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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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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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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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Universal Service Fund targeting upgrade of community access points islandwide
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September 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Universal Service Fund (USF) is looking to revamp community access points (CAPs) across the island. This was disclosed by Mini...
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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
Cortina challenge
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Ricketts reiterates confidence in Speid’s ability to qualify Boyz for World Cup
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February 17, 2026
High on Speid
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