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January 12, 2026
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January 12, 2026
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Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
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January 12, 2026
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Judge expected to decide on start date today
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January 12, 2026
Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Sunshine Girls coach sees Australia series as redemption opportunity for inexperienced players
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Sunshine Girls coach sounds note of caution ahead of Australia series
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MoBay deputy mayor wants June 8 named Police Day in St James
January 12, 2026
Respect due
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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Sad final trip
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Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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January 12, 2026
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Sunshine Girls coach sees Australia series as redemption opportunity for inexperienced players
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Sunshine Girls coach sounds note of caution ahead of Australia series
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January 12, 2026
Williams clocks 60m hurdles world indoor-leading time
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January 12, 2026
Miller brims with confidence after record hurdling season openers
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Sanjay Myers | Sports Writer 
January 12, 2026
Hobson hailed as ‘monumental figure’ in West Indies cricket
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BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
ISSA football showcase produced quality, say stakeholders
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