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Canadian High Commission mourns mass shooting victims

Latest News, News

Canadian High Commission mourns mass shooting victims

BY: SANDENA JAMES Social media Editor

February 14, 2026

The Canadian flag at the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica in Kingston is flying at half-mast as the North American country observes a national per...

Money bouquets for Valentines Day

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Money bouquets for Valentines Day

Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com

February 14, 2026

These photos from AFP News Agency show the Valentines Day money bouquet trend where instead of or alongside flowers, bills are folded and stacked to a...

Russia cracks down on WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed rival

International News, Latest News

Russia cracks down on WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed rival

February 14, 2026

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russia has blocked the popular messaging service WhatsApp over its failure to comply with local legislation, the Kremlin said T...

Valiant’s Valentine’s Day essentials

Entertainment, Latest News

Valiant’s Valentine’s Day essentials

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer

February 14, 2026

Passenger Princess and Girls Dem Bubble Gum hitmaker Valiant, one of the hottest dancehall acts on the scene, recently signed with liquor brand Campar...

WATCH: Keith Duncan defends new taxes

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WATCH: Keith Duncan defends new taxes

February 14, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government Senator Keith Duncan is defending the nearly $30 billion in new taxes recently announced by Finance Minister Fayval Wil...

Jamaican church leaders issue casino gaming caution

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Jamaican church leaders issue casino gaming caution

February 14, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Watchman Church Leaders Alliance says it has been carefully following recent parliamentary discussions surrounding the Casino ...

Relatives of Venezuela political prisoners begin hunger strike after 17 freed

Latest News, Regional

Relatives of Venezuela political prisoners begin hunger strike after 17 freed

February 14, 2026

CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Relatives of political prisoners in Venezuela launched a hunger strike Saturday outside a prison in Caracas after 17 other ...

Cuba cancels cigar festival amid economic crisis

Latest News, Regional

Cuba cancels cigar festival amid economic crisis

February 14, 2026

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba on Saturday announced the cancellation of its iconic cigar festival, amid a major energy crisis sparked by United States (US...

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