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Cutting teachers’ legs
JTA troubled by proposed changes to motor vehicle duty concession
Jason Cross | Reporter 
February 17 12:20 AM
Cutting teachers’ legs
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The wait is over
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The wait is over
Renovation of closed Negril Post Office set to begin Thursday
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
February 17 12:18 AM
The wait is over
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National Chorale begins 2026 concert season with applause
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National Chorale begins 2026 concert season with applause
February 17 12:16 AM
National Chorale begins 2026 concert season with applause
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Cortina challenge
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Cortina challenge
Jamaica 14th in women’s monobob; two-man team 23rd after two runs
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 17 12:14 AM
Cortina challenge
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Ricketts reiterates confidence in Speid’s ability to qualify Boyz for World Cup
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 17 12:12 AM
High on Speid
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Managing Wedding-Day Anxiety When You’re in the Spotlight
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Managing Wedding-Day Anxiety When You’re in the Spotlight
February 17 12:10 AM
Managing Wedding-Day Anxiety When You’re in the Spotlight
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Land disputes delay burials in St Ann
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Land disputes delay burials in St Ann
Squatters tried to prevent woman burying her husband on her own property
Akera Davis Observer Writer 
February 17 12:06 AM
Land disputes delay burials in St Ann
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Murders unsolved until gang insiders talked, cop witness affirms
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Murders unsolved until gang insiders talked, cop witness affirms
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
February 17 12:05 AM
Murders unsolved until gang insiders talked, cop witness affirms
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Zed Airlines planes hit by bullets in Haiti
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Zed Airlines planes hit by bullets in Haiti
January 27, 2026
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — Haiti’s National Civil Aviation Office (OFNAC) and National Airport Authority (AAN) have confirmed that two aeroplanes w...
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Baggage handler rescued after getting stuck in Air Canada cargo bay at takeoff
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Baggage handler rescued after getting stuck in Air Canada cargo bay at takeoff
January 22, 2026
A baggage handler was rescued when passengers heard his screams after an Air Canada aircraft began moving with him trapped inside the baggage hold. St...
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UPS, FedEx ground MD-11 cargo planes after deadly crash
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UPS, FedEx ground MD-11 cargo planes after deadly crash
November 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States Freight carriers UPS and FedEx said they have grounded their fleets of MD-11 cargo planes, after one o...
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Engine fell off US cargo plane before deadly crash — officials
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Engine fell off US cargo plane before deadly crash — officials
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The death toll from a cargo plane crash in the southern United States (US) state of Kentucky rose to 11 on Wednesday...
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Medical plane crashes near Nairobi, killing six — official
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Medical plane crashes near Nairobi, killing six — official
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) — A medical light aircraft crashed into a small residential block near the Kenyan capital Nairobi, killing at least six people an...
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US passenger plane dives to avoid mid-air collision
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US passenger plane dives to avoid mid-air collision
July 26, 2025
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — A Southwest Airlines flight plunged mid-air on Friday to avoid colliding with another aircraft while en route to La...
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At least 16 killed as Bangladesh fighter jet crashes into school
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At least 16 killed as Bangladesh fighter jet crashes into school
July 21, 2025
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AFP) — At least 16 people, mostly students, were killed Monday when a training aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into a ...
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Haiti to charge air navigation fees for aircraft using its airspace
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Haiti to charge air navigation fees for aircraft using its airspace
October 17, 2024
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — The government of Haiti has announced plans to begin imposing air navigation fees on all aircraft flying over its airspa...
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Full operations resume at Sangster International Airport
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Full operations resume at Sangster International Airport
August 26, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The operators of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James say the airport resumed full operations on Monday mor...
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Aircraft restrictions at Sangster International Airport amid repairs to runway
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Aircraft restrictions at Sangster International Airport amid repairs to runway
August 25, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Repairs taking place on the runway at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay have caused aircraft restrictions. I...
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Plane veers off runway at Tinson Pen
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Plane veers off runway at Tinson Pen
August 15, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An aircraft attempting to land at Tinson Pen in Kingston reportedly ran off the runway on Thursday when it developed difficulties....
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Cutting teachers’ legs
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Cutting teachers’ legs
JTA troubled by proposed changes to motor vehicle duty concession
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February 17, 2026
Cutting teachers’ legs
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The wait is over
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The wait is over
Renovation of closed Negril Post Office set to begin Thursday
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
February 17, 2026
The wait is over
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National Chorale begins 2026 concert season with applause
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National Chorale begins 2026 concert season with applause
February 17, 2026
National Chorale begins 2026 concert season with applause
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Cortina challenge
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Cortina challenge
Jamaica 14th in women’s monobob; two-man team 23rd after two runs
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 17, 2026
Cortina challenge
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FULL BACKING
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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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