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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 06:10 PM
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 05:39 PM
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 05:21 PM
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 05:06 PM
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 04:29 PM
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 04:01 PM
The  Jamaica Observer  understands that Westmoreland burn victim, Dacia Forrester successfully underwent a medical procedure to remove burnt skin cell...
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BBC orders probe into airing of BAFTA racial slur
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BBC orders probe into airing of BAFTA racial slur
February 25 03:08 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The head of the BBC on Wednesday ordered a "fast-tracked" internal investigation into the "serious mistake" that saw a ...
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Centenarian Storytelling series targets students in St Ann
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Centenarian Storytelling series targets students in St Ann
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
February 25 03:04 PM
A centenarian storytelling series targeting students is set to be launched on Thursday at the Bamboo Blu in Mammee Bay, St Ann. The initiative aims to...
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Mechanic freed of gun charges
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Mechanic freed of gun charges
February 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 30-year-old mechanic of a St James address was on Tuesday found not guilty of being in possession of an illegal firearm and 10 r...
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
December 26, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon and unlawful possession of ammunition following ...
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Accountant charged after allegedly pointing gun at woman during argument
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Accountant charged after allegedly pointing gun at woman during argument
November 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 30-year-old accountant is facing multiple firearm-related charges after allegedly pointing a gun at a woman during an argument o...
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Man freed of gun charges after five-day trial
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Man freed of gun charges after five-day trial
November 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man was acquitted of gun related charges in the Supreme Court, Gun Court Division, following a five-day trial before presiding j...
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St Catherine music producer facing gun-related charges
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St Catherine music producer facing gun-related charges
April 11, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A St Catherine music producer had gun-related charges laid against him following the seizure of a Taurus 9mm pistol and two rounds...
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Dancehall star Squash arrested in Florida on gun charges
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Dancehall star Squash arrested in Florida on gun charges
February 25, 2025
Dancehall deejay Squash, whose given name is Andre Whittaker, has been arrested in Florida, United States on gun charges. According to Miami-Dade Poli...
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‘Gun Skool’ charged with firearm offences
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‘Gun Skool’ charged with firearm offences
February 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A 25-year-old vendor has been charged with gun-related offences following a late-night incident. Aaron Leslie otherwise known as ‘...
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Chef charged with gun related offences
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Chef charged with gun related offences
December 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 35- year-old chef has been slapped with three charges after allegedly pulling a gun during a dispute with another man. Marlon Wh...
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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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