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Toys, letters and love light up Christmas for children in western Jamaica
BY SANDENA JAMES Social media editor jamess@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 12:30 AM
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BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 12:28 AM
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Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities
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Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 12:26 AM
Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities
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St Mary businessman transforms home into winter wonderland
BY INGRID HENRY Observer writer 
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Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton
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Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton
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Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton
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400 households receive vital WASH kits from ADRA Jamaica
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400 households receive vital WASH kits from ADRA Jamaica
December 25 12:20 AM
400 households receive vital WASH kits from ADRA Jamaica
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Wards of the State from western Jamaica feted by SVF
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Wards of the State from western Jamaica feted by SVF
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 12:18 AM
Wards of the State from western Jamaica feted by SVF
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KFC, Pizza Hut provide extra Christmas cheer to children
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KFC, Pizza Hut provide extra Christmas cheer to children
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KFC, Pizza Hut provide extra Christmas cheer to children
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Jamaica Draughts Association crowns first female national champion, Dr Mishka Chung
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Jamaica Draughts Association crowns first female national champion, Dr Mishka Chung
December 24, 2025
The Jamaica Draughts Association crowned its first female champion during the National Pool Checkers Championships at the Port Rhoades Sports Club in ...
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‘Winter Champions’ Racing on track after JPL first round, says Patrick
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‘Winter Champions’ Racing on track after JPL first round, says Patrick
December 24, 2025
Racing United’s sojourn to the top of the standings after the first round of games in the Wray and Nephew Jamaican Premier League (JPL) this season is...
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‘Sammy’s not the problem!’
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‘Sammy’s not the problem!’
CWI director defends Windies head coach; cites issues with regional development
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24, 2025
CWI director defends West Indies head coach despite dismal record
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Australia’s Cummins out of rest of Ashes; Lyon to have surgery
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Australia’s Cummins out of rest of Ashes; Lyon to have surgery
December 24, 2025
Australia’s Cummins out of rest of Ashes; Lyon to have surgery
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T&T recruit UK-based youth players to strengthen pool
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T&T recruit UK-based youth players to strengthen pool
December 24, 2025
TT recruit UK-based youth players to strengthen pool
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Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace
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Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace
December 24, 2025
Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace
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Germaican Skate Tour ends on successful note in downtown Kingston
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Germaican Skate Tour ends on successful note in downtown Kingston
December 24, 2025
Germaican Skate Tour ends on successful note in downtown Kingston
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STETHS Invitational organisers to decide on staging of 2026 meet
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STETHS Invitational organisers to decide on staging of 2026 meet
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24, 2025
STETHS Invitational organisers to decide on staging of 2026 meet
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Former Reggae Boyz captain named head coach of CT United
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Former Reggae Boyz captain named head coach of CT United
December 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Reggae Boyz captain Shavar Thomas has been appointed Connecticut (CT) United FC 2 head coach for the upcoming season. CT Un...
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Holgate blames ‘quality’ players for Boyz’s failure to automatically qualify for World Cup
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Holgate blames ‘quality’ players for Boyz’s failure to automatically qualify for World Cup
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 23, 2025
Holgate blames ‘quality’ players for Boyz’s failure to automatically qualify for World Cup
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FOR ST BESS!
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FOR ST BESS!
Melissa disaster the bonding agent in STETHS daCosta Cup triumph
December 23, 2025
Melissa disaster the bonding agent in STETHS d’Cup triumph
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Strauss says sacking Stokes and McCullum will not solve England’s Ashes woes
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Strauss says sacking Stokes and McCullum will not solve England’s Ashes woes
December 23, 2025
Strauss says sacking Stokes and McCullum will not solve England’s Ashes woes
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West Indies captain says he ‘let the team down’ in New Zealand Tests
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West Indies captain says he ‘let the team down’ in New Zealand Tests
December 23, 2025
West Indies captain says he ‘let the team down’ in New Zealand Tests
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Peter-John Parsard shines with three winners at Caymanas Park
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Peter-John Parsard shines with three winners at Caymanas Park
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
December 23, 2025
Peter-John Parsard shines with three winners at Caymanas Park
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Belleza Gris bounces back with dominant maiden win
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Belleza Gris bounces back with dominant maiden win
December 23, 2025
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RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025
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RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025
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December 23, 2025
RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025
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STETHS, Excelsior players among big individual winners in schoolboy football
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STETHS, Excelsior players among big individual winners in schoolboy football
Melissa disaster the bonding agent in STETHS daCosta Cup triumph
December 23, 2025
STETHS, Excelsior players among big individual winners in schoolboy football
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Gayle sacked, replaced by Argentine in Waterhouse head coach spot
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Gayle sacked, replaced by Argentine in Waterhouse head coach spot
December 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Argentine coach Javier Ainstein will replace Marcel Gayle who was sacked as head coach of Waterhouse FC following a poor start in ...
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ISSA boss calls for urgent support for western schools preparing for Champs
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
Help needed now
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Waterhouse bounce back; Treasure Beach return with win
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Waterhouse bounce back; Treasure Beach return with win
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
Waterhouse bounce back; Treasure Beach return with win
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Intrestntimesahead dominates Will In Charge Trophy feature
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Intrestntimesahead dominates Will In Charge Trophy feature
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver 
December 22, 2025
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Bicknell, Chambers among big winners at Real Equity Open Tennis Championships
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Bicknell, Chambers among big winners at Real Equity Open Tennis Championships
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer sports@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
Bicknell, Chambers among big winners at Real Equity Open Tennis Championships
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December 25, 2025
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Gov’t eyes Church role in providing psychological support to hurricane victims
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25, 2025
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Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities
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Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25, 2025
Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities
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St Mary businessman transforms home into winter wonderland
BY INGRID HENRY Observer writer 
December 25, 2025
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Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton
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