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Leon Bailey back at Villa, recalled from loan at Roma
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Leon Bailey back at Villa, recalled from loan at Roma
January 20, 2026
Reggae Boy Leon Bailey is on his way back to Aston Villa, ending his injury-hit loan spell with Roma, his agent and manager Craig Butler confirmed to ...
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Maitland cared more for dirty settee than missing girlfriend, DPP says in closing arguments
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Maitland cared more for dirty settee than missing girlfriend, DPP says in closing arguments
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 20, 2026
During their closing arguments in the Constable Noel Maitland murder trial, the prosecution on Monday raised the question of why the policeman was so ...
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No hidden hands
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No hidden hands
FID, MOCA say race, class, status, or political affiliation not considered in their investigations
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
January 20, 2026
No hidden hands
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Maitland’s miscarriage claim rubbished by DPP
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Maitland’s miscarriage claim rubbished by DPP
Prosecutor says strategy of cop on murder rap has been to deny, deflect, and dismiss
Jason Cross | Reporter 
January 20, 2026
Maitland’s miscarriage claim rubbished by DPP
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The ‘Reggae Ambassador’ bows out
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The ‘Reggae Ambassador’ bows out
Stephen “Cat” Coore, founding visionary of Third World, dies at 69
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
January 20, 2026
The ‘Reggae Ambassador’ bows out
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Wedding Trends 2026: A Stylish Guide for the Mother of the Bride
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Wedding Trends 2026: A Stylish Guide for the Mother of the Bride
January 20, 2026
Wedding Trends 2026:
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Bobsleigh federation believes podium finish at Winter Olympics within reach but more financial support needed
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 20, 2026
JBSF believes podium finish at Winter Olympics within reach
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Coaches rue cancellation of Champions Cup schoolboy competition
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Coaches rue cancellation of Champions Cup schoolboy competition
January 20, 2026
Coaches rue cancellation of Champions Cup schoolboy competition
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24 derelict JUTC buses razed
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24 derelict JUTC buses razed
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Twenty-four derelict Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses were destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon at the company’s Rockfort d...
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Grange congratulates Olympics-bound Bobsleigh teams
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Grange congratulates Olympics-bound Bobsleigh teams
January 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Sports Minister Olivia Grange has congratulated Jamaica’s Bobsleigh teams, who have qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. “Ja...
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Traffic flow changes expected as work ramps up on Naggo Head to Braeton road project
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Traffic flow changes expected as work ramps up on Naggo Head to Braeton road project
January 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Traffic flow changes are expected during ongoing road improvement works on the Naggo Head to Braeton road project in St Catherine, u...
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Venezuela says US $300-million oil sale used to prop up currency
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Venezuela says US $300-million oil sale used to prop up currency
January 20, 2026
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez said on Tuesday that her country has received $300 million from a United States sa...
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PNP welcomes upgrade of US travel advisory, describes it as boost for tourism recovery
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PNP welcomes upgrade of US travel advisory, describes it as boost for tourism recovery
January 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism and Linkages Andrea Purkiss has welcomed the decision by the United States Department of State to...
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Parent urged to register students for cashless transportation card before February 1
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Parent urged to register students for cashless transportation card before February 1
January 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Parents are being urged to register their children for the student transportation card ahead of February 1, when the Rural School ...
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Daniel Wheeler Reporter wheelerd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 20, 2026
Page 2 Tuesday January 20, 2026
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Mbappe, Vinicius help Real Madrid thrash Monaco in Champions League
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Mbappe, Vinicius help Real Madrid thrash Monaco in Champions League
January 20, 2026
MADRID, Spain (AFP)—Kylian Mbappe struck twice against his former side Monaco as Real Madrid romped to an emphatic 6-1 Champions League victory on Tue...
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Forex: $158.01 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.01 to one US dollar
January 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, January 20, ended trading at $158.01, down by 25 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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IMF approves US$45m disbursement to Jamaica under natural disaster window
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IMF approves US$45m disbursement to Jamaica under natural disaster window
January 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a disbursement of US$415 million to Jamaica under the Ra...
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Two parish council officials charged in cocaine bust at Sangster airport
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Two parish council officials charged in cocaine bust at Sangster airport
January 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Detectives assigned to the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) have charged two municipal officials following the...
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Pedestrian, motorist killed in separate crashes in Westmoreland
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Pedestrian, motorist killed in separate crashes in Westmoreland
January 20, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Two men, a pedestrian and a motorist, died as a result of injuries sustained in two separate motor vehicle crashes in Westmore...
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Leon Bailey back at Villa, recalled from loan at Roma
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Leon Bailey back at Villa, recalled from loan at Roma
January 20, 2026
Reggae Boy Leon Bailey is on his way back to Aston Villa, ending his injury-hit loan spell with Roma, his agent and manager Craig Butler confirmed to ...
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Arnett Gardens close gap on top six in JPL after beating Waterhouse
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Arnett Gardens close gap on top six in JPL after beating Waterhouse
January 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arnett Gardens moved to within a point of the top six in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) after edging Waterhouse FC 1-0 in their ...
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Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through
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Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 20, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — Jannik Sinner barely broke a sweat in launching his quest to win a third Australian Open in a row on Tuesday as Naomi Osa...
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Cold hard cash
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Cold hard cash
Bobsleigh federation believes podium finish at Winter Olympics within reach but more financial support needed
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 20, 2026
JBSF believes podium finish at Winter Olympics within reach
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Coaches rue cancellation of Champions Cup schoolboy competition
Football, Sports
Coaches rue cancellation of Champions Cup schoolboy competition
January 20, 2026
Coaches rue cancellation of Champions Cup schoolboy competition
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Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore, Jamaican music icon and Third World co-founder, dies at 69
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Stephen “Cat” Coore, co-founder of legendary reggae band Third World and one of Jamaica’s most respected musicians, has died. The iconic guitarist pas...
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Portmore Community College appoints new principal
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ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Portmore Community College (PCC) has appointed long-time educator Reverend Dr Austin Wright as the new principal of the instit...
January 19, 2026
Oblique Seville, Tina Clayton crowned National Sportsman and Sportswoman for 2025
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Telecoms provider Flow has announced that a substantial portion of its customer base can now access voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi), enabl...
January 19, 2026
Toni Ann Singh mines gold in Canada for Burna Boy and Popcaan
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The 2022 hit song Toni Ann Singh by Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Popcaan was certified gold in Canada on Monday. The certification issued by Music Can...
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Motorists ticketed in St Catherine urged to clear outstanding matters on ‘Ticket Day’
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Judiciary of Jamaica has announced a Traffic Ticket Public Day at the St Catherine Parish Court as it urges motorists with out...
January 20, 2026
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Saturday held a productive telephone conversation with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which the...
January 17, 2026
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