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Rushana Dwyer wins women’s 400m at Southland Indoor Champs
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Rushana Dwyer wins women’s 400m at Southland Indoor Champs
February 26 09:48 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Rushana Dwyer of Northwestern State University won the women’s 400m title on Thursday’s final day of the two-day Southland Conferenc...
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Kenyan charged with trafficking citizens to Russia
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Kenyan charged with trafficking citizens to Russia
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP)—A key figure in a network that sent more than 1,000 Kenyans to fight for the Russian army was charged on Thursday with human traf...
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Venezuela interim leader asks Trump to lift blockade, sanctions
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—Venezuela's interim leader on Thursday asked US President Donald Trump to end punitive sanctions and other measures aimed at ...
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Jamaican model Sanique Dill enlisted for Brit designer Margaret Howell’s Spring 2026 collection
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Jamaican model Sanique Dill enlisted for Brit designer Margaret Howell’s Spring 2026 collection
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Working her best angles, SAINT International model Sanique Dill is one of the faces in the just-dropped advertising campaign for British designer Marg...
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After surviving heart surgery, young mother urges early screening for disease
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After surviving heart surgery, young mother urges early screening for disease
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26 08:08 PM
At just 21 years old, months after giving birth to her daughter in February 2023, Chris-Ann Hall began developing severe heart complications. “I was h...
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Young people urged to lean into creative industries
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February 26 07:47 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica–State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright, is encouraging more young people to capitalis...
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Kingston farmer charged following alleged breach of Firearms Act
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Kingston farmer charged following alleged breach of Firearms Act
February 26 07:28 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica– A Kingston farmer has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, and unauthorised possession of ammunition following an i...
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Boyfriend of burn victim speaks out, says he doesn’t know pump attendant
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Boyfriend of burn victim speaks out, says he doesn’t know pump attendant
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26 07:08 PM
Marlon Haye, the boyfriend of Westmoreland burn victim Dacia Forrester, has come out strongly in defence of his girlfriend’s character, insisting that...
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Ricketts says JFF awaits final word from Concacaf
February 26, 2026
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ISSA Rural Area junior football semis on the line
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ISSA Rural Area junior football semis on the line
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
ISSA Rural Area junior football semis on the line
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Four teams set for semi-final showdown in 10th Pocket Rocket Foundation six-a-side competition
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Four teams set for semi-final showdown in 10th Pocket Rocket Foundation six-a-side competition
February 26, 2026
Four teams set for semi-final showdown in 10th Pocket Rocket Foundation six-a-side competition
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Big signing
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MOU inked for major renovation of Montego Bay Sports Complex
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
Big signing
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McKay Security pumps $5.1m into St Thomas FA
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McKay Security pumps $5.1m into St Thomas FA
February 25, 2026
McKay Security pumps $5.1m into St Thomas FA
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Cornwall, William Knibb, and Clarendon lead ISSA Rural U-16 football
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Cornwall, William Knibb, and Clarendon lead ISSA Rural U-16 football
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
Cornwall, William Knibb, and Clarendon lead ISSA Rural
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Lime Hall remain perfect in JFF Championship
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Lime Hall remain perfect in JFF Championship
February 24, 2026
Lime Hall remain perfect in JFF Championship
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Semi-final spots up for grabs in ISSA Urban U-14 and U-16 competitions
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Semi-final spots up for grabs in ISSA Urban U-14 and U-16 competitions
February 24, 2026
Semi-final spots up for grabs in ISSA Urban U-14 and U-16 competitions
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MoBay’s Gilbert relieved to extend unbeaten run with Harbour View draw
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MoBay’s Gilbert relieved to extend unbeaten run with Harbour View draw
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 23, 2026
MoBay’s Gilbert relieved to extend unbeaten run with Harbour View draw
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Semi-final spots on offer in ISSA rural U-14/U-16 football
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Semi-final spots on offer in ISSA rural U-14/U-16 football
Paul A Reid 
February 23, 2026
Semi-final spots on offer in ISSA rural U-14/U-16 football
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Door remains open
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Door remains open
Speid keeps eye on JPL players for World Cup play-offs after friendly win over Martinique
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 23, 2026
Speid keeps eye on JPL players for World Cup play-offs after friendly win over Martinique
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League leaders MBU face Harbour View test today
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BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com
League leaders MBU face Harbour View test today
February 22, 2026
League leaders MBU face Harbour View test today
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Man City down Newcastle to pile pressure on Arsenal, Chelsea held
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Man City down Newcastle to pile pressure on Arsenal, Chelsea held
February 22, 2026
Man City down Newcastle to pile pressure on Arsenal, Chelsea held
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LOCAL LIFELINE
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LOCAL LIFELINE
Home-based Reggae Boyz hope to impress Speid in Martinique friendly
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 21, 2026
Home-based Reggae Boyz hope to impress Speid in Martinique friendly
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Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recovery
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Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recovery
February 21, 2026
Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recovery
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Guardiola ‘couldn’t care less’ about Arsenal stumble in title race
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Guardiola ‘couldn’t care less’ about Arsenal stumble in title race
February 21, 2026
Guardiola ‘couldn’t care less’ about Arsenal stumble in title race
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Kompany says Mourinho made ‘huge mistake’ in Vinicius racism row
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Kompany says Mourinho made ‘huge mistake’ in Vinicius racism row
February 21, 2026
Kompany says Mourinho made ‘huge mistake’ in Vinicius racism row
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Lime Hall, Humble Lion seek consecutive wins in JFF Championship
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Lime Hall, Humble Lion seek consecutive wins in JFF Championship
February 21, 2026
Lime Hall, Humble Lion seek
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Schools remain in hunt for rural junior football double
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Schools remain in hunt for rural junior football double
February 20, 2026
Schools remain in hunt for rural junior football double
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Man City expected to close gap with win against Newcastle
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Man City expected to close gap with win against Newcastle
BY Christopher Sawyers 
February 20, 2026
Man City expected to close
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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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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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Kenyan charged with trafficking citizens to Russia
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Working her best angles, SAINT International model Sanique Dill is one of the faces in the just-dropped advertising campaign for British designer Marg...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
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At just 21 years old, months after giving birth to her daughter in February 2023, Chris-Ann Hall began developing severe heart complications. “I was h...
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