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EU urges ‘maximum restraint’ as US-Iran conflict broadens

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EU urges ‘maximum restraint’ as US-Iran conflict broadens

February 28, 2026

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — The European Union (EU) called Saturday for "maximum restraint" after Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran...

Four bartenders arrested for breaching Manchester curfew

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Four bartenders arrested for breaching Manchester curfew

February 28, 2026

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police are reporting that four bartenders were arrested and charged and another warned for breaching a nightly curfew in the Kno...

79-y-o pedestrian dies in Manchester crash

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79-y-o pedestrian dies in Manchester crash

February 28, 2026

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A pedestrian died as a result of injuries he sustained after he was struck by a minibus on the Prospect main road in Manchester ...

Grassroots producer Phil Pratt dies at 82

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Grassroots producer Phil Pratt dies at 82

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer

February 28, 2026

Phil Pratt, one of the grassroots producers whose hit songs rocked the sound systems without mainstream airplay, died in London on February 25. His so...

Winston Jones High marks Jamaica Day with youth talent showcase and police partnership

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Winston Jones High marks Jamaica Day with youth talent showcase and police partnership

February 28, 2026

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Winston Jones High School observed its annual Jamaica Day celebration on Friday, with activities highlighting national culture, ...

Mexico sends more aid to Cuba

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Mexico sends more aid to Cuba

February 28, 2026

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Two Mexican navy vessels carrying almost 1,200 tons of humanitarian aid arrived in Cuba on Saturday in the second such shipment i...

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WATCH: US, Israel launch major attack on Iran

Trump says aim is to destroy Iran's military, topple government

February 28, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump announced a major attack against Iran on Saturday, vowing to "annihilate" the countr...

Fabrienne Foster sets North Texas record to win women’s weight throw

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Fabrienne Foster sets North Texas record to win women’s weight throw

February 27, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Fabrienne Foster set a new personal best and North Texas school record of 19.57 m to win the women’s weight throw at the American Co...

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