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Police seeking taxi driver wanted for several outstanding tickets
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Police seeking taxi driver wanted for several outstanding tickets
February 26 02:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Damion Boodie, who is wanted in relation to several outstanding traffic...
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Grand Palladium appoints new general manager
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Grand Palladium appoints new general manager
February 26 01:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Andrew Wright has been appointed the new general manager of the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa and Grand Palladium Lady Hami...
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Faulkland FC win first two games in Sandals Major League
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Faulkland FC win first two games in Sandals Major League
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26 01:45 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former champions Faulkland FC made it two wins in a row after beating Norwood Strikers 3-0 in their St James Football Association/...
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
February 26 01:29 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Liat Air will introduce two new non-stop services from Pointe-à-Pitre, expanding connections between Guadeloupe and the wider Cari...
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
February 26 01:24 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — United States (US) Congressman Carlos Giménez blasted Prime Minister Andrew Holness via X on Wednesday following Holness’ comments...
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Jamaica basketball manager urges fan support on historic night
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Jamaica basketball manager urges fan support on historic night
February 26 01:11 PM
Dominic Delgado, manager of Jamaica’s national senior men’s basketball team, is calling on Jamaicans to rally behind the squad as they prepare to face...
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WATCH: Vendors targeted for check-ups in downtown health fair
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WATCH: Vendors targeted for check-ups in downtown health fair
February 26 12:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vendors and shoppers in downtown Kingston received free medical check-ups on Wednesday during a health fair held under the theme “...
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Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
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Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
February 26 11:53 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Instagram will begin notifying parents when their teenage children repeatedly search for content related to suici...
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Police seeking taxi driver wanted for several outstanding tickets
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Police seeking taxi driver wanted for several outstanding tickets
February 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Damion Boodie, who is wanted in relation to several outstanding traffic...
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Grand Palladium appoints new general manager
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Grand Palladium appoints new general manager
February 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Andrew Wright has been appointed the new general manager of the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa and Grand Palladium Lady Hami...
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
February 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Liat Air will introduce two new non-stop services from Pointe-à-Pitre, expanding connections between Guadeloupe and the wider Cari...
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
February 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — United States (US) Congressman Carlos Giménez blasted Prime Minister Andrew Holness via X on Wednesday following Holness’ comments...
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WATCH: Vendors targeted for check-ups in downtown health fair
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WATCH: Vendors targeted for check-ups in downtown health fair
February 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vendors and shoppers in downtown Kingston received free medical check-ups on Wednesday during a health fair held under the theme “...
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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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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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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...
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As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
February 26, 2026
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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Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
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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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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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
February 26, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba’s coast guard said Wednesday it shot dead four people and wounded six others travelling in a United States (US)-registered s...
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
February 26, 2026
BASSETERRE, St Kitts and Nevis (CMC) — Caricom leaders say they are encouraged by statements made by visiting United States Secretary of State Marco R...
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US says it wants Caribbean to be part of new dynamic in the Western Hemisphere
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US says it wants Caribbean to be part of new dynamic in the Western Hemisphere
February 26, 2026
BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis (CMC) — United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Washington is interested in rebuilding and ...
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Holness warns of crisis if Cuban chokehold continues
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Holness warns of crisis if Cuban chokehold continues
February 26, 2026
BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis (AFP) — Speaking at the opening of the Caricom summit here on Tuesday, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness warned...
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Uncle testifies to ID’ing nephew’s body in cops’ murder trial
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Uncle testifies to ID’ing nephew’s body in cops’ murder trial
Jason Cross | Reporter 
February 26, 2026
THE murder trial of six policemen resumed on Wednesday in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston, with an uncle of deceased Matthew Lee taking the witness...
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20 years of Spirit
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20 years of Spirit
Airline marks two decades of flights to Jamaica
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
February 26, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Spirit Airlines on Wednesday marked 20 years of flights in and out of Jamaica with promises of an even stronger working relati...
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Accused spotted undercover cop, thwarting planned post office heist, witness claims
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Accused spotted undercover cop, thwarting planned post office heist, witness claims
Alicia Dunkley-Willis Senior Reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
A detective inspector of police, the Crown’s 11th witness in the ongoing trial of reputed gang boss Tesha Miller and 24 others accused of being part o...
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Egg farmers object to May extension of imports
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Egg farmers object to May extension of imports
... but open to talks
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
February 26, 2026
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — The Jamaica Egg Farmers Association (JEFA) has strongly objected to a move to extend the waiver on duties for imported eggs until...
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Lifeline for Anchovy High
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Lifeline for Anchovy High
MoBay Night Run funds to repair Montpellier campus
February 26, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Typically donated to individual students who use the funds for school-related expenses, proceeds raised from this year’s Howar...
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Battling the weather to get ready for PEP
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Battling the weather to get ready for PEP
BY ROSALEE WOOD CONDELL Observer writer 
February 26, 2026
WHITHORN, Westmoreland — The stress levels of administrators at some Westmoreland schools increase with each cold front, each rainy and windy day like...
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former champions Faulkland FC made it two wins in a row after beating Norwood Strikers 3-0 in their St James Football Association/...
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