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Etana honours Bob Marley with cover of ‘I Shot The Sheriff’
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Etana honours Bob Marley with cover of ‘I Shot The Sheriff’
February 27 12:15 PM
Two-time Grammy-nominated reggae powerhouse Etana closes out Reggae Month in stirring fashion with the release of her deeply soulful rendition of I Sh...
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Fiona is ‘In The Mood’
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As a singer-songwriter, Fiona knows the importance of producing timeless material. She put her all into In The Mood , a six-song EP she recorded with ...
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Alleged St Thomas shooter held after 20 years on the run
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Alleged St Thomas shooter held after 20 years on the run
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ST THOMAS, Jamaica – After nearly 20 years on the run, a 61-year-old man, wanted for a 2006 shooting in St Thomas, was charged in relation to the crim...
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Three men killed in shootout with police in Coral Gardens
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Three men killed in shootout with police in Coral Gardens
February 27 10:47 AM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Three men, alleged to be members of a criminal enterprise, were fatally shot during an alleged altercation with the security force...
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Skeng and more for SOAK’D
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Skeng and more for SOAK’D
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February 27 10:26 AM
SOAK’D, the ultimate water fete, has gotten even cooler. The latest staging of the event, which is set for Friday, will double as the birthday celebra...
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Scientists discover giant bird-like dinosaur in Niger desert
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ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AFP) — Deep in the desert of Niger, scientists have unearthed an unknown species of dinosaur, a giant first of its kind in more ...
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Fire believed to be the work of arsonist burning at Riverton dump
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Fire believed to be the work of arsonist burning at Riverton dump
February 27 09:10 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has confirmed reports reaching Observer Online that the Riverton dump in Kin...
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Mottley rejects claim that Trinidadian was ‘kidnapped’ in Barbados
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Mottley rejects claim that Trinidadian was ‘kidnapped’ in Barbados
February 27 08:55 AM
BASSETERRE  St Kitts (CMC) – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described as a “scurrilous lie and defamatory in the extreme,”  the statement mad...
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More money for refs?
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More money for refs?
JFF gen sec signals possible review of referee fees as international reputation grows
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
February 27, 2026
More money for refs?
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Real MoBay, Wadada hunt first win in Sandals Major League
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Real MoBay, Wadada hunt first win in Sandals Major League
February 27, 2026
Real MoBay, Wadada hunt first win in Sandals Major League
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Forest take ‘difficult’ path to clinch spot in Europa League last 16
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Forest take ‘difficult’ path to clinch spot in Europa League last 16
Celtic eliminated by Stuttgart
February 27, 2026
Forest take ‘difficult’ path to clinch spot in Europa League last 16
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Arsenal to take down Chelsea and continue title charge
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Arsenal to take down Chelsea and continue title charge
BY Christopher Sawyers 
February 27, 2026
Arsenal to take down Chelsea and continue title charge
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WAIT AND SEE
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WAIT AND SEE
Ricketts says JFF awaits final word from Concacaf
February 26, 2026
WAIT AND SEE
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ISSA Rural Area junior football semis on the line
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ISSA Rural Area junior football semis on the line
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
ISSA Rural Area junior football semis on the line
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Four teams set for semi-final showdown in 10th Pocket Rocket Foundation six-a-side competition
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Four teams set for semi-final showdown in 10th Pocket Rocket Foundation six-a-side competition
February 26, 2026
Four teams set for semi-final showdown in 10th Pocket Rocket Foundation six-a-side competition
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Big signing
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Big signing
MOU inked for major renovation of Montego Bay Sports Complex
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
Big signing
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McKay Security pumps $5.1m into St Thomas FA
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McKay Security pumps $5.1m into St Thomas FA
February 25, 2026
McKay Security pumps $5.1m into St Thomas FA
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Cornwall, William Knibb, and Clarendon lead ISSA Rural U-16 football
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Cornwall, William Knibb, and Clarendon lead ISSA Rural U-16 football
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
Cornwall, William Knibb, and Clarendon lead ISSA Rural
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Lime Hall remain perfect in JFF Championship
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Lime Hall remain perfect in JFF Championship
February 24, 2026
Lime Hall remain perfect in JFF Championship
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Semi-final spots up for grabs in ISSA Urban U-14 and U-16 competitions
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Semi-final spots up for grabs in ISSA Urban U-14 and U-16 competitions
February 24, 2026
Semi-final spots up for grabs in ISSA Urban U-14 and U-16 competitions
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MoBay’s Gilbert relieved to extend unbeaten run with Harbour View draw
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MoBay’s Gilbert relieved to extend unbeaten run with Harbour View draw
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 23, 2026
MoBay’s Gilbert relieved to extend unbeaten run with Harbour View draw
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Semi-final spots on offer in ISSA rural U-14/U-16 football
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Semi-final spots on offer in ISSA rural U-14/U-16 football
Paul A Reid 
February 23, 2026
Semi-final spots on offer in ISSA rural U-14/U-16 football
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Door remains open
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Door remains open
Speid keeps eye on JPL players for World Cup play-offs after friendly win over Martinique
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 23, 2026
Speid keeps eye on JPL players for World Cup play-offs after friendly win over Martinique
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League leaders MBU face Harbour View test today
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BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com
League leaders MBU face Harbour View test today
February 22, 2026
League leaders MBU face Harbour View test today
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Man City down Newcastle to pile pressure on Arsenal, Chelsea held
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Man City down Newcastle to pile pressure on Arsenal, Chelsea held
February 22, 2026
Man City down Newcastle to pile pressure on Arsenal, Chelsea held
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LOCAL LIFELINE
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LOCAL LIFELINE
Home-based Reggae Boyz hope to impress Speid in Martinique friendly
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 21, 2026
Home-based Reggae Boyz hope to impress Speid in Martinique friendly
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Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recovery
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Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recovery
February 21, 2026
Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recovery
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Guardiola ‘couldn’t care less’ about Arsenal stumble in title race
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Guardiola ‘couldn’t care less’ about Arsenal stumble in title race
February 21, 2026
Guardiola ‘couldn’t care less’ about Arsenal stumble in title race
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Kompany says Mourinho made ‘huge mistake’ in Vinicius racism row
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Kompany says Mourinho made ‘huge mistake’ in Vinicius racism row
February 21, 2026
Kompany says Mourinho made ‘huge mistake’ in Vinicius racism row
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Lime Hall, Humble Lion seek consecutive wins in JFF Championship
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Lime Hall, Humble Lion seek consecutive wins in JFF Championship
February 21, 2026
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