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HEART of the problem
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HEART of the problem
Principal says Jamaica’s premier skills-training agency has failed to solve chronic labour shortages despite decades of funding
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
June 9 12:20 AM
HEART of the problem
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‘Deliberately misleading’
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‘Deliberately misleading’
Samuda chides Hayles over criticism of Gov’t alternative energy supply for NWC plants
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 9 12:18 AM
‘Deliberately misleading’
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20-y-o med student is MUJ KSA
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20-y-o med student is MUJ KSA
Kevin Jackson 
June 9 12:16 AM
20-y-o med student is MUJ KSA
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Long jumper Robinson happy with 3rd-place finish on Diamond League debut
Athletics, ...
Long jumper Robinson happy with 3rd-place finish on Diamond League debut
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 9 12:14 AM
Long jumper Robinson happy with 3rd-place finish on Diamond League debut
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Megan, the fighter
Athletics, ...
Megan, the fighter
Simmonds more motivated than ever after joining sprint hurdlers Russell, Charlton at Greene’s training camp
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 9 12:12 AM
Sprint hurdler Simmonds rediscovers self after switching camps
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A Summer Guide to Keeping Cool At Weddings
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A Summer Guide to Keeping Cool At Weddings
June 9 12:10 AM
A Summer Guide to Keeping Cool At Weddings
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Dancehall artiste Munga Honorable’s murder trial gets underway
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Dancehall artiste Munga Honorable’s murder trial gets underway
June 9 12:08 AM
Dancehall artiste Munga Honorable’s murder trial gets underway
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Jamaica Empress franchise joins expanded 2026 Women’s CPL
Cricket, ...
Jamaica Empress franchise joins expanded 2026 Women’s CPL
June 9 12:07 AM
Jamaica Empress franchise joins expanded 2026 Women’s CPL
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Jamaica in the spotlight as Spurs, Knicks battle for NBA title
Basketball, Sports
Jamaica in the spotlight as Spurs, Knicks battle for NBA title
June 3, 2026
Jamaica in the spotlight as Spurs, Knicks battle for NBA title
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NBA 2025/26 Play-offs:The Knicks, Kings of the East
Basketball, Sports
NBA 2025/26 Play-offs:The Knicks, Kings of the East
BY MARK ARCHER 
May 29, 2026
NBA 2025/26 Play-offs:The Knicks, Kings of the East
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NBA 2025/26 Playoffs: Unimaginable Conference Finals start
Basketball, Sports
NBA 2025/26 Playoffs: Unimaginable Conference Finals start
BY MARK ARCHER 
May 22, 2026
NBA 2025/26 Playoffs:Unimaginable Conference Finals start
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‘FULLY INVESTED’
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‘FULLY INVESTED’
Basketball star Powell underlines commitment to Jamaica, wants other NBA players to follow suit
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 21, 2026
All-Star Powell underlines commitment to Jamaica, wants other NBA stars to follow suit
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NBA 2025/26 Playoffs: Exhilarating Conference Semifinal series
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NBA 2025/26 Playoffs: Exhilarating Conference Semifinal series
BY MARK ARCHER 
May 15, 2026
NBA 2025/26 Playoffs: Exhilarating Conference Semifinal series
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James undecided on future after Lakers bow out of NBA play-offs
Basketball, Sports
James undecided on future after Lakers bow out of NBA play-offs
May 13, 2026
James undecided on future after Lakers bow out
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Wembanyama escapes play-off suspension after ejection, according to NBA source
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Wembanyama escapes play-off suspension after ejection, according to NBA source
May 12, 2026
Wembanyama escapes play-off suspension after ejection, according to NBA source
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NBA 2025/26 playoffs: Conference semi-finals underway
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NBA 2025/26 playoffs: Conference semi-finals underway
BY MARK ARCHER 
May 8, 2026
NBA 2025/26 playoffs: Conference semi-finals underway
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NBA 2025/26 Play-offs: A very entertaining, mixed bag
Basketball, Sports
NBA 2025/26 Play-offs: A very entertaining, mixed bag
BY MARK ARCHER 
May 1, 2026
NBA 2025/26 Play-offs:
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Basketball, Sports
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NBA star Powell looks forward to World Cup qualifiers; uncertain on Heat future
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 27, 2026
NBA star Powell uncertain on Miami Heat future, looks forward to Jamaica return
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NBA 2025/26 Season: Enticing NBA play-offs, and so much more
Basketball, Sports
NBA 2025/26 Season: Enticing NBA play-offs, and so much more
BY MARK ARCHER 
April 24, 2026
NBA 2025/26 Season: Enticing NBA play-offs, and so much more
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Green says Kerr may not return as Warriors coach
Basketball, Sports
Green says Kerr may not return as Warriors coach
April 21, 2026
Green says Kerr may not return as Warriors coach
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NBA 2025/26 Season: Playoffs begin!
Basketball, Sports
NBA 2025/26 Season: Playoffs begin!
BY MARK ARCHER 
April 17, 2026
NBA 2025/26 Season: Playoffs begin!
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Despite loss, Warriors ‘back in the mix’ with Curry return — Kerr
Basketball, Sports
Despite loss, Warriors ‘back in the mix’ with Curry return — Kerr
Sanjay Myers Sports Writer myerss@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 7, 2026
Despite loss, Warriors ‘back in the mix’ with Curry return — Kerr
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Lakers injury crisis deepens as Reaves out for regular season
Basketball, Sports
Lakers injury crisis deepens as Reaves out for regular season
April 5, 2026
Lakers injury crisis deepens as Reaves
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US 1996 Olympic squad, WNBA stars head Hall of Fame picks
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US 1996 Olympic squad, WNBA stars head Hall of Fame picks
April 5, 2026
US 1996 Olympic squad, WNBA stars head Hall of Fame picks
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NBA 2025/26 Season: Officially on play-off watch
Basketball, Sports
NBA 2025/26 Season: Officially on play-off watch
BY MARK ARCHER 
March 27, 2026
NBA 2025/26 Season: Officially on play-off watch
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NBA IS GREAT, BUT…
Basketball, Sports
NBA IS GREAT, BUT…
Jamaica basketball stars urge young players to consider professional opportunities beyond North America
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 12, 2026
Different strokes
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2025/26 NBA season MVP: To repeat or not to repeat?
Basketball, Sports
2025/26 NBA season MVP: To repeat or not to repeat?
BY MARK ARCHER 
March 6, 2026
2025/26 NBA season MVP: To repeat or not to repeat?
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Hoop heritage
Basketball, Sports
Hoop heritage
Canada’s Carr and Mitchell proud of Jamaican roots after historic FIBA World Cup qualifier in Kingston
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 5, 2026
Hoop heritage
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‘WE’LL REBOUND’
Basketball, Sports
‘WE’LL REBOUND’
Turner confident Jamaica will qualify for World Cup final round despite setback against Canada and Bahamas
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 3, 2026
Turner promises qualification despite setback against The Bahamas, Canada
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HOOPS BOOST!
Basketball, Sports
HOOPS BOOST!
JABA confident of local basketball growth following impressive home turnout for World Cup Qualifiers
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 2, 2026
JABA confident of local basketball growth after strong turnout for W’Cup Qualifiers
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HEART of the problem
Principal says Jamaica’s premier skills-training agency has failed to solve chronic labour shortages despite decades of funding
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
June 9, 2026
HEART of the problem
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‘Deliberately misleading’
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‘Deliberately misleading’
Samuda chides Hayles over criticism of Gov’t alternative energy supply for NWC plants
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 9, 2026
‘Deliberately misleading’
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
20-y-o med student is MUJ KSA
Art & Culture, ...
20-y-o med student is MUJ KSA
Kevin Jackson 
June 9, 2026
20-y-o med student is MUJ KSA
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Long jumper Robinson happy with 3rd-place finish on Diamond League debut
Athletics, ...
Long jumper Robinson happy with 3rd-place finish on Diamond League debut
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 9, 2026
Long jumper Robinson happy with 3rd-place finish on Diamond League debut
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Megan, the fighter
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Megan, the fighter
Simmonds more motivated than ever after joining sprint hurdlers Russell, Charlton at Greene’s training camp
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 9, 2026
Sprint hurdler Simmonds rediscovers self after switching camps
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