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BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories (AFP) — Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the Palestinian city emerged from the s...
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, through his foundation, has joined the Janet Richards Foundation in a nearly $1 million donation to...
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man was killed and two others injured in a gun attack in Cedar Grove district near Mandeville on Tuesday as the bloodshed cont...
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Wendy’s Jamaica maintains Christmas tradition with visit to Wortley Home for Girls
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Even in a year that brought unexpected disruption, Wendy’s Jamaica continued a Christmas tradition that has become a familiar part of the holiday seas...
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Western families to be gifted $30 million in hardware vouchers by Digicel Foundation
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Families affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica will be gifted $30 million in Hardware and Lumber vouchers by the Digic...
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Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus
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DAMASCUS, Syria (AFP) — Christmas lights illuminate Damascus's Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria's Chr...
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Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
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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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December 24, 2025
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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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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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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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Melissa disaster the bonding agent in STETHS daCosta Cup triumph
December 23, 2025
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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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BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
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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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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
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Melissa-ravaged Treasure Beach ambush Portmore in JPL return
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December 21, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – Treasure Beach made a winning return to action in the Jamaica Premier League on Sunday, ambushing Portmore United 2-0 at the S...
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Leon Bailey subbed after 20 minutes in latest injury setback
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Leon Bailey subbed after 20 minutes in latest injury setback
December 21, 2025
Leon Bailey’s frustrating season with injuries continued Saturday with the Roma winger forced out of a Serie A match against Juventus only 20 minutes ...
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Even in a year that brought unexpected disruption, Wendy’s Jamaica continued a Christmas tradition that has become a familiar part of the holiday seas...
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Western families to be gifted $30 million in hardware vouchers by Digicel Foundation
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Western families to be gifted $30 million in hardware vouchers by Digicel Foundation
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