026 renewal of the Chairman’s Trophy on Saturday, February 21, marks the first of the prestigious Win And You Are In qualifiers for the coveted M...

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