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Red tape purge
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Red tape purge
Government preparing digital assault on bad bureaucracy
February 19, 2026
Red tape purge
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PM charts online future to cut red tape, boost growth
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PM charts online future to cut red tape, boost growth
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 19, 2026
PM charts online future to cut red tape, boost growth
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Aidonia to ignite Jamaica Basketball half-time show
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Aidonia to ignite Jamaica Basketball half-time show
February 19, 2026
Aidonia to ignite Jamaica Basketball half-time show
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AI could dismantle bad bureaucracy, Wheatley says
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AI could dismantle bad bureaucracy, Wheatley says
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 19, 2026
AI could dismantle bad bureaucracy, Wheatley says
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Tougher task
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Tougher task
Busby bracing for greater challenge for Girlz
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 19, 2026
‘From hunter to hunted’
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Seafood Season w/ RAINFOREST
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Seafood Season w/ RAINFOREST
February 19, 2026
Coconut Curry Snapper and Bammy Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Serves 2-4 Ingredients: • 1 bag Rainforest Red Snapper Fillet • ¼ teaspoon...
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Denham Town police and inmates clash after ‘faeces, urine thrown at cops’
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Denham Town police and inmates clash after ‘faeces, urine thrown at cops’
February 18, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Four police personnel and a number of prisoners were taken to hospital for treatment Wednesday after cops and inmates clashed at t...
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Ex-cop’s appeal crushed
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Ex-cop’s appeal crushed
15-year sentence for rape and abduction of teen girl stands
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
February 18, 2026
Ex-cop’s appeal crushed
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Over 600 arrests across Africa break up cybercrime network — Interpol
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Over 600 arrests across Africa break up cybercrime network — Interpol
February 19, 2026
LYON, France (AFP) — Police in 16 African countries have arrested 651 people in recent weeks, breaking up a major cybercrime network that extorted mil...
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Sweden unveils new prison rules for children as young as 13
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Sweden unveils new prison rules for children as young as 13
February 19, 2026
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) —  Sweden revealed Thursday what prison life will look like for children as young as 13 convicted of serious offences, a refor...
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UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct
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UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct
February 19, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as Un...
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Humble Lion extend good start in JFF Championship, Roaring River and Falmouth clash ends in chaos
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Humble Lion extend good start in JFF Championship, Roaring River and Falmouth clash ends in chaos
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 18, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – Humble Lion FC continued their strong start in the Jamaica Football Championship as they blanked St Bess United FC 3-0 in Zone...
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Denham Town police and inmates clash after ‘faeces, urine thrown at cops’
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Denham Town police and inmates clash after ‘faeces, urine thrown at cops’
February 18, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Four police personnel and a number of prisoners were taken to hospital for treatment Wednesday after cops and inmates clashed at t...
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Trinidad schoolboy shot dead by bullet meant for father – police
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Trinidad schoolboy shot dead by bullet meant for father – police
February 18, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago police said that a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed by a bullet that was intended for his fathe...
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Red tape purge
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Red tape purge
Government preparing digital assault on bad bureaucracy
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Red tape purge
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PM charts online future to cut red tape, boost growth
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PM charts online future to cut red tape, boost growth
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 19, 2026
PM charts online future to cut red tape, boost growth
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AI could dismantle bad bureaucracy, Wheatley says
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AI could dismantle bad bureaucracy, Wheatley says
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 19, 2026
AI could dismantle bad bureaucracy, Wheatley says
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Key rulings expected today in Klans trial
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Key rulings expected today in Klans trial
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY WILLIS Senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 19, 2026
Key rulings expected today in Klans trial
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Operating at a loss
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Operating at a loss
Rural school bus programme earning nothing for JUTC, but resources being pumped in
Jason Cross | Reporter 
February 19, 2026
Operating at a loss
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Busby bracing for greater challenge for Girlz
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 19, 2026
‘From hunter to hunted’
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Rowe: West Indies can lift T20 World Cup title
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Rowe: West Indies can lift T20 World Cup title
February 19, 2026
Rowe: West Indies can lift T20 World Cup title
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Faulkland, Reggae Youths open St James/Sandals Major League with wins
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Faulkland, Reggae Youths open St James/Sandals Major League with wins
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 19, 2026
Faulkland, Reggae Youths open St James/Sandals Major League with wins
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Depleted Mt Pleasant take on struggling Harbour View in rescheduled contest
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Depleted Mt Pleasant take on struggling Harbour View in rescheduled contest
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 19, 2026
Depleted Mt Pleasant take on struggling Harbour View in rescheduled contest
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Quarter-final round heats up in ISSA urban youth football
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Quarter-final round heats up in ISSA urban youth football
February 19, 2026
Quarter-final round heats up in ISSA urban youth football
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Pakistan-born businessman acquires Jamaica CPL franchise
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United completes first phase of Jamaica offshore survey; advances de-risking of seven-billion-barrel prospect
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United completes first phase of Jamaica offshore survey; advances de-risking of seven-billion-barrel prospect
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Barbados’ debt to the world
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Children prefer the buses with lewd music
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Drug bust at FedEx Half-Way Tree
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February 17, 2026
After years under pressure NCB says cash will drive its next phase
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