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Leon Bailey back at Villa, recalled from loan at Roma

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Leon Bailey back at Villa, recalled from loan at Roma

January 20, 2026

Reggae Boy Leon Bailey is on his way back to Aston Villa, ending his injury-hit loan spell with Roma, his agent and manager Craig Butler confirmed to ...

Arnett Gardens close gap on top six in JPL after beating Waterhouse

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Arnett Gardens close gap on top six in JPL after beating Waterhouse

January 20, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arnett Gardens moved to within a point of the top six in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) after edging Waterhouse FC 1-0 in their ...

Maitland cared more for dirty settee than missing girlfriend, DPP says in closing arguments

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Maitland cared more for dirty settee than missing girlfriend, DPP says in closing arguments

BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com

January 20, 2026

During their closing arguments in the Constable Noel Maitland murder trial, the prosecution on Monday raised the question of why the policeman was so ...

Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through

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Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through

Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com

January 20, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — Jannik Sinner barely broke a sweat in launching his quest to win a third Australian Open in a row on Tuesday as Naomi Osa...

Despite precarious life in Colombia, Venezuelans rule out returning home soon

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Despite precarious life in Colombia, Venezuelans rule out returning home soon

January 19, 2026

LA FORTALEZA, Colombia (AFP)-They fled hunger in Venezuela only to find poverty and violence across the border in Colombia -- but for Franklin Petit a...

48-hour curfew imposed in Robins Bay and Nutfield communities in St Mary

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48-hour curfew imposed in Robins Bay and Nutfield communities in St Mary

January 19, 2026

ST MARY, Jamaica—A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of the Robins Bay and Nutfield communities in the St Mary Police Division. The curfew t...

Jermaine Edwards pushes back against claims Rushawn received US$1 million for Beautiful Day

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Jermaine Edwards pushes back against claims Rushawn received US$1 million for Beautiful Day

January 19, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica —Gospel singer Jermaine Edwards is pushing back against claims that Rushawn Ewears, the young man who captured the hearts of many wi...

SDC processing over 170 applications under Gov’t’s church clean-up, restoration initiative

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SDC processing over 170 applications under Gov’t’s church clean-up, restoration initiative

January 19, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—More than 170 applications have been received and are currently being processed by the Social Development Commission (SDC) under the...

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