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Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 04/02/2026 > govt-signs-instrument-ratification-prevent-illicit-import-export-transfer-ownership-cultural-property

Gov’t signs instrument of ratification to prevent illicit import, export and transfer of ownership of cultural property

4+ hour, 44+ min ago  (207+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica'Minister of Culture Olivia Grange on Thursday signed the instrument of ratification for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 1970 Convention on the means of prohibiting and preventing the illicit import, export and transfer of ownership of…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 04/02/2026 > spanish-town-police-upset-mt-pleasant-jpl

Spanish Town Police upset Mt Pleasant in JPL

12+ hour, 38+ min ago  (389+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica'Relegation-threatened Spanish Town Police maintained their fight against the drop after scoring an upset 1-0 win over title-chasing Mt Pleasant FA in their rescheduled Jamaica Premier League third round game played at Royale Lakes Complex on Thursday. Ryieme Gayle scored…...

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jamaicaobserver.com > 04/02/2026 > reggae-boy-leon-bailey-expresses-disappointment-reggae-boyz-fail-qualify-world-cup

Reggae Boy Leon Bailey expresses disappointment after Reggae Boyz fail to qualify for World Cup - Jamaica Observer

14+ hour, 36+ min ago  (302+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica'Reggae Boy Leon Bailey is expressing disappointment and has issued a public apology to his country after the Reggae Boyz failed to qualify for the World Cup, following a 1-0 extra-time defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 04/02/2026 > watch-rudolph-speid-undecided-future-failed-world-cup-bid

WATCH: Rudolph Speid undecided on future after failed World Cup bid

18+ hour, 6+ min ago  (258+ words) Jamaica's senior men's football head coach during the recent intercontinental World Cup play-offs, Rudolph Speid says he is undecided on whether he will continue to lead the Reggae Boyz. Speid's contract as head coach expired on Tuesday after being given…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 04/02/2026 > ita-introduces-email-renewal-reminders-digital-certificates-fitness

ITA introduces email renewal reminders for digital certificates of fitness

14+ hour, 39+ min ago  (200+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica " Motorists can now expect email renewal reminders for their digital certificates of fitness, following new enhancements introduced by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) to its electronic motor vehicle fitness system. With the new addition, motorists will now benefit…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 04/02/2026 > tony-roy-revives-flying-machine-reggae-flavour

Tony Roy revives ‘Flying Machine’ with reggae flavour

21+ hour, 59+ min ago  (214+ words) Singer Tony Roy, who had considerable success in 2025 with a cover of Lobo's'I'd Love You to Want Me, has followed up with a reggae spin on'Flying Machine, another pop hit from the early 1970s. Originally done by British star Cliff Richard,…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 04/02/2026 > ripple-effect-middle-east-conflict-global-food-security

The Ripple Effect: Middle East Conflict and Global Food Security

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (502+ words) A chokepoint in the global energy system Shipping disruptions and global food trade Beyond its role in energy and fertiliser markets, the Strait of Hormuz also serves as a major chokepoint for international shipping. Large volumes of commodities, including agricultural…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 04/02/2026 > campari-lyme-mixology

Campari does Lyme and Mixology

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (175+ words) Campari officially set the tone for the Carnival season with a high-energy Lyme and Mixology Experience at 23 Dominica Drive in New Kingston on Thursday, March 26, and if this was any indication, the road will be nothing short of electric. Bringing…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 04/02/2026 > mount-pleasant-seek-cut-jpl-lead-win-spanish-town-police

Mount Pleasant seek to cut JPL lead with win over Spanish Town Police

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (200+ words) Former champions Mount Pleasant FA could move to within two points of leaders Montego Bay United with a win over last-placed Spanish Town Police in their rescheduled Jamaica Premier League (JPL) game at the Royale Lakes Sports Complex today at…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 04/02/2026 > injuries-force-changes-carifta-team-heading-grenada

Injuries force changes for Carifta team heading to Grenada

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (409+ words) FOUR athletes, including Excelsior High's Riquelme Reid, the Boys' Class 1 100m champion from the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys' and Girls' Athletics Championships last week, have been replaced in the Jamaica team scheduled to depart the island today for Grenada ahead of the…...