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School shock
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School shock
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
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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...
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Building the band
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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
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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...
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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...
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THE BLUFF DESIGNER: Credit to Ja/Canadian Antoinette Messam
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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...
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Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Saturday March 21, 2026
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Saturday March 21, 2026
March 20, 2026
A Sunday well-spent, indeed! Page 2 shares one final look at the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival season’s grand finale, Fleurs et Fête from White Mist...
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Budget Debate: Golding recommends NWC, NSWMA and local authorities be utilised for small capital projects
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 ...
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Taylor Made, Salute The Don impress in Hotline and Sir Howard Stakes wins
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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 ...
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World Indoors: Megan Simmonds through to women’s 60m hurdles semis
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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
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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...
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BACK-TO-BACK BRONZE
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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...
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League Cup final a ‘big moment’ for Man City, says Guardiola
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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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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
Jamaica appeals disqualification in mixed 4x400m at world indoors
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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
Palace Amusement announces permanent closure of Montego Bay location
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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
Three Jamaican men advance to 60m semis at World Indoors
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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...
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World Indoors: Jonielle Smith, Brianna Lyston advance in style in women’s 60m
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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
Speid announces Reggae Boyz squad for World Cup playoffs
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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
19-y-o dies in Manchester, suicide suspected
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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
FIFA cancels 2,000 Philadelphia hotel bookings ahead of 2026 World Cup
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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
Mount Pleasant dumped out of CONCACAF Champions Cup by Galaxy
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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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