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February 12, 2026

WATCH: Two-vehicle collision along Dyke Road, Portmore

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A collision involving a taxi and a private motor vehicle occurred early Thursday morning along Dyke Road in Portmore, St Catherine.

Observer Online understands that no serious injuries were sustained in the crash.

Police officers are currently on-site managing traffic flow.

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Reggae Boy Damion Lowe signs with Dewa United FC in Indonesia

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Reggae Boy Damion Lowe signs with Dewa United FC in Indonesia

February 12, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Reggae Boyz Vice-Captain, Damion Lowe, has officially signed with Dewa United FC, who compete in Indonesia’s top-flight Su...

Mottley leads BLP to yet another clean sweep in Barbados election

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Mottley leads BLP to yet another clean sweep in Barbados election

February 12, 2026

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley became the second Caribbean politician to win all the seats in a national Parliament ...

Fees for Jamaican teams for Penn Relays 2026 to be waived

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Fees for Jamaican teams for Penn Relays 2026 to be waived

February 11, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Participation fees will be waived for Jamaican teams at this year’s 130th running of the Penn Relays, it was announced on Wednesda...

WATCH: KSAMC allocates $220m for road repairs, urges businesses to meet signage deadline

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WATCH: KSAMC allocates $220m for road repairs, urges businesses to meet signage deadline

February 11, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will utilise approximately $220 million to undertake road rehabilitatio...

Delta Airlines CEO says World Cup tourists welcome in US

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Delta Airlines CEO says World Cup tourists welcome in US

February 11, 2026

MILAN, Italy (AFP) — Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian sought to reassure international travelers Wednesday that the United States remains a welcoming d...

New taxes coming, Gov’t confirms

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New taxes coming, Gov’t confirms

February 11, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Finance Minister Fayval Williams confirmed late Wednesday that new tax measures will form part of Jamaica’s upcoming budget, as th...

Gas prices up $1.94, $2.46, diesel down $3.06

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Gas prices up $1.94, $2.46, diesel down $3.06

February 11, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see increases at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, February 12, according to the latest ex-r...

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