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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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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 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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Modern adoption and foster care systems needed to improve child welfare — Morris Dixon
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Modern adoption and foster care systems needed to improve child welfare — Morris Dixon
January 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Strengthening adoption, foster care and support for children with special needs has been identified as a national priority to ensu...
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Woman given one-week deadline to repay stolen cash or return to jail
December 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A woman has been given one week to make full restitution to a scamming victim or be remanded in custody. Charged with obtaining mo...
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Education Ministry launches ‘BullyProofJA’ campaign
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Education Ministry launches ‘BullyProofJA’ campaign
October 11, 2025
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOESYI) has launched “BullyProofJA”, a digital campaign aimed at tackling the devastating im...
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CPFSA defends removal of Tiktoker Rosalee’s children; warns public against sharing false information
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CPFSA defends removal of Tiktoker Rosalee’s children; warns public against sharing false information
September 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has confirmed that the removal of the children of popular TikTok influence...
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CPFSA saddened by the tragic passing of Hanover teen in suspected suicide
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CPFSA saddened by the tragic passing of Hanover teen in suspected suicide
September 14, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica—The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) says it is saddened at the passing of 13-year-old Twain Skyers, a student of ...
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CPFSA celebrates 182 PEP students in state care matriculating to high school
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CPFSA celebrates 182 PEP students in state care matriculating to high school
August 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has honoured 182 students in state care who sat the 2025 Primary Exit Prof...
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Urgent Ananda Alert messages to broadcast on digital screens islandwide
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Urgent Ananda Alert messages to broadcast on digital screens islandwide
June 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a move to widen the net for locating missing children, the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has entered into...
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CPFSA urges greater community vigilance after horrific murder of 14-y-o
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CPFSA urges greater community vigilance after horrific murder of 14-y-o
February 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is calling for greater vigilance and support from community members in the...
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Former ward of the State donates $10 million to CPFSA
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Former ward of the State donates $10 million to CPFSA
January 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has received a $10 million donation from businesswoman Patricia Smith, who...
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CPFSA providing psychosocial support to child who survived Walkerswood fire
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CPFSA providing psychosocial support to child who survived Walkerswood fire
January 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) says it is providing psychosocial support to the five-year-old boy who sur...
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Main suspect arrested after schoolboy beaten
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Main suspect arrested after schoolboy beaten
November 29, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is reporting that the main suspect of the latest child bullying incident c...
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Schoolboys charged, CPFSA providing support to 13-y-o sexual assault victim
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Schoolboys charged, CPFSA providing support to 13-y-o sexual assault victim
November 25, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Several schoolboys who were arrested following the circulation of a video depicting the violent sexual assault of a schoolgirl hav...
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CPFSA Anti-Child Abuse 3K Run/Walk honors tragic losses, supports children in State care
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CPFSA Anti-Child Abuse 3K Run/Walk honors tragic losses, supports children in State care
November 23, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Approximately 500 people joined the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) for its “Jamaica Fit for Children” 3K Run/...
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4-y-o involved in fire that left toddler dead now with CPFSA
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4-y-o involved in fire that left toddler dead now with CPFSA
November 21, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A four-year-old who escaped a house fire that claimed the life of a toddler on Mountain View Avenue in St Andrew last Saturday is ...
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7-y-o found with submachine gun now with the CPFSA
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7-y-o found with submachine gun now with the CPFSA
September 13, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The seven-year-old boy who was found in possession of a submachine gun at a St Elizabeth school on Thursday is now in the care of ...
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CPFSA intervenes in well-being of five children rescued during Hurricane Beryl
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CPFSA intervenes in well-being of five children rescued during Hurricane Beryl
July 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) says that it has intervened following the rescue of five children from the...
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Children, staff accounted for and safe, CPFSA says
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Children, staff accounted for and safe, CPFSA says
July 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) says that all the children and staff at its 50 government and private resi...
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Judge refers child neglect case for CPFSA intervention
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Judge refers child neglect case for CPFSA intervention
June 28, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A woman who left her two babies with her wheelchair-bound mother for two days is to return to court on October 1, 2024 to answer t...
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Witness describes filthy Yahweh compound
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Witness describes filthy Yahweh compound
Day one of trial gets underway
April 8, 2024
MONTEGO BAY, St James — A foul stench like rotting food, unmade beds, mattresses on floors and children who appeared malnourished were among the obser...
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Second American boy to return to US next week after abuse allegations at troubled teen school
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Second American boy to return to US next week after abuse allegations at troubled teen school
April 5, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – A second American boy of the eight who were removed from the Atlantis Leadership Academy in Treasure Beach following allegatio...
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Life Revamped assists single mother facing separation from kids with ‘dream’ home
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Life Revamped assists single mother facing separation from kids with ‘dream’ home
March 28, 2024
Sheena Rampaul-Nagrani was shocked and saddened to learn of the plight of 29-year-old Amoya McLeish, a young mother of three facing the removal of her...
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Cutting teachers’ legs
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Cutting teachers’ legs
JTA troubled by proposed changes to motor vehicle duty concession
Jason Cross | Reporter 
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
Entertainment, ...
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
Football, ...
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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