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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 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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Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton leaves at least 16 dead as Florida cleans up
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Hurricane Milton leaves at least 16 dead as Florida cleans up
October 11, 2024
FORT PIERCE, United States (AFP) -- The death toll from Hurricane Milton rose to at least 16 on Friday, officials in Florida said, as residents began ...
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Boat captain rescued clinging to cooler in Gulf of Mexico after storm Milton
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Boat captain rescued clinging to cooler in Gulf of Mexico after storm Milton
October 11, 2024
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- A fishing boat captain left clinging to a cooler in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton has b...
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At least 11 dead in Florida but Hurricane Milton not as bad as feared
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At least 11 dead in Florida but Hurricane Milton not as bad as feared
October 11, 2024
FORT PIERCE, United States (AFP) -- At least 11 people died as Hurricane Milton sent tornadoes spinning across Florida, officials said Thursday as the...
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Far from eye, Hurricane Milton’s deadly tornados rampaged Florida
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Far from eye, Hurricane Milton’s deadly tornados rampaged Florida
October 10, 2024
FORT PIERCE, United States (AFP) — Hours before Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast, many were caught by surprise when the hurricane's outer ...
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Hurricane Milton tornadoes kill four in Florida amid rescue efforts
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Hurricane Milton tornadoes kill four in Florida amid rescue efforts
October 10, 2024
SARASOTA, United States (AFP)— Hurricane Milton tore a coast-to-coast path of destruction across the US state of Florida, whipping up a spate of deadl...
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Monster Hurricane Milton makes landfall, walloping coast of Florida
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Monster Hurricane Milton makes landfall, walloping coast of Florida
October 9, 2024
SARASOTA, United States (AFP) — Hurricane Milton blasted ashore in Florida Wednesday night with furious winds, life-threatening rain and storm surge, ...
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Schools closed as Bahamians told to prepare for passage of Hurricane Milton
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Schools closed as Bahamians told to prepare for passage of Hurricane Milton
October 9, 2024
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC)— Prime Minister Phillip Davis has announced the closure of schools on some islands in the Bahamas as he urged residents to be pr...
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Time runs out in Florida to flee Hurricane Milton
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Time runs out in Florida to flee Hurricane Milton
October 9, 2024
TAMPA, United States (AFP)— Florida residents fled —or defied warnings and tried to take shelter— Wednesday in the final hours before Hurricane Milton...
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Hurricane Milton could be Florida’s worst storm in a century, says Biden
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Hurricane Milton could be Florida’s worst storm in a century, says Biden
October 8, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)— Hurricane Milton, the Category 4 storm headed toward the southeastern United States, could be the worst to hit Florid...
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Stay and ‘you are going to die’: Florida braces for next hurricane
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Stay and ‘you are going to die’: Florida braces for next hurricane
October 8, 2024
TAMPA, United States (AFP)— Weather-weary Florida girded Tuesday for a hit from Hurricane Milton, a monster storm packing furious winds and the threat...
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Hurricane Milton strengthens into Category 5 storm, targets Florida
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Hurricane Milton strengthens into Category 5 storm, targets Florida
October 7, 2024
TREASURE ISLAND, United States (AFP) -- Hurricane Milton exploded in strength Monday to become a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm bound for F...
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Hurricane Milton strengthens fast, threatens Mexico, Florida
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Hurricane Milton strengthens fast, threatens Mexico, Florida
October 7, 2024
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Hurricane Milton intensified rapidly on Monday, with dangerous winds and storm surges forecast for Mexico's Yucatan Peni...
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Cutting teachers’ legs
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Cutting teachers’ legs
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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
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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
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Ricketts reiterates confidence in Speid’s ability to qualify Boyz for World Cup
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