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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
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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
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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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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Portmore United reclaim third place in JPL after beating Arnett 2-0
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Portmore United reclaim third place in JPL after beating Arnett 2-0
February 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Portmore United reclaimed third place in the Jamaica Premier League (JLP) on Monday after beating Arnett Gardens 2-0 in their seco...
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Portmore United defeat Harbour View to return to third in JPL
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Portmore United defeat Harbour View to return to third in JPL
February 8, 2026
Portmore United returned to third in the Jamaica Premier League points table after winning away at Harbour View 2-1 in their second round game played ...
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Melissa-ravaged Treasure Beach ambush Portmore in JPL return
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Melissa-ravaged Treasure Beach ambush Portmore in JPL return
December 21, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – Treasure Beach made a winning return to action in the Jamaica Premier League on Sunday, ambushing Portmore United 2-0 at the S...
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JPL top three battle for lead as first round draws to a close
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JPL top three battle for lead as first round draws to a close
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 21, 2025
Two points separate the top three teams in the Jamaica Premier League as the first round of the competition comes to a close this weekend with six gam...
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Portmore United take over JPL lead after MBU slip up
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Portmore United take over JPL lead after MBU slip up
December 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former champions Portmore United have taken over the lead in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) after beating Waterhouse FC 2-1 in t...
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Portmore rally to beat Harbour View in JPL
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Portmore rally to beat Harbour View in JPL
October 21, 2025
Portmore United took over sole possession of second place in the Jamaica Premier League after coming from behind to beat Harbour View 4-1 in their fir...
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Portmore outscore Cavalier 4-2 as top three win in JPL
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Portmore outscore Cavalier 4-2 as top three win in JPL
October 13, 2025
The top three teams all scored wins to extend their gap on the rest of the Jamaica Premier League in Sunday’s rain affected eighth round of play. Jour...
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Cavalier seek third straight win in clash against Portmore
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Cavalier seek third straight win in clash against Portmore
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 12, 2025
Defending champions Cavalier will seek to continue their climb up the points table in the Jamaica Premier League when they take on Portmore United in ...
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Three-way tie at top of the JPL
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Three-way tie at top of the JPL
September 21, 2025
There is a three-way tie at the top of the Jamaica Premier League with Racing United, Portmore United and Montego Bay United level on 10 points after ...
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Chapelton win third straight, Arnett grab first victory in JPL
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Chapelton win third straight, Arnett grab first victory in JPL
September 7, 2025
Chapelton Maroons extended their club record start to the Jamaica Premier League to three straight wins on Sunday as they held off Portmore United 3-2...
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Atkinson extra time strike sends Cavalier to JPL semis
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Atkinson extra time strike sends Cavalier to JPL semis
May 13, 2025
Dwayne “Busy” Atkinson’s extra time goal gave Cavalier a hard-fought 1-0 win over Portmore United as the defending champions advanced to the semi-fina...
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MoBay gain advantage over Tivoli; Cavalier and Portmore end all square in JPL playoffs
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MoBay gain advantage over Tivoli; Cavalier and Portmore end all square in JPL playoffs
May 10, 2025
Montego Bay United clipped Tivoli Gardens 2-1 while Portmore United and Cavalier battled to a 1-1 draw in their Wray and Nephew Jamaica Premier League...
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Former Portmore United striker Cleon Pryce dies in car crash
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Former Portmore United striker Cleon Pryce dies in car crash
April 23, 2025
Portmore United Football Club is mourning the passing of former striker Cleon Pryce. Pryce reportedly died in a car crash on Tuesday, a day after he c...
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Portmore’s Austin credits ‘fighters’ Chapelton after frustrating JPL loss
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Portmore’s Austin credits ‘fighters’ Chapelton after frustrating JPL loss
March 24, 2025
After seeing Portmore United’s four-game unbeaten run come to an end, head coach Rodolph Austin believes relegation battlers Chapelton Maroons showed ...
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Portmore United edge Mt Pleasant in JPL third round
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Portmore United edge Mt Pleasant in JPL third round
March 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Portmore United clipped Jamaica Premier League leaders Mt Pleasant FA in their third-round game played at the Ferdie Neita Complex ...
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Portmore edge Humble Lion to remain atop JPL
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Portmore edge Humble Lion to remain atop JPL
November 11, 2024
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica -- Portmore United edged Humble Lion 1-0 at Effortville Community Centre on Sunday to maintain the lead in the points tables of ...
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Portmore take over JPL lead with big win over Molynes
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Portmore take over JPL lead with big win over Molynes
November 3, 2024
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica -- Portmore United (PMU) took over the lead in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) after hammering bottom-of-the-table Molynes Unit...
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MoBay United, Portmore draw 0-0 in JPL top-of-the-table clash
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MoBay United, Portmore draw 0-0 in JPL top-of-the-table clash
October 28, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Despite being held to a second straight goal-less draw, Montego Bay United (MBU) held on to their lead in the Jamaica Premier Leag...
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Portmore United get first win of season, MBU clip Chapelton in JPL
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Portmore United get first win of season, MBU clip Chapelton in JPL
October 1, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former champions Portmore United won their first game of the Jamaica Premier League season, coming from behind to beat Tivoli Gard...
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Cavalier start JPL defense with 2-1 win over Portmore
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Cavalier start JPL defense with 2-1 win over Portmore
September 22, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Cavalier SC started the defense of their Jamaica Premier League title with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Portmore United at Sab...
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JTA troubled by proposed changes to motor vehicle duty concession
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February 17, 2026
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The wait is over
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Renovation of closed Negril Post Office set to begin Thursday
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
February 17, 2026
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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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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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