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20 years for Silvera
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20 years for Silvera
Former MP to spend at least 13 years behind bars for killing wife
March 6, 2026
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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Champagnie appeals for leniency in Silvera’s sentencing
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Champagnie appeals for leniency in Silvera’s sentencing
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Defence attorney Peter Champagnie on Friday sought leniency for his client Jolyan Silvera during the former Member of Parliament’s...
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Westmoreland burn victim succumbs to injuries
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Westmoreland burn victim succumbs to injuries
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Observer Online  understands that Dacia Forrester, the woman who was set ablaze during a confrontation at a gas station in Whitho...
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From vows to verdict
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From vows to verdict
Former MP Jolyan Silvera faces up to life in prison for killing his wife
Jason Cross | Reporter 
March 6, 2026
IT began with a fairy-tale wedding on December 12, 2015 at the storied St Andrew Parish Church as the public was invited into the lives of then People...
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Parents grieve son’s death in school incident
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Parents grieve son’s death in school incident
Jason Cross | Reporter 
March 6, 2026
The pain of losing her 16-year-old son was just too much for Kashema Smith. “Woi, Jesus, woi. A better him did stay with me,” she wailed at the house ...
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6 events, 4 days
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6 events, 4 days
Vacae Weekend promises epic Easter party run
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
March 6, 2026
The 2026 Easter holiday weekend is set to arrive with a serious pulse as Vacae Weekend rolls into the spotlight April 3-6. Promising four days of non-...
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WAR WATCH: OIL SURGE RATTLES CARIBBEAN OUTLOOK
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WAR WATCH: OIL SURGE RATTLES CARIBBEAN OUTLOOK
CDB says conflict highlights region’s vulnerability and urgency of energy transition
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 6, 2026
Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are emerging as a new external risk for Caribbean economies, with regional officials warning th...
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BRING BACK CHRIS!
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BRING BACK CHRIS!
Club executives call for Williams’ return to PFJL leadership
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 6, 2026
Chairman of Montego Bay United Johann “Yoni” Epstein has called for the return of Christopher Williams as head of Professional Football Jamaica Limite...
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Blu Cantrell’s Breathe featuring Sean Paul, is 3x platinum in the UK
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Blu Cantrell’s Breathe featuring Sean Paul, is 3x platinum in the UK
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—When American R&B singer Blu Cantrell released her sophomore album Bittersweet in June 2003, it contained two Jamaican elements. The...
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Dayton Campbell presses Gov’t on imports, markets and agro park performance
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Dayton Campbell presses Gov’t on imports, markets and agro park performance
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture and Food Security, Dayton Campbell, on Friday raised concerns about food supply stability, po...
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Well-known Westmoreland businessman suspected of committing suicide
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Well-known Westmoreland businessman suspected of committing suicide
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
March 6, 2026
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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PSG beaten by Monaco before Chelsea Champions League showdown
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PSG beaten by Monaco before Chelsea Champions League showdown
March 6, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP)—United States (US) national team star Folarin Balogun was among the scorers as Monaco won 3-1 at Paris Saint-Germain on Friday, de...
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Carifta Games 100m champion Jamal Stephenson out of trials
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Carifta Games 100m champion Jamal Stephenson out of trials
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica’s Jamal Stephenson will not be defending his Carifta Games Under-20 100m crown after he failed to finish his race in the hea...
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Manufacturers warn expanded environmental levy could hurt competitiveness
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Manufacturers warn expanded environmental levy could hurt competitiveness
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) is warning that the Government’s decision to expand the Environmental Pro...
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February 28, 2026
The award-winning Jamaica Food & Drink Festival returns to Kingston from Thursday, March 5 to Sunday, March 8, 2026, following last November’s postpon...
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Baby among several injured in Rose Hall crash
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Baby among several injured in Rose Hall crash
March 6, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica—A baby is among several individuals reported to have been injured following a three-vehicle collision on the Rose Hall main road a s...
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Forex: $157.47 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.47 to one US dollar
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, March 6, ended trading at $157.47, up by 15 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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Decomposed body of missing woman found in Manchester
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Decomposed body of missing woman found in Manchester
March 6, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— A decomposed body believed to be that of a missing woman was found at a house in Plowden district, south Manchester, Friday after...
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CAC urges consumer caution in online shopping
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CAC urges consumer caution in online shopping
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging consumers to exercise heightened caution when purchasing goods, particularly online,...
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US legislator welcomes Jamaica’s decision to end Cuban health programme
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US legislator welcomes Jamaica’s decision to end Cuban health programme
March 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – A United States (US) legislator, who last month had been critical of Jamaica over its statement on Cuba, is now supp...
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BRING BACK CHRIS!
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BRING BACK CHRIS!
Club executives call for Williams’ return to PFJL leadership
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 6, 2026
Chairman of Montego Bay United Johann “Yoni” Epstein has called for the return of Christopher Williams as head of Professional Football Jamaica Limite...
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Parsard pleased with We Jammin’s season debut despite loss
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Parsard pleased with We Jammin’s season debut despite loss
March 6, 2026
We Jammin (Bern Identity – Jammin), the champion two-year-old from last season, made a solid season debut in a Restricted Stakes race on Sunday, March...
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Manoletti Majestic shines in impressive debut win
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Manoletti Majestic shines in impressive debut win
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
March 6, 2026
Despite a shaky start, Manoletti Majestic’s debut win on Sunday, March 1, 2026, has trainer Peter-John Parsard feeling optimistic about the colt’s cha...
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Roshaune Lewis breaks through
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Roshaune Lewis breaks through
… jockey wins first career race, beating brother Reyan
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
March 6, 2026
Apprentice jockey Roshaune Lewis finally broke through on Sunday, March 1, 2026, capturing his first career win after over a year of perseverance. In ...
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Mount Pleasant lament US visa woes ahead of LA Galaxy clash
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Mount Pleasant lament US visa woes ahead of LA Galaxy clash
March 6, 2026
Mount Pleasant FA think they have been dealt an unfair blow as they will have to travel to Los Angeles, California, next week, to take on United State...
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Jamaican defectors to make US$300k after allegiance switch to Turkey
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March 5, 2026
Results from Jamaica’s offshore oil survey to become available within next three months — Vaz
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March 4, 2026
Jamaica hold off Puerto Rico 1-0 to advance to Concacaf Boyz U20
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica qualified for the 2026 Concacaf Under-20 Boys Championships after edging Puerto Rico 1-0 in their Qualifiers - Round 1 Gro...
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Westmoreland burn victim succumbs to injuries
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Ocho Rios High victim and alleged attacker were recent transfers to institution — principal
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Chester Creek housing development launched in Portmore
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ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — West Indies Home Contractors Limited (WIHCON) officially launched its newest residential development, Chester Creek, on Tuesda...
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