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As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
February 26, 2026
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
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MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26, 2026
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26, 2026
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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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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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
February 26, 2026
As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
February 26, 2026
Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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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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Gov’t committed to proper functioning insolvency ecosystem, says Seiveright
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Gov’t committed to proper functioning insolvency ecosystem, says Seiveright
February 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, has been tasked with leading the Govern...
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Cuba will defend itself against any ‘terrorist aggression’ — president
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Cuba will defend itself against any ‘terrorist aggression’ — president
February 26, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba will defend itself against any "terrorist aggression", President Miguel Diaz-Canel declared Thursday, a day after a deadly s...
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Minister Marion Hall to feature in Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza
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Minister Marion Hall to feature in Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza
February 26, 2026
Praise and worship with a contemporary edge comes to the city of Miramar on February 27 with the third Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza. The ev...
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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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SMA urges broadcast and aviation stakeholders to ensure safe airspace communication
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SMA urges broadcast and aviation stakeholders to ensure safe airspace communication
February 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) has warned about the risks associated with signal interference and the shared responsibili...
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Kenya administers first HIV prevention shots
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Kenya administers first HIV prevention shots
February 26, 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) — Kenya began administering the first dose of a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug in a Nairobi slum on Thursday. Lenacapavir, ta...
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As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
February 26, 2026
ICE COOLING
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Bills rising, but taps still dry
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26, 2026
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
February 26, 2026
As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
February 26, 2026
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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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February 26, 2026
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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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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chilly weather is to be expected for some parishes by Monday night as a cold front moves across the country, according to the Mete...
February 23, 2026
Former KC student athlete dies in US
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The Kingston College community has been plunged into mourning following the untimely passing of former student athlete Kevaughn Goldson. Observer Onli...
February 23, 2026
Jamaica CPL franchise owners target local stars Russell, Powell, King
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaican stars Andre Russell, Rovman Powell and Brandon King are expected to be the main targets for the new owners of the returni...
February 23, 2026
Woman charged with murder after death of former KC student-athlete
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A woman has been charged with murder following the death of former Kingston College student-athlete Kevaughn Goldson in the United...
February 24, 2026
Dominican Republic hit by major blackouts
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Dominican Republic hit by major blackouts
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AFP) — Large parts of the Dominican Republic, including the capital, were without electricity on Monday following a...
February 23, 2026
Vybz Kartel among five Jamaican artistes to receive proclamation and keys to Broward County
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Vybz Kartel among five Jamaican artistes to receive proclamation and keys to Broward County
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Dancehall kingpin Vybz Kartel added another accolade to his growing list of achievements Monday night, when he received the key to Broward County in F...
February 24, 2026
Gas station attendant charged with assault after woman set alight
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Gas station attendant charged with assault after woman set alight
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WESTMORELAND, Jamaica  —  Thirty-year-old gas station attendant Collate Swaby has been charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm following...
February 23, 2026
St Ann mother toils to build farming legacy
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St Ann mother toils to build farming legacy
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — When 42-year-old Kayanne Cole decided to go into farming, she did not know how to properly use a machete. She had never cleared la...
February 24, 2026
Suspect in murder of 3-y-o and father in custody
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police say one of the main suspects in the Saturday night killing of three-year-old Zaylon Pinnock and his father,  31-year-old Ke...
February 23, 2026
JFJ seeking legal advice after Chang says its ‘living off blood money’
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JFJ seeking legal advice after Chang says its ‘living off blood money’
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says it is seeking legal advice after National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang claimed that the advo...
February 23, 2026
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