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Rihanna’s home hit by gunfire, woman arrested
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Rihanna’s home hit by gunfire, woman arrested
March 8, 2026
A woman has been arrested after firing a gun towards pop superstar Rihanna's Los Angeles mansion while the singer was inside, according to internation...
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Mother of six mourns last son’s controversial killing, allegedly by police
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Mother of six mourns last son’s controversial killing, allegedly by police
March 8, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — After losing her older son to violence few years ago, mother of six Janice Pillner is now struggling to come to terms with the...
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Cuban authorities never responded – Gov’t
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Cuban authorities never responded – Gov’t
March 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica  — The Government is insisting that despite repeated efforts to correct “serious concerns” about payment and freedom of movement of ...
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Budget reality check
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Watchdog warns Gov’t projections don’t add up
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 8, 2026
Budget reality check
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Uninformed and unfair
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Uninformed and unfair
Samuda points to major policy shifts, defends Holness Administration’s stewardship of environment
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 8, 2026
Uninformed and unfair
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Sly laid to rest
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Sly laid to rest
March 8, 2026
Sly laid to rest
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Jamaica points finger at Cuba for medical programme collapse
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Jamaica points finger at Cuba for medical programme collapse
March 8, 2026
Jamaica points finger at Cuba for medical programme collapse
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New Jamaica CPL franchise owners Kingsmen Sports Enterprise promise multimillion-dollar investment in local T20
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 8, 2026
Millions poured into Jamaica CPL revival
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Rihanna’s home hit by gunfire, woman arrested
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Rihanna’s home hit by gunfire, woman arrested
March 8, 2026
A woman has been arrested after firing a gun towards pop superstar Rihanna's Los Angeles mansion while the singer was inside, according to internation...
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Mother of six mourns last son’s controversial killing, allegedly by police
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Mother of six mourns last son’s controversial killing, allegedly by police
March 8, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — After losing her older son to violence few years ago, mother of six Janice Pillner is now struggling to come to terms with the...
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G2K chides Golding for ‘silence’ on Silvera conviction, calls for PNP president to expel former MP
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G2K chides Golding for ‘silence’ on Silvera conviction, calls for PNP president to expel former MP
March 8, 2026
Generation 2000 (G2K) is criticising Mark Golding over what it says is the People’s National Party (PNP) president’s silence on former party represent...
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WATCH: Lawrence Tavern councillor displeased with roadworks by NWA
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WATCH: Lawrence Tavern councillor displeased with roadworks by NWA
March 8, 2026
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — Lawrence Tavern Councillor John Myers has accused the National Works Agency (NWA) of inadequate repair work on main roads in the ...
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Man arrested in Salt Spring murder probe while attempting to board flight
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Man arrested in Salt Spring murder probe while attempting to board flight
March 8, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica – A   30-year-old man has been charged with murder in relation to a stabbing incident along the Salt Spring main road in St James la...
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Sanmerna helps women relieve stress on International Women’s Day
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Sanmerna helps women relieve stress on International Women’s Day
March 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — On the eve of International Women’s Day on Saturday, the Sanmerna Foundation celebrated with a number of women at the Peace Garden...
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With increasing number of high-rises, McKenzie assures that fire hydrants are working
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With increasing number of high-rises, McKenzie assures that fire hydrants are working
March 8, 2026
Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has sought to assure that fire hydrants are being installed and repaired around the country to take account...
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We are not the guarantors
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We are not the guarantors
Vaz distances Gov’t from US$110 million loan JPS received for restoration efforts
March 8, 2026
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has made it clear that the Government is not the guarantor for a US$110 million (J$17.6 billion) loan secured by the Jamaica...
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Funeral service underway for slain four-year-old in Manchester
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Funeral service underway for slain four-year-old in Manchester
March 8, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Under the watchful eyes of the police, grieving relatives and friends are now gathered at the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Dunsin...
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US catholic representative slams ‘sickening’ White House war montage video
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US catholic representative slams ‘sickening’ White House war montage video
March 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — An American cardinal close to Pope Leo XIV has described a White House video montage mixing Hollywood film clips wit...
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Fiscal Commissioner clarifies law allows report publication before tabling in Parliament
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Fiscal Commissioner clarifies law allows report publication before tabling in Parliament
March 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s fiscal commissioner has stated that the law allows the Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) to publish its Economic and F...
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India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title
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India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title
March 8, 2026
SAHMEDABAD, India (AFP) — India thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title and win a record third cr...
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‘Whole country will stop’ as India dreams of home World Cup glory
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‘Whole country will stop’ as India dreams of home World Cup glory
March 8, 2026
AHMEDABAD , India (AFP) — Tens of thousands of Indian cricket fans crowded the T20 World Cup final stadium Sunday, and millions more were glued to the...
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New Jamaica CPL franchise owners Kingsmen Sports Enterprise promise multimillion-dollar investment in local T20
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 8, 2026
Millions poured into Jamaica CPL revival
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Salmon, Wallace shine on Carifta Trials Day 2
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Salmon, Wallace shine on Carifta Trials Day 2
March 8, 2026
Salmon, Wallace shine on Carifta Trials Day 2
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Pollard gives Windies T20 WC performance passing grade
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Pollard gives Windies T20 WC performance passing grade
March 8, 2026
Pollard gives Windies T20 WC performance passing grade
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Townsend Law Firm secures major win for Vybz Kartel in NY Supreme Court
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Townsend Law Firm, based in New York and headed by Kadian Townsend, Esq, secured a major win on Tuesday, March 3 for Vybz Kart...
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Shock after well-known Westmoreland businessman dies
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SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — Shockwaves reverberated across the parish of Westmoreland on Friday following news of the suspected suicide of a well-k...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former People’s National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera has been sentenced to 20 years and 10 months in prison fo...
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National Stadium reconstruction to create 15,000 jobs, generate $70 billion in economic output, says Grange
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