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Red tape purge
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Red tape purge
Government preparing digital assault on bad bureaucracy
February 19 12:20 AM
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 12:18 AM
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 12:16 AM
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 12:14 AM
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 12:12 AM
‘From hunter to hunted’
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Seafood Season w/ RAINFOREST
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Seafood Season w/ RAINFOREST
February 19 12:10 AM
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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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 12:09 AM
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 12:08 AM
Operating at a loss
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Tougher task
Football, Sports
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
Football, Sports, Western
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
Football, Sports
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
Football, Sports
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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JFF hails referee milestone
Football, Sports
JFF hails referee milestone
...three added to FIFA list; five receive VAR certification
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
February 19, 2026
JFF hails referee milestone
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Tru-Juice and Holland PYC seek back-to-back wins in JFF Championship
Football, Sports
Tru-Juice and Holland PYC seek back-to-back wins in JFF Championship
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 18, 2026
Tru-Juice and Holland
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Busby set for 2026 stay with Reggae Girlz as they chase World Cup spot
Football, Sports
Busby set for 2026 stay with Reggae Girlz as they chase World Cup spot
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 18, 2026
Busby set for 2026 stay with Reggae Girlz as they chase World Cup spot
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FULL BACKING
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FULL BACKING
Ricketts reiterates confidence in Speid’s ability to qualify Boyz for World Cup
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 17, 2026
High on Speid
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Champions Cavalier vow to keep fighting after loss to Montego Bay
Football, Sports
Champions Cavalier vow to keep fighting after loss to Montego Bay
Paul A Reid 
February 16, 2026
Champions Cavalier vow to keep fighting after loss to Montego Bay
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ALL HANDS ON DECK!
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ALL HANDS ON DECK!
Downswell calls for nation’s full support as Boyz aim to be competitive at U-17 World Cup
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
February 15, 2026
Downswell sounds warning
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Liverpool beat Brighton; Man City oust Salford from FA Cup
Football, Sports
Liverpool beat Brighton; Man City oust Salford from FA Cup
February 15, 2026
Liverpool beat Brighton; Man City oust Salford from FA Cup
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MBU seek revenge against Cavalier
Football, Sports
MBU seek revenge against Cavalier
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 15, 2026
MBU seek revenge against Cavalier
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LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYZ!
Football, Sports
LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYZ!
Grange pledges support, hails World Cup bound U-17 footballers
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 14, 2026
Grange pledges support, hails World Cup bound U-17 footballers
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St James FA/Sandals Major League season kicks off
Football, Sports
St James FA/Sandals Major League season kicks off
Paul A Reid 
February 14, 2026
St James FA/Sandals Major League season kicks off
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Big boys time!
Football, Sports
Big boys time!
Quarter-finals set to get underway in ISSA urban U-14/U-16 competitions
February 14, 2026
Big boys time!
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Salford ‘way more prepared’ for Man City rematch, says manager
Football, Sports
Salford ‘way more prepared’ for Man City rematch, says manager
February 14, 2026
Salford ‘way more prepared’ for Man City rematch, says manager
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Arsenal must block out noise in ‘roller coaster’ title race, says Rice
Football, Sports
Arsenal must block out noise in ‘roller coaster’ title race, says Rice
February 14, 2026
Arsenal must block out noise in ‘roller coaster’ title race, says Rice
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SERIE A showdown: Inter Milan hosts Juventus in thrilling clash
Football, Sports
SERIE A showdown: Inter Milan hosts Juventus in thrilling clash
...Real Madrid takes on resurging Real Sociedad in La Liga action
BY Christopher Sawyers 
February 13, 2026
SERIE A showdown: Inter Milan hosts Juventus in thrilling clash
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Host Hopefuls
Football, Sports
Host Hopefuls
FIFA team arrives to inspect proposed Women’s World Cup facilities today
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 12, 2026
Hosting hopes
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Humble Lion eye quick return to JPL
Football, Sports
Humble Lion eye quick return to JPL
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 12, 2026
Humble Lion eye quick return
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Seventeen heaven
Football, Sports
Seventeen heaven
JFF boss over the moon as young Reggae Boyz secure qualification to the FIFA Under-17 World Cup
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 12, 2026
Seventeen heaven
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Treasure Beach hold Mt Pleasant to another scoreless draw
Football, Sports
Treasure Beach hold Mt Pleasant to another scoreless draw
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 12, 2026
Treasure Beach hold Mt Pleasant to another scoreless draw
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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
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Aidonia to ignite Jamaica Basketball half-time show
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Aidonia to ignite Jamaica Basketball half-time show
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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
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February 19, 2026
AI could dismantle bad bureaucracy, Wheatley says
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Seafood Season w/ RAINFOREST
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