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As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
February 26 12:20 AM
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26 12:18 AM
Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26 12:16 AM
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26 12:14 AM
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26 12:12 AM
Battling Bahamas
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
February 26 12:11 AM
As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
February 26 12:10 AM
Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
February 26 12:09 AM
Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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Schoolgirl among five injured in Manchester crash
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Schoolgirl among five injured in Manchester crash
February 25, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A schoolgirl is among five people who sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the Winston Jones Highway in Manchester on ...
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Two men injured in crash on Reading main road
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Two men injured in crash on Reading main road
February 17, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Two men were injured in a motor vehicle crash along the Reading main road in St James on Tuesday morning. Reports indicate that th...
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Bus conductor charged after allegedly stabbing man with screwdriver
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Bus conductor charged after allegedly stabbing man with screwdriver
January 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 22-year-old bus conductor has been charged by police after allegedly injuring another man with a screwdriver. Charged with wound...
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‘Heartbroken’ Osaka pulls out of Australian Open injured
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‘Heartbroken’ Osaka pulls out of Australian Open injured
January 24, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Two-time champion Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Australian Open with an abdominal injury ahead of her third-round clash ...
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Two girls injured following illegal gun salutes to ring in new year
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Two girls injured following illegal gun salutes to ring in new year
January 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Despite repeated warnings from police against the dangerous and unlawful practice, two teenage girls are nursing gunshot wounds bel...
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Leon Bailey subbed after 20 minutes in latest injury setback
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Leon Bailey subbed after 20 minutes in latest injury setback
December 21, 2025
Leon Bailey’s frustrating season with injuries continued Saturday with the Roma winger forced out of a Serie A match against Juventus only 20 minutes ...
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PNP caretaker demands answers after student allegedly falls from overcrowded school bus
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PNP caretaker demands answers after student allegedly falls from overcrowded school bus
December 13, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica —People’s National Party (PNP) Caretaker for Portland Western, Doreen Campbell, is demanding answers following what she describes as...
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Tsunami affects north Japan following magnitude 7.5 earthquake
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Tsunami affects north Japan following magnitude 7.5 earthquake
December 8, 2025
TOKYO, Japan — A tsunami was triggered in Japan late Monday after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of the country, injuring mo...
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Two feared dead in toll road crash
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Two feared dead in toll road crash
November 26, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — At least two people are feared dead following a crash on the PJ Patterson Highway on Wednesday afternoon. Police, firemen and ...
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Bailey sidelined again due to hamstring injury — reports
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Bailey sidelined again due to hamstring injury — reports
November 5, 2025
Roma winger Leon Bailey will miss more match time due to another injury, according to reports out of Italy. A reported left hamstring injury has sidel...
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Soldier hospitalised after being pinned under JDF unit in Mandeville crash
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Soldier hospitalised after being pinned under JDF unit in Mandeville crash
October 23, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been hospitalised after the unit he was driving crashed and overturned, reportedly pin...
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Gray could miss World Cup qualifier against Curacao
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Gray could miss World Cup qualifier against Curacao
October 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The  Jamaica Observer  has been reliably informed that Reggae Boyz winger Demarai Gray could miss Friday’s vital Concacaf World Cu...
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Student in critical condition after being hit by minivan
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Student in critical condition after being hit by minivan
October 7, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A 15-year-old student of the Llandilo School of Special Education  is currently in critical condition in  hospital after being...
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Qatar’s Barshim out of Tokyo worlds with foot injury
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Qatar’s Barshim out of Tokyo worlds with foot injury
September 12, 2025
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Three-time former world high jump champion Mutaz Barshim announced his withdrawal on Friday's eve of the world championships in T...
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Messi ruled out of Miami’s Leagues Cup quarter-final v Tigres
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Messi ruled out of Miami’s Leagues Cup quarter-final v Tigres
August 20, 2025
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi was ruled out of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final against Tigres UANL on Wednesday, a day after coach...
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Leon Bailey injured in first Roma training session – reports
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Leon Bailey injured in first Roma training session – reports
August 20, 2025
Jamaican winger Leon Bailey was injured just hours into his first practice session with Serie A football team AS Roma, according to reports from local...
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WATCH: Motorcyclist struck from bike near St Andrew Eastern nomination centre
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WATCH: Motorcyclist struck from bike near St Andrew Eastern nomination centre
August 18, 2025
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A biker was struck from his motorcycle while travelling on Mona Road, St Andrew Monday morning. The incident occurred in the vici...
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Kishane Thompson out of Lausanne meet with shin pain
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Kishane Thompson out of Lausanne meet with shin pain
August 18, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) — Kishane Thompson, the fastest man in the 100 metre this year and a favourite for next month's world championships, will miss the...
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New charges for Liverpool man who police say injured 134 in parade crash
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New charges for Liverpool man who police say injured 134 in parade crash
August 14, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom  (AFP) — A British man accused of driving his vehicle into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League title win faces an add...
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9-y-o hospitalised after being hit by car in Manchester
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9-y-o hospitalised after being hit by car in Manchester
August 12, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – Police and a political representative are reporting that a nine-year-old boy has been admitted in critical condition at hospital...
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Rodri will not make Manchester City return till September
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Rodri will not make Manchester City return till September
August 9, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Manchester City midfielder Rodri will not be at full fitness until after September's international break, Pep Guardiol...
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WATCH: Two injured after truck overturns off Winston Jones Highway
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WATCH: Two injured after truck overturns off Winston Jones Highway
July 31, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Two men, including a truck driver, have been hospitalised after the vehicle they were travelling in overturned off the Winston J...
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ICE COOLING
As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
February 26, 2026
ICE COOLING
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
News
Bills rising, but taps still dry
MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Bills rising, but taps still dry
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Joyful pulse
Entertainment, ...
Joyful pulse
Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Joyful pulse
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26, 2026
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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BALL OUT!
Basketball, ...
BALL OUT!
Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
Battling Bahamas
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