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Lucea shops destroyed in early morning blaze
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Lucea shops destroyed in early morning blaze
February 26 10:45 AM
HANOVER, Jamaica — Two shops were gutted by a fire at the Lucea Market in Hanover early Thursday morning. While details remain unclear, Superintendent...
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Gov’t committed to proper functioning insolvency ecosystem, says Seiveright
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Gov’t committed to proper functioning insolvency ecosystem, says Seiveright
February 26 09:28 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, has been tasked with leading the Govern...
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Cuba will defend itself against any ‘terrorist aggression’ — president
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Cuba will defend itself against any ‘terrorist aggression’ — president
February 26 09:25 AM
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba will defend itself against any "terrorist aggression", President Miguel Diaz-Canel declared Thursday, a day after a deadly s...
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Minister Marion Hall to feature in Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza
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Minister Marion Hall to feature in Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza
February 26 09:20 AM
Praise and worship with a contemporary edge comes to the city of Miramar on February 27 with the third Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza. The ev...
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South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win
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South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win
February 26 09:09 AM
AHMEDABAD, India (AFP) — After the West Indies fought back from deep trouble at 83-7 to post 176-8, Markram and Quinton de Kock put on 95 for the firs...
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SMA urges broadcast and aviation stakeholders to ensure safe airspace communication
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SMA urges broadcast and aviation stakeholders to ensure safe airspace communication
February 26 09:05 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) has warned about the risks associated with signal interference and the shared responsibili...
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Kenya administers first HIV prevention shots
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Kenya administers first HIV prevention shots
February 26 07:42 AM
NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) — Kenya began administering the first dose of a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug in a Nairobi slum on Thursday. Lenacapavir, ta...
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As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
February 26 12:20 AM
BASSETERRE, St Kitts and Nevis (AFP) — As Caribbean leaders met with United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio Wednesday, Washington softened ...
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Lucea shops destroyed in early morning blaze
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Lucea shops destroyed in early morning blaze
February 26, 2026
HANOVER, Jamaica — Two shops were gutted by a fire at the Lucea Market in Hanover early Thursday morning. While details remain unclear, Superintendent...
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Gov’t committed to proper functioning insolvency ecosystem, says Seiveright
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Gov’t committed to proper functioning insolvency ecosystem, says Seiveright
February 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, has been tasked with leading the Govern...
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Cuba will defend itself against any ‘terrorist aggression’ — president
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Cuba will defend itself against any ‘terrorist aggression’ — president
February 26, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba will defend itself against any "terrorist aggression", President Miguel Diaz-Canel declared Thursday, a day after a deadly s...
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Minister Marion Hall to feature in Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza
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Minister Marion Hall to feature in Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza
February 26, 2026
Praise and worship with a contemporary edge comes to the city of Miramar on February 27 with the third Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza. The ev...
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South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win
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South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win
February 26, 2026
AHMEDABAD, India (AFP) — After the West Indies fought back from deep trouble at 83-7 to post 176-8, Markram and Quinton de Kock put on 95 for the firs...
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SMA urges broadcast and aviation stakeholders to ensure safe airspace communication
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SMA urges broadcast and aviation stakeholders to ensure safe airspace communication
February 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) has warned about the risks associated with signal interference and the shared responsibili...
Telegram
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Kenya administers first HIV prevention shots
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Kenya administers first HIV prevention shots
February 26, 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) — Kenya began administering the first dose of a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug in a Nairobi slum on Thursday. Lenacapavir, ta...
Telegram
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Cuba denounces ‘infiltration’ by armed group in speedboat from US
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Cuba denounces ‘infiltration’ by armed group in speedboat from US
February 25, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba said it thwarted gunmen trying to infiltrate from the United States as its coastguard fired Wednesday on a Florida-registere...
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Jamaica beat TCI 7-0 in U20 qualifiers
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Jamaica beat TCI 7-0 in U20 qualifiers
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Raequan Campbell-Dennis  scored a first-half double and Giovani Taylor came off the bench to score two more in the second half to...
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Hurricane Melissa now tied for strongest Atlantic hurricane following new report
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Hurricane Melissa now tied for strongest Atlantic hurricane following new report
February 25, 2026
A new report by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in the United States (US) has confirmed that Hurricane Melissa, which affected Jamaica on October ...
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Digicel Foundation donates US$80,000 smart lab to Church Teachers’ College
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Digicel Foundation donates US$80,000 smart lab to Church Teachers’ College
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Digicel Foundation has handed over a US$80,000 Smart Lab to Church Teachers’ College in Mandeville, Manchester, as part of eff...
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Jamaica makes three changes to U-20 starting team against TCI
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Jamaica makes three changes to U-20 starting team against TCI
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Jamaica has made three changes to the starting team to face Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in their  Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers - R...
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Mt Pleasant avenge Harbour View loss in 4-1 JPL win
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Mt Pleasant avenge Harbour View loss in 4-1 JPL win
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former champions Mt Pleasant FA avenged their surprise loss to Harbour View a week ago, hammering the east Kingston club 4-1 in th...
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BOJ to launch finance-based game for children
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BOJ to launch finance-based game for children
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bank of Jamaica will launch an online financial educational game in April, targeting students in grades four to six at the pri...
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Over $330m disbursed in Hanover under MLSS ROOFS programme
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Over $330m disbursed in Hanover under MLSS ROOFS programme
February 25, 2026
HANOVER, Jamaica — Grants worth $334.2 million have been disbursed to households in Hanover under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters...
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Section of Junction, St Mary main road impassable due to landslides
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Section of Junction, St Mary main road impassable due to landslides
February 25, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica  - The police are advising the public that a section of the Junction main road in the vicinity of Broadgate in St Mary is impassable ...
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IMF says US policy shift will cut incomes for poorest, raise poverty
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IMF says US policy shift will cut incomes for poorest, raise poverty
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that recent changes to United States (US) fiscal, trade and immigration policies are projected to mat...
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Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row
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Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row
February 25, 2026
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Vinicius Junior scored the winner on the night as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, progressing...
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Chris Martin, Gyptian, Beenie Man and Agent Sasco for 100’s anniversary concert
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Chris Martin, Gyptian, Beenie Man and Agent Sasco for 100’s anniversary concert
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Recording artiste Christopher Martin, along with other veteran entertainers Gyptian, Agent Sasco, and Beenie Man will be igniting ...
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Dwayne Vaz claims innocence amid allegations of Westmoreland assault
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Dwayne Vaz claims innocence amid allegations of Westmoreland assault
February 25, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —  Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central Dwayne Vaz is denying any wrongdoing after being charged by police over an alle...
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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  People’s National Party (PNP) Shadow Minister of Environment and Climate Resilience, Omar Newell, is calling on the Government to...
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Burn victim needs blood; sister released from custody
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Burn victim needs blood; sister released from custody
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
The  Jamaica Observer  understands that Westmoreland burn victim, Dacia Forrester successfully underwent a medical procedure to remove burnt skin cell...
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BASSETERRE, St Kitts and Nevis (AFP) — As Caribbean leaders met with United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio Wednesday, Washington softened ...
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MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
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February 26, 2026
DESPITE months without running water in some communities after Hurricane Melissa, some Jamaicans have continued receiving rising bills, prompting memb...
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Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Creative chemistry is not always planned, but when it clicks, it tends to echo. For producers Slyda di Wizard and Romeich Major, that connection conti...
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26, 2026
BASSETERRE, St Kitts and Nevis (AFP) — The United States (US) on Wednesday eased its ban on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba after the communist-run isl...
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Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
W ith Jamaica virtually a win away from the final round of FIBA World Cup Qualifying, Head Coach Rick Turner believes home support will be crucial as ...
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