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Ex-cop’s appeal crushed
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Ex-cop’s appeal crushed
15-year sentence for rape and abduction of teen girl stands
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
February 18 12:20 AM
Ex-cop’s appeal crushed
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Children prefer the buses with lewd music
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Children prefer the buses with lewd music
Stakeholders admit to challenges with rural school transport programme
Jason Cross | Reporter 
February 18 12:18 AM
Children prefer the buses with lewd music
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Gramps Morgan, Antiguan PM collab on Reparations
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Gramps Morgan, Antiguan PM collab on Reparations
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 18 12:16 AM
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JN TARGETS 80 PER CENT LOSS CUT AS NEGATIVE OUTLOOK RAISES STAKES
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JN TARGETS 80 PER CENT LOSS CUT AS NEGATIVE OUTLOOK RAISES STAKES
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 18 12:14 AM
JN targets 80 per cent loss cut under mounting rating pressure
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United completes first phase of Jamaica offshore survey; advances de-risking of seven-billion-barrel prospect
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United completes first phase of Jamaica offshore survey; advances de-risking of seven-billion-barrel prospect
February 18 12:13 AM
United completes first phase of Jamaica offshore survey; advances de-risking of seven-billion-barrel prospect
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Agostini gets green light for Massy Ja acquisition
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Agostini gets green light for Massy Ja acquisition
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 18 12:12 AM
Agostini gets green light for Massy Ja acquisition
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After years under pressure NCB says cash will drive its next phase
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After years under pressure NCB says cash will drive its next phase
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 18 12:11 AM
After years under pressure NCB says cash will drive its next phase
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Radio Jamaica losses widen to $502m as advertising weakness exposes structural strain
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Radio Jamaica losses widen to $502m as advertising weakness exposes structural strain
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Radio Jamaica losses widen to $502m as advertising weakness exposes structural strain
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Doue inspires PSG to comeback Champions League win in Monaco
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February 17, 2026
MONACO, Principality of Monaco (AFP) -- Paris Saint-Germain recovered from a shambolic start as Desire Doue inspired a comeback from two goals down to...
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Vinicius stunner helps Real Madrid edge Benfica in play-off marred by alleged racism
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Vinicius stunner helps Real Madrid edge Benfica in play-off marred by alleged racism
February 17, 2026
LISBON, Portugal (AFP) -- Vinicius Junior scored a sensational goal to earn Real Madrid a 1-0 Champions League play-off first leg victory at Benfica o...
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Jamaica’s two-man bobsled team fail to advance to fourth round
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Jamaica’s two-man bobsled team fail to advance to fourth round
February 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s two-man bobsled team of Shane Pitter and Junior Harris failed to qualify for the fourth and final round of their event a...
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Bob Marley One Love Football Festival set to take place on Ash Wednesday
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Bob Marley One Love Football Festival set to take place on Ash Wednesday
February 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 44th staging of the Bob Marley One Love Football Festival is set to take place on Ash Wednesday, February 18, at the Harbour V...
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Lime Hall score back-to-back wins to kickstart JFF championships
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Lime Hall score back-to-back wins to kickstart JFF championships
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 17, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — Lime Hall Academy scored back-to-back wins to start the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Championships after hammering Progressive ...
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Cortina challenge
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Cortina challenge
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BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 17, 2026
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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, 2026
High on Speid
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Money Market comes of age in Open Allowance Reggae Month Trophy
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Money Market comes of age in Open Allowance Reggae Month Trophy
February 17, 2026
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With figure 8 on – London Spirit no longer a maiden
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With figure 8 on – London Spirit no longer a maiden
February 17, 2026
With figure 8 on –
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Race day Review – Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Race day Review – Saturday, February 14, 2026
February 17, 2026
Race day Review – Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Wall Street Trader, Supremasi to decide Ash Wednesday Trophy
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Wall Street Trader, Supremasi to decide Ash Wednesday Trophy
February 17, 2026
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Claims made on Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Claims made on Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Claims made on Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s Nissanka leaves Australia on brink of T20 World Cup exit
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Sri Lanka’s Nissanka leaves Australia on brink of T20 World Cup exit
February 17, 2026
Sri Lanka's Nissanka leaves Australia on brink of T20 World Cup exit
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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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Pakistan-born businessman acquires Jamaica CPL franchise
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Pakistan-born businessman acquires Jamaica CPL franchise
February 16, 2026
The Jamaica Observer can confirm that US-based businessman Fawad Sarwar will be the new owner of the Jamaican franchise in the Caribbean Premier Leagu...
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Benfica’s Mourinho plays down Real Madrid return rumour before rematch
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Benfica’s Mourinho plays down Real Madrid return rumour before rematch
February 16, 2026
LISBON, Portugal (AFP) -- Benfica coach Jose Mourinho insisted he is capable of saying no to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez as he played down ...
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Mica Moore finishes 14th in Winter Olympics monobob
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Mica Moore finishes 14th in Winter Olympics monobob
February 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Mica Moore saved her best for last as she recorded 59.92 seconds in her fourth round run in the women’s monobob at the X...
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Mica Moore qualifies for fourth round of monobob
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Mica Moore qualifies for fourth round of monobob
February 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica’s Mica Moore has advanced to the fourth round of the women’s monobob at the XXV Winter Olympics being held at the Eugenio M...
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Montego Bay edge Cavalier, Mt Pleasant hammer Dunbeholden
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Montego Bay edge Cavalier, Mt Pleasant hammer Dunbeholden
February 16, 2026
Montego Bay United maintained their seven-point lead in the Jamaica Premier League after holding off defending champions Cavalier 1-0 while former cha...
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‘I have more to accomplish’
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‘I have more to accomplish’
Thompson Herah driven by ambition as she marks return from 20-month setback
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 16, 2026
Thompson Herah grateful for ‘no pain’ on return from 20-month setback
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Champions Cavalier vow to keep fighting after loss to Montego Bay
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Champions Cavalier vow to keep fighting after loss to Montego Bay
Paul A Reid 
February 16, 2026
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Jamaica’s Rivers looks to flow at Winter Olympics
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Jamaica’s Rivers looks to flow at Winter Olympics
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Ex-cop’s appeal crushed
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Ex-cop’s appeal crushed
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Children prefer the buses with lewd music
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Gramps Morgan, Antiguan PM collab on Reparations
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JN TARGETS 80 PER CENT LOSS CUT AS NEGATIVE OUTLOOK RAISES STAKES
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United completes first phase of Jamaica offshore survey; advances de-risking of seven-billion-barrel prospect
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