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Legacy beyond life
Legendary Coach Stephen Francis hailed for his impact on and off the track
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 6, 2026
VINCENT Stephen “Franno” Francis, the uncompromising coaching mind who helped reshape Jamaican track and field by proving that Olympic and world champ...
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Supreme Court staff worried about safety, food options
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 6, 2026
SOME staff members at the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston are crying out for help, as they say they fear for their safety, and are also peeved abou...
MoBay’s greatest food, family festival is back!
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MoBay’s greatest food, family festival is back!
July 6, 2026
Montego Bay Jerk & Food Festival returns for its 17th staging on August 1, 2026 at Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in St James. The festival estab...
Welcomed with open arms
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Welcomed with open arms
Jamaican who lived in Argentina for 10 years says she never experienced racism
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 6, 2026
FOR a decade, Jamaican Kriston Bell says she lived in Argentina without ever experiencing racism or discrimination, despite the country’s controversia...
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BRAZIL CONQUERED!
Haaland’s Viking raid destroys five-time world champs
July 6, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, United States (AFP) — Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning ...
Roaches, regret and harassment
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Roaches, regret and harassment
J-1 intern says sanitation, safety concerns dampening experience
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 6, 2026
A frequent participant in the J-1 cultural exchange programme, one Jamaican student said she anticipated her typical smooth trip this summer but inste...
10 habits of women who always seem to have it together
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10 habits of women who always seem to have it together
ALAISHA THOMAS 
July 6, 2026
WE’VE all met them. They arrive on time without looking rushed, remember birthdays, seem calm under pressure and somehow manage work, family, friendsh...
Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
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Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
July 6, 2026
Jamaican Brazil fans watched in horror Sunday as Erling Haaland scored twice to seal Norway a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil to reach the World Cup qu...
Parish queens benefit from Miss Universe Jamaica workshop
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Parish queens benefit from Miss Universe Jamaica workshop
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
July 6, 2026
The 13 parish queens as well as fast track finalists in the Miss Universe Jamaica 2026 pageant, benefitted from a workshop hosted by the Miss Universe...
Fitz-Henley welcomes 24 per cent decline in murders
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Fitz-Henley welcomes 24 per cent decline in murders
July 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—State minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley is welcoming the 24 per cent reduction in murders durin...
Jamaicans urged to reduce heat exposure
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Jamaicans urged to reduce heat exposure
July 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reminding the public that excessive heat stress is harmful to health and is potentially fatal...
Airlines remain confident in destination Jamaica
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Airlines remain confident in destination Jamaica
July 6, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBJ Airports Limited, operators of Sangster International Airport (SIA), Shane Munroe, says sever...
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Monday, July 6, 2026
July 6, 2026
Page 2 wraps coverage of the 2026 Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards with sights and scenes from one of the evening’s hottest spots: The Sagicor ...
Chronic Law detained again by US authorities
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Chronic Law detained again by US authorities
July 6, 2026
Popular dancehall artiste Chronic Law, whose given name is Ackeem Campbell, has been detained once again by authorities in the United States (US). Con...
TEF to introduce alternative pathways to support students
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TEF to introduce alternative pathways to support students
July 6, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is to introduce alternative pathways to support students, in addition to its existing summer in...
Belgium says Balogun red-card U-turn is ‘incomprehensible’
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Belgium says Balogun red-card U-turn is ‘incomprehensible’
July 6, 2026
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — FIFA's decision to overturn United States (US) striker Folarin Balogun's suspension is "incomprehensible", Belgian Foreign M...
Ronaldo starts against Spain in bid to extend last World Cup
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Ronaldo starts against Spain in bid to extend last World Cup
July 6, 2026
ARLINGTON, United States (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal's starting line-up for the last-16 showdown against Spain on Monday as he bid...
Trump confirms he asked FIFA boss for review of Balogun red card
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Trump confirms he asked FIFA boss for review of Balogun red card
July 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump confirmed Monday he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the "horrible" decision to han...
When politics intruded on the World Cup pitch
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When politics intruded on the World Cup pitch
July 6, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump's phone call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to have the red card for the ...
FIFA have ‘crossed a red line’ in Balogun reprieve — UEFA
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FIFA have ‘crossed a red line’ in Balogun reprieve — UEFA
July 6, 2026
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) — FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend United States (US) star Folarin Balogun's one game ...

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